[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 8800 Reported in House (RH)]
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Union Calendar No. 606
119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 8800
[Report No. 119-698]
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 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.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 13, 2026
Mr. Rogers of Alabama (for himself and Mr. Smith of Washington)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
Armed Services
June 15, 2026
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole
House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed
in italic]
[For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on May 13,
2026]
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A BILL
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 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.
This Act may be cited as the ``National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2027''.
SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Divisions.--This Act is organized into four 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.
(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. Standards for networked, autonomous, kinetic capabilities to
protect against small unmanned aircraft
systems.
Subtitle C--Navy Programs
Sec. 121. Temporary unavailability of amphibious warfare ships.
Sec. 122. Authority to use incremental funding for long lead-time
components for Virginia class submarines.
Sec. 123. Multiyear procurement authority for Arleigh Burke Class
Destroyers.
Sec. 124. Multiyear procurement authority for John Lewis class Oilers.
Sec. 125. Procurement authorities for certain amphibious shipbuilding
programs.
Sec. 126. Contract authority for submarine tender program.
Sec. 127. Multiyear procurement authority for E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
aircraft.
Sec. 128. Authority to use incremental funding for the construction of
a Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG).
Sec. 129. Authority for advance procurement of components for Ship-to-
Shore Connector class craft.
Sec. 130. Torpedo modernization, testing, and inventory sufficiency for
two simultaneous regional conflicts.
Sec. 131. Limitation on construction of Battleship pending
certification on technology readiness
levels.
Sec. 132. Strategy for iterative development and flight modifications
for FF(X) class frigates.
Sec. 133. Report on continuity of mission and readiness during
transition of F-5 to F/A-18E/F aircraft for
the Navy Reserve.
Subtitle D--Air Force Programs
Sec. 141. Inventory requirements for certain fighter aircraft.
Sec. 142. Extension of prohibition on retirement of F-22 aircraft.
Sec. 143. Limitation on retirement of E-3 airborne warning and control
system aircraft and requirements relating
to E-7 aircraft.
Sec. 144. Evaluation for potential transfer of certain A-10 aircraft
among military departments.
Sec. 145. Extension of requirements relating to C-130 aircraft.
Sec. 146. Limitation on availability of funds for C-37 aircraft
recapitalization program.
Sec. 147. Limitation on retirement of MQ-9 Reaper aircraft.
Sec. 148. Analysis of alternatives for next generation airlift
capabilities.
Sec. 149. Authorization of transitional activities to improve airlift
operations.
Sec. 150. Conveyance of certain F-14 aircraft to U.S. Space and Rocket
Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama.
Sec. 151. Report on the feasibility of restoring nuclear capability to
the B-1B Lancer bomber aircraft.
Subtitle E--Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters
Sec. 161. Multiyear procurement authority for F-15EX aircraft.
Sec. 162. Multiyear procurement authority for F-35 aircraft.
Sec. 163. Prohibition on procurement and use of humanoid robotic
systems produced, developed, or controlled
by foreign adversaries.
Sec. 164. Limitation on availability of funds to retire or decommission
certain radar systems.
Sec. 165. Standards for common operating system for small unmanned
aircraft systems.
Sec. 166. Minimum annual procurement goal for AbilityOne Program.
Sec. 167. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations on F-35
Joint Strike Fighter technical data needs
for sustainment.
Sec. 168. Implementation of GAO recommendation on F-35 joint strike
fighter use of contract incentive fees.
Sec. 169. Study on fuel procurement practices of the Department of
Defense.
TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations
Sec. 211. Budget review and certification for certain categories of
research and development.
Sec. 212. Deputy Directors of Operational Test and Evaluation.
Sec. 213. Repeal of pilot authority for use of other transactions for
installation or facility prototyping.
Sec. 214. Modifications to responsibilities of the Defense Innovation
Unit.
Sec. 215. Test and evaluation repository and regional test hubs of the
Test Resource Management Center.
Sec. 216. Weapon system platform modernization and cyber hardening.
Sec. 217. Repeal of requirement for Secretary of Defense to act through
a specified official for NATO innovation
program.
Sec. 218. Modification to test program for engineering plant of certain
vessels.
Sec. 219. United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation
Initiative.
Sec. 220. Establishment of synthetic training environment to support
Indo-Pacific operations.
Sec. 221. Requirement to establish test and training corridors for
small unmanned aircraft systems and
associated capabilities.
Sec. 222. Operational autonomy requirements for unmanned surface
vessels.
Sec. 223. Realignment of the National Strategic Research Institute to
the Department of the Air Force.
Sec. 224. Reimbursement of National Guard for research, development,
test, and evaluation expenses.
Sec. 225. Use of innovative and emerging food production technologies
for components of military rations.
Sec. 226. Support for advanced technologies that strengthen United
States agricultural production, agrifood
systems, and associated bioindustrial
manufacturing capacity.
Sec. 227. Prize competitions to support the research and development of
biotechnology for the Department of
Defense.
Sec. 228. Pilot program to recognize outstanding achievements in
technology and prototype development.
Sec. 229. Pilot program on forward deployable biomanufacturing
capabilities.
Sec. 230. Pilot program on the use of automated data security posture
management technologies for artificial
intelligence systems.
Sec. 231. Pilot program on technologies to strengthen authentication
and attribution of human authorization for
consequential actions.
Sec. 232. Cloud laboratory pilot program.
Sec. 233. Pilot program to test and evaluate muzzle blast overpressure
mitigation devices.
Sec. 234. Space technology demonstration of advanced nuclear propulsion
technologies.
Sec. 235. Prohibition on pilot trainees operating T-7 aircraft pending
testing and corrective actions.
Sec. 236. Prohibition on availability of funds for gain of function
research.
Sec. 237. Prohibition on availability of funds for animal research in
collaboration with foreign countries of
concern.
Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters
Sec. 251. Policy to guide the development and acquisition of quantum
computing systems for the Department of
Defense.
Sec. 252. Plan for competitive experimentation relating to autonomous
and nontraditional capabilities relevant to
the A-10 mission set.
Sec. 253. Plan for establishment and evaluation of experimental, drone-
centric reconnaissance and security
formations.
Sec. 254. Plan for use of certain aircraft for research and development
purposes.
Sec. 255. Sonobuoy modernization, testing, and inventory sufficiency
for two simultaneous regional conflicts.
Sec. 256. Review and implementation of strategies to accelerate the
qualification process for domestically
produced advanced energetic materials.
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 in energy policy of Department of
Defense and related matters.
Sec. 312. Modification to pilot program on Navy installation nuclear
energy.
Sec. 313. Standardized document on scope of projects carried out under
Military Munitions Response Program.
Sec. 314. Pilot program for secure recycling of domestic electronic
waste.
Sec. 315. Program for deployment of transportable nuclear microreactor
in area of responsibility of the United
States Indo-Pacific Command.
Sec. 316. Prohibition on operation of connected vehicles designed,
developed, manufactured, or supplied by
persons owned by, controlled by, or subject
to the jurisdiction of a foreign entity of
concern on Department of Defense property.
Sec. 317. Pilot program on off-grid tactical power.
Sec. 318. Clarification of certain authorities independent from
designated Executive Agent for installation
or operational nuclear energy.
Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment
Sec. 321. Requirement for quarterly reports on munitions inventory
numbers.
Sec. 322. Increase of capital investment program threshold for working-
capital funds.
Sec. 323. Establishment of Civil Reserve Industrial Base.
Sec. 324. Modification of minimum capital investment for certain depots
of Department of Defense.
Sec. 325. Expansion of covered depots to include Crane Army Ammunition
Activity, Indiana.
Sec. 326. Expansion of space-available travel program for members of
the Armed Forces stationed at United States
Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Sec. 327. Authorization of sustainable aviation fuel procurement.
Sec. 328. Modification and extension of pilot program on optimization
of aerial refueling and fuel management in
contested logistics environments through
use of artificial intelligence.
Sec. 329. Army expansion of production of 155mm artillery ammunition.
Sec. 330. Requirements relating to aerial refueling capability of Air
Force tanker fleet.
Sec. 331. Navy containerized expeditionary advanced manufacturing
capabilities pilot program.
Sec. 332. Expansion of transportation services on Navy installations.
Sec. 333. Requirements relating to sustainment of A-10 aircraft and
related training.
Sec. 334. Requirement for standardized munitions with respect to
certain unmanned aircraft.
Sec. 335. Requirement to ensure sufficiency of naval mine inventory.
Subtitle D--Reports
Sec. 341. Strategy to support Joint Strike Fighter sustainment and
maintenance in contested operating
environments.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
Sec. 351. Establishment of Center for the Study of the National Guard.
Sec. 352. Disposition of accountable property in designated theaters of
operation.
Sec. 353. Certification requirement for motor carriers transporting
Department of Defense freight.
Sec. 354. Establishment of national security registry for motor
carriers handling Department of Defense
freight.
Sec. 355. Protection of property owned, possessed, or shipped by the
Department of Defense from lien, arrest, or
seizure during shipment.
Sec. 356. Establishment of United States Marine Corps Museum System.
Sec. 357. Requirement for FireGuard program.
Sec. 358. Pilot program for testing and evaluation of counter-fire
unmanned fire suppression aircraft systems
on military installations.
Sec. 359. Pilot program on data collection and analysis in connection
with Army combat training center rotations.
Sec. 360. Minimum maritime firefighting capability standards for naval
installations that berth large naval
vessels.
Sec. 361. Minimum staffing requirements for fire apparatus at certain
Space Force installations.
Sec. 362. Activities for evaluating integration and interoperability of
technologies for subterranean operations.
Sec. 363. Improvements to Osprey aircraft safety efforts.
Sec. 364. Army pilot program on electronic ammunition simulation for
small arms training.
Sec. 365. Pilot program on hydrophobin-based biomanufactured treatment
as flame-resistant and water-repellent
treatments for military uniforms.
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. Authorized strengths: Senior enlisted members on active duty
or on full-time National Guard Duty for
administration of the Marine Corps Reserve.
Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 421. Military personnel.
TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY
Subtitle A--Officer Policy and Reserve Component Management
Sec. 501. Flexibility in requirements of selection boards: composition;
convening.
Sec. 502. Requirements for removal of certain general and flag
officers.
Sec. 503. Ranks of Judge Advocates General.
Sec. 504. Grades of certain chiefs of reserve components.
Sec. 505. Grade of Chief of the Veterinary Corps of the Army.
Sec. 506. Limitation on the transfer to the Space Force of certain
functions of the Air National Guard.
Sec. 507. Inclusion of Judge Advocates in Global Force Management
processes.
Sec. 508. Role of military chaplains.
Subtitle B--Recruitment, General Service Authorities and Prohibitions,
and Military Records
Sec. 511. Recruitment: improvements relating to secondary schools.
Sec. 512. Prohibition on reduction in personnel assigned to duty with a
service review agency; report on reviews of
certain discharges related to PTSD.
Sec. 513. Selective Service System: omission of deceased persons from
registration.
Sec. 514. Requirement of equal opportunity, racial neutrality, and
exclusive use of merit in military
personnel actions.
Sec. 515. Prohibition of hate symbols: regulations; guidance; training.
Sec. 516. Timely resolution of career-impacting administrative
investigations.
Sec. 517. Prohibition on use of prediction markets by personnel of the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 518. Pilot program on modernization of drug testing using voice-
based risk assessment.
Sec. 519. Soldier Digital Lifecycle Modernization Initiative.
Sec. 519A. Authority to study the propensity of certain students to
serve in the Armed Forces.
Subtitle C--Member Training
Sec. 521. Ineligibility of a national of a non-allied foreign nation to
attend a Service Academy.
Sec. 522. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics program for
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps.
Sec. 523. Additional nominees to the Service Academies from the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands.
Sec. 524. Elimination of cap on the number of cadets or midshipmen who
may receive alternative service obligations
to become professional athletes.
Sec. 525. Elimination of the right of cadets to automatic
reexamination.
Sec. 526. Congressional communications officials of the Service
Academies.
Sec. 527. Revision to decision timeframe for expedited transfers at the
military service academies.
Sec. 528. Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps instructor pay.
Sec. 529. Establishment of program to promote participation of foreign
students in the Senior Reserve Officers'
Training Corps.
Sec. 529A. Establishment of the Military Service Academy Panel on
Athletics.
Sec. 529B. Limitation on authority to eliminate the 70th Flying
Training Squadron of the United States Air
Force Academy.
Subtitle D--Member Education
Sec. 531. Establishment of a doctor of psychology program and a master
of social work program at the Uniformed
Services University of the Health Sciences.
Sec. 532. Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship and Financial
Assistance program: eligible institutions;
continuity of payments.
Sec. 533. Inclusion of National Intelligence College as part of the
National Defense University.
Sec. 534. Defense Information School: authority to grant associate's
degree in communications.
Sec. 535. Eligibility of an enlisted member to receive a degree from
the Naval Postgraduate School.
Subtitle E--Military Justice
Sec. 541. Clarification of qualifications for judge advocates.
Sec. 542. Authority of special trial counsel to enter into pretrial
agreements with respect to certain
offenses.
Sec. 543. Clarifying amendment to completion of appellate review under
article 57 of the Uniform Code of Military
Justice.
Sec. 544. Review of courts-martial records.
Sec. 545. Uniform Code of Military Justice: prohibition of review of
factual sufficiency in certain appeals
before a Court of Criminal Appeals.
Sec. 546. Clarification of court of criminal appeals review of
sentencing.
Sec. 547. Expansion of victim access to Court of Appeals for the Armed
Forces.
Sec. 548. Modifications to offense of wrongful broadcast or
distribution of intimate visual images
under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Sec. 549. Authorization of death penalty for offense of rape of a child
under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Sec. 549A. Punitive article on retaliation for reporting of sexual
harassment under the Uniform Code of
Military Justice.
Sec. 549B. Revision of Department of Defense Instruction regarding
early release eligibility for offenders
convicted of certain sexual offenses under
the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Sec. 549C. Notification required to implement changes to military legal
system recommended by Special Review Panel
activities.
Sec. 549D. Analysis of potential establishment of separate punitive
article on hazing under the Uniform Code of
Military Justice.
Subtitle F--Investigations and Other Legal Matters
Sec. 551. Extension of Special Victims' Counsel services to domestic
violence victims.
Sec. 552. Policies regarding the reporting of missing members of the
Armed Forces.
Sec. 553. Authority of Naval Criminal Investigative Service to
investigate sexual harassment.
Sec. 554. Cross-service data sharing regarding substantiated
allegations of sexual misconduct.
Sec. 555. Inclusion of sexual harassment in Catch a Serial Offender
program.
Sec. 556. Military domestic violence emergent housing policy.
Sec. 557. Requirement for standardized policies and processes to ensure
the timely review, documentation, and
resolution of requests for military
protective orders.
Sec. 558. Reestablishment of Defense Advisory Committee for the
Prevention of Sexual Misconduct.
Sec. 559. Pilot program on use of advanced monitoring and
rehabilitative technologies in Army
correctional facilities.
Subtitle G--Career Transition
Sec. 561. Establishment of separation oath for members of the Armed
Forces.
Sec. 562. Designation of senior official for military-to-civilian
transition.
Sec. 563. Authorization of pilot program to help members separating
from certain Armed Forces obtain employment
as teachers.
Sec. 564. Study on separation of members of the Armed Forces due to the
mandate to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and
the transfer of education benefits by such
members.
Subtitle H--Family Programs, Child Care, and Dependent Education
Sec. 571. Extension of non-medical counseling services program for
military families.
Sec. 572. Pilot program to increase payments for child care services in
high-cost areas.
Sec. 573. Pilot program to provide financial assistance to members of
the Armed Forces for in-home child care:
inclusion of au pairs.
Sec. 574. Modifications to pilot program to provide financial
assistance to members of the Armed Forces
for in-home child care.
Sec. 575. Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit
dependents of military and civilian
personnel.
Sec. 576. Policies to support military families subject to court-
ordered child custody arrangements.
Sec. 577. Authority for pilot program for certain military spouses to
become special education teachers in DODEA
schools.
Sec. 578. Pilot program for push-text notifications to members and
dependents.
Subtitle I--Decorations and Awards
Sec. 581. Gold star survivor: definition prescribed by Secretary of
Defense.
Sec. 582. Medal of Honor recipients: access to any military
installation; liaison.
Sec. 583. Technical correction to authorization to award the
Distinguished-Service Cross to Isaac
``Ike'' Camacho.
Sec. 584. Authorization of service ribbon for a member of the National
Guard who performs homeland defense duty.
Sec. 585. Authorization for posthumous award of Medal of Honor to
Rafael Peralta for acts of valor.
Sec. 586. Authorization for posthumous award of Medal of Honor to
Robert A. Lodge for acts of valor.
Sec. 587. Authorization for award of the Distinguished-Service Cross
for James O. Ratliff for acts of valor
during the Vietnam War.
Sec. 588. Authorization to award the Distinguished-Service Cross to
Joseph P. Lynch for acts of valor as a
member of the Army during the Vietnam War.
Sec. 589. Sense of Congress regarding award of medal of honor to Thomas
J. Grasso for acts of valor during
Operation Freedom's Sentinel.
Sec. 589A. Sense of Congress regarding award of Medal of Honor to
retired Colonel Philip J. Conran for acts
of valor in Laos during the Vietnam war.
Subtitle J--Other Matters and Miscellaneous Reports
Sec. 591. Expansion of eligibility of veterans for certain military
adaptive sports program.
Sec. 592. Expanded goals of authorized program regarding the National
September 11 Memorial and Museum.
Sec. 593. Local agricultural procurement in Guam commissaries.
Sec. 594. Submission of review of operational effectiveness of Army and
Marine Corps ground combat units.
TITLE VI--MILITARY COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS
Subtitle A--Bonus and Incentive Pays
Sec. 601. One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay
authorities.
Sec. 602. Authorizing board certification incentive pay for medical
officers with doctoral degrees.
Sec. 603. One-time corrective increase and annual adjustments for
certain special and incentive pays for
members of the armed forces; clarification
of special and incentive pay authorities
for members of reserve components.
Sec. 604. Payment of maximum amount of aviation incentive pay to
aviation officers with more than 8 years of
aviation service; enhancement of retention
incentives available to aviation officers.
Sec. 605. Expansions of authorities to contract with members of the
Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps.
Sec. 606. Retroactive granting of waivers for aviation incentive pay.
Subtitle B--Allowances
Sec. 611. 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. 612. Basic allowance for housing: permanent authority to make
certain temporary increases.
Sec. 613. Temporary adjustment to a rate of the basic allowance for
housing for members of the uniformed
services: lower threshold; permanent
authority.
Sec. 614. Modifications to cost-of-living allowance in the continental
United States for members of the Army,
Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space
Force.
Sec. 615. Payment of costs to ship breast milk of a member performing
certain duty.
Subtitle C--Leave
Sec. 621. Accrual of leave for members of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 622. Accumulation of leave for members of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 623. Bereavement leave for a member of the Armed Forces in the
case of a loss of pregnancy or stillbirth.
Subtitle D--Family and Survivor Benefits
Sec. 631. Payment to participant in Survivor Benefit Plan whose spouse
dies before the participant.
Sec. 632. Increase in and cost-of-living adjustment of death gratuity.
Subtitle E--Defense Resale Matters
Sec. 641. Use of commissary stores by employees of the Department of
Defense Education Activity and military
child development centers.
Sec. 642. Single-use shopping bags in commissary stores.
Sec. 643. Limitation on implementation of Supply Chain Transformation
Initiative of the Defense Commissary
Agency.
Subtitle F--Other Benefits, Reports, and Briefings
Sec. 651. Career flexibility programs: eligibility of a member already
subject to a period of obligated service;
minimum length of program.
Sec. 652. Provision of information regarding food access and child care
for members receiving orders for a change
of permanent station.
Sec. 653. Reserves and retired members: acceptance of employment,
payments, and awards from foreign
governments through private entities.
Sec. 654. Program to provide to certain patrons a discount on motor
fuel sold at exchange stores.
TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Benefits
Sec. 701. Dental readiness for certain members of Selected Reserve.
Sec. 702. Expanded access to dental care for certain dependents.
Sec. 703. Fertility treatment for certain members of the Armed Forces
and dependents.
Sec. 704. Limitation on ability of Secretary of Defense to modify scope
of medical services.
Sec. 705. Prohibition on and reversal of actions to modify scope of
medical services provided at certain
military medical treatment facilities.
Sec. 706. TRICARE coverage for increased supply for contraception.
Sec. 707. Pilot program to help certain members of the Armed Forces
stop smoking.
Subtitle B--Health Care Administration
Sec. 721. Improvements to Defense Health Agency.
Sec. 722. Improvements to administration of military medical treatment
facilities.
Sec. 723. Designation of Defense Health Agency as Combat Support
Agency.
Sec. 724. Accounts for medical and health care programs of the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 725. Availability of Combat and Operational Medicine Program
Account and other funds for certain medical
countermeasures.
Sec. 726. Inclusion of Defense Health Agency in reporting requirements
relating to unfunded priorities.
Sec. 727. Joint trauma system.
Sec. 728. Clarification of consistent evaluations of medical
malpractice claims.
Sec. 729. Chaperones for certain sensitive examinations at military
medical treatment facilities.
Sec. 730. Requirement to offer medical chaperones during sensitive
medical examinations.
Sec. 731. Uniform protocols on screening for unwanted sexual behavior.
Sec. 732. Requirement to notify Committees on Armed Services of
hospitalization of combat wounded members
of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 733. Authority to provide residencies, internships, and similar
postgraduate programs for civilian health
care professionals of the Department of
Defense.
Sec. 734. Notification to TRICARE beneficiaries of coverage transition
requirements.
Sec. 735. Waiver of referral requirement under TRICARE Prime for
certain physical therapy.
Sec. 736. Rates of pay for a provider of care or services furnished
under TRICARE program.
Sec. 737. Plans on military health system.
Sec. 738. Modification to qualification waiver authority for applicants
for nursing or practical nurse positions in
the Department of Defense.
Sec. 739. Aerial transport and Department-wide capability for high-
consequence infectious diseases.
Sec. 740. Availability of obstetrician-gynecologists and certified
nurse-midwifes at military medical
treatment facilities.
Sec. 741. Availability of sexual assault nurse examiner services at
military medical treatment facilities.
Sec. 742. Improvement of process for filing of complaints and reporting
of issues under TRICARE program.
Sec. 743. Pilot program on filling primary care management positions at
remote military medical treatment
facilities.
Sec. 744. Establishment of pilot program on use of health care
assessments other than periodic health
assessments.
Subtitle C--Studies, Reports, and Other Matters
Sec. 751. Quarterly briefing on military treatment facilities.
Sec. 752. Enhanced medical coverage for civilian employees of the
Department of Defense and dependents in
certain locations.
Sec. 753. Modifications to pilot program to assist certain members of
the Armed Forces and dependents with
additional supplemental coverage relating
to cancer.
Sec. 754. Modifications to evaluation and report on TRICARE program
effectiveness.
Sec. 755. Extension of extramedical maternal health providers
demonstration project.
Sec. 756. Modification of traumatic brain injury oversight strategy and
action plan of the Department of Defense.
Sec. 757. Expansion of prohibition on painful research on certain
animals.
Sec. 758. Pilot program to treat pregnancy as a qualifying event for
enrollment in TRICARE Select.
Sec. 759. Access to automated external defibrillators during military
physical training.
Sec. 760. Pilot program on remote blood pressure monitoring for certain
pregnant and postpartum TRICARE
beneficiaries.
Sec. 761. Pilot program on secure, mobile personal health record for
members of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 762. Pilot program to provide for the use of blue-light
dissipating displays to certain
individuals.
Sec. 763. Extension and improvement of pilot program of the Uniformed
Services University of the Health Sciences
on pharmaceutical supply chain.
Sec. 764. Working group on digital strategy for traumatic brain
injuries.
Sec. 765. Study on long-term effects of military flight operations on
brain health and mental health.
Sec. 766. Study on feasibility of establishing military medical
treatment facility at Homestead Air Reserve
Base.
Sec. 767. Study on feasibility of establishing digital system relating
to access to care at military medical
treatment facilities.
Sec. 768. Review by Inspector General of the Department of Defense on
efforts to prevent suicide.
Sec. 769. Requirements relating to wellness checks for health and
welfare of certain members of the Armed
Forces.
Sec. 770. Reports on Department of Defense Comprehensive Autism Care
Demonstration program.
Sec. 771. Transition of medics to civilian workforce.
Sec. 772. Strategic plan to address mental health of certain members of
the Armed Forces.
Sec. 773. Briefing on prostate cancer incidence and emerging diagnostic
technologies.
Sec. 774. Assessment of access, fairness, and transparency under
TRICARE pharmacy benefits program.
Sec. 775. Report on feasibility of pilot program on behavioral
neurology fellowships.
Sec. 776. Government Accountability Office study on reserve component
dental readiness and benefit sufficiency.
Sec. 777. Review of the occupational health and safety conditions of
operational facilities associated with the
LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental
ballistic missile system.
Sec. 778. Continued evaluation of the TRICARE program through
beneficiary experience surveys.
Sec. 779. Removal of peptides from prohibited performance enhancing
substances list.
Sec. 780. Study on long-term effects of exposure to toxic substances on
reproductive health and fertility.
TITLE VIII--ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED
MATTERS
Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management
Sec. 801. Responsibilities and authorities of portfolio acquisition
executives with respect to contractors.
Sec. 802. Ensuring best value in procurement.
Sec. 803. Limitation on certain contract clauses for commercial
products or commercial services.
Sec. 804. Elimination of late cost and pricing data submission defense.
Sec. 805. Reporting of price increases.
Sec. 806. Limitation on suspension of progress payments.
Sec. 807. Uniform requirements for electronic contract writing systems
and acquisition management systems.
Sec. 808. Risk-based approach to monitoring contractor business
systems.
Sec. 809. Procurement of initial spares.
Sec. 810. Procurement of local produce, seafood, and meat in the area
of responsibility of the United States
Indo-Pacific Command.
Sec. 811. Review of defense audit agencies.
Subtitle B--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures,
and Limitations
Sec. 821. Modification to certain acquisition thresholds.
Sec. 822. Use of accrued interest by certain consortium managers.
Sec. 823. Amendment to other transaction authority.
Sec. 824. Requirement for modular open system approach and
modifications to rights in technical data.
Sec. 825. Modifications to requirements relating to long-term
concessions agreements with certain
retailers.
Sec. 826. Prohibition on contracting with employers of convicted
traffickers.
Sec. 827. Acquisition thresholds for certain materials.
Sec. 828. Clarification of certain elements of Department of Defense
Mentor-Protege Program.
Sec. 829. Codification of program for negotiation of comprehensive
small business subcontracting plans.
Sec. 830. Consumption-based procurements and associated payments.
Sec. 831. Extension of briefing and certification requirement.
Sec. 832. Preference for recycled strategic and critical materials.
Sec. 833. Transfer authority for rapid transition of other transaction
authority prototypes.
Sec. 834. Portfolio-based acquisition of autonomous capability.
Sec. 835. Establishment of Pathfinder Programs to inform requirements
reform.
Sec. 836. Requirements for certain unmanned surface vessels to be
manufactured in the United States.
Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Acquisition Workforce Development
Sec. 851. Acquisition workforce data analytics capability.
Sec. 852. Chief Acquisition Talent Officer.
Sec. 853. Codification of acquisition workforce key performance
objectives.
Sec. 854. Demonstrated proficiency requirements for critical
acquisition positions.
Sec. 855. Extension and modification of acquisition workforce
demonstration project.
Subtitle D--Intellectual Property Matters
Sec. 861. Reform of technical data and software rights to support
competition, sustainment, and readiness.
Sec. 862. Intellectual Property Ombudsman; voluntary expert mediation
for certain intellectual property matters.
Sec. 863. Expansion of reverse engineering authority for prototype
projects.
Sec. 864. Clarifications to sustainment planning requirements for
covered systems.
Sec. 865. Software accountability improvements over lifecycles.
Sec. 866. Assessment of a Pay-to-Print Program.
Sec. 867. Prioritizing maintenance, repair, and overhaul for readiness.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
Sec. 871. Enhancement to defense supply chain resilience and secondary
source qualification.
Sec. 872. Tailored acquisition pathways for non-traditional
intermediate-range fires capabilities.
Sec. 873. Pilot program for domestic antimony and copper production for
defense applications.
Sec. 874. Addressing the backlog of open cases related to the Defense
Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
Sec. 875. Limitation on availability of funds for purchase of
photovoltaic cells, modules, or inverters
from foreign entities of concern.
Sec. 876. Ensuring Department of Defense contractor compliance with
disability hiring goals.
Sec. 877. Expedited implementation of commercial acquisition reforms.
TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
Sec. 901. Transfer of responsibility to supervise activities of
Department of Defense relating to export
controls.
Sec. 902. Membership of Commandant of the Coast Guard on the Joint
Chiefs of Staff.
Sec. 903. Oversight of geographic combatant commands.
TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Financial Matters
Sec. 1001. General transfer authority.
Sec. 1002. Annual report on unfunded priorities of Defense POW/MIA
Accounting Agency.
Sec. 1003. Equivalency standards for financial management positions.
Sec. 1004. Compliance with Payment Integrity Information Act
requirements and strengthening improper
payments detection.
Sec. 1005. Authority to establish Joint Task Force Audit.
Sec. 1006. Budget transparency for Army multi-domain task force and
Marine Littoral Regiment.
Subtitle B--Naval Vessels and Shipyards
Sec. 1011. Modification of authority to purchase used vessels with
National Defense Sealift Fund.
Sec. 1012. Requirement for procurement of components for naval vessels
from manufacturers in national technology
and industrial base.
Sec. 1013. Settlement of admiralty claims against the United States.
Sec. 1014. Amphibious fleet force structure.
Sec. 1015. Armament of naval auxiliary vessels.
Sec. 1016. Additional measures for Navy strategy for investment in and
support for the maritime industrial base.
Sec. 1017. Inclusion of Navy surface combat ship maintenance as a
separate line item in operation and
maintenance budget.
Sec. 1018. Contracting reform for surface ship maintenance, repair, and
overhaul.
Sec. 1019. Realignment of contract management for Polar Security Cutter
program.
Sec. 1020. Domestic sourcing of bulk fuel to support Tanker Security
Program.
Sec. 1021. Requirements relating to unmanned surface vessels.
Sec. 1022. Enhancement of Navy submarine rescue capabilities.
Sec. 1023. Navy-Coast Guard maritime workforce and capacity
coordination plan.
Sec. 1024. Pilot program on use of additive and advanced manufacturing
to support naval shipbuilding.
Sec. 1025. Limitation on use of funds for procurement of a battle force
ship.
Sec. 1026. Strategy for distributed shipbuilding.
Sec. 1027. Strategy of Department of Defense relating to small uncrewed
surface vessels.
Sec. 1028. Arctic-focused forecasting, ice modeling, and naval
readiness assessment.
Sec. 1029. Renaming of USNS Cesar Chavez.
Sec. 1030. Sense of Congress regarding naming of vessel for Battle of
Dai Do.
Sec. 1031. Sense of Congress regarding naming of a vessel ``USS
Guadalcanal''.
Sec. 1032. Sense of Congress regarding naming of a naval vessel for
Battle of Midway.
Sec. 1033. Sense of Congress regarding naming of a naval vessel in
honor of Casimir Pulaski.
Sec. 1034. Sense of Congress regarding naming of vessel for Rear
Admiral Alene Duerk.
Subtitle C--Counterterrorism
Sec. 1041. 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. 1042. 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. 1043. 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. 1044. Extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or
relinquish control of United States Naval
Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Subtitle D--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations
Sec. 1051. Establishment of the Secretaries of Defense historical
series and priority declassification
authority.
Sec. 1052. Inclusion of National Guard Relief Foundation as a military
welfare society for certain purposes.
Sec. 1053. Joint Experimentation and Training Range Innovation Office.
Sec. 1054. Establishment of Army Information Operations Center of
Excellence.
Sec. 1055. Extension of limitation on retirement or divestment of EA-
18G Aircraft.
Sec. 1056. Authority for Secretary of Defense waiver relating to
certain training.
Sec. 1057. Expansion of prohibition on destruction or scrapping of
World War II-era aircraft.
Sec. 1058. Prohibition on Department of Defense contracts with certain
foreign-owned online tutoring services.
Sec. 1059. Prohibition on display of unapproved flags.
Sec. 1060. 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. 1061. Integration of small unmanned aircraft systems and counter-
unmanned aircraft systems training into
initial, officer, and joint collective
training.
Sec. 1062. Eastern Regional Range Complex demonstration project.
Sec. 1063. Pilot program on total replacement value for Air Force Test
Center ground test infrastructure.
Sec. 1064. Pilot program for blockchain-enabled inventory management.
Sec. 1065. Extended deadline to reassess necessity of use of immediate
response authority of Department of
Defense.
Sec. 1066. Reconstitution of A-10 demonstration team.
Sec. 1067. Implementation of cognitive performance enhancement program
for special operations forces.
Sec. 1068. Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education
Program.
Sec. 1069. Recognition program for working dogs.
Sec. 1070. Prohibition on availability of funds for closure of Rock
Island Arsenal Museum.
Sec. 1071. Limitation on availability of funds for deactivation of
Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades.
Sec. 1072. Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of
the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Sec. 1073. Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of
Office of the Secretary of Defense until
submission certain assessment.
Subtitle E--Studies and Reports
Sec. 1081. Repeal of obsolete reporting requirements.
Sec. 1082. Extension of briefing requirement regarding civil
authorities at the Southwest border.
Sec. 1083. Extension of requirement for annual briefings on national
biodefense strategy.
Sec. 1084. Annual report and briefing on implementation of Army
Transformation Initiative.
Sec. 1085. Quarterly reports on effects of unplanned global taskings on
operations, deterrence, and readiness in
the area of operations of United States
Indo-Pacific Command.
Sec. 1086. Biannual reports on operational adaptation and fielding of
Defense Autonomous Warfare Group.
Sec. 1087. Service-wide enterprise strategies for human performance.
Sec. 1088. Mobility capabilities strategic plan.
Sec. 1089. Required doctrine on use of unmanned autonomous systems and
autonomous formations.
Sec. 1089A. Strategy for sustainment of certain unmanned aircraft
systems.
Sec. 1089B. Strategy for use of low-cost and attritable Group 4 and 5
unmanned aircraft systems in contested
logistics operations.
Sec. 1089C. Feasibility study on tactical information operations
command authority.
Sec. 1089D. Public availability of findings of Inspector General
investigation of certain targeting
operations.
Sec. 1089E. Report on cost of United States military operations in
Iran.
Sec. 1089F. Report on Operation Southern Spear.
Sec. 1089G. Report on civilian harm investigation relating to Shajareh
Tayyebeh Elementary School.
Sec. 1089H. Report on Port Shuaiba investigation.
Subtitle F--Other Matters
Sec. 1091. Deeming references to the Department of Defense and
Secretary of Defense as references to the
Department of War and Secretary of War.
Sec. 1092. Definition of special operations activities.
Sec. 1093. Definition of counter-sUAS system for purposes of Joint
Interagency Task Force 401.
Sec. 1094. Increase in cap for support of small scale construction
projects of foreign partners in support of
counterdrug activities and activities to
counter transnational organized crime.
Sec. 1095. Modification to funding limitation for procurement of
equipment for certain drug interdiction and
counter-drug activities.
Sec. 1096. National Guard attorney license portability.
Sec. 1097. Oversight and direction of Irregular Warfare Exercise
Laboratory.
Sec. 1098. Ubiquitous technical surveillance and digital force
protection.
Sec. 1099. Potential designation of information as a domain of warfare.
TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL
Sec. 1101. Limitation on outside income for individuals in Office of
the Secretary of Defense.
Sec. 1102. Skills-based hiring for Department of Defense civilian
positions.
Sec. 1103. Establishment of a student internship program for military
child and youth programs.
Sec. 1104. Expansion of eligible educational programs under the Smart
Defense Education Program.
Sec. 1105. Military technician (dual status): elimination of title 32
authority; conversions of existing
positions.
Sec. 1106. One-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation
on premium pay and aggregate limitation on
pay for Federal civilian employees working
overseas.
Sec. 1107. One-year extension of temporary authority to grant
allowances, benefits, and gratuities to
civilian personnel on official duty in a
combat zone.
Sec. 1108. Living quarter allowance for Department of Defense civilian
employees with permanent duty station in
Guam.
Sec. 1109. Pilot program on integration of United States tech force
with skills-based hiring authorities.
Sec. 1110. Enhanced hiring authority for instructor pilots and civilian
simulator instructors.
Sec. 1111. Pilot program on tech talent competitiveness.
Sec. 1112. Civilian employee and contractor financial management
workforce within the Department of Defense.
Sec. 1113. Department of Defense best practices guide for Family Child
Care homes.
Sec. 1114. Delegation of authority for corrective action for
nonappropriated fund employees in cases of
complaint of reprisal.
Sec. 1115. Limitation on use of funds to limit collective bargaining.
Sec. 1116. Hiring freeze exceptions.
Sec. 1117. Prohibition on availability of funds for termination of
DODEA, childcare, and healthcare workers.
Sec. 1118. Demonstration project relating to pay and personnel policies
for employees at ground-based
intercontinental ballistic missile
development and maintenance facilities.
Sec. 1119. Demonstration project relating to pay and personnel policies
for employees at Naval shipyards, Navy
regional maintenance centers, and Navy
trident refit facilities.
Sec. 1120. Demonstration project relating to pay and personnel policies
for prevailing rate employees at covered
depots.
Sec. 1121. Prohibition on carrying out hiring freeze, reduction in
force, or hiring delay without cause at
public shipyards of Department of Defense.
TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS
Subtitle A--Assistance and Training
Sec. 1201. Modification of authority for support of special operations
for irregular warfare.
Sec. 1202. Authority to build capacity for space domain awareness.
Sec. 1203. Establishment of Inter-Pacific Air Forces Academy.
Sec. 1204. Review of execution of programs to build partner capacity.
Sec. 1205. Establishment of partnership programs on military trauma
care and research between the United States
and foreign countries.
Subtitle B--Matters Relating to the Near and Middle East
Sec. 1211. Extension of counter-terrorism support authority.
Sec. 1212. Extension of authority for reimbursement of certain
coalition nations for support provided to
United States military operations.
Sec. 1213. Deadline for Afghanistan War Commission final report.
Sec. 1214. Prohibition on use of funds to support the Taliban.
Sec. 1215. Extension of authority to provide assistance to counter the
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
Sec. 1216. Extension of limitation on availability of funds for the
Iraqi Security Forces.
Sec. 1217. Prohibition on transfers to the Badr Organization.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Israel
Sec. 1221. Extension of war reserve stockpile authority for Israel.
Sec. 1222. United States-Israel subterranean cooperation.
Sec. 1223. United States-Israel cooperation to counter unmanned systems
in all warfighting domains.
Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Europe
Sec. 1231. Arms sales and weapons system transfers to NATO countries.
Sec. 1232. Extension and modification of oversight of United States
military posture in Europe.
Sec. 1233. Modification of certification with respect to oversight of
United States military posture in Europe.
Sec. 1234. Poland defense industrial cooperation program.
Sec. 1235. Policy on NATO standardization and allied production for
next-generation small arms ammunition.
Sec. 1236. Review of the analytical basis for United States force
posture adjustments in Europe.
Sec. 1237. NATO defense planning and burden sharing activities.
Subtitle E--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific
Sec. 1241. Sense of Congress on defense alliances and partnerships in
the Indo-Pacific region.
Sec. 1242. Extension of Pacific Deterrence Initiative.
Sec. 1243. Extension of requirement for public reporting of Chinese
military companies operating in the United
States.
Sec. 1244. Modifications to public reporting of Chinese military
companies operating in the United States.
Sec. 1245. Extension and modification of annual report on military and
security developments involving the
People's Republic of China.
Sec. 1246. Modification of Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative.
Sec. 1247. Oversight of United States military posture on the Korean
peninsula.
Subtitle F--Reports
Sec. 1251. Oversight of military-to-military exchanges and contacts
between the United States and the Russian
Federation.
Sec. 1252. Report on Russia's targeting of religious infrastructure in
Ukraine.
Sec. 1253. Study on effectiveness of United States-Somalia policy.
Subtitle G--Other Matters
Sec. 1261. Repeal of temporary authority to provide training to
military forces or national security forces
of Costa Rica and Panama.
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.
Sec. 1406. Cable security fleet expansion.
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. Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement
Home.
Sec. 1413. Critical minerals traceability pilot program.
TITLE XV--CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS
Subtitle A--Cybersecurity
Sec. 1501. Data recovery requirements and strategy.
Sec. 1502. Department of Defense AI incident and vulnerability
reporting program.
Sec. 1503. Review and realignment of Department of Defense
cybersecurity responsibilities.
Sec. 1504. Inclusion of critical infrastructure and operational
technology security in combatant command
planning and readiness exercises.
Sec. 1505. Pilot program for autonomous mission integration of unmanned
surface vehicles.
Sec. 1506. Civilian cybersecurity reserve corps pilot program.
Sec. 1507. Federal contractor vulnerability disclosure policy.
Subtitle B--Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence
Sec. 1521. Software planning, programming, budgeting, and execution
reform.
Sec. 1522. Requirement for guidance and prohibition on use of
artificial intelligence of certain
artificial intelligence companies.
Sec. 1523. Artificial Intelligence Model Rapid Deployment Framework.
Sec. 1524. Update of policy on autonomous and artificial intelligence-
enabled systems.
Sec. 1525. Expansion of AI-enabled maintenance intelligence platforms
across Air Education and Training Command.
Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters
Sec. 1541. Roadmap for modernization of Top Secret and Special Access
Program network architectures.
Sec. 1542. Semiannual reports on Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment
program.
TITLE XVI--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE
MATTERS
Subtitle A--Space Activities
Sec. 1601. Reorganization of acquisition responsibilities of the Space
Force.
Sec. 1602. Reorganization of oversight of the Department of Defense
positioning, navigation, and timing
enterprise.
Sec. 1603. Space launch support services and alternative launch
procurement process.
Sec. 1604. Spaceport of the Future initiative.
Sec. 1605. Procurement of commercial space-based data and to support
wildfire resilience.
Sec. 1606. Continuation of Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared
Polar program of the Department of the Air
Force.
Subtitle B--Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities
Sec. 1611. Expenditure of funds across fiscal years for Department of
Defense intelligence and
counterintelligence activities.
Sec. 1612. Permanent authority for military intelligence collection and
analysis partnerships.
Sec. 1613. Repeal of certain reporting and briefing requirements.
Sec. 1614. Modification of authority of Army counterintelligence agents
to execute warrants and make arrests.
Sec. 1615. Periodic strategy and assessment of intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance
capabilities to meet intelligence
collection priorities.
Sec. 1616. Integration of open-source intelligence training and
tradecraft into all-source intelligence
analysis curricula.
Sec. 1617. Object-based generative artificial intelligence for open-
source intelligence.
Sec. 1618. Report on protection from disclosure of members of the Armed
Forces under cover.
Subtitle C--Nuclear Forces
Sec. 1631. Matters relating to intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Sec. 1632. Designation of Air Force Global Strike Command as National
Center for Conventional-Nuclear
Integration.
Sec. 1633. Quadrennial report on the plan for the nuclear weapons
stockpile, nuclear weapons complex, nuclear
weapons delivery systems, and nuclear
weapons command and control system.
Sec. 1634. Prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic
missiles of the United States.
Sec. 1635. Limitation on reallocation of funds for Ronald Reagan Space
and Missile Test Range and United States
Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll.
Sec. 1636. Feasibility assessment for potential designation of Joint
Global Strike Operations Center as Global
Operations Center-Alternate.
Sec. 1637. Space Launch Complex 46.
Sec. 1638. Modification of report requirement for certain decisions
relating to nuclear weapons employment
strategy of the United States.
Sec. 1639. Independent assessment of bone marrow radiation shielding
for nuclear survivability.
Subtitle D--Missile Defense Programs
Sec. 1651. Prohibition of unauthorized use of name or seal of the
Missile Defense Agency.
Sec. 1652. Removal of duplicative Missile Defense Agency testing
requirement.
Sec. 1653. Updated Middle East integrated air and missile defense
strategy.
Sec. 1654. Next-generation integrated air and missile defense system
munitions strategy.
Sec. 1655. Space-based interceptors.
Sec. 1656. Low-cost exo-atmospheric interceptor development.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
Sec. 1661. Briefings and reports on cross-functional team for anomalous
health incidents.
Sec. 1662. Cooperative threat reduction funds.
Sec. 1663. Solid rocket motor industrial base.
TITLE XVII--OTHER DEFENSE MATTERS
Subtitle A--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations
Sec. 1701. Availability of funds for Department of Defense State
Partnership Program.
Sec. 1702. Inclusion of members of special operations forces in
preseparation counseling.
Sec. 1703. Copyright to a literary work produced by a civilian faculty
member of a Space Force professional
military education program in the course of
employment: free use by the Federal
Government.
Sec. 1704. Inapplicability of Defense Base Act to Guam.
Sec. 1705. Extension of admission for certain nonimmigrant H-2B
workers.
Sec. 1706. Reauthorization of the Cybersecurity Act of 2015.
Sec. 1707. United States-Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation
Initiative.
Sec. 1708. Establishment of the Atomic Civilians Commemorative Service
Medal.
Sec. 1709. Establishment of the Blast Overpressure Task Force of the
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Sec. 1710. Authorization of transfer of certain land near Dayton
National Cemetery to Department of Veterans
Affairs.
Subtitle B--Other Matters
Sec. 1721. Technical and conforming amendments.
Sec. 1722. Countering China's control of the Caucasus.
Sec. 1723. Comptroller General study on Skillbridge programs.
TITLE XVIII--REVITALIZATION OF THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE
Subtitle A--Provisions to Protect and Strengthen Supply Chains
Sec. 1801. Requirements for information relating to supply chain risk.
Sec. 1802. Oversight of specialty metals procurements under exception
relating to agreements with foreign
governments.
Sec. 1803. Critical materials: tiered sourcing restrictions and
requirements.
Sec. 1804. Changes with respect to the Federal Acquisition Security
Council.
Sec. 1805. Modifications to strategy to eliminate sourcing of computer
displays from certain nations.
Sec. 1806. Extension of Comptroller General assessments and reports on
compliance with procurement requirements
relating to rare earth elements and
strategic and critical materials.
Sec. 1807. Requirements related to detection and avoidance of
counterfeit electronic parts.
Sec. 1808. Analysis and report on sourcing of certain items.
Sec. 1809. Assessment and implementation plan for sourcing of synthetic
diamond and super abrasive materials used
in defense applications.
Sec. 1810. Defense Supply Chain Intelligence and Risk Response Program.
Sec. 1811. Identification of supply chain dependencies.
Sec. 1812. Federal Acquisition Security Council exclusion orders for
Chinese military company designees.
Sec. 1813. Domestic preference in the procurement of professional
services.
Sec. 1814. Prohibition on the use of Chinese-manufactured optical fiber
by the Department of Defense.
Sec. 1815. Report on primary aluminum sector industrial base
assessment.
Sec. 1816. Assessment of risk related to adversarial capital in the
defense industrial base.
Sec. 1817. Integration of demand for foreign military sales into
industrial base planning.
Sec. 1818. Report on the feasibility of requiring Bills of Materials
for defense acquisition.
Subtitle B--Provisions Relating to Defense Industrial Base
Manufacturing
Sec. 1831. Clarification of eligible uses of Defense Industrial Base
Fund.
Sec. 1832. Inclusion of biotechnology in uses of the Industrial Base
Fund.
Sec. 1833. Development and application of alternative material sources.
Sec. 1834. Report and implementation of plan for advanced manufacturing
for certain critical readiness items of
supply.
Sec. 1835. Additional guidance related to advanced manufacturing.
Sec. 1836. Modifications to advanced manufacturing policy review and
guidance.
Sec. 1837. Enhanced domestic content requirement for shipbuilding
programs.
Sec. 1838. Triennial review of merger and acquisition activity
associated with major defense suppliers.
Sec. 1839. Multiyear procurement authority for certain munitions.
Sec. 1840. Multiyear procurement authority for platforms and components
systems.
Sec. 1841. Managing and mitigating risks in major munitions programs.
Sec. 1842. Comptroller General assessment on improving weapon systems
and technology procurement.
Subtitle C--Organic Industrial Base
Sec. 1861. Modification to annual report on depot-level maintenance and
repair workloads by public and private
sectors.
Sec. 1862. Authority to write off capital expenditures for certain
depots of Department of Defense.
Sec. 1863. Reforms relating to Army organic industrial base.
Sec. 1864. Exclusion of manufacturing arsenal workload from depot
carryover calculation.
Sec. 1865. Temporary authority for use of operation and maintenance
funds to provide training for certain
employees performing services or work
funded by working-capital funds.
Sec. 1866. Demonstration and prototyping program for qualification of
organic industrial base as alternate source
for manufacture of casts and forged
components for legacy aircraft.
Sec. 1867. Briefing and report on Defense industrial base chokepoints
and organic industrial base modernization.
Subtitle D--Small Business Matters
Sec. 1871. Exception to contract price requirement relating to use of
test and evaluation installations by
commercial entities.
Sec. 1872. Amendments to the procurement technical assistance
cooperative agreement program.
Sec. 1873. Pilot program on digital engineering and advanced
manufacturing to address no-bid
solicitations.
Sec. 1874. Pilot program to improve participation by small business
concerns in certain Department of Defense
contracts.
Sec. 1875. Guidance to ensure protection of covered information during
covered preaward engagements.
Subtitle E--Defense Industrial Base Workforce Matters
Sec. 1881. Skills-based requirements for Department of Defense
contractor personnel.
Sec. 1882. Modification of working group on the advanced manufacturing
workforce.
Sec. 1883. Workforce development initiatives to support mining of
critical minerals.
Subtitle F--Other Matters
Sec. 1891. Exemption from trademark licensing fees for certain military
exchange contractors.
Sec. 1892. Major system cost growth oversight.
Sec. 1893. Inapplicability of Berry Amendment exceptions to certain
seafood purchases.
Sec. 1894. Clarification of commercial solicitation restrictions during
initial entry training for memorabilia and
photography.
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. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2022
project at Fort Stewart, Georgia.
Sec. 2107. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2108. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2024
projects.
Sec. 2109. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
project at Grafenwoehr, Germany.
Sec. 2110. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2026
project at Joint Region Marianas, Guam.
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 certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2205. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2024
projects.
Sec. 2206. Extension and modification of authority to carry out fiscal
year 2024 project at Marine Corps Base
Quantico, Virginia.
Sec. 2207. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2026
project at Pacific Missile Range Facility
Barking Sands, Hawaii.
Sec. 2208. Transfer of amounts for mitigation for projects located at
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton,
Washington.
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 certain fiscal year 2019
projects.
Sec. 2305. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020
projects.
Sec. 2306. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2307. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2024
projects.
Sec. 2308. Authority to carry out project at Eglin Air Force Base,
Florida.
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 certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2405. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2024
projects.
TITLE XXV--INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment
Program
Sec. 2501. Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2502. Authorization of appropriations, NATO.
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. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2024
projects.
Sec. 2609. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2026
project at Colonie, New York.
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. Execution of projects under the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization Security Investment Program.
Sec. 2802. Inclusion of Tribal governments in Defense Community
Infrastructure Program.
Sec. 2803. Briefing required for certain basing actions of the
Department of the Air Force.
Sec. 2804. Unspecified minor military construction dollar thresholds.
Sec. 2805. Repeal of limitation on available funds for research,
development, test, and evaluation military
construction projects.
Sec. 2806. Modification of approval and notification thresholds for
repair projects on military facilities.
Sec. 2807. Department of Defense military installation stormwater
project acceleration program.
Sec. 2808. Expansion of annual report on unfunded requirements for
certain military construction projects.
Subtitle B--Military Housing Reforms
Sec. 2811. Congressional notification of window fall incidents in
certain privatized military housing.
Sec. 2812. Expansion of protections against reprisal or retaliation for
certain tenants of privatized military
housing.
Sec. 2813. Treatment of nondisclosure agreements with respect to
privatized military housing.
Sec. 2814. Expansion of pilot program to include authority to replace
certain Department of Defense laboratories.
Sec. 2815. Modification to pilot program for military construction
projects to replace certain military
unaccompanied housing facilities.
Sec. 2816. Establishment of timeliness standards with respect to
maintenance work orders for covered
military unaccompanied housing; annual
report.
Sec. 2817. Expansion of elements included in annual reports on the
condition of covered military unaccompanied
housing.
Sec. 2818. Modification to required investments in improving military
unaccompanied housing.
Subtitle C--Real Property and Facilities Administration
Sec. 2821. Authorization for certain planning, design, and construction
contracts in support of military service
academies.
Sec. 2822. Exemption of certain military installations from guidance
with respect to aggregate square footage
requirements.
Sec. 2823. Matching requirement for the public schools on military
installations program.
Sec. 2824. Improvement to procedures for processing visitors to
Department of Defense military
installations.
Sec. 2825. Restrictions on data facility equipment placed on facilities
leased from the Department of Defense.
Sec. 2826. Name of Department of the Army military installation,
Augusta, Georgia.
Sec. 2827. Name of the Department of the Army military installation
located in Muscogee County and
Chattahoochee County, Georgia.
Sec. 2828. Military installation renamings.
Subtitle D--Land Conveyances and Withdrawals
Sec. 2831. Report on land withdrawal at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.
Sec. 2832. Land conveyance, State Armory Board, Utah National Guard,
Camp Williams State Military Reservation,
Lehi, Utah.
Sec. 2833. Land conveyance, Milan Army Ammunition Plant, Tennessee.
Subtitle E--Pilot Programs
Sec. 2841. Digital twin models at certain military installations.
Sec. 2842. Pilot program on wastewater monitoring and pathogen-agnostic
monitoring system of certain military
installations.
Sec. 2843. Department of Defense pilot program for development and use
of online real estate inventory tool.
Sec. 2844. Pilot program to provide integrated connectivity service.
Subtitle F--Miscellaneous Authorities
Sec. 2851. Authority for Secretary of Defense to acquire real property
and facilities in the National Capital
Region and to administer such property as
part of the Pentagon Reservation.
Sec. 2852. Establishment of a dashboard for military construction
projects for Research, Development, Test,
and Evaluation facilities.
Sec. 2853. Additional authority for defense site reimbursement in the
Federated States of Micronesia.
Sec. 2854. 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 G--Reports and Other Matters
Sec. 2861. Annual report on supervision, inspection, and overhead costs
for military construction projects.
Sec. 2862. Requirements relating to the Multi-Mission Dry Dock military
construction project at Puget Sound Naval
Shipyard, Washington.
Sec. 2863. Comptroller General review of Shipyard Infrastructure
Optimization Program.
Sec. 2864. Conditions on transfer of Department of Defense power grid
infrastructure in Guam.
Sec. 2865. Annual report on military construction projects supporting
readiness and public interest in Guam.
Sec. 2866. Annual report on effects of extreme weather on Department of
Defense military installations and
combatant commander requirements.
Sec. 2867. Reports to Census Bureau with respect to military and
civilian personnel on military
installations.
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, Restrictions, and Limitations
Sec. 3111. Modifications to requirements for plutonium pit production
capacity.
Sec. 3112. Modification to implementation of programs for acceleration
of replacement of cesium blood irradiation
sources.
Sec. 3113. Other transaction authority.
Sec. 3114. Extension of alternative personnel system of the National
Nuclear Security Administration.
Sec. 3115. Deadline for commencement of High Explosive Synthesis,
Formulation, and Production Facility.
Sec. 3116. Contracting authority to acquire commercial testing services
for effects of radiation.
Sec. 3117. Prohibition relating to reclassification of high-level
waste.
Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters
Sec. 3121. Technical and conforming amendments relating to codification
of atomic energy defense provisions.
Sec. 3122. Modification of submission deadline for certain Selected
Acquisition Reports.
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--Authorization of Appropriations
Subtitle A--Maritime Administration
Sec. 3501. Authorization of appropriations for Maritime Administration.
Subtitle B--Merchant Marine Academy
Sec. 3511. Transferring the Administration of the United States
Merchant Marine Academy to the Department.
Sec. 3512. Establishment of the United States Merchant Marine Academy
as an office within the Office in the
Department.
Sec. 3513. Support for athletic programs of the United States Merchant
Marine Academy.
Subtitle C--Other Matters
Sec. 3521. Limitation on waiver of navigation and vessel-inspection
laws to address foreign entities of
concern.
Sec. 3522. Financing of fishing vessels.
Sec. 3523. Cranes; shore power.
Sec. 3524. Cargoes procured, furnished, or financed by United States
Government.
Sec. 3525. Assistance for small shipyards.
Sec. 3526. Committee on the Marine Transportation System.
Sec. 3527. Assessment of channel depths and placement of aids to
navigation.
Sec. 3528. Waiver.
Sec. 3529. National Maritime Workforce Advisory Committee.
Sec. 3530. Enhancing United States maritime workforce.
Sec. 3531. Enhancing United States shipyards and shipbuilding.
TITLE XXXVI--SHIPS FOR AMERICA
Sec. 3601. Report on privilege.
Sec. 3602. Fleet testing and briefing requirement.
Sec. 3603. Assessment of the use of commercial best practices for Navy
shipbuilding.
Sec. 3604. Military Sealift Command.
Sec. 3605. Assessment on maritime infrastructure readiness.
Sec. 3606. United States Merchant Marine Academy infrastructure and
facilities modernization.
Sec. 3607. United States Merchant Marine Academy.
Sec. 3608. State maritime academies.
Sec. 3609. Enforcement of service obligation requirements.
Sec. 3610. State Maritime Academy Sea Term Scholarship Programs.
Sec. 3611. Implementation plan.
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.
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 2027
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. STANDARDS FOR NETWORKED, AUTONOMOUS, KINETIC CAPABILITIES TO
PROTECT AGAINST SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall establish
standards to guide the development, procurement, and fielding of
covered capabilities to protect ground combat, support, and mobility
platforms against small unmanned aircraft systems.
(b) Requirements.--The standards established under subsection (a)
shall provide for the development, procurement, and fielding of covered
capabilities that--
(1) are interoperable across brigade combat team elements,
including interoperability of capabilities for the detection,
tracking, and kinetic interception of small unmanned aircraft
systems;
(2) ensure seamless networking between a wide variety of
sensors and ground platforms; and
(3) meet such other requirements as the Secretary of the
Army determines appropriate.
(c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 90 days after the date on
which the Secretary of the Army establishes the standards under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that
includes--
(1) an explanation of the standards; and
(2) identification of any hardware or software components
that--
(A) potentially meet such standards; and
(B) would be appropriate for incorporation into
covered capabilities.
(d) Covered Capabilities Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered capabilities'' means platforms and other capabilities that--
(1) are networked and autonomous;
(2) are capable of the detection, tracking, and kinetic
interception of small unmanned aircraft systems; and
(3) incorporate--
(A) passive and active sensors for the persistent
detection and tracking of threats posed by unmanned
aircraft systems;
(B) autonomous kinetic effects capable of
neutralizing threats with minimal operator
intervention; and
(C) mesh networking to allow for sensor-to-shooter
handoffs between multiple ground platforms.
Subtitle C--Navy Programs
SEC. 121. TEMPORARY UNAVAILABILITY OF AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS.
Section 8062(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``The naval''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2) In this subsection, the term `temporarily unavailable', when
used with respect to an amphibious warfare ship, means that the ship
has not surpassed its planned availability by a margin of--
``(A) greater than 100 percent of the nominal duration of
that availability in 2026 or 2027;
``(B) greater than 75 percent of the nominal duration of
that availability in 2028 or 2029;
``(C) greater than 50 percent of the nominal duration of
that availability in 2030 or 2031; and
``(D) greater than 25 percent of the nominal duration of
that availability in 2032 or any year thereafter.''.
SEC. 122. AUTHORITY TO USE INCREMENTAL FUNDING FOR LONG LEAD-TIME
COMPONENTS FOR VIRGINIA CLASS SUBMARINES.
Section 126 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 755) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as
subsections (c) through (e), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following:
``(b) Authority to Use Incremental Funding.--In exercising the
authority under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy may enter
into incrementally funded contracts for the procurement of covered
components that are long lead-time items.''.
SEC. 123. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS
DESTROYERS.
(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 for the procurement of up to 15
Arleigh Burke class Flight III guided missile destroyers.
(b) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The Secretary of the Navy
may enter into one or more contracts, beginning in fiscal year 2027,
for advance procurement associated with the destroyers for which
authorization to enter into a multiyear procurement contract is
provided under subsection (a), and for systems and subsystems
associated with such destroyers in economic order quantities when cost
savings are achievable.
(c) 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.
(d) Mandatory Inclusion of Prepriced Option in Certain
Circumstances.--
(1) In general.--In the event the total base quantity of
destroyers to be procured through all contracts entered into
under subsection (a) is less than 15, the Secretary of the Navy
shall ensure that one or more of the contracts includes a
prepriced option for the procurement of additional destroyers
such that the sum of such base quantity and the number of
destroyers that may be procured through the exercise of such
options is equal to 15 destroyers.
(2) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) Base quantity.--The term ``base quantity''
means the quantity of destroyers to be procured under a
contract entered into under subsection (a) excluding
any quantity of destroyers that may be procured through
the exercise of an option that may be part of such
contract.
(B) Prepriced option.--The term ``prepriced
option'' means a contract option for a contract entered
into under subsection (a) that, if exercised, would
allow the Secretary of the Navy to procure a destroyer
at a predetermined price specified in such contract.
(e) Limitation.--The Secretary of the Navy may not modify a
contract entered into under subsection (a) if the modification would
increase the target price of the destroyer by more than 10 percent
above the target price specified in the original contract for the
destroyer under subsection (a).
SEC. 124. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR JOHN LEWIS CLASS OILERS.
(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 for the procurement of John Lewis
class Oilers and systems, components, and long-lead time materials
associated with such vessels.
(b) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The Secretary of the Navy
may enter into one or more contracts, beginning in fiscal year 2027,
for advance procurement associated with the oilers for which
authorization to enter into a multiyear procurement contract is
provided under subsection (a), including economic order quantity
purchases and advance procurement of long-lead time materials, to
support the continuous production of such vessels and to achieve cost
savings.
(c) 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.
(d) Termination Liability.--A contract entered into under
subsection (a) shall provide that 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.
SEC. 125. PROCUREMENT AUTHORITIES FOR CERTAIN AMPHIBIOUS SHIPBUILDING
PROGRAMS.
(a) Contract Authority.--
(1) Procurement authorized.--The Secretary of the Navy may
enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of covered
ships.
(2) Procurement in conjunction with existing contracts.--
The ships authorized to be procured under paragraph (1) may be
procured as additions to existing contracts covering programs
for covered ships.
(b) Certification Required.--A contract may not be entered into
under subsection (a) unless the Secretary of the Navy certifies to the
congressional defense committees, in writing, not later than 30 days
before entry into the contract, each of the following, which shall be
prepared by the milestone decision authority for the covered ship
program concerned:
(1) The use of such a contract is consistent with the
Commandant of the Marine Corps' projected force structure
requirements for amphibious ships.
(2) The use of such a contract will result in savings
compared to the total anticipated costs of carrying out the
program through annual contracts. In certifying cost savings
under the preceding sentence, the Secretary shall include a
written explanation of--
(A) the estimated end cost and appropriated funds
by fiscal year, by hull, without the authority provided
in subsection (a);
(B) the estimated end cost and appropriated funds
by fiscal year, by hull, with the authority provided in
subsection (a);
(C) the estimated cost savings or increase by
fiscal year, by hull, with the authority provided in
subsection (a); and
(D) the contractual actions that will ensure the
estimated cost savings are realized.
(3) The Secretary of the Navy has a reasonable expectation
that throughout the contemplated contract period funding will
be available for the contract at the level required to avoid
contract cancellation.
(4) There is a stable design for the property to be
acquired and the technical risks associated with such property
are not excessive.
(5) The estimates of both the cost of the contract and the
anticipated cost avoidance through the use of a contract
authorized under subsection (a) are realistic.
(6) The use of such a contract will promote the national
security of the United States.
(7) During the fiscal year in which such contract is to be
awarded, sufficient funds will be available to perform the
contract in such fiscal year.
(c) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The Secretary of the Navy
may enter into one or more contracts for advance procurement or advance
construction associated with a ship or ships for which authorization to
enter into a contract is provided under subsection (a), and for
systems, sub systems, spare parts, and major shore based spares
associated with such ships in economic order quantities when cost
savings are achievable.
(d) Authority to Use Incremental Funding.--The Secretary of the
Navy may incrementally fund a contract entered into under subsection
(a) or (c).
(e) 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 is
subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose for such
fiscal year.
(f) Termination.--The authority of the Secretary of the Navy to
enter into contracts under subsection (a) shall terminate on September
30, 2030.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered ship'' means a San Antonio-class or
America-class ship.
(2) The term ``milestone decision authority'' has the
meaning given that term in section 4251(e) of title 10, United
States Code.
SEC. 126. CONTRACT AUTHORITY FOR SUBMARINE TENDER PROGRAM.
(a) Contract Authority.--The Secretary of the Navy may enter into
one or more contracts for the procurement of not more than two AS(X)
submarine tenders.
(b) Use of 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) 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. 127. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR E-2D ADVANCED HAWKEYE
AIRCRAFT.
(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
2027 program year, for the procurement of twelve E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
aircraft.
(b) Authority for Economic Order Quantity.--The Secretary of the
Navy may enter into one or more contracts, beginning in fiscal year
2027, 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.
(c) 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. 128. AUTHORITY TO USE INCREMENTAL FUNDING 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 2027 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 and Termination Liability.--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. 129. AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCE PROCUREMENT OF COMPONENTS FOR SHIP-TO-
SHORE CONNECTOR CLASS CRAFT.
(a) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The Secretary of the Navy
may enter into one or more contracts, prior to ship authorization, for
the advance procurement of components for Ship-to-Shore Connector class
craft, including procurement of such components in economic order
quantities when cost savings are achievable.
(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 is
subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose for such
fiscal year.
SEC. 130. TORPEDO MODERNIZATION, TESTING, AND INVENTORY SUFFICIENCY FOR
TWO SIMULTANEOUS REGIONAL CONFLICTS.
(a) Strategy and Inventory Requirement.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall
develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for torpedo
modernization, testing, production, and inventory sufficiency.
(2) Elements.--The strategy required under subsection (a)
shall include the following:
(A) An assessment of the minimum required inventory
levels of--
(i) MK-48 heavyweight torpedoes;
(ii) lightweight torpedoes, including MK-54
torpedoes;
(iii) advanced torpedo variants;
(iv) exercise, training, and telemetry
torpedoes; and
(v) torpedo countermeasure systems,
necessary to support not fewer than two
simultaneous regional conflicts.
(B) An assessment of wartime torpedo expenditure
assumptions for combat operations against peer and
near-peer maritime adversaries.
(C) An evaluation of current torpedo production
capacity, including limitations associated with--
(i) energetics;
(ii) propulsion systems;
(iii) acoustic seekers;
(iv) guidance electronics;
(v) specialty metals;
(vi) undersea weapon integration
facilities; and
(vii) single-source suppliers.
(D) A plan to increase annual torpedo production
capacity and reduce production lead times during
contingencies.
(E) An assessment of the adequacy of existing
torpedo testing infrastructure, including--
(i) undersea warfare test ranges;
(ii) target vessels and unmanned targets;
(iii) telemetry and instrumentation
systems;
(iv) contested electromagnetic environment
testing capabilities;
(v) digital engineering and modeling
environments;
(vi) Arctic and deep-water testing
capacity;
(vii) shallow water testing capability; and
(viii) opportunities to cooperate on
testing activities with allies and partners of
the United States.
(F) A description of efforts to improve torpedo
survivability and effectiveness against advanced
countermeasures and adversary electronic warfare
systems.
(G) An assessment of storage, transportation,
reload, and expeditionary rearmament capacity for
torpedoes during wartime operations.
(H) A description of any statutory or regulatory
barriers limiting expansion of torpedo production,
testing, or procurement.
(I) Recommendations for legislative or
administrative action necessary to improve torpedo
readiness and wartime sufficiency.
(b) Industrial Base Expansion Plan.--Not later 90 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall
develop a plan to expand the undersea weapons industrial base to
support sustained wartime production requirements. Such plan shall
include--
(1) options for second-source suppliers;
(2) expansion of Government-owned, contractor-operated
facilities;
(3) use of multiyear procurement authorities pursuant to
section 3501 of title 10, United States Code;
(4) opportunities to expand public-private partnerships for
undersea weapons manufacturing and sustainment;
(5) measures to improve supply chain resilience for
critical components; and
(6) options for surge production during national
emergencies or armed conflict.
(c) Reports Required.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to
the congressional defense committees--
(1) a report on the strategy developed under subsection
(a); and
(2) a report on the plan developed under subsection (b).
(d) Briefing Required.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall provide to
the congressional defense committees a briefing on--
(1) the highest-risk shortfalls in torpedo inventory and
testing capacity;
(2) operational testing methodology for torpedos and
efforts to test for real world scenarios;
(3) projected wartime torpedo inventory depletion
timelines; and
(4) investments required during period covered by the
future-years defense program to ensure torpedo sufficiency for
two simultaneous regional conflicts.
SEC. 131. LIMITATION ON CONSTRUCTION OF BATTLESHIP PENDING
CERTIFICATION ON TECHNOLOGY READINESS LEVELS.
The Secretary of the Navy may not enter into a contract or other
agreement that includes a scope of work for the construction of the
lead ship of the Battleship program until the date on which the
Secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees that the
weapon systems planned for inclusion in such lead ship are at a
sufficiently mature technology readiness level.
SEC. 132. STRATEGY FOR ITERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND FLIGHT MODIFICATIONS
FOR FF(X) CLASS FRIGATES.
(a) Strategy Required.--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 strategy for the iterative
development of the FF(X) class frigate. Such strategy shall include the
following:
(1) Information on the estimated timeline for each planned
variant (commonly known as a ``Flight'') of the FF(X) class
frigate.
(2) Details on the integration of additional capabilities
for future Flights of the frigate, such as vertical launch
systems or improved sensors, and implications for the space,
weight, power, and cost of the hull form.
(3) Any additional mission sets or combat functions that
may be added to the concept of operation for FF(X) class
frigates.
(b) Interim Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on the development of the
strategy required under subsection (a).
(c) FF(X) Class Frigate Defined.--In this section, the term ``FF(X)
class frigate'' means the new class of frigate vessel under development
by the Secretary of the Navy (as of the date of the enactment of this
Act) based on a design derived from the Legend class Coast Guard
cutter.
SEC. 133. REPORT ON CONTINUITY OF MISSION AND READINESS DURING
TRANSITION OF F-5 TO F/A-18E/F AIRCRAFT FOR THE NAVY
RESERVE.
(a) Report Required.--Not later than March 1, 2027, and annually
thereafter for four years, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report on the status of efforts
to transfer F/A-18E/F aircraft to the Navy Reserve to replace the F-5
aircraft.
(b) Elements.--Each report under subsection (a) shall include an
explanation of--
(1) how the Secretary will mitigate risk to any
degradation, gap, or delay in mission execution, fleet
readiness, or pilot and maintainer qualification during the
period in which aircraft are being transferred and replaced as
described in subsection (a);
(2) the Secretary's plans for retaining key Navy Reserve
personnel to support operational readiness during such period;
(3) how the Secretary plans, if possible, to ensure that
assigned operational and adversary training missions are
executed during such period;
(4) how the Secretary plans to maintain pilot and
maintenance personnel proficiency, currency, and qualifications
during such period; and
(5) the timelines associated with the transfer and
replacement of aircraft described in subsection (a), including
timelines associated with--
(A) support equipment and initial spares;
(B) pilot and maintenance personnel training;
(C) achievement of initial operational capability
and full operational capability; and
(D) execution of all contracts supporting the
transfer and replacement of such aircraft.
Subtitle D--Air Force Programs
SEC. 141. INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN FIGHTER AIRCRAFT.
(a) Modification of Inventory Requirements for Air Force Fighter
Aircraft.--
(1) In general.--Subsection (i) of section 9062 of title
10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``(i)(1) During the period beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending
on October 1, 2035, the Secretary of the Air Force shall maintain a
total aircraft inventory of fighter aircraft of not less than 1,800
aircraft.
``(2) In this subsection:
``(A) The term `fighter aircraft'--
``(i) means an aircraft that--
``(I) is designated by a mission design
series prefix of F- or A-;
``(II) is manned by one or two crewmembers;
and
``(III) executes single-role or multi-role
missions, including air-to-air combat, air-to-
ground attack, air interdiction, suppression or
destruction of enemy air defenses, close air
support, strike control and reconnaissance,
combat search and rescue support, or airborne
forward air control; and
``(ii) does not include collaborative combat
aircraft.
``(B) The term `primary mission aircraft inventory' means
aircraft assigned to meet the primary aircraft authorization to
a unit for the performance of its wartime mission.''.
(2) Effective date.--The amendment made by paragraph (1)
shall take effect on October 1, 2026.
(b) Authority to Increase Planned Procurement.--Beginning on
October 1, 2026, the Secretary of the Air Force may increase the total
planned procurement of F-15EX aircraft to beyond 267 aircraft.
SEC. 142. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON RETIREMENT OF F-22 AIRCRAFT.
Section 9062(k)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``September 30, 2032''.
SEC. 143. LIMITATION ON RETIREMENT OF E-3 AIRBORNE WARNING AND CONTROL
SYSTEM AIRCRAFT AND REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO E-7
AIRCRAFT.
(a) Extension and Modification of Minimum Inventory Requirement.--
Section 149 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026 (Public Law 119-60) is amended--
(1) by striking ``below 16'' each place it appears and
inserting ``below 15''; and
(2) in subsection (a), by striking ``fiscal year 2026'' and
inserting ``fiscal year 2026 or 2027''.
(b) Requirement to Plan and Budget for E-7 Program of Record.--Not
later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense
committees--
(1) a detailed schedule for procurement, fielding, and
achievement of initial and full operating capability for E-7
Wedgetail aircraft; and
(2) a funding profile across the period covered by the
Future Years Defense Program sufficient to meet the
requirements of paragraph (1).
(c) Capability Assurance.--The Secretary of Air Force shall certify
to the congressional defense committees that--
(1) the plan under subsection (b) will ensure there is no
degradation in the airborne early warning, battle management,
and command and control capabilities available to support
combatant commands; and
(2) any proposed retirement of E-3 aircraft will not result
in a gap in operational coverage, mission availability, or
responsiveness to the demands of the combatant commands.
SEC. 144. EVALUATION FOR POTENTIAL TRANSFER OF CERTAIN A-10 AIRCRAFT
AMONG MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.
Section 137(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 174) is amended--
(1) by striking ``by this Act or by the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263)''
and inserting ``to the Department of Defense for any of fiscal
years 2023 through 2030''; and
(2) by inserting ``to another military department or''
after ``evaluated for potential transfer''.
SEC. 145. 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 most
recently amended by section 145(a) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat.
760), is further amended by striking ``2026'' and inserting ``2028''.
(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 most recently amended by section 145(b) of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law
119-60; 139 Stat. 760), is further amended by striking ``2026'' and
inserting ``2028''.
(c) Report Requirement.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the
following:
(1) The total number and variant types of C-130 aircraft in
the inventory of the Air Force.
(2) Any planned retirements, divestments, or reductions to
the fleet of such aircraft.
(3) Modernization and recapitalization efforts, including
block upgrades and procurement schedules.
(4) Planned basing actions for fielding C-130J aircraft to
recapitalize C-130H aircraft.
SEC. 146. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR C-37 AIRCRAFT
RECAPITALIZATION PROGRAM.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2027 for the Air Force for the
procurement of C-37 aircraft, not more than 50 percent may be obligated
or expended until a period of 30 days has elapsed following the date on
which the Secretary of the Air Force submits to the congressional
defense committees--
(1) the acquisition strategy for such aircraft; and
(2) a justification for using other than competitive
procedures under section 3204 of title 10, United States Code,
for the award of a contract for the procurement of such
aircraft.
SEC. 147. LIMITATION ON RETIREMENT OF MQ-9 REAPER AIRCRAFT.
(a) Limitation on Retirement or Divestment.--None of the funds
authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available
for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of the Air Force may be
obligated or expended to retire, divest, place in storage, transfer to
nonoperational status, or prepare for retirement any MQ-9 Reaper
aircraft.
(b) Certification Requirement for Future Retirement or
Divestment.--Beginning after September 30, 2027, the Secretary of the
Air Force may not retire, divest, or transfer to nonoperational status
any MQ-9 Reaper aircraft until the Secretary certifies in writing to
the congressional defense committees that--
(1) a replacement capability has achieved initial
operational capability;
(2) such replacement capability provides comparable or
superior--
(A) persistent intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance capability;
(B) strike capability;
(C) survivability in a dynamic and high-threat
environment;
(D) maritime surveillance capability;
(E) communications relay capability; and
(F) operational availability and sortie generation
capacity;
(3) the replacement capability is available in sufficient
operational quantities to meet requirements of the combatant
commands;
(4) the retirement or divestment will not increase
operational risk to ongoing contingency operations, homeland
defense missions, maritime domain awareness missions, or crisis
response operations;
(5) the Secretary has conducted a force structure
assessment evaluating the impact of such retirement on--
(A) globally deployed operations;
(B) distributed operations in the Indo-Pacific
region;
(C) operations in the United States Central Command
area of responsibility;
(D) support to special operations forces; and
(E) support to allied and partner nation
operations; and
(6) the Secretary has submitted the assessments required
under subsection (c).
(c) Combatant Commander Sufficiency Assessment.--Not later than 30
days prior to submitting a certification under subsection (b), the
Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense
committees an assessment from--
(1) each of the commanders of the combatant commands
regarding the operational sufficiency of the remaining remotely
piloted aircraft force to execute approved operational plans
and ongoing missions;
(2) the Commander of United States Special Operations
Command regarding the impact of such retirement on support to
special operations missions;
(3) the Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command
regarding the impact on distributed maritime surveillance and
targeting operations in the Indo-Pacific theater; and
(4) the Commander of United States Central Command
regarding the impact on ongoing counterterrorism, force
protection, and crisis response operations.
(d) Replacement Capability Defined.--In this section, the term
``replacement capability'' means a platform, family of systems, or
operational capability intended to replace the operational functions
currently performed by the MQ-9 Reaper fleet, including--
(1) intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance;
(2) precision strike;
(3) maritime domain awareness;
(4) electronic warfare; and
(5) communications relay.
SEC. 148. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES FOR NEXT GENERATION AIRLIFT
CAPABILITIES.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination
with the Commander of the United States Transportation Command, shall
conduct an analysis of alternatives for next generation airlift
capabilities.
(b) Elements.--In conducting the analysis of alternatives required
under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Air Force shall--
(1) evaluate a range of options for next generation airlift
capabilities, including recapitalization of existing platforms,
service life extension and modernization efforts, and
development of new airlift platforms;
(2) in evaluating such options, consider operational
effectiveness, survivability in contested environments, fuel
efficiency, lifecycle costs, connectivity, basing, and
interoperability with joint and coalition forces and battle
networks; and
(3) assess the feasibility of incorporating unmanned or
optionally crewed systems and innovative concepts of
operations.
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the
analysis of alternatives conducted under subsection (a). The report
shall include--
(1) the findings and conclusions of the analysis;
(2) recommendations, if any, for future investment in next
generation airlift capabilities; and
(3) such other information as the Secretary determines
appropriate.
SEC. 149. AUTHORIZATION OF TRANSITIONAL ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE AIRLIFT
OPERATIONS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force may carry out
activities, prior to fielding the next generation airlift aircraft, to
improve the readiness, reliability, capacity, and capabilities of the
Air Force with respect to airlift operations.
(b) Activities.--The activities carried out under subsection (a)
may include--
(1) entering into partnerships with commercial entities--
(A) to provide the Air Force with access to
commercially developed aircraft capable of handling
outsized airlift payloads; and
(B) to modify such aircraft, as necessary, to meet
military requirements;
(2) carrying out a pilot program to assess the feasibility
and advisability of using commercial providers to test,
certify, and operate select C-5 aircraft in support of the Air
Force; and
(3) such other activities as the Secretary of the Air Force
determines appropriate.
(c) Funding.--This section shall be carried out using amounts
otherwise authorized to be appropriated to the Department of the Air
Force and no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to
carry out this section.
SEC. 150. CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN F-14 AIRCRAFT TO U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET
CENTER COMMISSION IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA.
(a) Authority.--The Secretary of the Navy may convey, without
consideration, to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in
Huntsville, Alabama (in this section referred to as the
``Commission''), all right, title, and interest of the United States in
the following:
(1) F-14 aircraft (Bureau number 159437).
(2) F-14 aircraft (Bureau number 164341).
(3) F-14 aircraft (Bureau number 164602).
(b) Form of Conveyance.--Any conveyance under subsection (a) shall
be made by means of a conditional deed of gift.
(c) Conveyance at No Cost to the United States.--Any conveyance
under subsection (a) shall be made at no cost to the United States. Any
costs associated with such conveyance, costs of determining compliance
with terms of the conveyance, and costs of operation and maintenance of
the aircraft conveyed shall be borne by the Commission.
(d) Condition of Aircraft.--The aircraft being conveyed under
subsection (a) do not have any capability for use as a platform for
launching or releasing munitions or any other combat capability that it
was designed to have.
(e) Conditions.--The Secretary shall include in the instrument of
conveyance of the aircraft under subsection (a)--
(1) a condition that the Secretary is not required to
repair or alter the condition of the aircraft before conveying
ownership of the aircraft;
(2) a condition that the Secretary shall provide any
maintenance and operations manuals that--
(A) are specific to the F-14 aircraft; and
(B) the Secretary has sufficient intellectual
property rights to convey;
(3) a condition that the Secretary may provide excess spare
parts to make one of the F-14 aircraft flyable or able to
complete a static display, provided that any part transferred
from existing Navy stock is reimbursed at fair market value by
the Commission, with no items being procured by the Secretary
on behalf of the Commission; and
(4) a condition that the Secretary will not be responsible
for transferring any additional parts or providing any
additional support beyond what is stated in this section,
during or after the conveyance of the aircraft.
(f) Agreements for Restoration and Operation.--The Secretary may--
(1) authorize the Commission to enter into agreements with
qualified nonprofit organizations for the purpose of restoring
and operating the aircraft transferred under subsection (a) for
public display, airshows, and commemorative events to preserve
naval aviation heritage; and
(2) if the Secretary authorizes any such agreement, require
such additional terms and conditions in the instrument of
conveyance as appropriate to protect the interests of the
United States.
(g) Reverter Upon Breach of Conditions.--The Secretary shall
include in the instrument of conveyance of the aircraft under
subsection (a)--
(1) a condition that the Commission shall operate and
maintain the aircraft in compliance with all applicable
limitations and maintenance requirements imposed by the
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration;
(2) a condition that the Commission shall not convey any
ownership interest in, or transfer possession of, the aircraft
to another party without the prior approval of the Secretary;
and
(3) a condition that if the Secretary determines at any
time that the Commission has failed to comply with the
conditions set forth in paragraphs (1) and (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.
(h) Clarification of Liability.--Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, upon the conveyance to the Commission of interests in
the aircraft under subsection (a), the United States may not be liable
for any death, injury, loss, or damage that results from any use of
such aircraft by any person other than the United States.
(i) Applicable Law.--The conveyance of an aircraft under subsection
(a), and the use of such aircraft following such conveyance, shall be
subject to all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations,
including the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.), the
Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4801 et seq.), chapter 37
of title 18, United States Code (commonly referred to as the
``Espionage Act''), the regulations set forth in subchapter M of
chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations (commonly referred
to as the ``International Traffic in Arms Regulations''), subchapter C
of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations (commonly
referred to as the ``Export Administration Regulations''), and chapter
V of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations (commonly referred to as the
``Foreign Assets Control Regulations'').
SEC. 151. REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF RESTORING NUCLEAR CAPABILITY TO
THE B-1B LANCER BOMBER AIRCRAFT.
(a) In General.--Not later than December 1, 2026, the Secretary of
the Air Force, in coordination with the Commander of the United States
Strategic Command, shall submit to the congressional defense committees
a report assessing the feasibility of restoring nuclear capability to
the B-1B Lancer bomber aircraft.
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) A description of any structural, electronic, software,
and weapons-integration modifications required to enable the B-
1B aircraft to deliver nuclear weapons.
(2) An assessment of the compatibility of such aircraft
with currently fielded and planned nuclear gravity bombs and
air-launched cruise missiles.
(3) Identification of any military construction, storage,
security, and certification infrastructure that would be
required at forward operating locations within the continental
United States should nuclear capability be restored to such
aircraft.
(4) Requirements related to aircrew certification,
maintenance training, security forces training, nuclear surety
inspections, and personnel reliability programs should nuclear
capability be restored to such aircraft.
(5) Estimated research, development, test, evaluation,
procurement, operations, and sustainment costs over a the five-
year period following the initiation of any efforts to restore
nuclear capability to such aircraft.
(6) An assessment of the expected remaining service life of
the B-1B aircraft fleet.
(7) The estimated time required to achieve initial
operational capability and full operational capability should
the Air Force pursue restoring nuclear capability to such
aircraft.
(8) An assessment of the military utility and strategic
deterrence value of restoring nuclear capability to the B-1B
aircraft.
(9) An assessment of any costs and additional requirements
to restore nuclear capability across bomber bases.
(c) Form.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.
Subtitle E--Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters
SEC. 161. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR F-15EX AIRCRAFT.
(a) Authority for Multiyear Procurement.--Subject to section 3501
of title 10, United States Code, and except as provided in subsection
(b), the Secretary of Defense may enter into one or more multiyear
contracts, beginning with the fiscal year 2027 program year, for the
procurement of--
(1) F-15EX aircraft; and
(2) initial spare parts, alternate mission equipment, and
conformal fuel tanks for such aircraft.
(b) Limitation.--The Secretary of Defense may not enter into a
contract for the procurement of an aircraft under subsection (a) until
the date on which the Secretary certifies to the congressional defense
committees that such contract will provide for the procurement of the
full complement of initial spare parts, alternate mission equipment,
and conformal fuel tanks for each aircraft to be procured under the
contract.
(c) 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.
(d) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The Secretary of Defense
may enter into one or more contracts, beginning in fiscal year 2027,
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. 162. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR F-35 AIRCRAFT.
(a) Authority for Multiyear Procurement.--Subject to section 3501
of title 10, United States Code, and except as provided in subsections
(b) and (c), the Secretary of Defense may enter into one or more
multiyear contracts, beginning with the fiscal year 2027 program year,
for the procurement of--
(1) F-35 aircraft; and
(2) initial spare parts and alternate mission equipment for
such aircraft.
(b) Limitation.--The Secretary of Defense may not enter into a
contract for the procurement of an aircraft under subsection (a) until
the date on which the Secretary certifies to the congressional defense
committees that such contract will provide for the procurement of the
full complement of initial spare parts and alternate mission equipment
for each aircraft to be procured under the contract.
(c) Additional Requirements and Limitations.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may not enter
into a contract for the procurement of an aircraft under
subsection (a) until the date on which all of the following
requirements have been met:
(A) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment has certified to the congressional
defense committees that--
(i) any multiyear contracts for the
procurement of F-35 aircraft units will achieve
savings of not less than 5 percent compared
with the estimated cost of procuring the same
number and configuration of F-35 aircraft
through annual contracts over the same period;
and
(ii) the Director of Cost Assessment and
Program Evaluation reviewed and validated such
savings estimate.
(B) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment has submitted to the congressional
defense committees a report on the plan of the
Department of Defense to improve operational readiness
rates of F-35 aircraft. The report shall include--
(i) funding requirements, by fiscal year,
that achieve readiness to the required rates of
full mission capability, mission capability,
and aircraft availability, as defined by the
Air Force and the Department of the Navy; and
(ii) funding requirements across the period
covered by the future-years defense program
that demonstrate full resources budgeted and
programmed to achieve annual readiness
requirements as identified in clause (i).
(2) Limitation on availability of funds.--Of the funds
authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2027
for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment for official travel, not more than
50 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which
the Under Secretary submits to the congressional defense
committees a certification--
(A) that funding for fiscal year 2026 has been
obligated and expended to meet the fiscal year 2026
readiness requirements as identified in paragraph
(1)(B)(i); and
(B) that funding for fiscal year 2027 has been
requested to meet fiscal year 2027 readiness
requirements as identified in such paragraph.
(d) 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.
(e) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The Secretary of Defense
may enter into one or more contracts, beginning in fiscal year 2027,
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. 163. PROHIBITION ON PROCUREMENT AND USE OF HUMANOID ROBOTIC
SYSTEMS PRODUCED, DEVELOPED, OR CONTROLLED BY FOREIGN
ADVERSARIES.
(a) Prohibition.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may not procure,
lease, or otherwise obtain a covered humanoid robotic system
that--
(A) is produced or developed by a foreign adversary
or foreign adversary entity;
(B) incorporates firmware, software, artificial
intelligence models, remote update capability, or cloud
services provided by a foreign adversary or foreign
adversary entity; or
(C) is subject to remote access, maintenance, data
transmission, or update authority controlled by a
foreign adversary or foreign adversary entity.
(2) Applicability.--The prohibition under paragraph (1)
shall apply with respect to contracts and other agreements
entered into after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(b) Limited Waiver for Controlled Testing and Counterintelligence
Purposes.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the prohibition under
subsection (a)(1) with respect to a covered humanoid robotic system
if--
(1) the system is to be used solely for
counterintelligence, cybersecurity testing, vulnerability
assessment, or research purposes;
(2) the system operates in a physically isolated or air-
gapped environment;
(3) the system is not connected to operational Department
of Defense networks; and
(4) the Secretary notifies the congressional defense
committees not later than 30 days after issuing such waiver.
(c) Implementation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue any rules,
regulations, policies, and guidance necessary for the implementation of
this section.
(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to prohibit the procurement or use of a covered humanoid
robotic system solely on the basis that such system incorporates
commercially available, off-the-shelf components not specifically
designed for humanoid robotic systems, provided that such components do
not enable remote access, data transmission, or control by a foreign
adversary or foreign adversary entity.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1)(A) The term ``covered humanoid robotic system'' means a
commercially available robotic system that--
(i) is designed for general-purpose interaction
within human-occupied environments;
(ii) possesses articulated upper extremities
capable of dexterous manipulation;
(iii) is capable of autonomous or semi-autonomous
operation using artificial intelligence or machine
learning systems; and
(iv) is equipped with wired or wireless networking
connectivity, including internet, cellular, satellite,
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, radio-frequency communication, or
cloud-based data storage or processing services.
(B) Such term does not include--
(i) industrial robotic systems permanently
installed in controlled manufacturing environments;
(ii) robotic systems incapable of network
connectivity; or
(iii) assistive medical devices regulated under the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et
seq.).
(2) The term ``foreign adversary'' means a covered nation
as defined in section 4872(f)(2) of title 10, United States
Code.
(3) The term ``foreign adversary entity'' means an entity
that--
(A) is organized under the laws of, headquartered
in, or subject to the jurisdiction of a foreign
adversary;
(B) is owned or controlled by the government of a
foreign adversary; or
(C) is owned or controlled by an entity that meets
any of the criteria described in subparagraph (A) or
(B).
SEC. 164. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS TO RETIRE OR DECOMMISSION
CERTAIN RADAR SYSTEMS.
(a) Limitation.--Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the
funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
available for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of Defense may be
obligated or expended to retire, decommission, divest, or otherwise
remove from active operational service, any covered radar system.
(b) Exception.--The limitation under subsection (a) shall not apply
to any individual unit of a covered radar system that the Secretary of
the military department concerned determines has been damaged or
degraded beyond economical repair.
(c) Covered Radar System.--In this section, the term ``covered
radar system'' means the following:
(1) The AN/SPN-43 shipboard air traffic control and air
marshaling radar system.
(2) The AN/SPY-1 phased-array radar system for the Aegis
Combat System.
(3) The AN/TPQ-36 Firefinder counter-battery radar system.
(4) The AN/TPQ-37 Firefinder counter-battery radar system.
(5) Airborne Station Keeping Equipment radar systems,
including the AN/APN-243.
SEC. 165. STANDARDS FOR COMMON OPERATING SYSTEM FOR SMALL UNMANNED
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.
(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 Secretaries of the military departments, shall establish standards
for a common operating system for small unmanned aircraft systems.
(b) Elements.--The standards established under subsection (a) shall
provide for a common operating system for small unmanned aircraft
systems that--
(1) enables interoperability between small unmanned
aircraft system platforms from different vendors and classes
across the joint force;
(2) enables modular integration of mission applications,
including by enabling the use of applications and features from
multiple different vendors on the same platform;
(3) facilitates rapid deployment of autonomy and command
and control functions;
(4) facilitates rapid deployment of autonomy and operating
capabilities in contested, degraded, and denied environments,
including capabilities enabling operation in contested
electromagnetic and degraded positioning, navigation, and
timing environments;
(5) integrates operating software that can function on
multiple hardware platforms from different vendors;
(6) supports secure software updates and cybersecurity
improvements;
(7) avoids vendor lock by enabling multiple vendors of
hardware and software to develop and field applications and
capabilities; and
(8) establishes baseline standards for aided target
recognition capabilities.
(c) Implementation.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date on
which the Secretary of Defense finalizes the standards under
subsection (a), the Secretary, in coordination with the
Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop and
commence implementation of a plan for equipping small unmanned
aircraft systems of the Department of Defense with a common
operating system that meets such standards.
(2) Use of commercially available solutions.--In
implementing the plan under paragraph (1), the Secretary of
Defense shall make use of commercially available solutions to
the maximum extent practicable.
SEC. 166. MINIMUM ANNUAL PROCUREMENT GOAL FOR ABILITYONE PROGRAM.
Beginning in fiscal year 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall
establish the goal that the total amount of funds obligated for the
procurement of products and services from nonprofit concerns pursuant
to chapter 85 of title 41, United States Code, in a fiscal year is
equal to not less than one percent of the total amount of funds
obligated for all procurement contracts entered into by the Department
of Defense in such fiscal year.
SEC. 167. IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ON F-35
JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER TECHNICAL DATA NEEDS FOR
SUSTAINMENT.
(a) Plan Required.--
(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 and to the
Comptroller General of the United States a plan to address the
following recommendations made by the Government Accountability
Office:
(A) Recommendation 5 in the report titled ``F-35
Sustainment: Need for Affordable Strategy, Greater
Attention to Risks, and Improved Cost Estimates'' (GA-
14-778).
(B) Recommendations 1 through 7 in the report
titled ``F-35 Aircraft: DOD and the Military Services
Need to Reassess the Future Sustainment Strategy''
(GAO-23-105341).
(C) Recommendations 1 and 2 in the report titled
``F-35 Aircraft: Actions Needed to Address Long-
Standing Risks to Operational Effectiveness'' (GAO-25-
107101C).
(2) Elements.--The plan under paragraph (1) shall include
the following:
(A) With respect to each recommendation specified
in paragraph (1) that the Secretary has implemented or
intends to implement--
(i) a summary of actions that have been
taken or will be taken to implement the
recommendation; and
(ii) a schedule, with specific milestones,
for completing implementation of the
recommendation.
(B) Identification of any recommendations specified
in paragraph (1) that the Secretary does not intend to
implement, together with a discussion of the reasons
for not implementing the recommendations and any
alternative actions taken or intended to be taken to
address the matters identified by the Government
Accountability Office in connection with such
recommendations.
(b) Plan Implementation Report.--Not later than one year after the
date on which the Secretary of Defense submits the implementation plan
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall carry out activities to
implement the plan and submit to the congressional defense committees
and the Comptroller General of the United States a report on the
following:
(1) All critical technical data rights requirements for F-
35 Joint Strike Fighter sustainment, including for both
organizational-level and depot-level sustainment and repair.
(2) Estimated costs for acquiring identified critical
technical data rights for sustainment.
(3) The status of efforts for acquiring identified critical
technical data rights for sustainment.
(4) Any known challenges for acquiring identified critical
technical data rights for sustainment.
SEC. 168. IMPLEMENTATION OF GAO RECOMMENDATION ON F-35 JOINT STRIKE
FIGHTER USE OF CONTRACT INCENTIVE FEES.
(a) Implementation Plan.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop and
implement a plan to address recommendation 3 from the report of
the Government Accountability Office titled ``F-35 Joint Strike
Fighter: Actions Needed to Address Late Deliveries and Improve
Future Development'' (GAO-25-107632).
(2) 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 and to the Comptroller
General of the United States a report on the plan developed
under paragraph (1). Such report shall include--
(A)(i) a summary of actions that have been taken or
will be taken to implement the recommendation specified
in paragraph (1); and
(ii) a schedule, with specific milestones, for
completing implementation of the recommendation; or
(B) if the Secretary does not intend to implement
the recommendation, discussion of the reasons and
alternative actions taken or intended to be taken to
address the issues to which the recommendation
pertains.
(b) Report on Implementation.--Not later than one year after the
submittal of the plan under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the
Comptroller General of the United States a report on the status of the
implementation of the plan. Such report shall include, at a minimum--
(1) the results of a reevaluation of contract incentive
fees for inclusion in future F135 and F-35 production
contracts;
(2) a timeframe for implementing a new incentive fee
structure in future F135 and F-35 production contracts;
(3) a plan for determining the effectiveness of a new
incentive fee structure in achieving desired production
outcomes; and
(4) an explanation of any efforts to apply a new incentive
fee structure more broadly across the F-35 contracting
enterprise.
SEC. 169. STUDY ON FUEL PROCUREMENT PRACTICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE.
(a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Commander of the United States Transportation Command and the
Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, shall conduct a study on the
fuel procurement practices of the Department of Defense.
(b) Elements.--The study under subsection (a) shall address the
following:
(1) The projected amount budgeted by the Department of
Defense for fuel procurement and consumption for fiscal year
2026, set forth separately by military department and Defense
Agency.
(2) The actual amount spent by the Department of Defense
for fuel procurement and consumption for fiscal year 2026, set
forth separately by military department and Defense Agency.
(3) Any changes to fuel cost and fuel cost projections for
fiscal year 2026 that have occurred since February 28, 2026,
including an examination of--
(A) the magnitude of such changes (expressed in
total dollars and as a percentage change from prior
projections);
(B) the factors driving such changes, including
changes in market crude oil prices, changes in the
standard price of fuel established by the Defense
Logistics Agency, changes in operational demand, and
any other relevant factors;
(C) the effects of such changes on the budget of
the Department of Defense as a whole and the budget of
each military department; and
(D) the effects of such changes on the ability of
the military departments to meet readiness standards,
including--
(i) any exercises (including joint
exercises with allies and partners), training,
or other operational activities that were
modified, delayed, or canceled as a result of
such changes, set forth separately by Armed
Force;
(ii) any reductions in readiness accounts
resulting from such changes, set forth
separately by account, amount, and Armed Force,
including--
(I) operation and maintenance
accounts; and
(II) accounts for depot maintenance
and spare parts; and
(iii) any effects of such changes on
prepositioned fuel stocks or bulk fuel
inventories.
(4) Any transfers, reprogramming actions, or other
budgetary adjustments made or anticipated to be made during the
period of fiscal years 2026 through 2031 as a result of fuel
cost variances.
(c) Report.--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 results of the study conducted under
subsection (a), including the findings of the study with respect to
each element specified in subsection (b).
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 2027
for the use of the Department of Defense for research, development,
test, and evaluation, as specified in the funding table in section
4201.
Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations
SEC. 211. BUDGET REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION FOR CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
Section 133a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(6) in addition to the duties described in subsection
(c), promulgating guidance and recommended standards on
adequate levels of science and technology spending by elements
of the Department of Defense with responsibilities associated
with basic research, applied research, and advanced technology
development (budget activities 6.1 through 6.3, respectively,
as set forth in the Department of Defense Financial Management
Regulation (DOD 7000.14-R), or any successor budget
classification) and developmental test and evaluation that
could be incorporated into budget and planning guidance of the
Department as appropriate.'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection:
``(c) Budget Review and Certification.--
``(1) Transmittal.--The Secretary of Defense, acting
through the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), shall
require the Secretaries of the military departments and the
heads of the Defense Agencies with responsibilities associated
with basic research, applied research, and advanced technology
development (budget activities 6.1 through 6.3, respectively,
as set forth in the Department of Defense Financial Management
Regulation (DOD 7000.14-R), or any successor budget
classification) and developmental test and evaluation to
transmit the proposed budget for such activities for a fiscal
year and for the period covered by the future-years defense
program submitted to Congress under section 221 of this title
for that fiscal year to the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering for review under paragraph (2) before
submitting the proposed budget to the Under Secretary of
Defense (Comptroller).
``(2) Report and certification.--The Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering shall review each proposed
budget transmitted under paragraph (1) and, not later than
January 31 of the year preceding the fiscal year for which the
budget is proposed, shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a
report containing the comments of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering with respect to all such
proposed budgets, together with the certification of the Under
Secretary regarding whether each proposed budget is adequate.
``(3) Report to congress.--Not later than 15 days after the
date on which the budget of the President for each fiscal year
is submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105(a) of title
31, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report
specifying each proposed budget contained in the most-recent
report submitted under paragraph (2) that the Under Secretary
of Defense for Research Engineering did not certify to be
adequate. The report of the Secretary shall include the
following matters:
``(A) A discussion of the actions that the
Secretary proposes to take, together with any
recommended legislation that the Secretary considers
appropriate, to address the inadequacy of the proposed
budgets specified in the report.
``(B) Any additional comments that the Secretary
considers appropriate regarding the inadequacy of the
proposed budgets.''.
SEC. 212. DEPUTY DIRECTORS OF OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION.
Section 139 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (l) as subsection (m); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (k) the following new
subsection (l):
``(l) The Director shall have a sufficient number of Deputy
Directors to supervise the activities of the Office and to carry out
the duties and responsibilities prescribed by law. Each such Deputy
Director shall be a appointed from the Senior Executive Service.''.
SEC. 213. REPEAL OF PILOT AUTHORITY FOR USE OF OTHER TRANSACTIONS FOR
INSTALLATION OR FACILITY PROTOTYPING.
Section 4022 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking subsection (i).
SEC. 214. MODIFICATIONS TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEFENSE INNOVATION
UNIT.
(a) In General.--Section 4127(d) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (11) as paragraph (12); and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (10) the following new
paragraph:
``(11) Coordinate with the portfolio acquisition executives
of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force
to--
``(A) identify priority acquisition problems and
capability needs and gaps;
``(B) identify platforms, capabilities, and
solutions developed by entities working with the Unit
that have the potential to address the priority
acquisition problems and capability needs and gaps
identified under subparagraph (A); and
``(C) assist such portfolio acquisition executives
in establishing and carrying out programs for the
acquisition of such platforms, capabilities, and
solutions.''.
(b) Clarifying Amendment to BOOST Program.--Section 1833 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law
119-60; 10 U.S.C. 3453 note) is amended by striking ``commercial'' each
place it appears.
SEC. 215. TEST AND EVALUATION REPOSITORY AND REGIONAL TEST HUBS OF THE
TEST RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CENTER.
(a) In General.--Section 4173 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (c)(1) by adding at the end the following
new subparagraph:
``(G) To carry out the activities described in subsections
(j) and (k).'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (j) as subection (l);
(3) by inserting after subsection (i) the following new
subsections:
``(j) Repository of Test and Evaluation Facilities.--(1) The
Director shall establish and maintain a digital repository that
identifies and provides relevant information on all testing and
evaluation facilities in the United States that could be made available
for use by the Department of Defense and qualified partners for the
testing and evaluation of weapon systems and innovative technologies.
``(2) The repository established under paragraph (1) shall--
``(A) identify all testing and evaluation facilities that
meet the criteria specified in paragraph (1), including--
``(i) facilities owned or operated by the Federal
Government, including--
``(I) facilities in the Major Range and
Test Facility Base;
``(II) facilities not included in the Major
Range and Test Facility Base; and
``(III) National Guard facilities; and
``(ii) facilities owned or operated by--
``(I) State or local governments;
``(II) academic institutions;
``(III) nonprofit organizations; or
``(IV) for-profit entities; and
``(B) with respect to each testing and evaluation facility
identified in the repository, provide--
``(i) a description of the facility, including a
description of the capabilities and instrumentation
available at the facility;
``(ii) points of contact for scheduling range time
at the facility; and
``(iii) such other information as the Director
determines appropriate.
``(3) The Director shall update the repository under
paragraph (1) not less frequently than annually.
``(4) The Director shall make the repository established
under paragraph (1) accessible to such elements of the
Department of Defense and qualified partners as the Director
determines appropriate.
``(k) Authority to Establish Regional Test and Evaluation Hubs.--
(1) The Director may establish and maintain regional test and
evaluation hubs at locations within and outside the United States for
purposes of facilitating or conducting test and evaluation activities.
``(2) In the event the Director exercises the authority to
establish and maintain regional test and evaluation hubs under
paragraph (1), the Director shall develop a strategy and criteria for
the selection of locations for such hubs, which shall include
consideration of whether the geographic region served by the hub
provides an environment conducive to the simulation of realistic
threats and environmental conditions.''; and
(4) in subsection (l), as so redesignated--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Definition'' and inserting ``Definitions'';
(B) by striking ``In this section, the term'' and
inserting ``In this section:
``(1) The term''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) The term `qualified partner' means an entity that the
Director determines--
``(A) is engaged in the development of capabilities
for the Department of Defense, such as a contractor,
academic institution, or other private sector
organization; and
``(B) is qualified to conduct test and evaluation
activities at a facility described in subsection (j) or
a regional test and evaluation hub described in
subsection (k).''.
(b) Deadline.--The Director of the Test Resource Management Center
shall establish the repository required under section 4173(j) of title
10, United States Code (as added by subsection (a) of this section), by
not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 216. WEAPON SYSTEM PLATFORM MODERNIZATION AND CYBER HARDENING.
Section 228 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 786; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by inserting after paragraph (2) the
following new paragraph:
``(3) The Secretary shall, not later than two years after
the date of the enactment of this Act, select not fewer than
three additional weapon system platforms for participation in
the demonstration.'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d), and
in such subsection--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by inserting after ``2027,'' the
following: ``and again on January 1, 2028, and
January 1, 2029,''; and
(ii) by striking ``with respect to the
demonstration conducted pursuant to subsection
(a)'' and inserting ``with respect to the
activities carried out under subsections (a),
(b), and (c)'';
(B) in each of paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking
``The report'' and inserting ``Each report''; and
(C) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as
subparagraph (C); and
(ii) by inserting after subparagraph (B)
the following new subparagraph:
``(B) The results of the evaluation carried out
under subsection (c)(1) and any pilot efforts carried
out under subsection (c)(2).'';
(3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection:
``(c) Operational Integration.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
``(1) evaluate opportunities to integrate data collected
and analyzed from the demonstration into command and control,
logistics, sustainment, and maintenance systems of the
Department of Defense, prioritizing systems with the greatest
operational value; and
``(2) conduct pilot efforts to integrate the monitoring
capabilities included in the demonstration into the platforms
included in the demonstration, as appropriate.''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(e) Duration of Authority.--The authority provided under this
section shall remain in effect until September 30, 2028.''.
SEC. 217. REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT FOR SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO ACT THROUGH
A SPECIFIED OFFICIAL FOR NATO INNOVATION PROGRAM.
(a) Repeal of Requirement to Act Through Specified Official.--
Subsections (a) and (b) of section 222 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat.
189) are amended by striking ``, acting through the Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering,'' each place it appears.
(b) Repeal of Executed Requirement.--Such section is further
amended--
(1) by striking subsection (c); and
(2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections
(c) and (d), respectively.
SEC. 218. MODIFICATION TO TEST PROGRAM FOR ENGINEERING PLANT OF CERTAIN
VESSELS.
Section 221 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1599) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by inserting ``and other large
surface combatant'' before ``vessels'';
(2) in subsection (a), by inserting ``or any subsequent
class of large surface combatant vessels'' after ``destroyer
class of vessels'';
(3) in subsection (b), by striking ``Senior Technical
Authority for the DDG(X) destroyer class of vessels'' and
inserting ``Senior Technical Authority for the class of vessels
involved (as designated pursuant to section 8669b of title 10,
United States Code)'';
(4) in subsection (d), by striking ``for the DDG(X)
destroyer class of vessels'' and inserting ``for the class of
vessels involved'';
(5) in subsection (e), by striking ``by not later than the
delivery date of the lead ship in the DDG(X) destroyer class of
vessels'' and inserting ``for a class of vessels by not later
than the delivery date of the lead ship in that class of
vessels''; and
(6) by amending subsection (f) to read as follows:
``(f) Delivery Date Defined.--In this section, term `delivery date'
has the meaning given that term in section 8671 of title 10, United
States Code.''.
SEC. 219. UNITED STATES-ISRAEL DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY COOPERATION
INITIATIVE.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate an
executive agent, as such term is defined in Department of Defense
Directive 5101.01 (relating to DoD Executive Agent, issued February 7,
2022), responsible for synchronizing cooperative efforts between the
United States and Israel, to expand and accelerate bilateral defense
technology research, development, testing, evaluation, integration, and
industrial cooperation, by--
(1) identifying jointly developed or Israeli-origin
technologies with operational utility for potential integration
into United States systems and programs of record;
(2) ensuring collaborative research initiatives involving
government, private sector, and academic institutions in the
United States and Israel, is done in a manner that protects
sensitive technology and information and the national security
interests of the United States and Israel;
(3) facilitating the transition of technologies from
research and development into procurement and acquisition
pathways;
(4) establishing frameworks for joint ventures, licensing
agreements, and United States-based co-production or
manufacturing partnerships with Israeli industry;
(5) coordinating with relevant Department of Defense
components, including the Irregular Warfare Technical Support
Directorate, capability development and innovation divisions,
the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering,
the Defense Innovation Unit, the United States-Israel
Operations Technology Working Group, the Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency, the Missile Defense Agency, the
United States Space Command, the military departments, and
other Department of Defense entities, as appropriate, to align
efforts and avoid duplication; and
(6) promoting joint training exercises and information-
sharing mechanisms to enhance operational readiness to deploy
jointly developed technologies.
(b) Cooperative Efforts.--The synchronized cooperative efforts
under subsection (a) may be carried out through the following domains:
(1) Counter-Unmanned Systems including aerial, maritime,
and ground platforms.
(2) Anti-tunneling and subterranean threats.
(3) Missile and air defense technologies.
(4) Artificial intelligence, quantum, machine learning, and
autonomous systems.
(5) Directed energy and advanced sensing.
(6) Cyber defense, electronic warfare, and digital
resilience.
(7) Biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and medical defense.
(8) Network integration, data fusion, and contested
logistics.
(9) Defense industrial base cooperation, manufacturing, and
co-production.
(10) Other emerging technologies as jointly agreed by the
United States and Israel.
(c) Activities in Coordination With Other Federal Departments and
Agencies.--The Secretary of Defense shall coordinate activities, as
appropriate, with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce,
and the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, to
ensure consistency with existing laws and regulations.
(d) Interim Progress Update.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide
to the congressional defense committees an interim briefing on--
(1) the executive agent designated pursuant to subsection
(a) and the efforts undertaken by such executive agent to lead
Department of Defense implementation of the synchronized
cooperative efforts described in such subsection;
(2) the status of coordination, Department-wide, with
Israeli counterparts;
(3) initial technology areas identified for accelerated
cooperation and technologies with operational utility for
integration into United States systems and programs of record;
and
(4) any early transition, prototyping, or integration
activities initiated during the period covered by the update.
(e) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until 2030, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on implementation of the cooperative efforts
described in subsection (a). Each such report shall include--
(1) a description of activities conducted;
(2) an assessment of progress made in advancing shared
national security interests;
(3) an assessment of collaboration with other relevant
Federal programs;
(4) a description of technologies transitioned into United
States acquisition programs or fielded systems;
(5) a description of partnerships established with United
States and Israeli industry; and
(6) recommendations for future opportunities to promote the
long-term integration of joint capabilities between the United
States and Israel.
(f) Form.--Each report required under subsection (e) shall be
submitted in unclassified form and may include a classified annex.
(g) Public Transparency.--The Secretary of Defense shall make
available on a publicly accessible website of the Department of Defense
periodic, unclassified updates, to the maximum extent practicable, on
the synchronized cooperative efforts carried out under subsection (a),
including a description of how these efforts contribute to United
States technological and military supremacy. Such updates shall be made
in a manner that ensures that classified information or other
information that would compromise operational security, export
controls, or sensitive technology are not released.
SEC. 220. ESTABLISHMENT OF SYNTHETIC TRAINING ENVIRONMENT TO SUPPORT
INDO-PACIFIC OPERATIONS.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, shall
establish a synthetic training environment that meets the requirements
of subsection (b) to support operations in the Indo-Pacific Region.
(b) Requirements.--The synthetic training environment established
under subsection (a) shall--
(1) incorporate live, virtual, and constructive elements;
(2) integrate training, testing, and simulation
capabilities across the area of responsibility of the United
States Indo-Pacific Command;
(3) provide integrated synthetic training and mission
rehearsal capabilities across all warfighting domains,
including land, maritime, air, space, cyberspace, and the
electromagnetic spectrum;
(4) integrate and synchronize, to the maximum extent
practicable, existing training, experimentation, and simulation
capabilities of the Department of Defense;
(5) enable distributed training of joint and combined
forces;
(6) support rehearsal of operational plans and crisis
response;
(7) enable experimentation for emerging capabilities;
(8) be scalable to support additional combatant command
requirements as directed by the Secretary of Defense; and
(9) be accessible to allies and partners of the United
States, consistent with applicable law and security
requirements.
(c) Report to Congress.--Before establishing the training
environment under subsection (a), but 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) an explanation of how the Secretary intends to
implement the synthetic training environment required under
subsection (a);
(2) a cost estimate for the training environment;
(3) a plan for making the training environment accessible
to allies and partners of the United States; and
(4) an assessment of the potential effects of the training
environment on readiness.
SEC. 221. REQUIREMENT TO ESTABLISH TEST AND TRAINING CORRIDORS FOR
SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED
CAPABILITIES.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish or
designate, and operate, one or more test and training corridors for
small unmanned aircraft systems, counter-unmanned aircraft system
platforms, and associated capabilities within the national airspace
system.
(b) Facilities.--The Secretary of Defense may construct new
facilities, or use existing facilities available to the Department of
Defense, to support one or more test and training corridors established
or designated under subsection (a) that collectively address each of
the functions described in subsection (c).
(c) Functions.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that any test
and training corridor established or designated under subsection (a)
enables the research, development, testing, and evaluation of, and
training for members of the Armed Forces on--
(1) small unmanned aircraft systems and associated autonomy
software, kinetic and nonkinetic payloads, sensors,
communications, and navigation technology;
(2) kinetic and nonkinetic counter small-unmanned aircraft
system capabilities, including high power microwave, high
energy laser, and electronic warfare capabilities, and any
requisite autonomy software, sensors, and command and control
capabilities;
(3) small to medium caliber counter unmanned aircraft
systems ammunition and weapon systems, low collateral damage
weapons and munitions, and drone-versus-drone capabilities;
(4) the acceleration of the integration of modular payloads
onto multiple unmanned aircraft systems and counter unmanned
aircraft systems and platforms;
(5) the reduction in time-to-field for lethal and non-
lethal drone-enabled munitions and munition payload
capabilities; and
(6) standardization of payload-to-platform interfaces.
(d) Site Selection.--In establishing or designating one or more
test and training corridors under subsection (a), the Secretary of
Defense, in coordination with the Director of the Test Resource
Management Center and the Secretaries of the military departments,
shall--
(1) identify potential locations within the national
airspace system that would be conducive to conducting testing,
evaluation, and training activities with respect to small
unmanned aircraft systems and counter-small unmanned aircraft
capabilities, with prioritization of sites that best support
the test and training corridor functions described in
subsection (c);
(2) assess whether existing test and evaluation facilities,
including Government-owned and non-Government owned facilities,
could be used to meet current and future requirements with
respect to such testing, evaluation and training;
(3) identify any additional resources required to establish
or designate, and operate the corridor, including military
construction costs and personnel and manning costs;
(4) identify any sensors and capabilities needed to
adequately simulate operationally realistic environments in the
corridor, including environments with denied or degraded--
(A) communications;
(B) electromagnetic spectrum; and
(C) global positioning system;
(5) identify any interagency, legal, regulatory, or policy
impediments to carrying out testing, evaluation, and training
activities with respect to small unmanned aircraft systems and
counter-small unmanned aircraft capabilities within the
national airspace system, including any impediments to the use
of--
(A) electronic warfare;
(B) directed energy (such as high-powered microwave
and high energy lasers);
(C) GPS jamming and spoofing;
(D) spectrum enabled and cellular-network enabled
systems and capabilities; and
(E) other relevant capabilities;
(6) consult with interagency partners to develop
recommendations for--
(A) addressing any impediments identified under
paragraph (4); and
(B) ensuring the safety of testing and training
activities conducted in the national airspace system;
and
(7) consider diverse geographic regions across the United
States.
(e) Notification to Congress.--Not later than 90 days after
establishing or designating a test and training corridor under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a written notification that
describes--
(1) the location of the corridor;
(2) any funding, personnel, or other resources required to
support the corridor; and
(3) any agreements with other Federal agencies that may be
required to safely operate the corridor in the national
airspace system.
SEC. 222. OPERATIONAL AUTONOMY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNMANNED SURFACE
VESSELS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall take such
actions as may be necessary, including modification of research and
development and acquisition procedures as appropriate, to ensure that
unmanned surface vessels are capable of autonomous operation--
(1) during periods in which communications capabilities are
denied, degraded, intermittent, or limited; and
(2) during periods in which positioning, navigation, and
timing capabilities are degraded or unavailable.
(b) Briefing.--Following implementation of the actions required
under subsection (a), but not later than 270 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on such actions. The
briefing shall include an explanation of each of the following:
(1) The ability of unmanned surface vessels to execute
preauthorized mission tasks without continuous human control.
(2) The ability of such vessels to adhere to defined
autonomy behaviors, decision logic, and safety constraints
governing mission execution.
(3) The ability of such vessels to adapt, recover, retask,
or terminate missions in accordance with preestablished
operational parameters when communications or positioning,
navigation, and timing are degraded or unavailable.
(c) Unmanned Surface Vessels.--In this section, the term ``unmanned
surface vessels'' includes--
(1) unmanned surface vessels in use by the Navy or Marine
Corps; and
(2) unmanned surface vessels planned for development or
procurement for the Navy or Marine Corps.
SEC. 223. REALIGNMENT OF THE NATIONAL STRATEGIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE TO
THE DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE.
(a) Transfer of Responsibility.--Not later than two years after the
date of the enactment this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering shall--
(1) designate the Air Force as the primary sponsor of the
National Strategic Research Institute University Affiliated
Research Center (referred to in this section as the
``Center''); and
(2) coordinate with the Secretary of the Air Force and the
Commander of the United States Strategic Command to ensure that
the Center receives the funding and other resources necessary
to meet the applicable requirements of the UARC Management Plan
following such designation.
(b) Resourcing Plan.--Not later than 90 days after the date on
which the designation under subsection (a)(1) occurs, the Secretary of
the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
plan for providing funding and other resources to the Center in
accordance with subsection (a)(2).
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``prime sponsor'' has the meaning given that
term in the UARC Management Plan.
(2) The term ``UARC Management Plan'' means the publication
of the Department of Defense titled ``Department of Defense
University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) Management Plan'',
dated July 2010 (or any successor to such plan).
SEC. 224. 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. 225. USE OF INNOVATIVE AND EMERGING FOOD PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES
FOR COMPONENTS OF MILITARY RATIONS.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that
requirements for the future battlefield include dealing with contested
logistics that--
(1) cannot be achieved with the size and weight of
currently fielded rations; and
(2) could be mitigated by incorporating within rations,
components produced with emerging and innovative technologies
developed in partnership with the Department of Defense Combat
Feeding Research and Engineering Program.
(b) Activities Required.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations for such purpose, the Secretary of Defense shall carry
out the following activities with respect to military rations:
(1) The Secretary shall seek to enter into one or more
contracts for the procurement of rations produced using
emerging food technologies such as sonic agglomeration and
vacuum microwave drying to reduce size and weight.
(2) The Secretary shall maximize the use of the
technologies described in paragraph (1) for individual combat
ration components to ensure successful technology transition
from small business innovation research and research,
development, test, and evaluation.
(3) As operational needs allow, the Secretary shall
prioritize clean-label, nutrient-dense components that do not
contain unhealthy fats or artificial preservatives.
(c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that includes the following:
(1) A description of any emerging and innovative food
processing technologies that have been developed or are being
developed using research, development, test, and evaluation
investments of the Department of Defense.
(2) The total amount of Department of Defense investments
in the development of sonic agglomeration and vacuum microwave
drying technology for military rations, disaggregated by
research, development, test, and evaluation budget activity,
including small business innovation research.
(3) The results of warfighter field testing of potential
ration components produced with the technologies described in
paragraph (2).
(4) An explanation of quantitative and qualitative
logistical and nutritional benefits of ration components
produced using such technologies.
(5) A description of any procurement processes for military
rations that may be barriers to the acquisition of components
produced with new and emerging food processing technologies.
(6) A description of any activities carried out to advance
the transition and adoption of such technologies to better meet
the challenges of military operations in a contested logistics
environment.
SEC. 226. SUPPORT FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES THAT STRENGTHEN UNITED
STATES AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AGRIFOOD SYSTEMS, AND
ASSOCIATED BIOINDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING CAPACITY.
(a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering, in coordination with the Secretary of Agriculture, may
carry out activities to support the development, testing, validation,
demonstration, and transition of advanced technologies that strengthen
the resilience, security, and operational continuity of United States
agricultural production, agrifood systems, and associated bioindustrial
manufacturing capacity against biological threats, supply chain
disruptions, natural disasters, and other risks to national security,
including technologies relating to--
(1) agricultural biosecurity, including detection,
prevention, mitigation, and recovery relating to plant disease,
livestock disease, invasive species, and other biological
threats;
(2) advanced plant, animal, microbial, and bioindustrial
technologies supporting defense readiness, domestic
manufacturing capacity, and supply chain security;
(3) engineering, automation, artificial intelligence,
autonomous systems, and data systems supporting agricultural
production, logistics, and operational resilience;
(4) natural resource management technologies relating to
water, energy, soil, forests, and food systems that reduce
scarcity risks and enhance civilian and military resilience;
and
(5) wildfire prediction, prevention, mitigation, response,
and recovery technologies relevant to agricultural
productivity, infrastructure resilience, and military
readiness.
(b) Activities.--The activities carried out under subsection (a)
shall include--
(1) interagency collaboration to accelerate research,
development, testing, evaluation, field validation,
demonstration, deployment, and transition of technologies
described in subsection (a);
(2) collaboration with Federal agencies, federally funded
research and development centers, national laboratories,
institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and
private sector entities; and
(3) prioritization, to the extent practicable, of projects
demonstrating clear potential to enhance food security,
operational readiness, domestic production resilience, or
defense supply chain security.
(c) Reporting.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering, in coordination with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall
submit to the congressional defense committees an implementation plan
for activities to be carried out under this section.
(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to limit authorities of the Department of Defense or the
Department of Agriculture that--
(1) were in effect on the day before the date of the
enactment of this Act; and
(2) authorize or require conduct or support of research,
development, testing, evaluation, or operational activities.
SEC. 227. PRIZE COMPETITIONS TO SUPPORT THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF
BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Program Required.--
(1) In general.--Pursuant to the authority provided under
section 4025 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of
Defense shall carry out a program (referred to in this section
as the ``Program'') to award prizes to support the research,
development, and commercialization of biotechnology-based
capabilities that address priority areas identified by the
Secretary under subsection (b).
(2) Additional requirements.--The Secretary shall--
(A) before commencing prize competitions under the
Program, establish requirements for the prize
competition process, including--
(i) eligibility criteria for participants
consistent with paragraph (3); and
(ii) procedures for the testing, judging,
and verification of submissions to the
competitions; and
(B) ensure that information on the prize
competitions is made available to eligible
participants, including by conducting outreach and
posting such information to a publicly accessible
website of the Department of Defense.
(3) Eligible participants.--To be eligible for a prize
award under the Program, an individual or entity shall meet the
requirements described in section 24(g)(3) of the Stevenson-
Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C.
3719(g)(3)).
(4) Judges.--In accordance with section 24(k) of the
Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C.
3719(k)), an individual from the private sector may be
appointed as a judge for a prize competition under the Program.
(5) Coordination.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry out
the Program acting through the head of the Biotechnology
Management Office of the Department of Defense and in
consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments
and relevant officials from laboratories of the Armed Forces
and other appropriate elements of the Department of Defense.
(6) Deadline.--The Secretary of Defense shall commence
implementation of the Program not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(b) Selection of Priority Areas.--
(1) In general.--Before commencing prize competitions under
the Program, but not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall identify
and select specific, well-defined, and measurable priority
areas of biotechnology research and development to be advanced
through the award of prizes under the Program.
(2) Biotechnology applications.--In carrying out paragraph
(1), the Secretary is encouraged to identify and select
priority areas that support the following applications of
biotechnology for defense purposes:
(A) Bioenergetics.
(B) Biobased material, including for use in
existing and planned systems where such materials could
provide improved performance over traditional material.
(C) Biomining, including for critical minerals.
(D) Biomanufacturing platforms and processes,
including for modular or deployable systems.
(E) Biotechnology convergence with other
technologies and subject areas, including artificial
intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and advanced
computing.
(3) Public input and other considerations.--In identifying
and selecting priority areas under paragraph (1), the Secretary
shall--
(A) solicit and consider public input; and
(B) consider--
(i) relevant existing and planned programs
and activities of Department of Defense and
other research and development entities of the
Federal Government;
(ii) the likelihood of relevant research or
development being conducted by the private
sector without further support from the Federal
Government;
(iii) the likelihood that investment in an
area by the Department of Defense will result
in improved capabilities or readiness,
including by increasing supply chain
resilience; and
(iv) whether such an investment would
foster innovation beyond the primary goal of
the proposed priority area.
SEC. 228. PILOT PROGRAM TO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN
TECHNOLOGY AND PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT.
(a) Pilot Program.--The Director of the Defense Innovation Unit
(referred to in this section as the Director) shall carry out a pilot
program under which the Director awards prizes, on a competitive basis,
to recognize outstanding achievements in technology development and
prototype development that----
(1) have the potential to address operational problems and
capability gaps identified by the Secretary of Defense, the
Secretaries of the military departments, and combatant
commanders; or
(2) have potential for application to the performance of
the military missions of the Department of Defense.
(b) Form of Prizes.--Prizes awarded under this section may
include--
(1) cash prizes; or
(2) the award of contracts or other agreements.
(c) Information Dissemination.--The Director shall carry out
activities to publicize the prize competitions carried out under this
section and to solicit participation in such competitions from eligible
individuals and entities.
(d) Prize Maximum and Coinvestment Requirements.--
(1) Maximum value.--The value of a prize awarded under this
section may not exceed $15,000,000.
(2) Coinvestment.--The Director may award a prize under
this section without receiving approval from the Under
Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering if--
(A) the value of the prize is not more than
$2,000,000; or
(B) in the case of a prize with a value exceeding
$2,000,000, at least half of the funds for the portion
of the prize in excess of $2,000,000 are provided by
the portfolio acquisition executive of an organization
of the Department of Defense outside the Defense
Innovation Unit.
(e) Use of Prize Authority.--Use of prize authority under this
section shall be considered the use of competitive procedures for the
purposes of chapter 221 of title 10, United States Code.
(f) Commencement and Termination.--
(1) Deadline for commencement.--The Director shall commence
implementation of the pilot program under subsection (a) not
later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) 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.
(g) Congressional Notice.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 15 days after a contract or
other agreement that exceeds a fair market value of $2,000,000
is awarded under this section, the Director shall submit to the
congressional defense committees written notice of such award.
(2) Contents.--Each notice submitted under paragraph (1)
shall include--
(A) the value of the relevant contract or other
agreement, as applicable, including all options;
(B) an identification of any portfolio acquisition
executive responsible for implementation or oversight
of technology development or prototype development (as
applicable) for which an award was made under this
section, and a brief summary of lessons learned by such
portfolio acquisition executive in carrying out such
implementation or oversight;
(C) a brief description of the technology
development or prototype for which such contract or
other agreement, as applicable, was awarded; and
(D) an explanation of the benefit to the
performance of the military mission of the Department
of Defense resulting from the award.
(h) Portfolio Acquisition Executive Defined.--In this section, the
term ``portfolio acquisition executive'' has the meaning given that
term in section 1737 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 229. PILOT PROGRAM ON FORWARD DEPLOYABLE BIOMANUFACTURING
CAPABILITIES.
(a) Authorization.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering, in coordination with the Secretary of the Army, may carry
out a pilot program--
(1) to identify near-term and long-term use cases for
forward deployable mobile biomanufacturing capabilities; and
(2) to conduct demonstrations of such capabilities.
(b) Activities.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection
(a), the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering may--
(1) consider the use of novel manufacturing processes and
equipment, including automation, modularity, and
miniaturization of production capabilities;
(2) collaborate with industry to develop forward deployable
mobile biomanufacturing capabilities; and
(3) consider the security measures required for such
capabilities when forward deployed.
(c) Report.--Not later than one year 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
report on the status of the pilot program under subsection (a). The
report shall include--
(1) an assessment of existing Department of Defense
capabilities related to biomanufacturing and an explanation of
whether and how those capabilities may be used as part of the
pilot program;
(2) identification of near-term and long-term use cases for
the deployment of mobile biomanufacturing;
(3) for each use case identified under paragraph (2), a
comparison of the estimated cost of fulfilling such use case
through domestic biomanufacturing at an industrial scale versus
the cost of fulfilling such use case using mobile
biomanufacturing at the miniaturized scale;
(4) an assessment of security measures required to deploy
forward deployable mobile biomanufacturing capabilities; and
(5) an assessment of the viability of transitioning
technology developed under the pilot program into operational
use within the Department, including the resources needed for
further development and scaling of such technology and the
potential benefits of such technology.
SEC. 230. PILOT PROGRAM ON THE USE OF AUTOMATED DATA SECURITY POSTURE
MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
SYSTEMS.
(a) Establsihiment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall establish and
commence implementation of a pilot program to evaluate the use of
commercially available automated data security posture management
technologies to enhance the cybersecurity, effectiveness, and
reliability of artificial intelligence systems.
(b) Elements.--In carrying out pilot program under subsection (a)
the Secretary of the Army shall--
(1) identify, select, and deploy at least one commercially
available data security posture management technology platform
that is capable of continuous, automated monitoring and
assessment of artificial intelligence systems for security
threats specific to such systems;
(2) designate at least one artificial intelligence system
currently deployed by the Army to demonstrate the data security
posture managed technology platform selected under paragraph
(1);
(3) complete the demonstration described in paragraph (2);
(4) train relevant personnel on the deployment,
maintenance, and data interpretation of the demonstrated data
security posture management technology platform;
(5) evaluate the demonstrated data security posture
management technologies--
(A) across the different tasks involved in
development, deployment, storage, or hosting of
components of such artificial intelligence system;
(B) to determine the ability of such technologies
to identify, mitigate and restore any corruption or
malicious manipulation of the applications or data of
such artificial intelligence system; and
(C) for compatibility and ease of adoption into the
value chains of existing artificial intelligence
systems of the Army;
(6) assess the feasibility of broader deployment of
commercially available automated data security posture
management technologies to improve the trustworthiness,
resilience and integrity of artificial intelligence systems
maintained by the Army.
(c) Reports.--
(1) Progress report.--Not later than 120 days after the
date on which the Secretary of the Army commences the pilot
program under subsection (a), and annually thereafter until the
termination date specified un subsection (d), the Secretary of
the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the
status of implementation and preliminary findings of the pilot
program, including with respect to each element described in
subsection (b).
(2) Final report.--Not later than 180 days after the
termination date specified in subsection (d), the Secretary of
the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and the House of Representatives a final report on
the results of the pilot program. The report shall include--
(A) any recommendations of the Secretary with
respect to the broader implementation commercially
available automated data security posture management
technologies to support artificial intelligence systems
of the Army; and
(B) an assessment of the costs and benefits of such
technologies.
(d) Termination.--The pilot program under subsection (a) shall
terminate on the date that is three years after the date on which the
Secretary of the Army commences the pilot program.
SEC. 231. PILOT PROGRAM ON TECHNOLOGIES TO STRENGTHEN AUTHENTICATION
AND ATTRIBUTION OF HUMAN AUTHORIZATION FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
ACTIONS.
(a) Pilot Program Authorized.--The Secretary of Defense may carry
out a pilot program to evaluate commercially available technologies
that strengthen authentication and attribution of human authorization
for consequential actions in order to improve the cybersecurity and
physical security posture of the Department of Defense.
(b) Objectives.--Under the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense
shall evaluate technologies that--
(1) strengthen access controls for systems and physical
areas of the Department of Defense; and
(2) can be integrated across various environments of the
Department without requiring specialized hardware.
(c) Comencement and Duration.--If the Secretary of Defense
exercises the authority to carry out the pilot program under subsection
(a), the program shall--
(1) commence not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act; and
(2) terminate not later than one year after the date on
which the program is commenced.
(d) Report.--Not later than March 1, 2028, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
includes--
(1) a summary of the results of the pilot program under
subsection (a); and
(2) recommendations regarding adoption the technologies
evaluated under the program at a wider scale across the
Department of Defense.
SEC. 232. CLOUD LABORATORY PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) Cloud Laboratory Pilot Program.--
(1) Program required.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall
carry out a pilot program to support the establishment
of cloud laboratories at the Department of Defense.
(B) Requirements.--Each cloud laboratory supported
under the pilot program shall generate high-quality
data that shall be collected for use and analysis by
authorized researchers.
(2) Implementation.--
(A) Initial laboratory.--Not later than one year
after the date of the enactment of this Act and subject
to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary
shall establish at least one fully operational cloud
laboratory.
(B) Additional laboratories.--Not later than three
years after the date of the enactment of this Act and
subject to the availability of appropriations, the
Secretary shall, on a competitive basis, establish not
fewer than two additional fully operational cloud
laboratories.
(C) Biotechnology-focused laboratory.--At least one
of the cloud laboratories established under this
paragraph shall be focused on advancing research and
development of biotechnology.
(3) Implementation plan.--Not later than one year after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report that includes the following:
(A) A plan to establish the cloud laboratories.
(B) A plan for building in considerations related
to cybersecurity, biosecurity, and research security
from the beginning of development for each cloud
laboratory.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``artificial intelligence'' has the meaning
given such term in section 5002 of the William M. (Mac)
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021 (Public Law 116-283;15 U.S.C. 9401).
(2) The term ``authorized researcher'' refers to an
individual who has been appropriately authorized to access data
generated by the cloud laboratories supported under the pilot
program, as determined by the Secretary using an authorization
process established by the Secretary for such purpose.
(3) The term ``cloud laboratory'' means a physical
laboratory that is equipped with automation and data storage to
conduct continuous experiments.
(4) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Defense.
SEC. 233. PILOT PROGRAM TO TEST AND EVALUATE MUZZLE BLAST OVERPRESSURE
MITIGATION DEVICES.
(a) Program Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall carry out a
pilot program to evaluate, test, and implement muzzle blast
overpressure mitigation devices for small and medium caliber weapons in
relevant training and operational environments.
(b) Activities.--Under the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense
shall--
(1) assess the effectiveness of commercially available and
emerging muzzle blast overpressure mitigation devices in
reducing blast exposure to operators and nearby personnel;
(2) evaluate the operational suitability, durability, and
performance effects of such devices across representative
weapon systems and mission sets; and
(3) collect information to inform future Department of
Defense policies, requirements, procurement decisions, and
force-wide implementation strategies relating to blast
overpressure mitigation.
SEC. 234. SPACE TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION OF ADVANCED NUCLEAR PROPULSION
TECHNOLOGIES.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force, acting through
the Commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory, may establish a
pilot program to conduct in-space technology demonstrations, and
related risk reduction technology development activities, with respect
to both advanced nuclear fission propulsion systems and advanced
nuclear fusion propulsion systems.
(b) Purpose.--If the Secretary carries out the pilot program under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall carry out the pilot program in a
manner that reduces technical risk and informs future development
requirements relating to nuclear propulsion for national security
missions in space, including potential operations beyond geosynchronous
orbit, including in cislunar orbit.
(c) Selection.--If the Secretary carries out the pilot program
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall select entities to carry out
activities under the pilot program. In determining the criteria for
making such selection, the Secretary shall emphasize previous
subcomponent and prototype development and the ability to demonstrate
within reasonable timeframes.
(d) Demonstration Required.--If the Secretary carries out the pilot
program under subsection (a), not later than three years after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct in-space
demonstrations described in subsection (a), with oversight by the Air
Force Research Laboratory Rocket Propulsion Division at Edwards Air
Force Base, California.
(e) Activities.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection
(a), the Secretary shall, at a minimum--
(1) establish technical objectives and success criteria for
the in-space demonstrations described in subsection (a);
(2) develop a concept of operations and test and evaluation
approach for the demonstrations;
(3) conduct ground test activities necessary to support the
demonstrations;
(4) assist in the acquisition of launch services;
(5) plan for collection and analysis of on-orbit data
sufficient to assess propulsion performance, operability, and
reliability; and
(6) assess potential use cases for applications in cislunar
operations pending the conclusion of the demonstrations.
(f) Plan.--Before commencing the pilot program under subsection
(a), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees
a plan on the pilot program.
(g) Report.--If the Secretary carries out the pilot program under
subsection (a), 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 pilot program. The report shall include--
(1) a description of the activities carried out under the
pilot program, including the planned demonstration concept of
operations and the associated timeline;
(2) the technical objectives and success criteria
established under subsection (e)(1);
(3) an assessment of major technical risks and planned
risk-mitigation activities; and
(4) an assessment of parallel efforts by the People's
Republic of China to develop and deploy advanced space
propulsion technologies for strategic purposes.
SEC. 235. PROHIBITION ON PILOT TRAINEES OPERATING T-7 AIRCRAFT PENDING
TESTING AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS.
(a) In General.--A pilot trainee may not operate a T-7 aircraft of
the Air Force until the Secretary of the Air Force certifies to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives that each of the following conditions have been met:
(1) All corrections to flight control laws and mission
systems discovered in developmental testing of such aircraft
are fully implemented.
(2) The subsonic, transonic, and supersonic full
operational flight and performance envelopes of such aircraft
are fully tested and characterized.
(3) Qualification testing of the Ground Based Training
System for such aircraft is fully completed and all
deficiencies are resolved.
(b) Pilot Trainee Defined.--In this section, the term ``pilot
trainee'' means a non-rated officer of the Air Force enrolled as a
student participating in a formal undergraduate pilot training course.
SEC. 236. 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 2027 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. 237. 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 2027 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).
Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters
SEC. 251. POLICY TO GUIDE THE DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION OF QUANTUM
COMPUTING SYSTEMS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Policy Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue a policy to
guide the development and acquisition of quantum computing systems for
the Department of Defense. Under the policy, the Secretary shall--
(1) establish a definition of ``quantum computing system''
for purposes of the policy;
(2) establish a process for validating and verifying
quantum computing systems before such systems are developed or
acquired by the Department; and
(3) ensure that the development and acquisition of such
systems is consistent with and informed by the findings and
processes of the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative of the Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency (or any successor
initiative).
(b) Limitation and Waiver.--
(1) Limitation.--Following issuance of the policy under
subsection (a), a quantum computing system may not be developed
or acquired by an element of the Department of Defense unless
the system has been validated and verified in accordance with
such policy.
(2) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the
limitation under paragraph (1), on a case by case basis, with
respect to a specific quantum computing system. In the event
the Secretary issues such a waiver, the Secretary shall provide
to the congressional defense committees, not later than 15 days
after date on which the waiver was issued--
(A) written notice of such waiver; and
(B) the Secretary's justification for the waiver.
SEC. 252. PLAN FOR COMPETITIVE EXPERIMENTATION RELATING TO AUTONOMOUS
AND NONTRADITIONAL CAPABILITIES RELEVANT TO THE A-10
MISSION SET.
(a) Plan Required.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall develop a
plan to carry out competitive experimentation, prototyping, and
operational assessment of autonomous, semi-autonomous, artificial
intelligence-enabled, and adjunct aircraft capabilities relevant to the
A-10 mission set.
(b) Elements.--The plan under subsection (a) shall include the
following:
(1) Appropriate opportunities for participation by
nontraditional defense contractors, commercial technology
firms, venture-backed defense firms, and other private-sector
entities capable of rapidly developing relevant hardware,
software, autonomy, sensing, communications, or mission system
capabilities.
(2) Measures to ensure operational experimentation is
conducted in a manner consistent with meaningful human command
and control, by a qualified military aviator, over mission-
critical functions, including target engagement, weapons
release, mission abort, and such other functions as the
Secretary of the Air Force determines appropriate.
(3) An estimated annual budget for implementing the plan.
(4) Consideration of how to make available to a qualified
United States entity a limited number of A-10 aircraft,
components, or associated support equipment for the sole
purpose of research, development, test, and evaluation
activities relevant to the A-10 mission set, autonomous or
semi-autonomous aircraft integration, mission systems
development, digital battlefield communications, or other
related capabilities.
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives report on the plan developed under subsection (a).
(d) Qualified United States Entity.--In this section, the term
``qualified United States entity'' means--
(1) a nontraditional defense contractor;
(2) a traditional defense contractor;
(3) a federally funded research and development center;
(4) a university-affiliated research center; or
(5) another domestic entity the Secretary determines is
capable of carrying out the activities described in subsection
(a) in a manner consistent with national security and public
safety.
SEC. 253. PLAN FOR ESTABLISHMENT AND EVALUATION OF EXPERIMENTAL, DRONE-
CENTRIC RECONNAISSANCE AND SECURITY FORMATIONS.
(a) Plan Required.--The Secretary of the Army shall develop a plan
for establishing and evaluating one or more experimental, battalion-
sized formations that integrate unmanned aircraft systems to carry out
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance and precision strike
operations at-scale.
(b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall--
(1) provide for the establishment of at least one
experimental formation, as described in subsection (a),
attached to a division;
(2) include mechanisms to enable the Secretary of the Army
to evaluate the operational effectiveness, survivability,
targeting capacity, and cost-efficiency of such a formation
relative to legacy cavalry and scout formations, and to inform
future force design decisions;
(3) identify any modifications to organizational design,
personnel structure, and training pipelines that may be needed
to facilitate the establishment of such a formation;
(4) as appropriate, provide for the use of rapid
acquisition pathways to procure unmanned aircraft systems for
such a formation; and
(5) coordinate with the Defense Autonomous Working Group to
ensure that defense-wide research, development, testing,
procurement, and fielding of mass-produced small unmanned
aircraft systems will meet current and emerging Army
requirements.
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that includes--
(1) the plan developed under subsection (a); and
(2) an estimate of the funding required to establish and
sustain the initial experimental formation under the plan,
disaggregated by individual appropriation.
SEC. 254. PLAN FOR USE OF CERTAIN AIRCRAFT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
PURPOSES.
(a) Plan Required.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall develop a
plan to regenerate, restore, modify, and use a limited number of
covered aircraft for research, development, test, and evaluation
activities relevant to--
(1) autonomous and semi-autonomous aircraft capabilities;
(2) human-machine teaming;
(3) mission autonomy software;
(4) mission systems integration;
(5) sensing, communications, and digital battlefield
networking;
(6) operational experimentation and tactics development;
and
(7) such other defense innovation purposes as the Secretary
determines appropriate.
(b) Elements.--The plan under subsection (a) shall include the
following:
(1) Plans for the use of covered aircraft for--
(A) developmental flight testing;
(B) operational evaluation;
(C) autonomy experimentation;
(D) software, sensor, communications, and mission
systems integration;
(E) optionally piloted, remotely assisted, or other
autonomy-related flight experimentation, to the extent
authorized by applicable law and regulation; and
(F) associated ground test, simulation, mission
rehearsal, and related research activities.
(2) Consideration of how to make available to qualified
United States entities a limited number of covered aircraft for
the sole purpose of conducting the research, development, test,
and evaluation activities described in this section, including
any demilitarization requirements, cost reimbursements, and
access to approved testing and evaluation facilities that may
be required to facilitate the participation of such entities.
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives report on the plan developed under subsection (a).
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered aircraft'' means an aircraft
preserved at, inducted into, or proposed for induction into the
309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, including
an aircraft stored or preserved on behalf of another military
department or Department of Defense component, that the
Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination with the head of
the relevant military department or component, as appropriate,
determines--
(A) is structurally viable for regeneration,
modification, test, evaluation, or other authorized use
under this section;
(B) is not required to meet current operational,
training, test, contingency reserve, heritage, or
security cooperation requirements; and
(C) may be useful for research, development, test,
and evaluation, autonomy experimentation, mission
systems integration, uncrewed conversion, or related
defense innovation purposes.
(2) The term ``qualified United States entity'' means a
domestic entity that the Secretary determines has the
technical, security, financial, safety, and programmatic
capability to support activities under this section,
including--
(A) a nontraditional defense contractor;
(B) a commercial technology company;
(C) a small business concern;
(D) a traditional defense contractor;
(E) a federally funded research and development
center;
(F) a university-affiliated research center; or
(G) a consortium, team, or other arrangement
composed of entities described in subparagraphs (A)
through (F).
SEC. 255. SONOBUOY MODERNIZATION, TESTING, AND INVENTORY SUFFICIENCY
FOR TWO SIMULTANEOUS REGIONAL CONFLICTS.
(a) Strategy and Inventory Requirement.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall
develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for sonobuoy
modernization, testing, production, and inventory sufficiency.
(2) Elements.--The strategy required under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) An assessment of the minimum required inventory
levels of----
(i) passive sonobuoys;
(ii) active sonobuoys;
(iii) multistatic sonobuoys;
(iv) air-deployed anti-submarine warfare
sensor systems;
(v) exercise, training, and telementry
sonobuoys;
(vi) extended-duration and deep-water
sonobuoys;
(vii) Arctic-capable sonobuoys; and
(viii) next-generation networked or
autonomous sonobuoy systems.
(B) An assessment of wartime sonobuoy expenditure
assumptions for combat operations against peer and
near-peer maritime adversaries, including assumptions
associated with high-tempo anti-submarine warfare
operations in the Indo-Pacific and North Atlantic
theaters.
(C) An evaluation of current sonobuoy production
capacity, including limitations associated with--
(i) acoustic transducers;
(ii) signal processing electronics;
(iii) microelectronics and semiconductors;
(iv) batteries and power systems;
(v) radio frequency transmitters and
receivers;
(vi) specialty materials and rare earth
elements;
(vii) air deployment integration systems;
and
(viii) single-source supplies.
(D) A plan to increase annual sonobuoy production
capacity and reduce production lead times during
contingencies.
(E) An assessment of the adequacy of existing
sonobuoy testing infrastructure, including--
(i) undersea warfare test ranges;
(ii) acoustic measurement and calibration
facilities;
(iii) contested electromagnetic spectrum
testing capabilities;
(iv) Arctic and deep-water testing
environments;
(v) shallow water and littoral testing
capabilities;
(vi) digital engineering, modeling, and
synthetic testing environments;
(vii) unmanned systems integration and
testing capabilities; and
(viii) opportunities for allied and partner
nation testing and interoperability.
(F) A description of efforts to improve sonobuoy
survivability, persistence, networking capability, and
effectiveness against advanced adversary submarine
quieting, decoys, electronic warfare systems, and
acoustic countermeasures.
(G) An assessment of storage, transportation,
prepositioning, and expeditionary resupply capacity for
sonobuoys during wartime operations.
(H) A description of efforts to integrate sonobuoys
with--
(i) maritime patrol aircrafts;
(ii) carrier-based aircrafts;
(iii) rotary-wing anti-submarine warfare
platforms;
(iv) tiltrotor aircrafts;
(v) unmanned aerial systems;
(vi) unmanned surface vessels;
(vii) unmanned undersea vehicles; and
(viii) joint and allied anti-submarine
warfare networks.
(I) An assessment of any statutory or regulatory
barriers limiting expansion of sonobuoy production,
testing, procurement, or fielding.
(J) Recommendations for legislative or
administrative action necessary to improve sonobuoy
readiness and wartime sufficiency.
(b) Industrial Base Expansion Plan.--Not later than 90 days after
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall develop a
plan to expand the sonobuoy industrial base to support sustained
wartime production requirements. Such plan shall include--
(1) options for second-source suppliers;
(2) the potential for Government-owned, contractor-operated
facilities;
(3) use of multiyear procurement authorities pursuant to
section 3501 of title 10, United States Code;
(4) opportunities to expand public-private partnerships for
anti-submarine warfare sensor manufacturing and sustainment;
(5) measures to improve supply chain resilience for
critical components;
(6) options for surge production during national
emergencies or armed conflict; and
(7) opportunities for allied co-production and stockpile
interoperability.
(c) Operational Test Events.--Beginning not later than fiscal year
2028, the Secretary of the Navy shall conduct recurring operationally
realistic sonobuoy exercises that include--
(1) congested elecromagnetic spectrum conditions;
(2) integrated fleet anti-submarine warfare operations;
(3) multiple simultaneous submarine targets;
(4) degraded communications and positioning, navigation,
and timing environments;
(5) unmanned systems integration;
(6) distributed maritime operations;
(7) Arctic and littoral anti-submarine warfare scenarios;
and
(8) joint and allied participation, as appropriate.
(d) Briefing Requirement.--Not later than 120 days after the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall provide a
briefing to the congressional defense committees on--
(1) the highest-risk shortfalls in sonobuoy inventory and
testing capacity;
(2) projected wartime inventory depletion timelines;
(3) vulnerabilities associated with single-source suppliers
and critical materials dependencies; and
(4) investments required during the future-years defense
program to achieve sufficiency for two simultaneous regional
conflicts.
SEC. 256. REVIEW AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIES TO ACCELERATE THE
QUALIFICATION PROCESS FOR DOMESTICALLY PRODUCED ADVANCED
ENERGETIC MATERIALS.
(a) Acceleration of Formulation-to-system Qualification for
Advanced Energetic Materials.--
(1) Review and implementation.--The Secretary of Defense,
acting through the head of the Joint Energetics Transition
Office shall--
(A) conduct a review to identify opportunities to
accelerate the qualification process for the
integration of novel advanced energetic materials into
military systems; and
(B) based on the results of such review, implement
measures to accelerate such qualification process.
(2) Elements.--In conducting the review required under
paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary of Defense shall--
(A) conduct a detailed analysis of the feasibility
of--
(i) expediting the qualification of new
formulations derived from advanced energetic
materials, including developmental
classification, insensitive munitions testing,
and hazard classification activities;
(ii) streamlining nonstatutory
administrative requirements for warhead-level
and system-level qualification of advanced
energetic materials in cases in which modeling,
simulation, and surrogate testing of such
materials provide sufficient evidence of
equivalent or superior performance and safety
compared to legacy energetic materials, without
compromising statutorily prescribed safety or
environmental standards;
(iii) implementing integrated test
campaigns that enable concurrent or overlapping
evaluations of the formulation, warhead, and
system performance of advanced energetic
materials to reduce total time to fielding,
aiming for full system qualification within 18
months to the extent feasible, while ensuring
no compromise to safety or operational
reliability; and
(iv) prioritizing advanced energetic
materials for inclusion in mission-aligned
prototyping, live-fire demonstrations, and
portfolio-level experimentation under rapid
acquisition authorities;
(B) identify any barriers to the integration of
novel advanced energetic materials into military
systems;
(C) develop a set of prioritized measures that may
be implemented to address such barriers, including
potential near-term measures achievable under existing
authorities; and
(D) determine--
(i) estimated timelines for implementing
such measures;
(ii) the organizations and elements of the
Department of Defense that could carry out such
measures; and
(iii) any statutory, regulatory, or
administrative barriers inhibiting the
implementation of such measures.
(b) 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 on the findings of the review
conducted under subsection (a)(1)(A) and the measures implemented under
subsection (a)(1)(B). The report shall include--
(1) a list of advanced energetic materials for which the
Secretary accelerated the formulation-to-system qualification
process as a result of the review under subsection (a)(1)(A)
and a list of advanced energetic materials that were identified
as candidates for acceleration;
(2) a comparison of the timelines to qualification
milestones for materials identified under paragraph (1)
compared to such timelines if the formulation-to-system
qualification process had not been accelerated for such
materials, including quantitative estimates of time savings and
measurable milestones to the extent practicable;
(3) a description of any other actions taken to accelerate
the qualification process for such materials, with
justifications; and
(4) recommendations for further legislative or
administrative actions to enhance domestic energetics
production and qualification.
(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to authorize the waiver of any statutory requirement,
including any statutory requirement related to safety, environmental
protection, or national security.
(d) Advanced Energetic Material Defined.--The term ``advanced
energetic material'' means a domestically produced substance or
mixture, such as explosives, propellants, or pyrotechnics, that
releases energy rapidly and demonstrates performance improvements over
legacy energetic materials in areas such as energy density, as
determined by the Secretary of Defense in accordance with established
Department of Defense standards.
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 2027
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 IN ENERGY POLICY OF DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE AND RELATED MATTERS.
(a) Inclusion in Energy Policy.--Section 2911 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsections (b) and (e), by inserting `` or nuclear
energy'' after ``renewable energy sources'' each place it
appears;
(2) in subsection (g)--
(A) in the heading, by inserting `` and nuclear
energy'' after ``renewable energy'';
(B) in paragraphs (1) and (2), by inserting `` or
nuclear energy'' after ``renewable energy sources''
each place it appears; and
(C) in paragraph (2), by inserting `` and nuclear
energy'' after ``the use of renewable energy''; and
(3) in subsection (h)(2)--
(A) in subparagraph (C), by inserting `` or nuclear
energy'' after ``renewable energy source, other than
solar energy,''; and
(B) in subparagraph (D), by inserting `` or nuclear
energy'' after ``a renewable energy source''.
(b) Inclusion in Matters Relating to Use of Energy for
Facilities.--Section 2915 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``renewable forms
of energy'' and inserting ``nuclear energy, renewable forms of
energy,'';
(2) by striking ``solar energy or other renewable forms of
energy'' each place it appears and inserting ``nuclear energy,
or solar energy or other renewable forms of energy,''; and
(3) in subsection (b), by striking ``a renewable form of
energy'' and inserting ``such a form of energy''.
SEC. 312. MODIFICATION TO PILOT PROGRAM ON NAVY INSTALLATION NUCLEAR
ENERGY.
Section 321(b)(2)(B) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 8751) is
amended by striking ``needed capacity of the reactor is in the range of
20MW to 300MW'' and inserting ``needed capacity of the reactor is a
minimum of 20MW''.
SEC. 313. STANDARDIZED DOCUMENT ON SCOPE OF PROJECTS CARRIED OUT UNDER
MILITARY MUNITIONS RESPONSE PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a
standardized document for the scope of munitions responses (in this
section referred to as a ``scope document'') for each project carried
out under the Military Munitions Response Program at a covered site.
(b) Required Certification and Approval.--The Secretary of Defense
shall require that, for each project specified in subsection (a), the
Secretary of the military department or head of the Defense Agency
concerned certifies and approves the scope document for the project
prior to the issuance of any task order for the project.
(c) Elements.--Each scope document shall include, with respect to
the applicable project and at a minimum, the following:
(1) A description of the scope of the project, including an
identification of the applicable phase or phases of munitions
responses under the project and the key assumptions, data gaps,
and principal risk drivers, affecting such scope.
(2) A cost and schedule estimate for the completion of such
phase or phases, with contingencies sufficient to account for
uncertainty in subsurface conditions, anomaly or contaminant
quantity, access limitations, and explosives safety
constraints.
(3) A summary of explosives safety, human health,
environmental, and mission risks, applicable statutory and
regulatory requirements, and the consequences of delayed action
with respect to the project, set forth in a format that
supports the prioritization of projects across covered sites.
(4) Documented certification and approval of the scope
document, consistent with the requirement under subsection (b).
(d) Guidance.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance
specifying the required form of, and additional details on the matters
required to be included in, each scope document based on the complexity
of the covered site at which the applicable project is carried out and
the phase of munitions response under such project.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The terms ``base closure law'' and ``Defense Agency''
have the meanings given such terms in section 101(a) of title
10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``covered site'' means a military installation
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense, a National
Guard facility, a military installation closed or realigned
under a base closure law, or a formerly used defense site.
SEC. 314. PILOT PROGRAM FOR SECURE RECYCLING OF DOMESTIC ELECTRONIC
WASTE.
(a) Pilot Program.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a
pilot program to evaluate the use of domestic, integrated electronic
waste recycling infrastructure to support the secure destruction of
data and the recovery of critical materials from electronic equipment
of the Department of Defense.
(b) Scope.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a),
the Secretary shall--
(1) use existing facilities capable of end-to-end
processing of the electronic waste referred to in such
subsection, including the secure dismantling and shredding of
such waste and metallurgical recovery from such waste;
(2) assess the potential for reuse in the defense
industrial base of critical minerals and other materials so
recovered;
(3) assess the environmental and supply chain benefits
associated with the domestic recycling of such electronic
waste; and
(4) ensure compliance with applicable standards of the
Department of Defense and the National Security Agency,
respectively, for the destruction of data.
(c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on the results of the pilot program under
subsection (a), including an assessment of--
(1) the cost effectiveness of the pilot program;
(2) security benefits realized through the pilot program,
including with respect to data protection;
(3) the effect of the pilot program on supply chain
resilience; and
(4) recommendations of the Secretary regarding the
potential expansion of the pilot program across the Department
of Defense.
SEC. 315. PROGRAM FOR DEPLOYMENT OF TRANSPORTABLE NUCLEAR MICROREACTOR
IN AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY OF THE UNITED STATES INDO-
PACIFIC COMMAND.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall commence the
conduct of a program for the deployment, operation, and evaluation of a
transportable nuclear microreactor in the area of responsibility of the
United States Indo-Pacific Command.
(b) Designation.--The program under subsection (a) shall be known
as the ``Operational Energy Deployable Nuclear Power Program''.
(c) Leadership and Coordination.--
(1) Executive agent.--The Secretary of Defense shall
designate the Assistant Secretary of the Army for
Installations, Energy, and Environment as the Department of
Defense executive agent for carrying out the program under
subsection (a) and ensuring budget accountability for such
program.
(2) Coordination.--In carrying out the program under
subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary designated pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall coordinate with--
(A) the Commander of United States Indo-Pacific
Command, who shall be responsible for validating
operational requirements under the program, the
demonstration of technologies to be deployed under the
program, and the operational use of such technologies;
and
(B) as appropriate, the Secretary of Energy and the
Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, for the
purpose of ensuring the deployment and operation of any
nuclear microreactor under the program is carried out
in a manner that is safe, secure, and in compliance
with applicable requirements of the Department of
Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
respectively.
(d) Objectives.--The objective of the program under subsection (a)
shall be to deploy and operate, by not later than January 1, 2030, a
transportable nuclear microreactor in support of distributed and
expeditionary operations in contested logistics environments within the
area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, with
a priority for deployment in such an environment within the Western
Pacific area.
(e) Required Activities.--The activities of the program under
subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1) The validation of operational requirements of the
United States Indo-Pacific Command with respect to the
transportable nuclear microreactor to be deployed under the
program, and the integration of such nuclear microreactor with
expeditionary and dispersed power architectures in the area of
responsibility of such Command.
(2) The development and implementation of a plan for the
test and evaluation of such nuclear microreactor, including
with respect to sustainment, safety, cybersecurity, and
physical security requirements.
(3) The conduct of joint operational demonstrations with
the United States Indo-Pacific Command in connection with not
fewer than one major exercise within the area of responsibility
of such Command, to evaluate the deployment, integration,
sustainment, survivability, and operational use of such nuclear
microreactor under realistic conditions.
(f) Budget Mechanism.--Beginning with respect to fiscal year 2028,
the Secretary of Defense shall establish a dedicated program element,
or equivalent budget mechanism, for the program under subsection (a),
including to support the transition of technologies under such program
from demonstration to operational capability.
(g) Nuclear Microreactor Defined.--In this section, the term
``nuclear microreactor'' means a nuclear reactor with a rated electric
generating capacity of not greater than 50 megawatts.
SEC. 316. PROHIBITION ON OPERATION OF CONNECTED VEHICLES DESIGNED,
DEVELOPED, MANUFACTURED, OR SUPPLIED BY PERSONS OWNED BY,
CONTROLLED BY, OR SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF A
FOREIGN ENTITY OF CONCERN ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
PROPERTY.
(a) Prohibition of Operation of Prohibited Connected Vehicles.--
(1) Phase 1.--After January 1, 2027, no covered connected
vehicle, as designated by the Department of Commerce under part
791 of title 15 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or any
successor regulation, may be operated on a military
installation or on any other property of the Department of
Defense.
(2) Phase 2.--After January 1, 2029, no connected vehicle
on the list required under subsection (b) may be operated on a
military installation or on any other property of the
Department of Defense.
(3) Exception.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the
application of a prohibition under paragraph (1) or (2) to a
connected vehicle if the Secretary determines the waiver is in
the interest of national security.
(b) List of Prohibited Connected Vehicles.--
(1) In general.--Not later than January 1, 2028, the
Secretary of Defense shall establish and make publicly
available on a website of the Department of Defense a list of
prohibited connected vehicles that--
(A) are designed, developed, manufactured, or
supplied by persons owned by, controlled by, or subject
to the jurisdiction of a foreign entity of concern; and
(B) the Secretary determines pose--
(i) an undue risk of sabotage to or
subversion of the design, integrity,
manufacturing, production, distribution,
installation, operation, or maintenance of
information and communications technology and
services in the United States;
(ii) an undue risk of catastrophic effects
on the security or resiliency of critical
infrastructure in the United States or the
digital economy of the United States; or
(iii) an unacceptable risk to the national
security of the United States or the security
and safety of United States persons.
(2) Incorporation of existing federal rules.--In
establishing the list required under paragraph (1), the
Secretary shall incorporate Federal rules in effect as of the
date of the enactment of this Act for identifying prohibited
connected vehicles.
(3) Annual review.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary shall review the
list required under paragraph (1) not less frequently
than once each year and shall make such additions,
subtractions, supplements, or amendments to the list as
the Secretary determines appropriate.
(B) Explanation of subtractions.--Any review under
subparagraph (A) that makes subtractions from the list
required under paragraph (1) shall include an
explanation of why the subtraction was made.
(4) Notice.--If the Secretary adds a vehicle to the list
under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide public notice
of the addition.
(5) Consultation.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary shall consult with
the head of any Federal department or agency that the
Secretary determines is appropriate in making the list
required under paragraph (1) and conducting any annual
review under paragraph (3).
(B) Transmittal of list.--The Secretary shall
transmit a copy of the list required under paragraph
(1), and any modification to that list, to the heads of
each Federal department or agency determined
appropriate under subparagraph (A).
(c) Implementation Plan and Briefing.--
(1) In general.--Not later than June 1, 2027, the Secretary
of Defense shall establish and provide to the congressional
defense committees a briefing on an implementation plan for
carrying out the prohibition under subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--The implementation plan required under
paragraph (1) shall include--
(A) an identification of the lead organization
within the Department of Defense responsible for
implementing and overseeing the prohibition under
subsection (a);
(B) a description of the process by which the
Department will identify and assess prohibited
connected vehicles;
(C) a description of the means by which the
Department will conduct coordination with appropriate
Federal departments and agencies;
(D) an identification of the metrics by which the
Department will assess connected vehicles for threats
to national security;
(E) a description of the means by which military
installations will ensure compliance with such
prohibition; and
(F) an assessment of resource requirements
necessary to implement and maintain such prohibition.
(3) Applicability of prohibitions.--A prohibition under
subsection (a) shall not take effect before the date on which
the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees
certification that the implementation of the prohibition is
possible.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``connected vehicle'' has the meaning given
that term in section 791.301 of title 15, Code of Federal
Regulations, or successor regulations.
(2) The term ``foreign entity 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).
(3) The term ``military installation'' has the meaning
given that term in section 2801(c) of title 10, United States
Code.
SEC. 317. PILOT PROGRAM ON OFF-GRID TACTICAL POWER.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may establish a pilot
program on employing expeditionary off-grid power generation
capabilities across the Joint Force.
(b) Requirements.--If the Secretary carries out the pilot program
authorized in subsection (a), the Secretary shall carry out the
following activities under the pilot program:
(1) The exploration of the research, development,
procurement, and operational integration of mobile
expeditionary tactical microgrid systems to provide resilient
power supply to forward-deployed formations and critical
command, control, and communications elements at the tactical
edge.
(2) The incorporation of novel power generation and
advanced battery storage that can integrate with secure
satellite communications or other mission-essential electronic
systems.
(3) The conduct of operational assessments and testing of
systems in conditions that simulate contested logistics and
degraded infrastructure.
(c) Report.--If the Secretary carries out the pilot program
authorized in subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide to the
congressional defense committees, not later than one year after the
commencement of the pilot program, a briefing on the status and results
of the pilot program. The briefing shall include--
(1) an assessment of the technologies used in the program;
(2) an overview of the operational assessments and testing
of the systems, including system performance; and
(3) recommendations for fielding across the Joint Force, as
appropriate.
SEC. 318. CLARIFICATION OF CERTAIN AUTHORITIES INDEPENDENT FROM
DESIGNATED EXECUTIVE AGENT FOR INSTALLATION OR
OPERATIONAL NUCLEAR ENERGY.
(a) Military Departments.--Notwithstanding the designation of the
Secretary of the Army or any other official as the Department of
Defense Executive Agent for installation or operational nuclear energy,
and except as expressly otherwise provided in another provision of law,
the sole authority to transfer, reprogram, obligate, expend, and
otherwise manage any funds authorized to be appropriated for a military
department for advanced nuclear energy for installation or operational
energy capabilities shall be vested in the Secretary of such military
department.
(b) Nuclear Fuel Allocation.--The Secretary of Defense shall make
determinations regarding the allocation of nuclear fuel among the
military departments, including determinations for the prioritization
of such allocation between the military departments.
(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed as limiting any previously authorized program of the
Department of Defense.
Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment
SEC. 321. REQUIREMENT FOR QUARTERLY REPORTS ON MUNITIONS INVENTORY
NUMBERS.
Section 222c of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by inserting ``; current
inventory numbers'' after ``Out-Year inventory numbers'';
(2) in subsection (a), by striking ``subsection (c)'' and
inserting ``subsection (d)'';
(3) by redesignating subsections (b) through (h) as
subsections (c) through (i), respectively;
(4) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new
subsection:
``(b) Quarterly Reports.--At the same time each year that the
budget for the fiscal year beginning in such year is submitted to
Congress pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, and on a quarterly
basis thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report setting forth munitions
inventory numbers current as of the date of the submission of such
report, presented in the aggregate and disaggregated by armed force.'';
(5) in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by striking
``described in subsection (d)'' and inserting ``described in
subsection (e)'';
(6) in subsection (g), as so redesignated, by striking
``subsection (e)(1)'' and inserting ``subsection (f)(1)''; and
(7) in subsection (h), as so redesignated, by striking
``subsection (c)(10)'' and inserting ``subsection (d)(10)''.
SEC. 322. INCREASE OF CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM THRESHOLD FOR WORKING-
CAPITAL FUNDS.
Section 2208(k)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``installation or a science and technology reinvention
laboratory and not less than $250,000 for procurements at all other
facilities'' and inserting ``installation, science and technology
reinvention laboratory, or any other facility''.
SEC. 323. ESTABLISHMENT OF CIVIL RESERVE INDUSTRIAL BASE.
(a) In General.--Chapter 131 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 2224a the following new section:
``Sec. 2224b. Civil Reserve Industrial Base
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall
establish the Civil Reserve Industrial Base program under which the
Secretary shall enter into agreements under subsection (c) with covered
commercial facilities--
``(1) to enhance the availability and responsiveness of
sustainment and repair capabilities in support of military
operations; and
``(2) to strengthen the collaboration during peacetime
between the Department of Defense and the defense industrial
base in theater by leveraging the capacity of covered
commercial facilities and the co-sustainment capabilities of
allies and partners of the United States, including through the
assignment of recurring low-volume or mid-volume workloads, to
ensure the availability of logistics, sustainment, and repair
surge capacity during contingency operations.
``(b) Program Elements.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary shall--
``(1) identify covered commercial facilities that are
located within the area of operations of each of the geographic
combatant commands, including facilities in allied and partner
nations;
``(2) develop arrangements to store, maintain, and manage
replenishment parts and related equipment at covered commercial
facilities identified under paragraph (1) that enter into
agreements with the Secretary under subsection (c);
``(3) enter into agreements under subsection (c) with such
facilities under which such facilities agree to provide
peacetime workload or sustainment activities or receive other
incentives to ensure such facilities and personnel employed by
such facilities remain qualified, ready, and available to
support contingency operations; and
``(4) integrate the participating facilities and the
capabilities such facilities provide into the product support
strategy developed in accordance with section 4324 of this
title, other relevant sustainment planning, logistics posture
efforts, and the operational plans of the geographic combatant
commands.
``(c) Agreements.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary of
Defense may enter into contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or
other appropriate agreements with covered commercial facilities under
which such facilities agree to provide for the storage, maintenance,
repair, overhaul, and distribution of replenishment parts and related
equipment. An agreement under this subsection may--
``(1) provide for the use of commercial facilities and
personnel during peacetime and contingency operations;
``(2) include terms addressing force protection, continuity
of operations, and security requirements;
``(3) provide for the sustainment of capability through
recurring peacetime workload, as appropriate;
``(4) provide for support for commercial entities
headquartered in the United States in order to provide surge
operational support when required by the Secretary; and
``(5) support and encourage the negotiation of voluntary
license agreements directly between original equipment
manufacturers and third parties in accordance with section
3771(b)(9)(C) of this title.
``(d) Contractor and Subcontractor Technical Data.--Sections 3771
through 3775 of this title shall apply to contractor and subcontractor
technical data in contracts or agreements entered into under this
section.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered commercial facility' means a
commercial facility owned by a United States entity that is
capable of providing one or more of the following:
``(A) Warehousing and secure storage.
``(B) Supply chain management and distribution.
``(C) Maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
``(D) Repairable management, component repair, and
test capability.
``(E) Other sustainment-related capabilities
identified by the Secretary.
``(2) The term `replenishment parts' means repair parts,
components, or other items to support the sustainment of
Department of Defense systems and equipment through
replacement, repair, or overhaul.''.
(b) 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 on the implementation of
section 2224b of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection
(a). Such report shall include each of the following:
(1) A description of the structure and governance of the
Civil Reserve Industrial Base program, as established by such
section.
(2) A description of the types of covered commercial
facilities and capabilities identified under subsection (b)(1)
of such section, including the number of such facilities
identified that are located in the area of operations of each
of geographic combatant commands.
(3) An assessment of the sustainment, readiness, and
resiliency benefits of leveraging commercial facilities for in-
theater replenishment parts storage and maintenance, including
the expected effect on time-to-repair and time-to-resupply for
key platforms.
(4) A description of the contracting mechanisms,
incentives, or public-private partnership authorities required
to enable recurring peacetime use by the Department of Defense
of covered commercial facilities under the Civil Reserve
Industrial Base program.
(5) A description of any force protection, operational
security, or continuity-of-operations requirements applicable
to covered commercial facilities participating in the Civil
Reserve Industrial Base in the event of conflict.
(6) An identification of statutory, regulatory, or policy
barriers that limit the ability of the Department to implement
the Civil Reserve Industrial Base, including barriers related
to contracting, logistics policy, or cross-border sustainment.
(7) Any recommendations for additional authorities needed
to expand or sustain the Civil Reserve Industrial Base.
SEC. 324. 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. 325. EXPANSION OF COVERED DEPOTS TO INCLUDE CRANE ARMY AMMUNITION
ACTIVITY, INDIANA.
Section 2476(f)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(J) Crane Army Ammunition Activity, Indiana.''.
SEC. 326. EXPANSION OF SPACE-AVAILABLE TRAVEL PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS OF
THE ARMED FORCES STATIONED AT UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION
GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA.
Section 2641b of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new
subsection (g):
``(g) Purchased Transportation to and From United States Naval
Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.--(1) Notwithstanding subsection (b), an
individual eligible for the travel program under subsection (c)(1) and
stationed at United States Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, may
purchase transportation on Department of Defense aircraft, at
commercially-competitive rates as determined by the Secretary of
Defense, for travel to and from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay on a
space-available basis.
``(2) An individual who purchases transportation pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall receive a priority consistent with members of the
armed forces traveling in a space-required status, as determined by the
Secretary.
``(3) Amounts collected pursuant to paragraph (1) for
transportation shall be credited to the applicable appropriation of the
Armed Force providing such transportation, shall be merged with funds
in the appropriation to which credited, and shall be available for the
same purposes and period as the appropriation with which merged.''.
SEC. 327. AUTHORIZATION OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL PROCUREMENT.
Section 2911 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(k) Sustainable Aviation Fuel Procurement.--The Secretary of
Defense may procure sustainable aviation fuel for operational or
training purposes at a cost that exceeds the cost of conventional
petroleum based aviation fuel.''.
SEC. 328. MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF PILOT PROGRAM ON OPTIMIZATION
OF AERIAL REFUELING AND FUEL MANAGEMENT IN CONTESTED
LOGISTICS ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH USE OF ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE.
Section 346 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
``(c) Deadline for Implementation.--The Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the Chief of
Staff of the Air Force, shall implement the pilot program under this
section, by not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (g);
(3) in subsection (g) as so redesignated, by striking
``January 1, 2027'' and inserting ``January 1, 2030''; and
(4) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
subsections (e) and (f):
``(e) Responsibility.--Beginning on the date that is 180 days after
the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2027, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment, in coordination with the Chief of Staff of the Air Force,
shall be responsible for carrying out the pilot program under this
section.
``(f) Briefing.--Not later than January 1, 2028, the Under
Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the status of the implementation of the pilot program under
this section. Such briefing shall address--
``(1) outcomes and performance metrics of the pilot
program;
``(2) any barriers identified for integration of the pilot
program into operational planning; and
``(3) recommendations regarding continuation, modification,
or expansion of the pilot program.''.
SEC. 329. ARMY EXPANSION OF PRODUCTION OF 155MM ARTILLERY AMMUNITION.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the production of 155mm artillery ammunition at a
minimum rate to reach total munition requirements is a national
priority; and
(2) the production rate of such ammunition should be
sustained or increased over the next five years in order to--
(A) fully meet all Army and Marine Corps annual
training requirements;
(B) rebuild war reserve inventories for both the
Army and the Marine Corps to fully comply with the
planning guidance of the Secretary of Defense and
ensure that associated inventory and war reserve levels
are met;
(C) modernize the stockpile with the best
performing weapons; and
(D) continue foreign military sales of ammunition
manufactured in the United States to generate the
domestic workforce and assures wartime interoperability
with United States allies.
(b) Production Expansion.--The Secretary of the Army shall--
(1) expand and upgrade facilities of the Army that are used
to produce propellant, metal parts, explosive fill, load
assemble pack, and components of 155mm artillery; and
(2) increase the production of propellant, metal parts,
explosive fill, load assemble pack, and components of 155mm
artillery to ensure that--
(A) the total production capacity of all such
facilities reaches 100,000 rounds each month; and
(B) the Out-Year Unconstrained Total Munitions
Requirement for 155mm artillery ammunition in effect
for the Army pursuant to section 222c of title 10,
United States Code, is met.
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the steps taken by the
Secretary to carry out the requirements of this section. Such report
shall include--
(1) an identification of the amount of funds required to
reach the production capacity under subsection (b)(2)(A);
(2) a plan for--
(A) expanding and upgrading facilities of the Army
used to produce 15mm artillery ammunition; and
(B) increasing the rate of production of such
munitions;
(3) an estimated time frame for when the production
capacity under subsection (b)(2)(A) will be reached;
(4) an estimated time frame for the production of
sufficient munitions to replenish stocks to reach total
munition requirements under the Out-Year Unconstrained Total
Munitions Requirement for 155mm artillery in effect for the
Army pursuant to section 222c of title 10, United States Code;
and
(5) a long-term plan to sustain munitions production
facilities as demand for artillery ammunition may increase or
decrease.
SEC. 330. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO AERIAL REFUELING CAPABILITY OF AIR
FORCE TANKER FLEET.
(a) Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall--
(1) adopt the use of metrics and standards for specifically
assessing the aerial refueling capability of the tanker fleet
of the Air Force;
(2) direct the Commander of the Air Mobility Command, in
coordination with any program offices and entities of such
command that the Commander determines relevant, to submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives periodic reports on the application of the
metrics and standards required under paragraph (1) to assess
the aerial refueling capability of the tanker fleet;
(3) conduct a comprehensive Air Force-wide assessment of
risks associated with the sustainment of the aerial refueling
tanker fleet of the Air Force, including, for each such risk,
an assessment of the likelihood of the risk occurring and the
likely effects of the risk if it occurs; and
(4) develop a mitigation plan based on the results of the
risk assessment required under paragraph (3).
(b) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2027, 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 progress of implementing the requirements under
subsection (a). Such report shall include a comprehensive
readiness improvement plan for addressing the sustainment
challenges of the aerial refueling capability of the tanker
fleet.
(2) Form of report.--The report required under paragraph
(1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a
classified annex.
SEC. 331. NAVY CONTAINERIZED EXPEDITIONARY ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
CAPABILITIES PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment.--
(1) Authority.--Beginning not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy,
acting through the Commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command
and in coordination with the Commander of the United States
Indo-Pacific Command and the heads of such other Navy
organizations as the Secretary considers appropriate, shall
carry out a pilot program to--
(A) field, evaluate, and assess compact
containerized expeditionary advanced manufacturing
capabilities in support of naval and joint forces
operating in contested, remote, and expeditionary
environments;
(B) expand the use of advanced and additive
manufacturing within the Department of Defense;
(C) support the objectives of the Department of the
Navy Advanced Manufacturing Strategy, including
warfighter self-sufficiency and distributed
sustainment; and
(D) evaluate and define validated Navy requirements
for containerized expeditionary advanced manufacturing
capabilities rather than replace traditional industrial
base production, depot-level repair, or established
logistics systems.
(2) Execution.--
(A) Lead agent.--The Naval Sea Systems Command
Technology Office, in coordination with the Naval
Surface Warfare Centers, shall serve as the lead
technical and programmatic agent for the pilot program.
(B) Support.--The Secretary may use the Naval
Postgraduate School, and seek to enter into agreements
with other appropriate public or private entities, to
support experimentation, operational execution, data
collection, digital integration, sustainment planning,
training development, and requirements capture
activities conducted under the pilot program.
(b) Design of Program.--The Secretary shall design the pilot
program to--
(1) evaluate the operational utility of compact,
containerized expeditionary advanced manufacturing systems
capable of producing metal and polymer components in contested
and austere environments;
(2) assess how such capabilities may provide commanders
with additional options to restore readiness in remote or
denied conditions when traditional resupply or depot support is
unavailable or delayed;
(3) evaluate the appropriate role of commander discretion
and commander risk in the production and installation of
expeditionary-manufactured parts;
(4) identify categories of components suitable for edge
production and establish associated qualification,
documentation, and digital traceability requirements;
(5) assess operator training, workforce development, and
certification requirements necessary to normalize safe and
effective use of compact, containerized advanced manufacturing
systems;
(6) evaluate sustainment requirements for expeditionary
manufacturing systems, including maintenance, consumables,
digital integration, configuration management, and supply chain
implications;
(7) measure effects such systems on readiness, maintenance
timelines, logistics demand, and operational availability; and
(8) inform future Navy requirements, acquisition pathways,
standards, and resourcing decisions regarding expeditionary
manufacturing as a complementary sustainment capability.
(c) System Characteristics.--To the maximum extent practicable, the
Secretary shall ensure that advanced manufacturing systems evaluated
under the pilot program shall--
(1) consist of containerized platforms not exceeding a 10-
foot by 10-foot footprint;
(2) provide multi-material additive manufacturing
capabilities;
(3) integrate additive and subtractive manufacturing
processes;
(4) support secure digital engineering workflows and
configuration control;
(5) be compatible with naval and expeditionary power
sources; and
(6) be operable by trained military personnel in deployed
maritime and expeditionary environments.
(d) Elements.--The pilot program shall consist of the following two
elements:
(1) A forward-oriented element carried out in support of
exercises and deployed maritime operations of the United States
Indo-Pacific Command to evaluate--
(A) operational employment;
(B) test and evaluation under expeditionary
conditions;
(C) commander use authorities; and
(D) training in distributed and contested
environments.
(2) An element carried out at one or more naval
installations designated by the Secretary that are located in
the continental United States and that may support surface,
subsurface, and aviation forces to conduct--
(A) real-time fleet feedback;
(B) operator training development;
(C) sustainment refinement;
(D) digital integration; and
(E) iterative requirements development.
(e) Procurement Authority.--To carry out the pilot program under
this section, subject to the availability of appropriations, the
Secretary of the Navy shall procure not fewer than two expeditionary
advanced manufacturing systems using amounts authorized to be
appropriated for the Navy for research, development, test and
evaluation, operations, or sustainment, consistent with applicable law.
(f) Reporting Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date
of the establishment of the pilot program, and annually thereafter for
the duration of the pilot program, the Secretary of the Navy shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes--
(1) an identification of the units and locations selected
for purposes of the pilot program;
(2) a description of the operational outcomes of the pilot
program, including case studies;
(3) an assessment of the employment authorities of the
Commander of United States Pacific Command and associated risk
frameworks that are relevant to the pilot program;
(4) an identification of part categories appropriate for
expeditionary production;
(5) training, workforce, and certification requirements for
the pilot program;
(6) an identification of the sustainment and digital
integration requirements of the pilot program;
(7) the effects of the pilot program on readiness,
logistics demand, and maintenance timelines; and
(8) the recommendations of the Secretary regarding formal
requirement validation and transition of expeditionary point-
of-need advanced manufacturing to an enduring complementary
capability.
(g) Duration.--The duration of the pilot program required under
subsection (a) shall be not fewer than three years and not more than
five years.
SEC. 332. EXPANSION OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ON NAVY INSTALLATIONS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Navy shall seek to enter into
a contract with a public transportation services provider for the
purpose of expanding transportation services available on Navy
installations for members of the Armed Forces and their families. A
contract under this section shall prioritize expanding transportation
services between lodging facilities, dining facilities, fitness and
recreation centers, administrative offices, air terminals, and other
activity centers of a Naval installation to improve security and
personnel safety at the Navy installation.
(b) Selection of Installations and Providers.--The Secretary
shall--
(1) select one or more Navy installations at which to
expand transportation services pursuant to a contract under
subsection (a); and
(2) for each selected Navy installation, identify a public
transportation services provider that--
(A) provides public transportation services in the
geographic area where the Navy installation is located;
and
(B) the Secretary determines is capable of carrying
out the contract in a manner that--
(i) addresses the transportation needs of
installation personnel, including junior
enlisted personnel without access to personal
vehicles;
(ii) improves the quality of life and
military readiness of installation personnel;
and
(iii) implements best practices for
partnerships between the installation and the
provider.
(c) Termination.--The period of a contract authorized under this
section may not exceed three years.
(d) Report.--
(1) Initial report.--Not later than 90 days after the
conclusion of the second year of a contract authorized under
this section, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees an initial report on the contract that
includes--
(A) preliminary findings on the transportation
services provided under the contract, including
ridership levels and service effectiveness;
(B) an initial evaluation of effects of the
transportation services on the quality of life and
military readiness of Navy installation personnel;
(C) the cost to the Secretary of the contract for
the first two years; and
(D) the recommendation of the Secretary as to
whether to extend the contract or to enter into similar
contracts for the provision of transportation services
at additional Navy installations.
(2) Final report.--Not later than 180 days after the
conclusion of the contract, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a final report on the contract
that includes--
(A) a comprehensive assessment of ridership levels
and service effectiveness of the transportation
services provided under the contract;
(B) a complete evaluation of effects of the mass
transit services on the quality of life and military
readiness of Navy installation personnel;
(C) the cost to the Secretary of the contract;
(D) the recommendation of the Secretary as to
whether to extend the contract or to enter into similar
contracts for the provision of transportation services
at additional Navy installations; and
(E) such other matters as the Secretary determines
appropriate.
(e) 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 ``Navy installation'' means a military
installation (as such term is defined in section 2801 of title
10, United States Code) under the jurisdiction of the Chief of
Naval Operations.
(3) The term ``public transportation services'' means--
(A) public transportation, as defined in section
5302 of title 49, United States Code;
(B) over-the-road bus transportation, as defined in
section 1501 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6
U.S.C. 1151), and school bus transportation;
(C) intercity rail passenger transportation, as
defined in section 24102 of title 49, United States
Code;
(D) the transportation of passengers onboard a
passenger vessel, as defined in section 2101 of title
46, United States Code; and
(E) other regularly scheduled waterborne
transportation service of passengers by vessel of at
least 20 gross tons.
(4) The term ``public transportation services provider''
means--
(A) a State, local, or Federal government entity
that provides public transportation services; or
(B) or a non-government entity that--
(i) receives financial assistance from a
State, local, or Federal government entity; and
(ii) provides public transportation
services.
SEC. 333. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO SUSTAINMENT OF A-10 AIRCRAFT AND
RELATED TRAINING.
(a) Limitation on Relocation of A-10 Training Unit.--The Secretary
of the Air Force may not relocate the formal training unit of the Air
Force for providing to pilots the qualifications necessary for the
operation of A-10 aircraft, including by reassigning the primary
training activities carried out by such unit to another military
installation, unless--
(1) the Secretary submits to the congressional defense
committees an analysis comparing the costs and benefits of such
relocation versus preserving the unit at its current location;
and
(2) a period of 90 days has elapsed following the date of
such submission.
(b) Sustainment Requirements.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall
maintain, as necessary, sufficient training capacity,
development, test, and evaluation capacity, depot-level
maintenance and repair capacity, supply, logistics, and
contractor capacity, and other sustainment-related capacity to
ensure the A-10 fleet remains operationally viable through
fiscal year 2030, including with respect to each mission and
capability of such fleet as of the date of the enactment of
this Act (including combat search and rescue missions).
(2) Formal training unit.--In carrying out this subsection,
the Secretary shall, as necessary, maintain a formal training
unit of the Air Force for providing to pilots the
qualifications necessary for the operation of A-10 aircraft,
and a process for the requalification of pilots formerly so
qualified.
(3) Budget materials.--Concurrent with the submission to
Congress of a budget pursuant to section 1105 of title 31,
United States Code, for each of fiscal years 2028 through 2030,
the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on the amounts necessary to
implement this subsection.
(c) Annual Briefing on A-10 Sustainment.--
(1) Annual briefing.--Not later than March 1, 2027, and
annually thereafter until March 1, 2030, the Secretary of the
Air Force shall provide to the congressional defense committees
a briefing describing the extent to which the Department of the
Air Force met the requirements under subsection (b) during the
preceding fiscal year.
(2) Elements.--Each briefing required under paragraph (1)
shall include, at a minimum, the following:
(A) An identification of the number of pilots that
received the qualifications necessary for the operation
of A-10 aircraft during the preceding fiscal year,
disaggregated by whether such qualifications were an
initial qualification or a requalification.
(B) An identification of the number of officers
that received advanced instructor qualifications
through the weapons instructor course for A-10 aircraft
offered through the United States Air Force Weapons
School, disaggregated by whether such qualifications
were an initial qualification or a requalification.
(C) A description of the status of actions taken to
meet the requirement under subsection (b)(2) during the
preceding fiscal year, and any related instructor
shortfalls.
(D) A description of the status of operational test
and evaluation capacity with respect to the A-10 fleet,
including major limitations affecting airworthiness,
weapons integration, tactics development, or mission
effectiveness.
(E) The status of programmed depot-level
maintenance and repair with respect to A-10 aircraft or
related infrastructure, and any resulting effect on the
ability of the Department to meet the requirements
under subsection (b).
(F) The status of logistics, supply, contractor
maintenance, and other sustainment functions for the A-
10 fleet, and any resulting effect on the ability of
the Department to meet the requirements under
subsection (b).
(G) An assessment as to whether the Department met
the requirements under subsection (b) during the
preceding fiscal year.
(H) A description of any shortfall, delay, or other
deviation resulting in a failure to meet any such
requirement, including any corrective action planned or
underway.
(d) Roadmap for A-10 Fleet Sustainment.--
(1) Roadmap required.--Not later than 90 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air
Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
roadmap setting forth proposed actions to meet the requirements
under subsection (b).
(2) Briefing.--Not later than 15 days after the date of the
submission of the roadmap under paragraph (1), the Secretary of
the Air Force shall provide to the congressional defense
committees a briefing on such roadmap and any anticipated
material shortfall in meeting a requirement under subsection
(b).
(3) Annual updates.--Not later than one year after the date
of the submission of the roadmap under paragraph (1), and
annually thereafter until September 30, 2030, the Secretary of
the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a written update to such roadmap.
(e) Program to Preserve Knowledge and History Relating to A-10
Aircraft.--
(1) Establishment.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall
establish a program to preserve technical and historical
knowledge relating to the operation and sustainment of the A-10
fleet.
(2) Lead entity.--The Director of the Air Force Historical
Research Agency shall serve as the lead entity carrying out the
program under paragraph (1), in coordination with the Commander
of the Air Combat Command, the head of the National Museum of
the United States Air Force, and such other organizations of
the Department of the Air Force as the Secretary of the Air
Force determines appropriate.
(3) Required activities.--The program established under
paragraph (1) shall include, at a minimum the following
activities:
(A) The collection of oral histories relating to
the A-10 fleet from pilots, advanced instructor-
qualified aircrew, maintainers, joint terminal attack
controllers, and other personnel involved in the
operation (including operational support for combat
search and rescue missions) or sustainment of aircraft
within such fleet.
(B) The collection and preservation of records
associated with the A-10 fleet, including technical
data, operational tactics, weapons integration records,
upgrade and modification history, and records relating
to the sustainment of aircraft within such fleet.
(C) The digital archiving of materials collected
under subparagraphs (A) and (B) in a searchable
repository accessible to appropriate users within the
Department of Defense.
(D) The identification of lessons learned pursuant
to the materials so collected.
(E) The development of recommendations for
collecting, preserving, and transferring knowledge
relating to the A-10 fleet with respect to design,
doctrine, training, and sustainment activities relating
to successor aircraft.
(4) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report
containing a summary of--
(A) the activities carried out under the program
established under paragraph (1);
(B) the status of the archive established pursuant
to paragraph (3)(C); and
(C) the principal lessons learned identified
pursuant to paragraph (3)(D).
(f) Depot-level Maintenance and Repair Defined.--In this section,
the term ``depot-level maintenance and repair'' has the meaning given
such term in section 2460 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 334. REQUIREMENT FOR STANDARDIZED MUNITIONS WITH RESPECT TO
CERTAIN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT.
(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish
standardized munitions for use in one-way attack operations by covered
unmanned aircraft.
(b) Covered Unmanned Aircraft Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered unmanned aircraft'' means an unmanned aircraft (as such term
is defined in section 130i(j) of title 10, United States Code), that is
categorized as Group 1 or Group 2 pursuant to the Joint Publication 3-
30 of the Department of Defense, titled ``Joint Air Operations'' and
dated July 25, 2019, or such successor publication.
SEC. 335. REQUIREMENT TO ENSURE SUFFICIENCY OF NAVAL MINE INVENTORY.
(a) Requirement.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary
of the Navy shall ensure that the inventory of naval mines of the
Department of the Navy is sufficient to meet validated operational
requirements for not fewer than two simultaneous major regional
contingencies.
(b) Annual Certification.--
(1) Submission.--Not later than March 1, 2027, and annually
thereafter, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a certification that includes
the following:
(A) A determination of whether the requirement
under subsection (a) is met.
(B) If the requirement under subsection (a) is not
met--
(i) a description of the shortfall in the
inventory referred to in such subsection; and
(ii) a remediation plan, including
timelines and funding requirements, to achieve
compliance with such requirement.
(2) Form.--Each certification required under paragraph (1)
shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a
classified annex.
Subtitle D--Reports
SEC. 341. STRATEGY TO SUPPORT JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER SUSTAINMENT AND
MAINTENANCE IN CONTESTED OPERATING ENVIRONMENTS.
(a) Strategy Required.--The Secretary of the Defense, in
coordination with the Secretary of the Air Force, the Secretary of the
Navy, the Commander of the United States Transportation Command, and
the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, shall develop a strategy
to support the sustainment and maintenance of Joint Strike Fighter
aircraft in contested operating environments. Such strategy shall
address, at a minimum, the following:
(1) The transportation of spares and repair parts for such
aircraft into and across contested theaters of operation.
(2) Communications requirements necessary for the
transportation of such parts in a denied, degraded,
intermittent, or limited environment.
(3) Requirements relating to relevant supply chain
management software.
(4) Prepositioned stocks of spares and repair parts for
Joint Strike Fighter aircraft, including measures to ensure the
currency and serviceability of ready for issue parts and to
require that the statuses of such prepositioned stocks include
instructions for the disposition and replacement of any such
parts that are not current or ready for issue.
(5) Spares and repair parts packages deployed on naval
vessels in which Joint Strike Fighter aircraft are embarked,
including measures relating to prepositioning, currency, and
serviceability described in paragraph (4) with respect to
spares and repair parts packages deployed on such vessels.
(6) The incorporation of sustainment efforts for deployed
Joint Strike Fighter aircraft into the framework of the Air
Force for agile combat employment and the framework of the Navy
for distributed maritime operations.
(7) The international system for managing spare parts for
Joint Strike Fighter aircraft commonly referred to as the
``global spares pool''.
(8) Support from, and coordination with, allies and
partners of the United States.
(b) Report.--
(1) Submission to congress.--Not later than one year after
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the strategy required under subsection (a).
(2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in an unclassified form but may include a classified
annex.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
SEC. 351. 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 this title and title 10.
``(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 the 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. 352. DISPOSITION OF ACCOUNTABLE PROPERTY IN DESIGNATED THEATERS OF
OPERATION.
(a) Oversight of Disposition.--Chapter 153 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2581 the following
new section:
``Sec. 2582. Disposition of accountable property in designated theaters
of operation
``(a) Reporting Requirement.--Not later than 60 days after
initiating any significant force reposturing or withdrawal within or
from a covered theater of operations, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes,
with respect to accountable property used in connection with the
operations associated with such reposturing or withdrawal, the
following elements:
``(1) A comprehensive inventory of such property
(including, to the extent practicable, the serial number and
end-item identity of any such property that is a controlled
inventory item), including an identification of--
``(A) whether such property remains under the
custody and control of the United States;
``(B) to the extent known and consistent with
available records, whether such property was previously
sold or otherwise transferred to an ally or partner of
the United States;
``(C) whether the Secretary has proposed a
disposition for such property and if so, which
disposition; and
``(D) to the extent known or assessed, the status
of such property, including, if known, the disposition
of such property and the end user of such property.
``(2) For each category of major defense equipment, an
assessment of the feasibility, timeline, operational effect,
and security, accountability, and end-user monitoring
considerations, associated with potential dispositions for
accountable property within each such category.
``(3) For any covered disposition assessed under paragraph
(2), a description of any operational or logistical constraint
rendering other dispositions unfeasible or impracticable.
``(4) For each potential disposition for accountable
property assessed as feasible pursuant to paragraph (2), an
estimate of the incremental costs of such option relative to
baseline costs of withdrawal and redeployment activities,
including an identification of--
``(A) costs associated with the shipping and
handling of such property; and
``(B) costs associated with the sustainment and
storage for such property.
``(5) A plan to mitigate the risk of diversion or misuse
resulting from dispositions of accountable property that
includes the following:
``(A) An identification of relevant end-use
monitoring requirements of the Department of Defense,
including the office of the Department responsible for
implementing such requirements, the frequency of
monitoring under such requirements, and any procedures
for addressing noncompliance with such requirements,
including in the event of the loss of the property.
``(B) An identification of any feasible remote
disablement capability that may be used with respect to
such property, and, for any such capability the use of
which is not feasible, an explanation of any technical,
operational, or legal constraints to such use.
``(C) Procedures for the implementation of the plan
with respect to accountable property that is sensitive
technology (including communications security items,
cryptographic material, biometrics collection devices,
and associated databases) prior to determining a
disposition for such technology.
``(D) A plan to secure, retrieve, disable, or
otherwise neutralize accountable property in the event
of the ally or partner of the United States to which
such property was sold or transferred experiencing a
collapse or regime change.
``(E) A chain-of-custody plan for the transport,
storage, and transfer of accountable property,
including an identification of responsible units,
storage site controls, and inspection checkpoints.
``(6) For any accountable property previously sold or
otherwise transferred to an ally or partner of the United
States, or proposed to be so sold or transferred, an assessment
of the following:
``(A) The capacity of the end user, or prospective
end user, to sustain such property absent support by
the United States Armed Forces or contractors of the
Department of Defense.
``(B) To the extent practicable, whether the end
user, or prospective end user--
``(i) has been subject to any security
vetting or monitoring by the Secretary,
including an identification of any period of
continuous monitoring;
``(ii) maintains effective command-and-
control structures; or
``(iii) is subject to infiltration,
coercion, or substantial influence by any
foreign terrorist organization or other hostile
actor.
``(C) The effect, or anticipated effect, of the
sale or transfer on morale and retention with respect
to the United States Armed Forces.
``(D) Whether there is a history of accountable
property previously sold or transferred to the ally or
partner being diverted to an unauthorized end user,
including, as applicable, an identification of any such
prior diversion, the assessed end user, and the
quantity and type of any major defense equipment so
diverted.
``(E) The risk of the ally or partner experiencing
rapid collapse.
``(7) An assessment of the significant force reposturing or
withdrawal with respect to applicable lessons learned from the
operations of United States Armed Forces in Iraq in 2014, and
the withdrawal of such forces from Afghanistan in 2021,
including an assessment of--
``(A) specific decision points with respect to such
operations in which diversion risk was underestimated;
and
``(B) any mitigation measures that would have
reduced such risk.
``(b) Notification of Certain Sales and Transfers.--Not later than
30 days after the date of a sale or transfer of accountable property in
connection with a significant force reposturing or withdrawal within or
from a covered theater of operations, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a notification the
contains, to the extent known--
``(1) a description of the accountable property sold or
otherwise transferred;
``(2) a description of the end user of such property; and
``(3) a certification of the conduct of the assessment
required under paragraph (1)(A).
``(c) Senior Approval Requirement.--(1) The Secretary of Defense or
the Deputy Secretary of Defense shall approve, in writing, any
determination to proceed with a disposition described in paragraph (2)
for accountable property with an aggregate replacement value exceeding
$10,000,000.
``(2) A disposition described in this paragraph is, with respect to
accountable property, the abandonment or loss of such property without
continuous custody and control by the United States or a partner or
ally of the United States, the destruction of such property, or the
demilitarization of such property.
``(d) Annual Report and Notification Requirements.--(1) Not later
than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, and
annually thereafter for five years, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing,
with respect to the year preceding the date of submission of the
report, the following:
``(A) A summary of the dispositions of accountable property
in covered theaters of operation, including any covered
dispositions.
``(B) A summary of any incidents in which major defense
equipment was diverted, including an identification of the
quantity and type of equipment so diverted and, to the extent
practicable, the assessed end user.
``(C) A summary of risk mitigation measures implemented,
consistent with the plan under subsection (a)(5).
``(D) Any material changes in the resilience of allies or
partners of the United States relevant to determinations
regarding dispositions for accountable property, including with
respect to the risk of infiltration or diversion.
``(2) Not later than 30 days after any date on which the Secretary
of Defense becomes aware of a collapse of an ally or partner force or
other event that the Secretary determines materially increases the risk
of accountable property being diverted in a covered theater of
operations, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
committees written notification that includes a description of the
event, the categories of property at risk of diversion, and any
mitigation measure implemented.
``(3)(A) Not later than 30 days after any date on which the
Secretary of Defense becomes aware that accountable property subject to
a covered disposition in a covered theater of operations has been
diverted and used in an attack conducted by a foreign terrorist
organization or other hostile actor against the United States, allies
or partners of the United States, or local populations, the Secretary
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written
notification.
``(B) Each notification under subparagraph (A) shall include, to
the extent practicable--
``(i) an identification of the accountable property used in
the attack;
``(ii) an identification of the date on which, and the
location from which, the property left the custody and control
of the United States or an ally or partner of the United
States;
``(iii) an attribution as to the actor responsible for the
attack; and
``(iv) the total number of casualties caused by the attack.
``(e) Form of Reports.--Each report required under this section
shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified
annex.
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `accountable property' means any accountable
property of the Department of Defense, as described in
Department of Defense Instruction 5000.64, titled
`Accountability and Management of DoD Equipment and Other
Accountable Property' and dated June 10, 2019 (or any such
successor instruction).
``(2) The term `aggregate replacement value', with respect
to accountable property, means the total replacement value of
such property as reflected in property accountability systems
of the Department of Defense, or, if not recorded therein, the
best available estimate for such value as determined by the
Secretary.
``(3) The term `controlled inventory item' means any item
designated as such pursuant to Department of Defense
Instruction 5000.64, titled `Accountability and Management of
DoD Equipment and Other Accountable Property' and dated June
10, 2019 (or any such successor instruction).
``(4) The term `covered disposition', with respect to
accountable property--
``(A) means disposition of such property other than
a retrograde, destruction, demilitarization, sale, or
other transfer, carried out in accordance with
applicable provisions of law; and
``(B) includes the abandonment of such property
without continuous custody and control by the United
States or a partner or ally of the United States.
``(5) The term `covered theater of operations' means any
geographic area designated by the Secretary of Defense for
purposes of this section in which the United States Armed
Forces are conducting contingency operations, advising or
assisting ally or partner forces engaged in hostilities, or
conducting operations in an environment with respect to which
the Secretary determines there is a material risk of the loss
or abandonment of such property without continuous custody and
control by the United States or a partner or ally of the United
States as a result of armed conflict, terrorist activity,
collapse of an ally or partner force, or seizure by a hostile
actor, taking into account any history of diversion of such
property to an unauthorized end user.
``(6) The term `disposition', with respect to accountable
property, includes the retrograde, destruction,
demilitarization, sale, transfer, loss, and abandonment of such
property.
``(7) The term `foreign terrorist organization' means an
organization so designated by the Secretary of State under
section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1189).
``(8) The term `major defense equipment' has the meaning
given such term in section 47 of the Arms Export Control Act
(22 U.S.C. 2794).
``(9) The term `significant force reposturing or
withdrawal' means a reduction, redeployment, or consolidation
of the United States Armed Forces that the Secretary of Defense
determines is significant for purposes of this section,
including any action that--
``(A) closes, transfers, or materially reduces the
capacity of a facility of the Department of Defense;
``(B) results in the disposition of accountable
property with an aggregate value exceeding $10,000,000;
or
``(C) reduces United States Armed Forces personnel
levels by more than 20 percent in a given covered
theater of operations over a 90-day period.''.
(b) Initial Baseline Report.--
(1) Report required.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report that provides
baseline information regarding the disposition of accountable
property in covered theaters of operation during fiscal year
2026 and contains plans for the implementation of section 2582
of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include
the following:
(A) A description of the processes and systems of
the Department of Defense for the disposition of
accountable property in covered theaters of operations,
including any such systems used to record inventories
of, or dispositions for, such property.
(B) A description of any policies or procedures of
the Department of Defense governing dispositions for
accountable property, including the approval procedures
for covered dispositions, and any planned updates to
such policies to conform with the requirements of such
section 2582.
(C) An assessment of any gaps in data that would
affect compliance with such requirements, and a plan
and timeline to resolve any such gaps.
(3) Form.--The report required under this subsection shall
be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified
annex.
(c) Report on Senior Leader Accountability for Certain
Dispositions.--
(1) 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 describing
processes to determine accountability for covered dispositions
of accountable property in connection with a significant force
reposturing or withdrawal.
(2) Elements.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include
the following:
(A) A description of the policies and standards
applied to assess individual and command responsibility
for the covered dispositions referred to in paragraph
(1), including distinctions, if any, by grade,
position, or component.
(B) A description of any adverse personnel action
available, and (as applicable) taken, with respect to
members of the Armed Forces as a result of such covered
dispositions.
(C) An identification of the criteria used to
determine whether such covered dispositions trigger a
formal investigation or accountability review.
(D) Any recommendations for statutory, regulatory,
or policy changes to ensure accountability standards
are applied consistently and proportionately across
ranks and responsibilities.
(3) Form.--The report required under this subsection shall
be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified
annex.
(d) GAO Review.--
(1) Review.--The Comptroller General of the United States
shall review the implementation of section 2582 of title 10,
United States Code, as added by subsection (a), including with
respect to--
(A) the completeness of any inventories submitted
under such section;
(B) the validity of cost comparisons used in
implementing such section, including any assumptions
used in such comparisons;
(C) the adequacy of any plan developed under
subsection (a)(5) of such section; and
(D) the frequency of, justifications for, and
execution of, sales or transfers of accountable
property for which a waiver is issued under subsection
(b)(2)(A) of such section, including compliance with
the notification and reporting requirements of such
subsection.
(2) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall
provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on
the results of the review under paragraph (1).
(e) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``accountable
property'', ``covered disposition'', ``disposition'', and ``significant
force reposturing or withdrawal'' have the meanings given such terms in
section 2582(f) of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection
(a).
SEC. 353. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR MOTOR CARRIERS TRANSPORTING
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FREIGHT.
Chapter 157 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting after section 2631a the following new section:
``Sec. 2631b. Certification regarding affiliations with Chinese
military companies for surface transportation contracts
``(a) Certification Required.--(1) No contract for the
transportation of cargo by motor carrier for the Department of Defense
(including contracts awarded by the United States Transportation
Command or the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command)
may be awarded to, or performed by, any covered carrier unless such
covered carrier submits a certification described in subsection (b).
``(2) The requirement under paragraph (1) shall apply to prime
contractors, subcontractors, and owner-operators at all tiers.
``(b) Contents of Certification.--A certification under this
section shall state that, to the best of the covered carrier's
knowledge after reasonable inquiry--
``(1) the covered carrier is not owned or controlled by,
and does not have significant business relationships with, any
entity identified on the most recent list of Chinese military
companies required under section 1260H of the William M. (Mac)
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note); and
``(2) the covered carrier will require the same
certification from any subcontractor or owner-operator it
engages for performance of the contract.
``(c) Flow-down and Recordkeeping.--Prime contractors shall include
the substance of this certification requirement in all subcontracts and
lease agreements for Department of Defense freight transportation.
Covered carriers shall maintain records of certifications for not less
than 5 years.
``(d) Penalties.--Any covered carrier that knowingly provides a
false certification under this section shall be subject to suspension
or debarment from Department of Defense contracting and civil penalties
under section 1001 of title 18.
``(e) Implementation.--The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe
regulations to implement this section not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this section, including integration into
existing carrier approval processes of the Military Surface Deployment
and Distribution Command.
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Covered carrier.--The term `covered carrier' means
any motor carrier, subcontractor, or owner-operator providing
surface transportation services.
``(2) Significant business relationships.--The term
`significant business relationships' shall have the meaning
given by the Secretary of Defense in regulations.''.
SEC. 354. ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL SECURITY REGISTRY FOR MOTOR
CARRIERS HANDLING DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FREIGHT.
(a) In General.--Subtitle IV of title 49, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after chapter 139 the following:
``CHAPTER 140--SECURE DEFENSE FREIGHT CARRIER REGISTRY
``14001. Definition of registry.
``14002. Establishment of registry.
``14003. Eligibility and approval.
``14004. Use of registry.
``Sec. 14001. Definition of registry
``In this chapter, the term `registry' means the Secure Defense
Freight Carrier Registry established under section 14002.
``Sec. 14002. Establishment of registry
``Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this
chapter, the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration and in coordination with the
Secretary of Defense, shall establish and maintain a registry, to be
known as the `Secure Defense Freight Carrier Registry', of motor
carriers approved to transport freight for the Department of Defense.
``Sec. 14003. Eligibility and approval
``(a) Eligibility Requirements.--To be included in the registry, a
motor carrier shall--
``(1) hold valid operating authority from the Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration;
``(2) meet all applicable Department of Defense carrier
qualification standards;
``(3) undergo enhanced national security vetting,
including--
``(A) screening for ownership, control, or
significant business relationships with--
``(i) an entity identified on the list
maintained by the Department of Defense under
section 1260H of the William M. (Mac)
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note;
Public Law 116-283); or
``(ii) any other foreign adversary entity
designated by the Secretary of Defense; and
``(B) verification that drivers and personnel with
access to Department of Defense freight meet security
standards comparable to those required under
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
programs or other relevant Federal security programs;
and
``(4) submit to periodic revetting not less frequently than
once every 2 years.
``(b) Application and Approval Process.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish a
streamlined application process for inclusion on the registry.
``(2) Requirement.--The process established under paragraph
(1) shall include coordination with existing Department of
Defense carrier approval systems.
``Sec. 14004. Use of registry
``(a) Prohibition.--Subject to subsection (b), beginning 1 year
after the date of the enactment of this chapter, a motor carrier may
not bid on or perform a Department of Defense freight transportation
contract unless the motor carrier is included in the registry.
``(b) Waivers.--The Secretary of Defense may grant waivers from the
prohibition under subsection (a) for exigent circumstances.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for subtitle IV of title 49,
United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to
chapter 139 the following:
``140. SECURE DEFENSE FREIGHT CARRIER REGISTRY.............. 14001''.
SEC. 355. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY OWNED, POSSESSED, OR SHIPPED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FROM LIEN, ARREST, OR SEIZURE
DURING SHIPMENT.
(a) In General.--Chapter 157 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 2655. Property owned, possessed, or shipped by the Department of
Defense: protection from lien, arrest, or seizure during
shipment
``(a) Prohibition.--No carrier, port agent, warehouseman, freight
forwarder, broker, or other person involved in the transportation of
cargo owned, possessed, or shipped by the Department of Defense may
have any lien on, or hold, impound, or otherwise interfere with the
transportation of, such cargo.
``(b) Exemption From Arrest or Seizure.--The following are not
subject to lien, arrest, or seizure by judicial process in the United
States:
``(1) A vessel, aircraft, motor vehicle, rail car, or other
conveyance owned by, possessed by, or operated by or for the
Department of Defense.
``(2) Cargo owned, possessed, or shipped by the Department
of Defense.
``(c) Authority to Accomplish Delivery.--The Secretary of Defense
may take such actions as may be necessary to recoup, recover, arrange
for, or accomplish transportation and delivery of cargo owned,
possessed, or shipped by the Department of Defense.
``(d) Delay of Shipment for Undeclared, Mispackaged, or Mislabeled
Hazardous Material.--Nothing in this section shall preclude a carrier
from stopping the movement of undeclared, mispackaged, mislabeled, or
otherwise noncompliant hazardous material shipments until the hazardous
material is properly offered for transportation in accordance with
section 5103 of title 49 and regulations prescribed under that section.
``(e) Arrest or Seizure of Property Pursuant to Federal Criminal or
Forfeiture Law.--Nothing in this section shall preclude the United
States from arresting or seizing personal property of a member of the
armed forces or employee of the Department of Defense pursuant to
Federal criminal or forfeiture law.
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `broker' means a person, other than a
carrier or an employee or agent of a carrier, that as a
principal or agent sells, offers for sale, negotiates for, or
holds itself out by solicitation, advertisement, or otherwise
as selling, providing, or arranging for, transportation by
carrier for compensation.
``(2) The term `carrier' means a person, including a
freight forwarder, that transports passengers or property in
commerce by pipeline, rail, motor, air, or water.
``(3) The term `freight forwarder' means a person holding
such person out to the general public (other than as a
pipeline, rail, motor, air, or water carrier) to provide
transportation of property for compensation and in the ordinary
course of the business of such person--
``(A) assembles and consolidates, or provides for
assembling and consolidating, shipments and performs or
provides for break-bulk and distribution operations of
the shipments; and
``(B) assumes responsibility for the transportation
from the place of receipt to the place of
destination.''.
(b) Expansion of Coverage.--Section 453(c)(5) of title 37, United
States Code, is amended by striking ``baggage and household goods'' and
inserting ``personal property''.
SEC. 356. ESTABLISHMENT OF UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS MUSEUM SYSTEM.
Chapter 861 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 8617B. United States Marine Corps Museum System
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Navy shall support a system
of official Marine Corps museums within the Department of the Navy.
Such system shall include the National Museum of the United States
Marine Corps and may contain other museums honoring individual
installations, units, and branches, as 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 of subsection (a) for
inclusion in the Marine Corps museum system. Such criteria shall
include--
``(1) historical significance to Marine Corps operations,
technology, or personnel;
``(2) public accessibility and educational outreach
programs; and
``(3) alignment with the mission of the Marine Corps to
preserve the heritage of the Marine Corps.
``(c) Criteria for Closure.--The Secretary of the Navy shall
establish criteria for the closure of museums within the Marine Corps
museum system. No museum within such system may be closed until--
``(1) the Secretary of the Navy submits to the Committees
on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
Senate notice that includes--
``(A) a plan for the preservation, storage, or
alternate display of historical collections contained
in the museum;
``(B) how any issues relating to museum personnel
will be resolved;
``(C) an identification of any efforts to maintain
museum operations through public-private partnerships;
and
``(D) an analysis of the cost to transport,
consolidate, and preserve the historical collections
contained in the museum; and
``(2) period of 90 days has elapsed after the date on which
such notice is received by such committees.
``(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 Marine Corps museum system.''.
SEC. 357. REQUIREMENT FOR FIREGUARD PROGRAM.
Section 510(a) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``may'' and inserting ``shall''.
SEC. 358. PILOT PROGRAM FOR TESTING AND EVALUATION OF COUNTER-FIRE
UNMANNED FIRE SUPPRESSION AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS ON MILITARY
INSTALLATIONS.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall commence a three-
year pilot program under which the Secretary shall conduct testing and
evaluation of counter-fire unmanned fire suppression and remote sensing
aircraft systems at military installations selected for participation
in the program. In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary
shall--
(1) evaluate the effectiveness of counter-fire unmanned
aircraft systems with respect to suppressing wildfire,
improving the safety of prescribed burns, monitoring wildfire,
and responding to other fire emergencies on military
installations;
(2) assess the integration of fire suppression drone
capabilities with existing fire protection and emergency
response systems on military installations;
(3) determine operational parameters, safety protocols, and
certification requirements for counter-fire unmanned aircraft
systems;
(4) for each counter-fire unmanned aircraft system,
evaluate--
(A) suppression payload delivery accuracy;
(B) refill and turnaround time;
(C) night operations capabilities;
(D) beyond visual line-of-sight flight operations;
(E) swarm capabilities; and
(F) sustained sortie rates;
(5) analyze the cost-effectiveness and scalability of
counter-fire drone capabilities; and
(6) develop training curricula and operational procedures
for personnel operating counter-fire unmanned aircraft systems.
(b) Selection of Installations.--The Secretary shall select at
least one military installation to participate in the pilot program. In
making such a selection, the Secretary shall consider--
(1) geographic diversity, including climate zones and fire
risk profiles;
(2) existing fire suppression infrastructure and
capabilities;
(3) airspace availability and compatibility with unmanned
aircraft operations;
(4) proximity to civilian communities that could benefit
from enhanced fire response capabilities; and
(5) availability of qualified personnel and training
facilities.
(c) Reporting Requirements.--
(1) Interim report.--Not later than 18 months after the
date of the commencement of the pilot program, the Secretary
shall submit to the congressional defense committees an interim
report on the pilot program.
(2) Final report.--Not later than six months after the date
of the completion of the pilot program, the Secretary shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a final report
on the pilot program.
(3) Elements of reports.--Each report required under this
subsection shall include, for the period covered by the
report--
(A) a description of each counter-fire unmanned
aircraft system tested and the performance metrics for
each such system;
(B) an assessment of operational effectiveness of
each such system in fire detection and suppression
scenarios;
(C) an analysis of the integration of each such
system with existing fire protection systems;
(D) an identification of any supplementary mission
critical use cases for each such system at military
installations;
(E) a description of any safety incidents and
lessons learned for each such system;
(F) a cost analysis and projection of return on
investment for each such system;
(G) any recommendations for the potential broader
implementation of each such system across the
Department of Defense; and
(H) any recommendations for potential dual-use
applications of each such system in support of civilian
fire authorities.
SEC. 359. PILOT PROGRAM ON DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS IN CONNECTION
WITH ARMY COMBAT TRAINING CENTER ROTATIONS.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall establish a
pilot program to collect, store, and analyze covered data generated
during rotations of members of the Armed Forces at combat training
centers.
(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the pilot program under subsection
(a) shall be to improve the realism of training for members of the
Armed Forces, enhance unit readiness, collect observational data for
application to efforts of the Department relating to agentic artificial
intelligence, and support the development of secure systems and
analytic tools that enable the responsible deployment and
interoperability of the sensors specified in subsection (c)(2)(A).
(c) Activities.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection
(a), the Secretary of the Army shall--
(1) designate not fewer than one rotation at a combat
training center for the conduct of the pilot program;
(2) identify and evaluate technologies and processes for
the collection, storage, and analysis of covered data from
multiple sources during such rotation, including--
(A) soldier-borne artificial intelligence small
arms weapon sensors and related networked systems; and
(B) unmanned systems;
(3) collect, store, and analyze covered data during such
rotation using such technologies and processes;
(4) analyze how data generated by the sensors specified in
paragraph (2)(A) may contribute to improved lethality,
survivability, and situational awareness in multi-domain
operations; and
(5) evaluate the cost, feasibility, and operational
benefits of permanently establishing a program for the
collection, storage, and analysis of covered data generated
during rotations of members of the Armed Forces across combat
training centers.
(d) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the completion of the
pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives a briefing on the activities, findings, and
recommendations resulting from such pilot program, including the
following:
(1) An assessment of the effectiveness and security of
incorporating data derived from sensors specified in subsection
(c)(2)(A) into training and readiness analyses.
(2) Recommendations regarding the potential expansion or
permanent establishment of a program for the collection,
storage, and analysis of covered data generated during
rotations of members of the Armed Forces across combat training
centers and across the Armed Forces.
(e) Termination.--Not later than three years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the pilot program under subsection (a) shall
terminate.
(f) Covered Data Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
data'' means data relating to the tactical performance and decision-
making of, and training effectiveness for, members of the Armed Forces
(at the individual, team, and unit levels).
SEC. 360. MINIMUM MARITIME FIREFIGHTING CAPABILITY STANDARDS FOR NAVAL
INSTALLATIONS THAT BERTH LARGE NAVAL VESSELS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Navy shall establish minimum
maritime firefighting capability standards for naval installations that
berth large naval vessels. Such standards shall include each of the
following:
(1) The minimum pumping capacity required to support
firefighting operations aboard naval vessels moored at piers or
within harbor areas.
(2) Required response times for waterside firefighting
assets.
(3) The availability of firefighting foam systems and
hazardous material response capability suitable for aviation
fuel and shipboard fires.
(4) The integration of waterside firefighting assets with
shipboard damage control systems.
(5) The availability of redundant maritime firefighting
capability in the event of simultaneous emergencies.
(b) Implementation Plan.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a plan to implement the standards
established under subsection (a) and to improve fire prevention at
private sector repair yards. Such plan shall include each of the
following:
(1) An identification of installations that do not meet the
standards, as of the date of the submission of the plan.
(2) Options for addressing capability gaps, including
procurement of fireboats, modernization of existing vessels, or
agreements with municipal or port authority fire departments.
(3) Estimated costs associated with implementing the plan.
(4) Mechanisms to maximize available resources across
organizations responsible for fire safety oversight to better
ensure contractor fire safety oversight and alleviate the
burden on members of the Navy.
(5) Options to reassess progress payment retention rate for
surface ship maintenance contracts based on an assessment of
the risk to the Government.
(6) Options to reassess the ship repair limitation of
liability clause.
(7) The incorporation of safety performance standards into
the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan of the Secretary.
SEC. 361. MINIMUM STAFFING REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE APPARATUS AT CERTAIN
SPACE FORCE INSTALLATIONS.
The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that at any Space Force
installation with launch and landing facilities--
(1) the minimum staffing requirements for firefighters and
the requirements relating to structural and aircraft, rescue,
and firefighting apparatus pursuant to section 388 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public
Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 2661 note) and section 1110 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public
Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 9771) apply on a permanent
basis;
(2) all firefighting structural and aircraft, rescue, and
firefighting apparatus are maintained at optimum staffing
levels and optimum levels of service at all times; and
(3) the cross-manning of firefighter personnel is not
permitted between a first due structural fire engine response
apparatus and an aircraft, rescue, and firefighting apparatus.
SEC. 362. ACTIVITIES FOR EVALUATING INTEGRATION AND INTEROPERABILITY OF
TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUBTERRANEAN OPERATIONS.
(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Secretary of the Army and the Commander of the United States
Special Operations Command, shall conduct recurring evaluation
activities in subterranean environments for the purpose of assessing
the integration and interoperability of technologies supporting
operations in such environments, including in conditions involving the
denial or degradation of the Global Positioning System (GPS) or other
contested communications conditions.
(b) Activities.--Activities conducted pursuant to subsection (a)
shall include the evaluation of technologies supporting sensing,
mapping, navigation, communications, command and control, and
situational awareness across multiple operational systems and platforms
in the denied, degraded, and contested conditions described in
subsection (a).
(c) Use of Existing Resources.--In carrying out this section, the
Secretary of Defense shall use existing facilities, authorities,
training activities, and amounts appropriated or otherwise available
for the Department of Defense for such purpose. Nothing in this section
shall be construed to require the construction of a new facility or the
establishment of a new program office or standalone training activity.
(d) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing describing--
(1) the activities conducted pursuant to subsection (a);
(2) any operational integration or interoperability
challenge identified in the course of conducting such
activities; and
(3) recommendations for improving the integration and
interoperability of technologies supporting subterranean
operations in denied, degraded, and contested communications
environments, including with respect to potential transition
pathways for such technologies.
SEC. 363. IMPROVEMENTS TO OSPREY AIRCRAFT SAFETY EFFORTS.
(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the
Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of the Air Force, in
coordination with the Chief of Naval Operations, the Chief of Staff of
the Air Force, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps--
(1) refine the joint program's process for identifying,
analyzing, and responding to all Osprey aircraft safety risks,
including incorporating and prioritizing systems and nonsystem
safety risks;
(2) refine existing oversight structures with clearly
defined roles and responsibilities for resolving known system
and nonsystem safety risks in a timely manner and conduct
periodic reviews of efforts to resolve those risks;
(3) assess safety-related information sharing agreements
and update the agreements as needed to ensure that a process
exists to proactively share relevant safety information from
hazard and accident reporting with Osprey units and unit safety
personnel across the Armed Forces and ensure timely receipt of
such information;
(4) establish a routine method, such as a recurring
multiservice conference, to share information on Osprey
aircraft knowledge and emergency procedures across the joint
force; and
(5) maintain a method to share information, immediately or
near-immediately, on essential Osprey aircraft safety of flight
information and changes to safety processes across the joint
force.
(b) Certification to Congress.--Not later than 60 days after the
requirements under subsection (a) have been implemented, the Secretary
of the Navy and the Secretary of the Air Force shall each provide to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
representatives a certification--
(1) verifying that the requirements have been implemented;
and
(2) identifying any changes made to comply with such
requirements by the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the
certifying Secretary.
SEC. 364. ARMY PILOT PROGRAM ON ELECTRONIC AMMUNITION SIMULATION FOR
SMALL ARMS TRAINING.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of the Army shall carry out a
pilot program to evaluate the integration of electronic ammunition
simulation systems into small arms training across the Army.
(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the pilot program are to--
(1) improve individual and collective small arms
proficiency through increased training repetitions and enhanced
training realism;
(2) enable safe training with assigned weapon systems in a
broad range of environments, including non-range locations, as
determined appropriate by the Secretary;
(3) reduce costs and logistics burdens associated with the
procurement, storage, distribution, and disposal of blank
ammunition;
(4) reduce safety risks associated with blank ammunition,
including negligent discharges and live-blank ammunition mixing
incidents; and
(5) assess the feasibility and scalability of integrating
electronic ammunition simulation systems with training
environments of the Armed Forces.
(c) Administration.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Army shall designate
the Capability Program Executive for Simulation, Training,
Test, and Threat as the lead actor responsible for carrying out
the pilot program.
(2) Oversight.--The Secretary of the Army shall designate a
senior official within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of
the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology as the lead
actor responsible for providing oversight of the pilot program.
(d) Selection of Training Environments.--The Secretary of the Army
shall select not fewer than four training environments with respect to
which the Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under subsection
(a), which shall include, at a minimum--
(1) one Advanced Camp training event, regional training
event, or other training event carried out at a Reserve
Officers' Training Corps training site;
(2) one rotation at a combat training center;
(3) one basic combat training activity; and
(4) one brigade-level or battalion-level collective
training event carried out at an operational military
installation.
(e) Activities.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary
of the Army shall--
(1) integrate electronic ammunition simulation systems into
training for legacy and next-generation small arms provided
through the training environments selected under subsection
(d), including in connection with qualification ranges and
force-on-force exercises;
(2) evaluate the interoperability of electronic ammunition
simulation systems with legacy and successor systems for
simulated engagement, including the Multiple Integrated Laser
Engagement System and synthetic training environments;
(3) assess the integrated training carried out pursuant to
paragraph (1) with respect to effectiveness, cost savings,
safety improvements, and scalability across training
environments of the Armed Forces, including the Reserve
Officers' Training Corps of the Armed Forces; and
(4) develop and validate associated training tactics,
procedures, and sustainment requirements for potential
expansion of such integrated training.
(f) Coordination of Efforts.--The pilot program under subsection
(a) shall supplement, and neither supplant nor duplicate, modernization
efforts relating to synthetic training environments and other
activities for the modernization of force-on-force training.
(g) Briefings.--
(1) Interim briefing.--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 an
interim briefing on the pilot program under subsection (a) that
includes--
(A) evaluation metrics for the pilot program;
(B) an identification of the training environments
selected under subsection (d); and
(C) the plan of the Secretary for the integration
of activities under the pilot program with respect to
such selected training environments.
(2) Final briefing.--Not later than March 1, 2028, the
Secretary of the Army shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a final briefing on the pilot program under
subsection (a) that includes--
(A) the results of the assessment required under
subsection (e)(3), including, with respect to cost
savings, a comparison between the cost of the
integrated training provided pursuant to the pilot
program with the cost of training using blank
ammunition; and
(B) recommendations regarding--
(i) the continuation, expansion, or
termination of the pilot program; and
(ii) with respect to such potential
continuation or expansion, recommendations for
the transition to acquisition of electronic
ammunition simulation systems.
(h) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot program
under subsection (a) shall terminate on September 30, 2031.
SEC. 365. PILOT PROGRAM ON HYDROPHOBIN-BASED BIOMANUFACTURED TREATMENT
AS FLAME-RESISTANT AND WATER-REPELLENT TREATMENTS FOR
MILITARY UNIFORMS.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of the Army shall establish a
pilot program, to be carried out through the United States Army Combat
Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center, to evaluate the
feasibility, performance, and scalability of hydrophobin-based
biomanufactured treatments as flame-resistant and water-repellent
treatments for military textile systems, including as potential
alternatives to conventional chemical treatments currently used in
Department of Defense uniforms.
(b) Selection of Contractors.--In carrying out the pilot program,
the Secretary shall prioritize partnerships with entities that--
(1) demonstrate domestic biomanufacturing capability within
the United States;
(2) use advanced biotechnology to produce hydrophobin
proteins or related bioderived compounds suitable for textile
performance applications; and
(3) possess the capability to transition successful pilot
outcomes into large-scale textile finishing or coating
processes supporting Department of Defense procurement.
(c) Report to Congress.--Not later than three years after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the
pilot program, including recommendations regarding potential
integration of hydrophobin-based biomanufactured treatments into
Department of Defense military textile systems.
(d) Duration.--The authority to carry out a pilot program under
this section shall terminate four years after the date of the enactment
of this Act.
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, 2027, as follows:
(1) The Army, 469,000.
(2) The Navy, 356,600.
(3) The Marine Corps, 173,700.
(4) The Air Force, 330,400.
(5) The Space Force, 13,200.
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, 2027, as follows:
(1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 331,300.
(2) The Army Reserve, 172,000.
(3) The Navy Reserve, 56,500.
(4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 34,700.
(5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 107,400.
(6) The Air Force Reserve, 67,400.
(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,
2027, 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, 31,154.
(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, 25,533.
(6) The Air Force Reserve, 6,278.
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 2027 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 2027, 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. AUTHORIZED STRENGTHS: SENIOR ENLISTED MEMBERS ON ACTIVE DUTY
OR ON FULL-TIME NATIONAL GUARD DUTY FOR ADMINISTRATION OF
THE MARINE CORPS RESERVE.
Section 12012(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking that part of the table pertaining to the Marine Corps Reserve
and inserting the following:
``Marine Corps Reserve:
1,100....................................... 68 18
1,200....................................... 75 20
1,300....................................... 81 21
1,400....................................... 87 23
1,500....................................... 93 24
1,600....................................... 99 26
1,700....................................... 106 28
1,800....................................... 112 29
1,900....................................... 118 31
2,000....................................... 124 33
2,100....................................... 130 34
2,200....................................... 137 36
2,300....................................... 143 37
2,400....................................... 149 39
2,500....................................... 155 41
2,600....................................... 161 42
2,700....................................... 168 44
2,800....................................... 174 46
2,900....................................... 180 47
3,000....................................... 186 49''.
Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations
SEC. 421. MILITARY PERSONNEL.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
to be appropriated for fiscal year 2027 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 2027.
TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY
Subtitle A--Officer Policy and Reserve Component Management
SEC. 501. FLEXIBILITY IN REQUIREMENTS OF SELECTION BOARDS: COMPOSITION;
CONVENING.
(a) Consideration of Temporary Appointments of Officers of the
Department of the Navy Designated for Limited Duty.--Section 612(a)(2)
of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and (C)'' after
``subparagraph (B)''; and
(2) by inserting a new subparagraph (C):
``(C) A selection board need not include an officer from a
competitive category to be considered by the board when considering
officers designated for limited duty under section 8146 of this
title.''.
(b) Selection of Officers for Continuation on Active Duty.--
(1) Officers in the grade of o-3 or o-4.--Section 637 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended, in subsection
(a)(1)--
(A) by striking ``he is selected for continuation
on active duty by a selection board convened under
section 611(b) of this title.'' and inserting an em
dash; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraphs:
``(A) the officer is selected for continuation on active
duty by a selection board convened under section 611(b) of this
title; or
``(B) the Secretary concerned recommends all officers, whom
the Secretary finds to be fully qualified, for continuation on
active duty.''
(2) Regular officers in the grade of o-5 or o-6.--Such
section is further amended, in subsection (b)(1)--
(A) by striking ``he is selected for continuation
on active duty by a selection board convened under
section 611(b) of this title.'' and inserting an em
dash; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraphs:
``(A) the officer is selected for continuation on active
duty by a selection board convened under section 611(b) of this
title; or
``(B) the Secretary concerned recommends all officers, whom
the Secretary finds to be fully qualified, for continuation on
active duty.''.
SEC. 502. REQUIREMENTS FOR REMOVAL OF CERTAIN GENERAL AND FLAG
OFFICERS.
Chapter 49 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting
after section 974 the following new section:
``Sec. 975. Notice of removal of certain general and flag officers
``Not later than five days after the date on which an officer in a
grade above O-8 is removed from, transferred from, or relieved of duty
in, a position designated under section 601(a) of this title or by law
to carry such grade, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report in writing that describes the performance
concerns, actions, or inactions of that officer that are cause for such
removal, transfer, or relief of duty.''.
SEC. 503. 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. An
officer appointed as Deputy Judge Advocate General who holds a lower
regular grade shall be appointed in the regular grade of major
general.''.
(b) Marine Corps.--Section 8046(a) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following: ``If the officer to be
appointed as the Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine
Corps holds a grade lower than the grade of lieutenant general
immediately before the appointment, the officer shall be appointed in
the grade of lieutenant general.''.
(d) Navy.--
(1) The judge advocate general.--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.''.
(2) The deputy judge advocate general.--Section 8089(a)(1)
of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the
end the following: ``If an officer appointed as the Deputy
Judge Advocate General holds a lower regular grade, the officer
shall be appointed in the regular grade of rear admiral or
major general, as appropriate.''.
(f) Air Force.--
(1) The judge advocate general.--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.''.
(2) The deputy judge advocate general.--Section 9037(d)(1)
of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the
end the following: ``An officer appointed as Deputy Judge
Advocate General who holds a lower regular grade shall be
appointed in the regular grade of major general.''.
SEC. 504. 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. 505. GRADE OF CHIEF OF THE VETERINARY CORPS OF THE ARMY.
Section 7084 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``The Chief'' and inserting ``(a)
Appointment.--The Chief''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(b) Grade.--The Chief of the Veterinary Corps of the Army, while
so serving, holds the grade of brigadier general.''.
SEC. 506. LIMITATION ON THE TRANSFER TO THE SPACE FORCE OF CERTAIN
FUNCTIONS OF THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD.
Section 514 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 20001 note) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (k) as subsection (l); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (j) the following new
subsection (k):
``(k) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to--
``(1) authorize the transfer of a member of the Air
National Guard of the United States more than once under
subsection (c); or
``(2) establish a waiver of the applicability of any
provision of section 104 of title 32, United States Code, or of
section 18238 of title 10, United States Code.''.
SEC. 507. INCLUSION OF JUDGE ADVOCATES IN GLOBAL FORCE MANAGEMENT
PROCESSES.
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that Global Force Management
plans and processes--
(1) specifically address the assignment and allocation of
active duty and reserve judge advocates; and
(2) convey information on the staffing availability of
judge advocates in a manner that enables combatant commanders
to readily determine the number of judge advocates who are
available for permanent assignment to the combatant commands in
the event of an armed conflict.
SEC. 508. ROLE OF MILITARY CHAPLAINS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure--
(1) a covered military chaplain is able to provide pastoral
counseling, including emotional, moral, or behavioral
assistance counseling;
(2) a covered military chaplain is able to provide pastoral
counseling with respect to matters not strictly related to
spiritual counseling; and
(3) that privileged communications between covered military
chaplains and members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine
Corps, or Space Force are protected.
(b) Covered Military Chaplain Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered military chaplain'' means a chaplain in the Army, Navy, Air
Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force.
Subtitle B--Recruitment, General Service Authorities and Prohibitions,
and Military Records
SEC. 511. RECRUITMENT: IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO SECONDARY SCHOOLS.
Section 503(c)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in clause (ii), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a
semicolon;
(2) in clause (iii)--
(A) by inserting ``academic grades, sexes,'' after
``student names,''; and
(B) by striking the period at the end and inserting
``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new clause:
``(iv) in addition to the requirement under clause (ii),
shall, upon the request of a military recruiter for the purpose
described in clause (i), provide at least four visits to each
secondary school 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.''.
SEC. 512. PROHIBITION ON REDUCTION IN PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO DUTY WITH A
SERVICE REVIEW AGENCY; REPORT ON REVIEWS OF CERTAIN
DISCHARGES RELATED TO PTSD.
(a) Prohibition on Reduction in Personnel Assigned to Duty With a
Service Review Agency.--Section 1559(a) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``Before December 31, 2025'' and inserting
``During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and ending on
December 31, 2030''.
(b) Report on Time Required for a Board to Consider a Review of a
Discharge or Dismissal From the Armed Forces Based on Matters Relating
to Post-traumatic Stress Disorder or Traumatic Brain Injury.--
(1) Report required.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense
for Personnel and Readiness, 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 regarding the periods
required for a board established under section 1552 or
1553 of title 10, United States Code, to make a
determination in a case involving liberal
consideration.
(B) Elements.--The report shall include the
following:
(i) An analysis of the time such periods,
disaggregated by military department.
(ii) An explanation of the differences
between such periods, disaggregated by military
department.
(iii) The number of personnel assigned to
review, process, and consider such cases.
(iv) Recommendations of the Secretary of
Defense to expedite the consideration of such
cases.
(C) Form.--The report shall be submitted in
unclassified form.
(D) Publication.--The executive summary of the
report shall be published on a publicly accessible
website of the Department of Defense.
(2) Briefing.--Not later than 30 days after submitting the
report, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a briefing on the findings, conclusions, and
recommendations of such report.
(3) Liberal consideration defined.--In this section, the
term ``liberal consideration'' is used as such term is used in
section 1552(h) and 1553(d) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 513. SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM: OMISSION OF DECEASED PERSONS FROM
REGISTRATION.
(a) In General.--Section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act
(50 U.S.C. 3802), as amended by section 535 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60), is further
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(c) In carrying out subsection (a), the Director shall not
register a person whose name appears in the Death Master File (as such
term is defined in section 203 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013
(Public Law 113-167; 42 U.S.C. 1306c)).''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take
effect as if included in the enactment of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
SEC. 514. REQUIREMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, RACIAL NEUTRALITY, AND
EXCLUSIVE USE OF MERIT IN MILITARY PERSONNEL ACTIONS.
(a) Merit Requirement.--Any Department of Defense military
personnel action related to accessions, promotions, nominative
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. 515. PROHIBITION OF HATE SYMBOLS: REGULATIONS; GUIDANCE; TRAINING.
(a) Prohibition.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe in
regulations--
(1) a policy of the Department of Defense that prohibits
the display, possession for display, or use of a hate symbol in
the workplace or in connection with official duties, including
on the body, uniform, civilian work attire, personal equipment,
government property, or digital work platforms, including
through a tattoo, brand, insignia, patch, apparel, or
electronic imagery;
(2) standards for identifying and addressing prohibited
hate symbols; and
(3) procedures to review a determination under such policy,
order the removal of a symbol determined to be a hate symbol,
or other remediation consistent with applicable law.
(b) Exception.--The policy under subsection (a) shall not prohibit
the good-faith display or use of a symbol for a legitimate religious,
educational, intelligence, law enforcement, or investigative purpose.
To determine whether such display or use is subject to an exception
under this subsection, the Secretary shall consider--
(1) the historical and cultural meaning of the symbol;
(2) the manner, context, and location in which the symbol
is displayed;
(3) whether the symbol is associated with an extremist
organization or ideology;
(4) whether the display would reasonably be interpreted as
communicating support for hatred, discrimination, or violent
extremism;
(5) applicable constitutional and statutory law; and
(6) religious accommodations.
(c) Guidance.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) issue guidance and reference materials, developed in
consultation with subject matter experts, to assist commanding
officers, supervisors, human resources personnel, and
investigators, regarding the identification of hate symbols;
and
(2) review, in consultation with civil rights experts and
organizations with recognized expertise in hate and extremist
symbols, and update such guidance not less than once every 36
months after such issuance.
(d) Training.--The Secretary shall incorporate instruction on the
policy and guidance under this section into existing training programs
for members of the covered Armed Forces and civilian employees of the
Department of Defense.
(e) Certification.--Not later than 180 days after the Secretary
prescribes regulations under subsection (a), the Secretary of a
military department or head of a Defense agency shall certify to the
Secretary of Defense whether their subordinate members of the covered
Armed Forces or civilian employees subordinate have implemented the
regulations. guidance, and training under this section.
(f) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives
a briefing detailing the implementation of this section.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``hate symbol'' means any symbol, image,
insignia, emblem, tattoo, sign, coded designation, or other
visual representation that, in context, would be reasonably
understood to promote violence or unlawful discrimination
against a person or group based on a protected identity
characteristic.
(2) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy,
Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
SEC. 516. TIMELY RESOLUTION OF CAREER-IMPACTING ADMINISTRATIVE
INVESTIGATIONS.
(a) Policy Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe a
policy applicable to covered administrative investigations. Such policy
shall include--
(1) standard timelines for initiation, investigation, legal
review, command action, and final disposition of covered
administrative investigations;
(2) a requirement that an extension of a standard timeline
described in paragraph (1) be approved by an appropriate
official in writing that includes an explanation of the reasons
for the extension, an identification of the investigative steps
remaining, and an expected date of completion of those steps;
(3) a requirement that any covered administrative
investigation of a member of the Armed Forces that includes the
suspension of a favorable personnel action for such member
during the period of investigation--
(A) that is open for 90 days or more may only
continue if the investigation is approved by the first
general officer, flag officer, or member of the Senior
Executive Service in the chain of command of the member
of the Armed Forces that is the subject of such
investigation; and
(B) is reviewed not less than once every 30 days
during the period of investigation to determine whether
such suspension is necessary and narrowly tailored to
address the particular concern being investigated;
(4) a requirement that prior to initiation of a covered
administrative investigation, or continuation of a closed
covered administrative investigation, based substantially on
allegations occurring outside of an applicable reporting
period, the investigating authority make a determination in
writing as to--
(A) the reason for the delay in reporting such
allegations;
(B) the availability and reliability of witnesses;
(C) the availability of documentary or electronic
evidence;
(D) whether a complete and fair inquiry can be
conducted; and
(E) whether an alternative to an investigation is
more appropriate;
(5) a requirement that a member who is the subject of a
covered administrative investigation be given reasonable
opportunity to provide evidence and identify witnesses;
(6) a requirement that a member who is the subject of a
covered administrative investigation be given written notice of
proposed actions, findings, recommendations, and supporting
evidence prior to a final adverse administrative action;
(7) a requirement that investigators assigned to a covered
administrative investigation be screened for potential
conflicts of interest prior to being so assigned;
(8) a requirement that a member who is the subject a
covered administrative investigation be given an opportunity to
request relief from a suspension of a favorable personnel
action for purposes of a permanent change of station,
reassignment, military schooling, retirement, or other
personnel action when no derogatory finding has been made
within the standard timelines required by paragraph (1); and
(9) a requirement that the Secretaries of the military
departments regularly review policy and practices with respect
to covered administrative investigations to ensure such
investigations comply with the requirements of this section and
other applicable laws and policies.
(b) 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 on the implementation of the
policy required by subsection (a), including--
(1) the number of covered administrative investigations
initiated during the preceding fiscal year;
(2) the number of such investigations exceeding 30, 60, 90,
and 180 days in length;
(3) the number of such investigations that included a
suspension of favorable personnel action during the period of
the investigation;
(4) the number of such investigations that resulted in a
delay of a permanent change of station, reassignment, military
schooling, retirement, or other personnel action;
(5) the number of such investigations resulting in
substantiated, partially substantiated, unsubstantiated, or
dismissed findings;
(6) the average and median duration of covered
administrative investigations by military department;
(7) the number of such investigations based substantially
on allegations reported outside an applicable regulatory
reporting period;
(8) the number of covered administrative investigations
reviewed for consistency with this section and other applicable
laws and policies; and
(9) recommendations for legislative or administrative
action.
(c) Covered Administrative Investigation Defined.--In this section,
the term ``covered administrative investigation'' means any non-
criminal inquiry or investigation that results in or is reasonably like
to result in--
(1) suspension of a favorable personnel action during the
period of investigation or as a result of the investigation;
(2) delay or denial of permanent change of station,
reassignment, military schooling, retirement, or other
personnel action;
(3) adverse administrative action;
(4) filing of adverse information in the personnel file of
the member; or
(5) other material career impact, as determined by the
Secretary concerned.
SEC. 517. PROHIBITION ON USE OF PREDICTION MARKETS BY PERSONNEL OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Regulations Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation
with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall issue
regulations prohibiting members of the covered Armed Forces and
civilian employees of the Department of Defense from entering into
transactions on prediction markets in cases in which the member or
employee--
(1) at the time of the transaction, possesses material
nonpublic information relevant to such transaction; or
(2) may reasonably obtain such material nonpublic
information in the course of performing official duties,
including when such information would not otherwise be
available to a member of the public exercising reasonable
diligence.
(b) Enforcement.--The regulations under subsection (a) shall
specify a range of punishments for the use of prediction markets in
violation of the regulations.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered Armed Forces'' means the Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
(2) Term ``material nonpublic information'' means
information--
(A) that a reasonable investor would consider
important in making an investment decision; and
(B) that is not publicly available.
SEC. 518. PILOT PROGRAM ON MODERNIZATION OF DRUG TESTING USING VOICE-
BASED RISK ASSESSMENT.
(a) Pilot Program.--The Secretary of Defense may carry out a pilot
program to evaluate the use of automated, voice-based risk assessment
technology to support targeted drug testing of members of the Armed
Forces to determine if such technology can improve the efficiency,
cost-effectiveness, and operational readiness of the drug testing
programs of the Department of Defense by enabling risk-informed testing
in place of universal urinalysis.
(b) Elements.--If the Secretary of Defense carries out the pilot
program under subsection (a), such pilot program shall--
(1) make use of automated, voice-based risk assessment
technology;
(2) be executed as part of the Drug Demand Reduction
Program of the Department of Defense;
(3) be conducted consistent with the goals of the drug
testing program, including deterrence and to assess the
security, military fitness, readiness, good order, and
discipline of commands;
(4) be conducted in a manner that allows the results to be
used for punitive or other appropriate actions; and
(5) be conducted in a manner that protects individual
privacy and complies with applicable law and Department policy.
(c) Report.--If the Secretary of Defense carries out the pilot
program under subsection (a), not later than one year after the date on
which the Secretary of Defense establishes such pilot, the Secretary
shall submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment of
such pilot program, including the impact of the use of automated,
voice-based risk assessment technology as described in subsection (a)
on testing volume, cost savings, personnel time, and operational
readiness.
(d) Termination.--If the Secretary of Defense carries out the pilot
program under subsection (a), such pilot program shall terminate on the
date that is three years after the date on which such pilot program is
established.
SEC. 519. SOLDIER DIGITAL LIFECYCLE MODERNIZATION INITIATIVE.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Army shall carry out a pilot
program to design, develop, and implement an initiative to be known as
the ``Soldier Digital Lifecycle Modernization Initiative'' to provide
members of the Army, prospective recruits to the Army, and veterans of
the Army with a secure, digital experience through the lifecycle of a
member of the Army, including during recruitment and after separation.
(b) Elements.--The pilot program under subsection (a) shall--
(1) be carried out consistent with Executive Order 14338
(90 Fed. Reg. 163, relating to Improving Our Nation Through
Better Design) and Office of Management and Budget Memorandum
M-23-22 relating to Delivering a Digital-First Public
Experience or any successor Executive order or Office of
Management and Budget memorandum;
(2) make use of existing digital infrastructure and systems
of the Army;
(3) include establishment a secure digital identity record
enabling continuity of data from recruitment into the Army
through separation and transition to being a veteran;
(4) include development of a unified experience platform
for members of the Army that provides integrated, role-based,
and personalized digital services;
(5) include modernization of routine administrative
workflows to reduce manual processing and data reentry;
(6) include deployment of analytics and decision-support
tools to inform readiness and retention decisions; and
(7) include enhancement of digital transition pathways to
support separation from the Armed Forces and continued
engagement with veterans.
(c) Commercial Best Practices.--In carrying out the pilot program
required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent
practicable and cost-effective, make use of commercially available
technologies, modular architectures, and open standards to accelerate
delivery and improve user experience.
(d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report describing--
(1) the implementation plan for the initiative;
(2) key design and integration milestones;
(3) estimated costs by fiscal year;
(4) performance metrics to measure improvements in user
experience, administrative burden reduction, retention
indicators, and transition outcomes; and
(5) any additional authorities the Secretary determines are
required.
(e) Termination.--The pilot program required by subsection (a)
shall terminate on the date that is three years after the date of the
establishment of such pilot program.
SEC. 519A. AUTHORITY TO STUDY THE PROPENSITY OF CERTAIN STUDENTS TO
SERVE IN THE ARMED FORCES.
(a) Study.--
(1) Agreement.--The Secretary of Defense shall seek to
enter into an agreement--
(A) with an entity described in paragraph (2)
pursuant to which such entity shall conduct a
comprehensive study on the propensity to serve of
military-connected students; and
(B) not later than year after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(2) Eligible entity.--An entity described in this paragraph
is a national nonprofit organization that--
(A) focuses on the educational environment of
military-connected youth;
(B) is a partner to an institution of higher
education; and
(C) has demonstrated expertise in research, mixed-
methods methodology, or adolescent development.
(3) Scope.--Such study shall--
(A) examine the relationship between family
military tradition and legacy, including generational
service, parental attitudes toward service in the Armed
Forces, and household military culture, and a student's
propensity to serve in the Armed Forces;
(B) assess the relationship between academic
environmental factors (including participation in
JROTC, access to military-affiliated mentors and
counselors, and type of school) and the propensity to
serve;
(C) evaluate the role of peer support programming
in shaping plans after secondary school among military-
connected students;
(D) catalog factors that enhance or detract from
the propensity to serve identified by military-
connected students, their parents or guardians, and
school personnel; and
(E) aggregate findings by subgroup, including by
grade level, gender, race, ethnicity, geographic
region, and school type.
(4) Methodology.--Study shall be conducted--
(A) using mixed methods, including--
(i) a quantitative survey administered to a
nationally representative sample of not fewer
than 1,500 military-connected students, using a
purpose-built and validated instrument
measuring the propensity to serve, family
military legacy, JROTC participation, and
school environment; and
(ii) semi-structured qualitative interviews
with not fewer than 60 participants, including
military-connected students, their parents or
guardians, JROTC instructors, school
counselors, school liaison officers, and
program coordinators; and
(B) in accordance with--
(i) the Federal Policy for the Protection
of Human Subjects (part 46 of title 45, Code of
Federal Regulations including provisions
applicable to research involving minors;
(ii) the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (Public Law 93-380; 20 U.S.C.
1232g); and
(iii) applicable guidance of the Department
of Defense governing the conduct of research on
human subjects.
(5) Optional participation.--Participation in the study
shall be voluntary. A military-connected student who is under
18 years of age may not participate without the informed
written consent of a parent or legal guardian.
(b) Reports.--
(1) Interim report.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives an interim report on such a study, including--
(A) whether the Secretary has entered into an
agreement under subsection (a);
(B) whether such study has begun; and
(C) any preliminary findings available at the time
of the report.
(2) Final report.--Not later than two years after the
Secretary enters into an agreement under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and the House of Representatives a final report on
the results of the study. Such a final report shall include--
(A) a detailed description of the study
methodology, sample characteristics, and data
collection procedures;
(B) the quantitative findings, including
statistical analyses of the relationship between family
military legacy, school environment, JROTC
participation, peer-to-peer program participation, and
the propensity to serve;
(C) the qualitative findings, including key themes
derived from interviews with military-connected
students, their parents or guardians, and school
personnel;
(D) an integrated analysis of quantitative and
qualitative findings;
(E) findings disaggregated by grade level, gender,
race, ethnicity, geographic region, and school type;
(F) recommendations for the Secretary regarding
military recruitment strategy, development of JROTC
programs, and support services for military-connected
students; and
(G) recommendations to Congress regarding
legislative action based on such findings.
(3) Form.--The reports required under this subsection shall
be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex if the Secretary determines such annex is necessary.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``military-connected student'' means a
secondary school student--
(A) enrolled in grade 11 or 12; and
(B) who has at least one parent or guardian who is
currently serving, or who previously served, in the
Armed Forces.
(2) The term ``propensity to serve'' means a student's
self-reported likelihood of joining the Armed Forces after
graduation from secondary school.
(3) The term ``JROTC'' means the Junior Reserve Officers
Training Corps program authorized under chapter 102 of title
10, United States Code.
Subtitle C--Member Training
SEC. 521. INELIGIBILITY OF A NATIONAL OF A NON-ALLIED FOREIGN NATION TO
ATTEND A SERVICE ACADEMY.
Section 347 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and
(2) by inserting, after subsection (c), the following new
subsection (d):
``(d) Ineligibility of Foreign Nationals From Certain Countries.--
(1) A person who is a foreign national of a covered nation may not
receive instruction at or otherwise attend a Service Academy pursuant
to this section.
``(2) In this subsection, the term `covered nation' has the meaning
given such term in section 4872 of this title.''.
SEC. 522. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS PROGRAM FOR
JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 102 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 2037. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics program
``(a) Program.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop and
implement a program to assist units of the Junior Reserve Officers'
Training Corps in providing participants opportunities in STEM fields.
``(b) Elements.--The program required by subsection (a) shall
include--
``(1) the provision of guidance and best practices for
identifying, evaluating, formalizing, and managing partnerships
with local educational agencies, community colleges and trade
schools, institutions of higher education, private-sector
entities (including non-profit organizations) with expertise in
STEM field programming and career and technical education, the
defense industrial base, and any other entities with capacity
and capability to support learning and development in STEM
fields;
``(2) the provision of templates for agreements to
facilitate the establishment of such partnerships;
``(3) the establishment of a national directory of
prospective partners for opportunities in STEM fields; and
``(4) the establishment of a directory of opportunities in
STEM fields for participants in the Junior Reserve Officers'
Training Corps.
``(c) Continuation of Effective Programs.--In carrying out this
section, the Secretary of Defense shall continue and maintain any
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps STEM field program that existed
before the enactment of this section if such program demonstrates
satisfactory participation and learning outcomes.
``(d) STEM Field Defined.--In this section, the term `STEM field'
means the fields of science, technology, engineering, or
mathematics.''.
(b) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
Senate a briefing on the development, implementation, and initial
outcomes of the program required by section 2037 of title 10, United
States Code, as added by subsection (a).
SEC. 523. ADDITIONAL NOMINEES TO THE SERVICE ACADEMIES FROM THE
COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS.
(a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7442 of title 10 is
amended, in subsection (a)(10), by striking ``Three'' and inserting
``Four''.
(b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 8454 of title 10, United
States Code is amended, in subsection (a)(10), by striking ``Three''
and inserting ``Four''.
(c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9442 of title 10,
United States Code is amended, in subsection (a)(10), by striking
``Three'' and inserting ``Four''.
SEC. 524. ELIMINATION OF CAP ON THE NUMBER OF CADETS OR MIDSHIPMEN WHO
MAY RECEIVE ALTERNATIVE SERVICE OBLIGATIONS TO BECOME
PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES.
(a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7448(b)(4) of title
10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``not more than five
cadets, who obtain'' and inserting ``a cadet who obtains''.
(b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 8459(b)(4) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``not more than five
midshipmen, who obtain'' and inserting ``a midshipman who obtains''.
(c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9448(b)(4) of title
10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``not more than five
cadets, who obtain'' and inserting ``a cadet who obtains''.
SEC. 525. ELIMINATION OF THE RIGHT OF CADETS TO AUTOMATIC
REEXAMINATION.
(a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7451 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the heading, by inserting ``failure of an
examination;'' before ``effect'';
(2) in subsection (a), by striking ``studies and
recommended'' and inserting ``studies, or who fails to pass a
required examination, and is recommended'';
(3) by striking subsection (b); and
(4) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b).
(b) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9451 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the heading, by inserting ``failure of an
examination;'' before ``effect'';
(2) in subsection (a), by striking ``studies and
recommended'' and inserting ``studies, or who fails to pass a
required examination, and is recommended'';
(3) by striking subsection (b); and
(4) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b).
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to the first academic year beginning after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
SEC. 526. CONGRESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICIALS OF THE SERVICE
ACADEMIES.
(a) United States Military Academy.--Chapter 753 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 7455 the
following new section:
``Sec. 7455a. Congressional communications official
``(a) Appointment.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Secretary of the Army, shall appoint a civilian employee of the
Department of the Army to serve as the congressional communications
official of the Board of Visitors under section 7455 of this title.
``(b) Duties.--(1) The congressional communications official shall
communicate directly with a Member of Congress, congressional defense
committee, or covered congressional employee regarding the activities
of such Board of Visitors.
``(2) The Secretary of Defense may not require the congressional
communications official to obtain approval, clearance, or review of a
communication under paragraph (1) before submitting such communication
to a Member of Congress, congressional defense committee, or covered
congressional employee.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered congressional employee' means an
employee of a Member of Congress, or of a congressional defense
committee, without regard to--
``(A) whether such employee serves on a full-time
or part-time basis; or
``(B) where such employee so serves.
``(2) The term `Member of Congress' has the meaning given
such term in section 1563 of this title.''.
(b) United States Naval Academy.--Chapter 853 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 8468 the following
new section:
``Sec. 8468a. Congressional communications official
``(a) Appointment.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Secretary of the Navy, shall appoint a civilian employee of the
Department of the Navy to serve as the congressional communications
official of the Board of Visitors under section 7455 of this title.
``(b) Duties.--(1) The congressional communications official shall
communicate directly with a Member of Congress, congressional defense
committee, or covered congressional employee regarding the activities
of such Board of Visitors.
``(2) The Secretary of Defense may not require the congressional
communications official to obtain approval, clearance, or review of a
communication under paragraph (1) before submitting such communication
to a Member of Congress, congressional defense committee, or covered
congressional employee.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered congressional employee' means an
employee of a Member of Congress, or of a congressional defense
committee, without regard to--
``(A) whether such employee serves on a full-time
or part-time basis; or
``(B) where such employee so serves.
``(2) The term `Member of Congress' has the meaning given
such term in section 1563 of this title.''.
(c) United States Air Force Academy.--Chapter 953 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 9455 the
following new section:
``Sec. 9455a. Congressional communications official
``(a) Appointment.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Secretary of the Air Force, shall appoint a civilian employee of
the Department of the Air Force to serve as the congressional
communications official of the Board of Visitors under section 9455 of
this title.
``(b) Duties.--(1) The congressional communications official shall
communicate directly with a Member of Congress, congressional defense
committee, or covered congressional employee regarding the activities
of such Board of Visitors.
``(2) The Secretary of Defense may not require the congressional
communications official to obtain approval, clearance, or review of a
communication under paragraph (1) before submitting such communication
to a Member of Congress, congressional defense committee, or covered
congressional employee.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered congressional employee' means an
employee of a Member of Congress, or of a congressional defense
committee, without regard to--
``(A) whether such employee serves on a full-time
or part-time basis; or
``(B) where such employee so serves.
``(2) The term `Member of Congress' has the meaning given
such term in section 1563 of this title.''.
SEC. 527. REVISION TO DECISION TIMEFRAME FOR EXPEDITED TRANSFERS AT THE
MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES.
(a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7461(e) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``72 hours'' each place it
appears and inserting ``five days''.
(b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 8480(e) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``72 hours'' each place it
appears and inserting ``five days''.
(c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9461(e) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``72 hours'' each place it
appears and inserting ``five days''.
SEC. 528. JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS INSTRUCTOR PAY.
(a) Non-foreign Area COLA.--Not later than July 1, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense shall revise the Junior Reserve Officers' Training
Corps Standardized Instructor Pay Scale to increase the otherwise
applicable minimum instructor pay for instructors located outside of
the continental United States or in Alaska by the amount of the non-
foreign area cost-of-living allowance rate pursuant to section 5941 of
title 5, United States Code, or the post allowance rate pursuant to
section 5924 of title 5, United States Code, as appropriate for the
area in which the instructor is located and as would be applicable if
the instructor were an employee eligible for such allowance.
(b) Report.--Not later than April 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense
shall complete an analysis of the impact of the Junior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps Standardized Instructor Pay Scale on
recruitment and retention of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
instructors and submit to the congressional defense committees a report
containing such analysis. Such report shall include--
(1) the total number of authorized Junior Reserve Officers'
Training Corps instructor positions, disaggregated by Armed
Force, as of--
(A) January 31, 2027;
(B) January 31, 2026; and
(C) January 31, 2025;
(2) the total number of such instructor positions,
disaggregated by Armed Force, that were vacant as of each of
the dates specified in paragraph (1);
(3) a description of the efforts of the Department of
Defense to fill such instructor positions; and
(4) any recommendations of the Secretary to address issues
identified in such analysis.
SEC. 529. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM TO PROMOTE PARTICIPATION OF FOREIGN
STUDENTS IN THE SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS.
(a) Establishment.--
(1) In general.--Not later than January 1, 2028, the
Secretary of Defense shall establish a program using the
authority provided under section 2103(b) of title 10, United
States Code, to promote the participation of foreign students
in the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (in this section
referred to as the ``Program'').
(2) Organization.--The Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with the Director of the Defense Security
Cooperation Agency, the Secretaries of the military
departments, the commanders of the combatant commands, the
participant institutions in the Senior Reserve Officers'
Training Corps program, and any other individual the Secretary
of Defense considers appropriate, shall be responsible for, and
shall oversee, the Program.
(b) Objective.--The objective of the Program is to promote the
readiness and interoperability of the United States Armed Forces and
the military forces of partner countries by providing a high-quality,
cost effective military-based educational experience for foreign
students in furtherance of the military-to-military program objectives
of the Department of Defense and to enhance the educational experience
and preparation of future United States military leaders through
increased, extended interaction with highly qualified potential foreign
military leaders.
(c) Activities.--
(1) In general.--Under the Program, the Secretary of
Defense shall--
(A) identify to the military services' Senior
Reserve Officers' Training Corps program the foreign
students who, based on criteria established by the
Secretary, the Secretary recommends be considered for
admission under the Program;
(B) coordinate with partner countries to evaluate
interest in and promote awareness of the Program;
(C) establish a mechanism for tracking an alumni
network of foreign students who participate in the
Program; and
(D) to the extent practicable, work with the
participant institutions in the Senior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps program and partner countries
to identify academic institutions and programs that--
(i) have specialized academic programs in
areas of study of interest to participating
countries; or
(ii) have high participation from or
significant diaspora populations from
participating countries.
(d) Strategy.--
(1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed
Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives a strategy for the implementation
of the Program.
(2) Elements.--The strategy required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following elements:
(A) A governance structure for the Program,
including--
(i) the officials tasked to oversee the
Program;
(ii) the format of the governing body of
the Program;
(iii) the functions and duties of such
governing body with respect to establishing and
maintaining the Program; and
(iv) mechanisms for coordinating with
partner countries whose students are selected
to participate in the Program.
(B) A list of additional authorities,
appropriations, or other congressional support
necessary to ensure the success of the Program.
(C) A description of targeted partner countries and
participant institutions in the Senior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps for the first three fiscal
years of the Program, including a rationale for
selecting such initial partners.
(D) A description of opportunities and potential
timelines for future Program expansion, as appropriate.
(E) A description of the mechanism for tracking the
alumni network of participants of the Program.
(F) Any other information the Secretary of Defense
considers appropriate.
(e) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than September 20, 2028, and
annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees (as that term is defined
in section 101 of title 10, United States Code) a report on the
Program.
(2) Elements.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following elements:
(A) A narrative summary of activities conducted as
part of the Program during the preceding fiscal year.
(B) An overview of participant Senior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps programs, individuals, and
countries, to include a description of the areas of
study entered into by the students participating in the
Program.
(C) A description of opportunities and potential
timelines for future Program expansion, as appropriate.
(D) Any other information the Secretary of Defense
considers appropriate.
(f) Limitation on Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may not use
the authority provided under this section to pay for tuition or room
and board for foreign students who participate in the Program.
(g) Termination.--The Program shall terminate on December 31, 2032.
SEC. 529A. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMY PANEL ON
ATHLETICS.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish within
the Department of Defense a panel to be known as the ``Military Service
Academy Panel on Athletics'' (referred to in this section as the
``Panel'').
(b) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a comprehensive review and
analysis of the effects of the following on athletics at the Service
Academies:
(1) Rules of the NCAA regarding the compensation of a
collegiate athlete for use of the name, image, and likeness of
such athlete.
(2) The transfer portal of the NCAA.
(c) Report.--
(1) Report required.--Not later than December 31, 2027, the
Panel shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
written report regarding the review under subsection (b).
(2) Elements.--The report shall include the following
elements:
(A) The evaluation of the Panel of the effects
described in subsection (b) on the recruitment,
retention, and military readiness of cadets and
midshipmen at the Service Academies who are collegiate
athletes.
(B) The legal and ethical implications identified
by the Panel, including with regards to the Uniform
Code of Military Justice and regulations of the
Department, of receipt of compensation described in
subsection (b) by a member of a covered Armed Force on
active duty or a cadet or midshipman subject to a
commissioned service obligation.
(C) The effect of the transfer portal on the
rosters and cohesion of athletic teams at the Service
Academies, given the unique attrition challenges faced
by the Service Academies.
(3) Publication.--The Secretary shall publish the report on
a publicly accessible website of the Department. The report--
(A) shall be in unclassified form; and
(B) may not contain any personally identifiable
information of a cadet, midshipman, or member of a
covered Armed Force.
(d) Termination.--The Panel shall terminate upon submission of the
report under subsection (c).
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``commissioned service obligation'' has the
meaning given such term in section 7448, 8459, or 9448 of title
10, United States Code, as applicable.
(2) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy,
Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
(3) The term ``NCAA'' means the National Collegiate
Athletic Association.
(4) The term ``Service Academy'' has the meaning given such
term in section 347 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 529B. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO ELIMINATE THE 70TH FLYING
TRAINING SQUADRON OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY.
(a) Limitation.--The Secretary of the Air Force may not perform a
covered action regarding the 70th Flying Training Squadron of the USAFA
until the earlier of the following:
(1) October 1, 2031.
(2) The day that is 90 days after the day that the
Secretary submits, to the congressional defense committees and
the Board of Visitors to USAFA, a report described in
subsection (b).
(b) Report.--A report described in this subsection is a report on
covered action regarding the 70th Flying Training Squadron of USAFA.
Such a report includes the following elements:
(1) An assessment of the effect of such covered action on
the capacity to train cadets at USAFA, including the number of
cadets so affected annually.
(2) A plan to maintain capacity described in paragraph (1)
provided by the 70th Flying Training Squadron, including the
retention of advanced mission sets, simulator training, and
evaluator pilot functions.
(3) An analysis of alternatives to such covered action,
including the reallocation of chronically vacant billets within
Air Force Reserve Command.
(4) An assessment of the cost differential between
continued operation of the 70th Flying Training Squadron and
replacement of its functions by active-duty personnel.
(5) A plan to preserve the institutional knowledge and
instructional capacity currently provided by aviators assigned
to the 70th Flying Training Squadron.
(c) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a plan to sustain the 70th Flying Training Squadron
until the earlier day under subsection (a).
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered action'' includes eliminating,
deactivating, defunding, reducing the number of personnel, and
reducing the number of aircraft.
(2) The term ``USAFA'' means the United States Air Force
Academy.
Subtitle D--Member Education
SEC. 531. ESTABLISHMENT OF A DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM AND A MASTER
OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM AT THE UNIFORMED SERVICES
UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES.
(a) In General.--Section 2113 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(h) Establishment of a Doctor of Psychology Program and a Master
of Social Work Program.--(1) The Secretary shall establish at the
University a doctor of psychology program and a master of social work
program.
``(2) A doctor of philosophy in clinical psychology shall not be
considered to satisfy the requirement of paragraph (1).''.
(b) Establishment Date.--The Secretary shall establish the programs
required by subsection (h) of section 2113 of title 10, United States
Code, as added by subsection (a), not later than five years after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report
on the programs required by subsection (h) of section 2113 of title 10,
United States Code, as added by subsection (a), including--
(1) the estimated date of matriculation for the first class
of students for each such program;
(2) the estimated graduation date for the first class from
each such program;
(3) the expected class size of each such program during the
10-year period following the submission of the report;
(4) the estimated number of faculty needed to operate each
such program during the 10-year period following the submission
of the report;
(5) an estimate of facilities needs for each such program;
and
(6) the estimated cost to establish and operate each such
program during the 10-year period following the submission of
the report, categorized by--
(A) personnel;
(B) facilities; and
(C) other costs, as determined by the Secretary.
SEC. 532. ARMED FORCES HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS; CONTINUITY OF
PAYMENTS.
Section 2127 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsections:
``(f) The Secretary of Defense shall consider an accredited
civilian educational institution eligible for a payment, contract, or
determination under this section unless the Secretary determines that
the accreditation of such institution is under review for potential
adverse action.
``(g)(1) The Secretary of Defense may cease payments described in
paragraph (2) only if--
``(A) the Secretary makes a determination described in
subsection (f); or
``(B) the member of the program is dropped from the program
as described in subsection (c) of section 2123 of this title.
``(2) Payments described in this paragraph are payments--
``(A) under this section;
``(B) to an accredited civilian educational institution;
``(C) for educational expenses of a member of the program;
and
``(D) incurred in the course of study of such member of the
program.''.
SEC. 533. INCLUSION OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE COLLEGE AS PART OF THE
NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY.
Section 2165(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following new
paragraph:
``(7) The National Intelligence College.''.
SEC. 534. DEFENSE INFORMATION SCHOOL: AUTHORITY TO GRANT ASSOCIATE'S
DEGREE IN COMMUNICATIONS.
(a) Authority.--Chapter 108 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 2169a Defense Information School: degree of associate of arts
``(a) Degree Granting Authority.--Pursuant to regulations
prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, the Commandant of the Defense
Information School may confer upon a student of the Defense Information
School an associate of arts degree in communications.
``(b) Limitation.--A degree may be conferred upon a student under
this section only after the Provost of the Defense Information School
certifies to the Commandant that the student has satisfied all the
requirements prescribed for the degree.''.
(b) Reporting.--
(1) Report required.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter,
subject to termination under paragraph (3), the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report regarding the implementation of section 2169a of such
title, as added by subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--A report under this subsection shall include
the plan and timeline of the Secretary to carry out such
implementation.
(3) Termination.--The report under this subsection shall
terminate on the day that the Commandant of the Defense
Information School first confers a degree under such section.
SEC. 535. ELIGIBILITY OF AN ENLISTED MEMBER TO RECEIVE A DEGREE FROM
THE NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL.
Section 8545 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking subsection (d).
Subtitle E--Military Justice
SEC. 541. CLARIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR JUDGE ADVOCATES.
Section 806(a)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code (article
6(a)(1)(B) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended by
striking ``license status that provides current eligibility to actively
practice law before such court'' and inserting ``license status, in
good standing, that provides eligibility to practice law''.
SEC. 542. AUTHORITY OF SPECIAL TRIAL COUNSEL TO ENTER INTO PRETRIAL
AGREEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN OFFENSES.
Section 824a(c) of title 10, United States Code (article 24a(c) of
the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
striking ``paragraph (5)'' and inserting ``paragraphs
(4) and (6)''; and
(B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``or pretrial
agreement'' after ``plea agreement'';
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs
(5) and (6), respectively; and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new
paragraph:
``(4) Pretrial agreements.--If a special trial counsel
exercises authority pursuant to subsection (d) over an offense
that occurred before January 1, 2019, the special trial counsel
may enter into a pretrial agreement with the accused in
accordance with regulations prescribed by the President. Upon
acceptance of such an agreement by the military judge of a
general or special court-martial, the agreement shall bind the
parties and the convening authority.''.
SEC. 543. CLARIFYING AMENDMENT TO COMPLETION OF APPELLATE REVIEW UNDER
ARTICLE 57 OF THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.
Section 857(c) of title 10, United States Code (article 57(c) of
the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);
(2) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``Appeals and--'' and
all that follows and inserting ``Appeals and the review and
time requirements described in paragraph (2) are satisfied.'';
and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new
paragraph:
``(2) Review and time requirements.--The review and time
requirements referred to in paragraph (1)(B) are satisfied if
any of the following applies:
``(A) The time for the accused to file a petition
for review by the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
has expired and the accused has not filed a petition
for such review in a timely manner and the case is not
otherwise under review by that Court.
``(B) A petition for review by the Court of Appeals
for the Armed Forces is withdrawn by the accused.
``(C) In the case of a petition for review by the
Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces that has been
timely filed and not withdrawn, the petition--
``(i)(I) is denied or otherwise rejected by
the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; or
``(II) the review requested by the petition
is completed in accordance with the judgment of
the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; and
``(ii) with respect to subsequent review by
the Supreme Court--
``(I) a petition for a writ of
certiorari as provided in section 1259
of title 28 is not filed within the
time limits prescribed by the Supreme
Court;
``(II) such a petition for a writ
of certiorari is rejected by the
Supreme Court;
``(III) such a petition for a writ
of certiorari is withdrawn by the
petitioner; or
``(IV) review is otherwise
completed in accordance with the
judgment of the Supreme Court.''.
SEC. 544. REVIEW OF COURTS-MARTIAL RECORDS.
(a) Review When Direct Appeal Is Waived, Withdrawn, or Not Filed.--
Section 865(d) of title 10, United States Code (article 65(d) of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended--
(1) by striking paragraph (2);
(2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2); and
(3) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated--
(A) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking
``subparagraph (A), (B), or (C)'' and inserting
``subparagraph (A) or (B)''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``conclusions'' and all that follows and inserting ``a
conclusion on each of the following matters:
``(i) Whether the court had jurisdiction
over the accused and the offense.
``(ii) Whether the charge and specification
stated an offense.
``(iii) Whether the sentence was within the
limits prescribed as a matter of law.''.
(b) Technical Correction.--Section 869(c)(2) of title 10, United
States Code (article 69(c)(2) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice),
is amended by striking ``section 865(b) of this title (article 65(b))''
and inserting ``section 865(d) of this title (article 65(d))''.
SEC. 545. UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE: PROHIBITION OF REVIEW OF
FACTUAL SUFFICIENCY IN CERTAIN APPEALS BEFORE A COURT OF
CRIMINAL APPEALS.
Section 866 of title 10, United States Code (article 66 of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended in subsection (d)(1)(B)--
(1) in clause (i)--
(A) by striking ``(i)'';
(B) by striking ``may consider'' and inserting
``may not consider''; and
(C) by striking ``upon request of the accused if
the accused makes a specific showing of a deficiency in
proof''; and
(2) by striking clauses (ii) and (iii).
SEC. 546. CLARIFICATION OF COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS REVIEW OF
SENTENCING.
Section 866(e)(1) of title 10, United States Code (article 66(e)(1)
of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended--
(1) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows:
``(B) whether the portion of the sentence extending
to confinement is inappropriately severe, except that
in the case of an offense for which the President has
established a sentencing parameter for such portion
pursuant to section 539E(e) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the Court may
not consider such portion inappropriately severe if
such portion is at or below the upper range of such
sentencing parameter;''; and
(2) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``the sentence'' and
inserting ``the portion of the sentence extending to
confinement''.
SEC. 547. EXPANSION OF VICTIM ACCESS TO COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED
FORCES.
(a) Review by Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.--Section 867
of title 10, United States Code (article 67 of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice), is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (c) through (e) as
subsections (d) through (f), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection:
``(c)(1) The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces may review all
decisions taken by a Court of Criminal Appeals pursuant to a petition
filed by a victim of an offense under this chapter under section
806b(e) of this title (article 6b(e)) and on good cause shown.
``(3) The victim of an offense under this chapter may petition the
Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces for review pursuant to paragraph
(1) not later than 60 days after the earlier of--
``(A) the date on which the victim is notified of the
decision of the Court of Criminal Appeals on a petition
pursuant to section 806b(e) of this title (article 6b(e)); or
``(B) the date on which a copy of the decision of the Court
of Criminal Appeals, after being served on counsel for the
victim (if the victim has counsel), is deposited into the
United States mails for delivery by first-class certified mail
to the victim at an address provided by the victim or at the
latest address listed for the victim in the record of any
proceedings held pursuant to section 830a or 832 of this title
(article 30a or 32) or during trial.
``(4) Review of any decision of a Court of Criminal Appeals on a
petition for writ of mandamus described in section 806b(e) of this
title (article 6b(e)) shall have priority in the Court of Appeals for
the Armed Forces, as determined under the rules of the Court of Appeals
for the Armed Forces.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 806b(e)(3) of title 10, United
States Code (article 6b(e)(3) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice),
is amended by striking subparagraph (C).
SEC. 548. 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 who--
``(1) knowingly and wrongfully broadcasts, distributes, or
publishes a covered image involving a person who--
``(A) is at least 18 years of age at the time the
image was created;
``(B) is identifiable from the image, or from
information displayed or provided in connection with
the image;
``(C) did not consent to the broadcast,
distribution, or publication of the image; and
``(D) did not, in a public or commercial setting,
voluntarily--
``(i) display the private area depicted in
the image; or
``(ii) engage in the sexually explicit
conduct depicted in the image;
``(2) knowingly and wrongfully broadcasts, distributes, or
publishes an authentic covered image and knows or reasonably
should have known that the image was made under circumstances
in which the identifiable individual in the image retained a
reasonable expectation of privacy regarding any broadcast,
distribution, or publication of the image; or
``(3) knowingly and wrongfully broadcasts, distributes, or
publishes a covered image and knows or reasonably should have
known that the broadcast, distribution, or publication of the
covered image is likely--
``(A) to cause harm, harassment, intimidation,
emotional distress, or financial loss for the
identifiable individual in the image; or
``(B) to harm substantially the identifiable
individual with respect to that person's health,
safety, business, calling, career, financial
conduction, reputation, or personal relationships,
is guilty of an offense under this section (article) and shall be
punished as a court-martial may direct.
``(b) Definitions.--In this section (article):
``(1) Authentic.--The term `authentic', when used with
respect to an image, means a visual image of an identifiable
individual that accurately represents the individual, and has
not been created, altered, manipulated, or generated through
the use of machine learning or artificial intelligence in a
manner that would cause a reasonable person to perceive the
authentic visual image as anything other than a genuine,
unmodified, or not digitally forged visual image.
``(2) Broadcast.--The term `broadcast' means to
electronically transmit a visual image with the intent that it
be viewed by a person.
``(3) Covered image.--The term `covered image' means an
authentic or digitally forged visual image of--
``(A) the private area of a person; or
``(B) sexually explicit conduct involving a person.
``(4) Digitally forged.--The term `digitally forged', when
used with respect to an image, means any visual image 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 image, that, when viewed as a whole by a reasonable
person, is indistinguishable from an authentic visual image of
the individual and does not accurately reflect the original
source or reality.
``(5) Distribute.--The term `distribute' means to deliver
to the actual or constructive possession of another person,
including transmission by mail or electronic means.
``(6) Identifiable individual.--The term `identifiable
individual' means an individual whose face, likeness, other
distinguishing characteristic (including a unique birthmark or
other recognizable feature), or other personally identifiable
information is displayed in connection with a covered image.
``(7) Private area.--The term `private area' means the
naked or underwear-clad genitalia, anus, buttocks, or female
areola or nipple.
``(8) Publish.--The term `publish' means to display,
exhibit, present, or otherwise make a covered image available
for viewing by another person in any medium without regard to
whether such image is--
``(A) directly shown to another person; or
``(B) broadcast or distributed.
``(9) Reasonable expectation of privacy.--The term
`reasonable expectation of privacy' means circumstances in
which a reasonable person would believe that a private area of
the person, or sexually explicit conduct involving the person,
would not be visible to the public.
``(10) Sexually explicit conduct.--The term `sexually
explicit conduct' means actual or simulated--
``(A) genital-genital contact, oral-genital
contact, anal-genital contact, oral-anal contact, or
the transfer of bodily sexual fluids on to any part of
the body of an identifiable individual, whether between
persons of the same or opposite sex;
``(B) bestiality;
``(C) masturbation; or
``(D) sadistic or masochistic abuse.
``(11) Visual image.--The term `visual image' means--
``(A) any developed or undeveloped photograph,
picture, film, or video;
``(B) any digital or computer image, picture, film,
or video made by any means, including those transmitted
by any means, even if not stored in a permanent format;
``(C) any digital or electronic data capable of
conversion into a visual image; or
``(D) any visual image that is digitally forged.''.
SEC. 549. 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. 549A. PUNITIVE ARTICLE ON RETALIATION FOR REPORTING OF SEXUAL
HARASSMENT UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.
(a) In General.--Subchapter X of chapter 47 of title 10, United
States Code (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended by
inserting after section 932 (article 132) the following new section
(article):
``Sec. 932a. Art. 132a. Retaliation for reporting of sexual harassment
``(a) In General.--Any person subject to this chapter who, with the
intent to retaliate against any person for reporting or planning to
report sexual harassment or with the intent to discourage any person
from reporting sexual harassment--
``(1) wrongfully takes or threatens to take an adverse
personnel action against any person; or
``(2) wrongfully withholds or threatens to withhold a
favorable personnel action with respect to any person;
shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
``(b) Sexual Harassment Defined.--In this section, the term `sexual
harassment' has the meaning given that term in section 1561 of this
title.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--The heading of section 932 of title 10,
United States Code (article 132 of the Uniform Code of Military
Justice) is amended by striking ``Retaliation'' and inserting
``Retaliation generally''.
SEC. 549B. REVISION OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSTRUCTION REGARDING
EARLY RELEASE ELIGIBILITY FOR OFFENDERS CONVICTED OF
CERTAIN SEXUAL OFFENSES UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF
MILITARY JUSTICE.
(a) Revision Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall revise
Department of Defense Instruction 1325.07, or any successor
instruction, to provide that an individual serving a sentence of
confinement imposed pursuant to a conviction by a general or special
court-martial for an offense described in subsection (b) is ineligible
for any reduction in the term of confinement based on good-conduct
time.
(b) Covered Offenses.--An individual is ineligible for any
reduction in the term of confinement based on good-conduct time as
described in subsection (a) if the individual is serving a sentence for
a conviction under--
(1) section 920 of title 10, United States Code (article
120 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), relating to rape
and sexual assault;
(2) section 920b of title 10, United States Code (article
120b of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), relating to rape
and sexual assault of a child;
(3) section 920c of title 10, United States Code (article
120c of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), relating to
abusive sexual contact;
(4) section 918 of title 10, United States Code (article
118 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), relating to
murder, if the offense was committed in the course of conduct
involving a sexual act or sexual contact as defined in section
920 of that title (article 120);
(5) section 919 of title 10, United States Code (article
119 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), relating to
manslaughter, if the offense was committed in the course of
conduct involving a sexual act or sexual contact as defined in
section 920 of that title (article 120);
(6) section 925 of title 10, United States Code (article
125 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), relating to
kidnapping, if the victim was a minor;
(7) section 928 of title 10, United States Code (article
128 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), relating to
assault, if the offense involved a sexual act or sexual contact
as defined in section 920 of that title (article 120);
(8) section 930 of title 10, United States Code (article
130 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), relating to
stalking, if the offense involved a sexual motive or the victim
was a minor;
(9) section 934 of title 10, United States Code (article
134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), relating to
indecent conduct or indecent acts with another person;
(10) section 934 of title 10, United States Code (article
134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), relating to the
possession, distribution, or production of child pornography;
(11) section 880 of title 10, United States Code (article
80 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), relating to
attempts, if the offense attempted is an offense described in
paragraphs (1) through (10) of this subsection; or
(12) section 881 of title 10, United States Code (article
81 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), relating to
conspiracy, if the offense that is the object of the conspiracy
is an offense described in paragraphs (1) through (10) of this
subsection.
(c) Applicability.--The revision required by subsection (a) shall
apply to sentences imposed after the date on which the revision takes
effect. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect a sentence
imposed before the effective date of such revision.
(d) Preservation of Victim Rights.--Nothing in this section shall
be construed to limit the rights of a victim under section 806b of
title 10, United States Code (article 6b of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice). The Secretary of the military department concerned
shall ensure that a victim retains the right to be reasonably heard at
any clemency proceeding conducted outside the standard annual review
cycle with respect to an individual described in subsection (a).
(e) Certification.--Not later than 30 days after completing the
revision required by subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall
certify to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives that Department of Defense Instruction 1325.07 has
been revised in accordance with this section.
SEC. 549C. NOTIFICATION REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES TO MILITARY LEGAL
SYSTEM RECOMMENDED BY SPECIAL REVIEW PANEL ACTIVITIES.
(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of Defense may not implement a
recommendation of the Special Review Panel until a period of 180 days
has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary submits to the
congressional defense committees all documentation required under
subsection (b).
(b) Documentation Required.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees all recommendations and
analysis delivered by the Special Review Panel to the Secretary
of Defense.
(2) Timing of submissions.--
(A) Any documentation described in paragraph (1)
that was delivered to the Secretary of Defense before
the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be
submitted to the congressional defense committees not
later than 30 days after such date of enactment.
(B) Any documentation described in paragraph (1)
that is delivered to the Secretary of Defense on or
after the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be
submitted to the congressional defense committees not
later than five days after the date of delivery to the
Secretary.
(c) Special Review Panel Defined.--In this section, the term
``Special Review Panel'' means the Special Review Panel established
pursuant to the memorandum of the Secretary of Defense dated May 8,
2026, titled ``Departmental Review of the Military Legal System and Its
Impact on Service Members''.
SEC. 549D. ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL ESTABLISHMENT OF SEPARATE PUNITIVE
ARTICLE ON HAZING 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
feasibility and advisability of, and develop recommendations with
respect to, modifying chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code (the
Uniform Code of Military Justice), to establish a separate punitive
article on hazing. As part of such analysis, the Secretary shall
develop a proposed definition of the term ``hazing'' for purposes of
such article.
(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 on the results of the analysis under
subsection (a).
Subtitle F--Investigations and Other Legal Matters
SEC. 551. EXTENSION OF SPECIAL VICTIMS' COUNSEL SERVICES TO DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE VICTIMS.
(a) Amendments.--Section 1044e of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in the section heading, by inserting ``domestic
violence and'' before ``sex-related offenses'';
(2) by inserting ``domestic violence or'' before ``sex-
related offense'' each place it appears;
(3) in subsection (b)(3), by striking ``domestic abuse
advocate'' and inserting ``domestic abuse victim advocate'';
(4) in subsection (f)(1), by inserting ``domestic abuse
victim advocate,'' after ``healthcare provider,''; and
(5) in subsection (h)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by inserting
``Domestic Violence or'' before ``Sex-related
Offense''; and
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or 930 of this
title (article 120, 120b, 120c,'' and inserting ``928b,
or 930 of this title (article 120, 120b, 120c, 128b,''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall
take effect two years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing on the implementation of policies and
procedures to carry out the changes required pursuant to subsection
(a).
SEC. 552. POLICIES REGARDING THE REPORTING OF MISSING MEMBERS OF THE
ARMED FORCES.
(a) Policies Required.--Chapter 80 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following new section.
``Sec. 1568. Policies regarding the reporting of missing members of the
Armed Forces
``The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe policies for the
Department of Defense that establish minimum standards with respect to
reporting the discovery that a member of the armed forces is missing.
Such policies shall include--
``(1) standards for the categorization of absences of
members of the armed forces;
``(2) a requirement that the appropriate military criminal
investigative organization be notified not later than three
hours after a member of the armed forces is discovered to be
missing; and
``(3) a requirement that the primary next of kin of the
member (as defined in section 1513 of this title) be notified
not later than eight hours after a member of the armed forces
is discovered to be missing.''.
(b) Implementation.--The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe
policies required by section 1568 of title 10, United States Code, as
added by subsection (a) of this section, not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 553. AUTHORITY OF NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE TO
INVESTIGATE SEXUAL HARASSMENT.
Chapter 871 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 8750a. Naval Criminal Investigative Service: authority to
investigate sexual harassment.
``(a) In General.--The Naval Criminal Investigative Service shall
be the entity within the Department of the Navy with the sole and
exclusive authority to conduct investigations of alleged sexual
harassment by members of the Navy or Marine Corps.
``(b) Sexual Harassment Defined.--In this section, the term `sexual
harassment' means conduct that constitutes the offense of sexual
harassment as punishable under section 934 of this title (article 134
of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) pursuant to the regulations
prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of such section
(article).''.
SEC. 554. CROSS-SERVICE DATA SHARING REGARDING SUBSTANTIATED
ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT.
The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of
the military departments, shall establish a data sharing arrangement
pursuant to which each Armed Force shall be required to collect and
make available to the other Armed Forces data concerning substantiated
allegations of sexual misconduct by members of that Armed Force.
SEC. 555. INCLUSION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN CATCH A SERIAL OFFENDER
PROGRAM.
(a) Participation and Notice.--Not later than 60 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) modify the policies, procedures, and forms necessary to
permit individuals who are members of the Armed Forces, adult
dependents of such members, or employees of the Department of
Defense to participate in the Catch a Serial Offender Program
of the Department of Defense if the individual submits a
confidential complaint or report of sexual harassment or an
unrestricted report or informal complaint of sexual harassment
without disclosing the name of the subject to a military
criminal investigative organization; and
(2) such individuals are notified of whether such
individuals may participate in the Catch A Serial Offender
Program when submitting a confidential complaint or report of
sexual harassment or an unrestricted report or informal
complaint of sexual harassment.
(b) Applicability to Existing Reports.--The Secretary of Defense
shall ensure that individuals who submitted a confidential complaint or
report of sexual harassment or an unrestricted report or informal
complaint of sexual harassment before the effective date of the
modifications to policies, procedures, and forms in accordance with
subsection (a)(1)--
(1) are eligibility to participate in the Catch a Serial
Offender Program in the same manner and under the same
conditions as an individual who submits such a complaint or
report after such effective date; and
(2) are notified of such eligibility.
SEC. 556. MILITARY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENT HOUSING POLICY.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish and
implement a policy under which unit level commanders in the covered
Armed Forces, in response to domestic violence reports or complaints,
shall be required to--
(1) move alleged offenders into military housing separate
from the victim; and
(2) maintain emergent housing entitlements to basic
allowance for housing or military housing units in support of
domestic violence victims for up to one year.
(b) Amendment of DD Form 2873.--Not later than 90 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall amend
the Military Protective Order form, DD Form 2873, to incorporate the
changes implemented pursuant to this section.
(c) Covered Armed Forces Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered Armed Forces'' means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps,
and Space Force.
SEC. 557. REQUIREMENT FOR STANDARDIZED POLICIES AND PROCESSES TO ENSURE
THE TIMELY REVIEW, DOCUMENTATION, AND RESOLUTION OF
REQUESTS FOR MILITARY PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating
when not operating as a service in the Navy with respect the Coast
Guard, shall establish standardized policies and processes to ensure
the timely review, documentation, and resolution of requests for
military protective orders submitted to commanding officers of the
Armed Forces.
(b) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are--
(1) to ensure prompt, consistent, and transparent decision
making regarding requests for military protective orders;
(2) to enhance the safety of individuals affected by such
orders; and
(3) to improve accountability in command actions related to
such orders.
(c) Requirements.--In establishing the policies and processes under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) require that any commanding officer of the Armed Forces
who receives a request for a military protective order from an
individual who is eligible to request such order--
(A) make a determination as to whether to issue
such order not later than three calendar days after
receipt of the request, unless the officer certifies to
the Secretary that extraordinary circumstances prevent
the officer from meeting that deadline;
(B) before making such determination, seek counsel
and legal review from a Staff Judge Advocate or other
qualified judge advocate to inform the decision-making
process; and
(C) in the event the commander denies the request
for a military protective order, provide written
notification of such denial to the individual who
requested the order not later than two calendar days
after making the denial decision;
(2) update Department of Defense Form 2873 (or any
successor form) to reflect enhanced documentation requirements
for approved and denied military protective order requests; and
(3) require that such form be completed, maintained, and
retained in accordance with applicable records management and
privacy policies of the Department of Defense.
(d) Implementation 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, and the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate with respect to the
Coast Guard, a report that includes--
(1) a summary of the standardized policies and processes
established under subsection (a);
(2) a plan for the implementation of such policies and
processes; and
(3) a description of--
(A) any revisions to Department of Defense Form
2873 and other changes to documentation procedures made
as result of such policies and process; and
(B) measures that will be implemented to ensure
compliance with decision-making timelines and legal
guidance requirements specified in subsection (c).
(e) Oversight and Reporting.--Not later than two years after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for seven
years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees, and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate with respect to the
Coast Guard, a report that includes, with respect to the year preceding
the date of the report--
(1) the number of military protective order requests
received by commanding officers of the Armed Forces;
(2) the number of military protective order requests that
were approved and denied;
(3) the average processing times for such approvals and
denials; and
(4) a description of any barriers to the timely review,
documentation, and resolution of requests for military
protective orders.
SEC. 558. REESTABLISHMENT OF DEFENSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT.
(a) Establishment Required.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish
and maintain within the Department of Defense an advisory
committee to be known as the ``Defense Advisory Committee for
the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct'' (in this section referred
to as the ``Advisory Committee'').
(2) Deadline for establishment.--The Secretary of Defense
shall establish the Advisory Committee not later than 90 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(b) Membership.--
(1) In general.--The Advisory Committee shall consist of
not more than 20 members, appointed by the Secretary of Defense
from among individuals who have an expertise appropriate for
the work of the Advisory Committee, including at least one
individual with each expertise as follows:
(A) Expertise in the prevention of sexual assault
and behaviors on the sexual assault continuum of harm.
(B) Expertise in adverse behaviors, including the
prevention of suicide and the prevention of substance
abuse.
(C) Expertise in the change of culture of large
organizations.
(D) Expertise in implementation science.
(2) Background of individuals.--Individuals appointed to
the Advisory Committee may include individuals with expertise
in sexual assault prevention efforts of institutions of higher
education, public health officials, and such other individuals
as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.
(3) Prohibition on membership of members of armed forces on
active duty.--A member of the Armed Forces serving on active
duty may not serve as a member of the Advisory Committee.
(c) Duties.--
(1) In general.--The Advisory Committee shall advise the
Secretary of Defense on the following:
(A) The prevention of sexual assault (including
rape, forcible sodomy, other sexual assault, and other
sexual misconduct (including behaviors on the sexual
assault continuum of harm)) involving members of the
Armed Forces.
(B) The policies, programs, and practices of each
military department, each Armed Force, and each
military service academy for the prevention of sexual
assault as described in subparagraph (A).
(2) Basis for provision of advice.--For purposes of
providing advice to the Secretary of Defense pursuant to this
subsection, the Advisory Committee shall review, on an ongoing
basis, the following:
(A) Closed cases involving allegations of sexual
assault described in paragraph (1).
(B) Efforts of institutions of higher education to
prevent sexual assault among students.
(C) Any other information or matters that the
Advisory Committee or the Secretary considers
appropriate.
(3) Coordination of efforts.--In addition to the reviews
required by paragraph (2), for purposes of providing advice to
the Secretary of Defense the Advisory Committee shall also
consult and coordinate with the Defense Advisory Committee on
Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in
the Armed Forces on matters of joint interest to the two
Advisory Committees.
(d) Annual Report.--Not later than March 30 each year, the Advisory
Committee shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and the Committees
on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
report on the activities of the Advisory Committee pursuant to this
section during the preceding year.
(e) Sexual Assault Continuum of Harm Defined.--In this section, the
term ``sexual assault continuum of harm'' includes--
(1) inappropriate actions (such as sexist jokes), sexual
harassment, gender discrimination, hazing, cyber bullying, or
other behavior that contributes to a culture that is tolerant
of, or increases risk for, sexual assault; and
(2) maltreatment or ostracism of a victim for a report of
sexual misconduct.
(f) Termination.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
Advisory Committee shall terminate on the date that is five
years after the date of the establishment of the Advisory
Committee pursuant to subsection (a).
(2) Continuation.--The Secretary of Defense may continue
the Advisory Committee after the termination date applicable
under paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that
continuation of the Advisory Committee after that date is
advisable and appropriate. If the Secretary determines to
continue the Advisory Committee after that date, the Secretary
shall notify the Committees on the Armed Services of the Senate
and House of Representatives.
(g) Conforming Repeal.--Section 550B of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C.
1561 note) is repealed.
SEC. 559. PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF ADVANCED MONITORING AND
REHABILITATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN ARMY CORRECTIONAL
FACILITIES.
(a) In General.--Beginning not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army, acting through
the Commanding General of the Army Corrections Command, shall carry out
a pilot program (referred to in this section as the ``Pilot Program'')
to evaluate the use of advanced monitoring and rehabilitative
technologies in Army correctional facilities to improve safety,
accountability, rehabilitation outcomes, and operational efficiency.
(b) Locations.--The Secretary of the Army shall select one or more
correctional facilities of the Army in which to implement the Pilot
Program.
(c) Additional Requirements.--In carrying out the Pilot Program,
the Secretary of the Army shall--
(1) ensure that personnel participating in the Program
receive appropriate training;
(2) establish safeguards to protect privacy and civil
liberties; and
(3) develop performance metrics to measure the
effectiveness of the technologies evaluated under the Program
in reducing misconduct, improving compliance, enhancing
rehabilitation outcomes, and supporting reintegration efforts.
(d) Reports.--
(1) Initial report.--Not later than one year after the date
on which of the Pilot Program commences, the Secretary of the
Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
initial report on the progress of the Program.
(2) Final report.--Not later than 30 days after the date on
which the Pilot Program terminates under subsection (e), the
Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a final report on the Program.
(3) Elements.--Each of the reports under paragraphs (1) and
(2) shall include--
(A) an evaluation of the costs of the Program as of
the date of the report, including the costs of the
technologies evaluated under the Program;
(B) any measurable outcomes achieved by the program
as of such date;
(C) recommendations as to whether any technologies
evaluated under the Program are suitable for
implementation across the Army Corrections Command; and
(D) such other information as the Secretary of the
Army determines appropriate.
(e) Termination.--The authority to carry out the Pilot Program
shall terminate five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(f) Definition.--In this section, the term ``advanced monitoring
and rehabilitative technologies'' means emerging technologies
appropriate for correctional environments such as secure digital
platforms, biometric identification systems, data analytics, or other
such technologies.
Subtitle G--Career Transition
SEC. 561. ESTABLISHMENT OF SEPARATION OATH FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED
FORCES.
(a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
(1) The United States Armed Forces is the largest, all-
volunteer military force in the world, yet less than one
percent of the American population serves in the Armed Forces.
(2) Each branch of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force,
Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard) instills in its
members a sense of duty and obligation to the United States,
their branch of service, and their comrades-in-arms.
(3) The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that
approximately 20 veterans of the Armed Forces commit suicide
each day, and a veteran's risk of suicide is 21 percent higher
than an adult who has not served in the Armed Forces.
(4) The Department of Veterans Affairs is aggressively
undertaking measures to prevent these tragic outcomes, yet
suicide rates among veterans remain unacceptably high.
(5) Upon enlistment or appointment in the Armed Forces, a
new member is obligated to take an oath of office or oath of
enlistment.
(6) Most members of the Armed Forces view this oath not as
an imposition, but as a promise that they are bound to fulfill.
(b) 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.'''.
(c) Clerical Amendments.--
(1) Section heading.--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''.
(2) Table of sections.--The table of sections at the
beginning of chapter 31 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking the item relating to section 502 and
inserting the following new item:
``502. Enlistment oath and separation oath: who may administer.''.
SEC. 562. DESIGNATION OF SENIOR OFFICIAL FOR MILITARY-TO-CIVILIAN
TRANSITION.
(a) In General.--Chapter 58 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 1156. Senior official for military-to-civilian transition
``(a) Designation.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel
and Readiness shall designate a senior official of the Department of
Defense to oversee policy and programs related to the transition of
members of the armed forces from active duty to civilian life or
reserve components.
``(b) Qualifications.--The official designated under paragraph (1)
shall be designated from among individuals with extensive experience
with veterans services and knowledge of the transition from active duty
to civilian life and reserve components..
``(c) Role, Responsibility, and Authority.--(1) Subject to
paragraph (2), the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness shall prescribe the roles, responsibilities, and authorities
of the official designated under subsection (a).
``(2) The roles, responsibilities, and authorities prescribed under
paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to the transition of members
of the armed forces from active duty to civilian life and reserve
components and the families of such members experiencing such
transition--
``(A) serving as the principal advisor to the Secretary of
Defense, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the Under
Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness on policies,
operations, and programs and activities relating to the
transition of members;
``(B) assisting the Secretary of Defense, the Deputy
Secretary of Defense, and the Under Secretary of Defense for
Personnel and Readiness with policies, operations, and programs
and activities relating to the transition of members;
``(C) working, in consultation with the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of
Education, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of all
activities relating to the transition of members;
``(D) serving as the chief transition officer of the
Department of Defense, with the mission of coordinating and
overseeing the effectiveness of transition programs of the
Department of Defense and ensuring all members of the armed
forces are well equipped for civilian life or the reserve
components, as the case may be;
``(E) overseeing the implementation of transition programs
in the Department of Defense;
``(F) conducting a review and assessment of all transition
programs and services offered by the Department of Defense,
including the programs under this chapter, and proposing
legislative or administrative action--
``(i) to improve the efficacy and efficiency of the
programs; and
``(ii) to ensure compliance with all legal
requirements related to transition assistance; and
``(G) working with Federal agencies, State and local
governments, and nongovernmental organizations to improve the
delivery of transition support services to members and families
of members.''.
(b) Implementation and Briefing.--
(1) Implementation.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Personnel and Readiness shall designate a senior official under
section 1156(a) of title 10, United States Code, as added by
subsection (a) of this section, not later than 90 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide a
briefing to the congressional defense committees on--
(A) the status of the designation of the official
under subsection (a); and
(B) the implementation of the roles,
responsibilities, and authorities of the official under
subsection (b).
SEC. 563. AUTHORIZATION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO HELP MEMBERS SEPARATING
FROM CERTAIN ARMED FORCES OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT AS TEACHERS.
(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may carry out a pilot
program to refer covered members for employment as teachers in
elementary and secondary schools that elect to participate in the pilot
program.
(b) Priority.--Under such a pilot program, the Secretary shall give
priority to participating schools that need teachers of subjects in
greater demand, including special education and STEM.
(c) Report.--Under such a pilot program, the Secretary shall submit
to the appropriate congressional committees an annual report regarding
such a pilot program. Elements of such a report include the following:
(1) The number of covered members who apply for the pilot
program, disaggregated by covered Armed Force and rank.
(2) The number of covered members who obtain such
employment under the pilot program, disaggregated by covered
Armed Force and rank.
(3) The locations of participating schools.
(4) The percentages of participating covered members who
teach in subjects described in subsection (b).
(5) The number and percentages of participating covered
members who--
(A) obtain required teaching credentials by
expedited means; or
(B) receive exemptions from such requirements.
(6) The results of a satisfaction survey of participating
schools.
(7) A summary of interviews with participating covered
members who obtain such employment, including such covered
members who do not complete an academic year of such
employment.
(d) Termination.--This section shall cease to have any effect on
the day that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered member'' means a member--
(A) separating from a covered Armed Force; and
(B) who wishes to obtain employment as a teacher in
an elementary or secondary school.
(2) The term ``appropriate congressional committee''
means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives;
(B) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;
(C) the Committee on Education and Workforce of the
House of Representatives; or
(D) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions of the Senate.
(3) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy,
Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
(4) The term ``STEM'' means science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics.
SEC. 564. STUDY ON SEPARATION OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES DUE TO THE
MANDATE TO RECEIVE THE COVID-19 VACCINE AND THE TRANSFER
OF EDUCATION BENEFITS BY SUCH MEMBERS.
(a) Study.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on
covered individuals and the transfer of education benefits by covered
individuals to covered dependents.
(b) 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 Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate a report containing the results
of the study required by subsection (a). Such report shall
include--
(A) the number of covered individuals;
(B) the number of covered individuals who initiated
a transfer of education benefits to a dependent in
accordance with section 3319 of title 38, United States
Code, before separation;
(C) the number of covered individuals who initiated
such a transfer and did not complete the years of
service in the Armed Forces necessary for such
dependent to commence use of such education benefits in
accordance with such section before separation;
(D) the number of members of the Armed Forces who
were denied a religious exemption from the mandate to
receive the COVID-19 vaccine during the period
beginning on August 24, 2021, and ending on January 10,
2023;
(E) the number of covered individuals who were
denied such a religious exemption;
(F) the number of covered individuals who returned
to service in accordance with the terms of Executive
Order 14184 (relating to reinstating service members
discharged under the military's COVID-19 vaccination
mandate);
(G) the number of covered individuals who returned
to service in accordance with the terms of Executive
Order 14184 (relating to reinstating service members
discharged under the military's COVID-19 vaccination
mandate) who initiated a transfer of education benefits
to a dependent in accordance with section 3319 of title
38, United States Code, before separation and return to
service;
(H) the number of covered individuals who returned
to service in accordance with the terms of Executive
Order 14184 (relating to reinstating service members
discharged under the military's COVID-19 vaccination
mandate) who initiated a transfer of education benefits
to a dependent in accordance with section 3319 of title
38, United States Code, before separation and return to
service and completed the years of service in the Armed
Forces necessary for such dependent to commence use of
such education benefits;
(I) the number of covered dependents;
(J) an analysis of the budgetary impact of allowing
each covered dependent to commence use of education
benefits that were transferred to such covered
dependent in accordance with section 3319 of title 38,
United States Code, without regard to whether the
covered individual who transferred such education
benefits to such covered dependent completed the years
of service in the Armed Forces necessary for such
covered dependent to commence such use; and
(K) any recommendations of the Secretary to address
the separation of covered individuals and to ensure
covered individuals receive appropriate benefits as
veterans of the Armed Forces.
(2) Disaggregation.--The Secretary of Defense shall
disaggregate the elements of the report required by paragraph
(1) that are described in subparagraphs (A) through (J) of such
paragraph by--
(A) Armed Force in which the covered individual
served;
(B) whether the covered individual served in an
active component or a reserve component;
(C) the grade of the covered individual;
(D) the years of service in the Armed Forces of the
covered individual at the time of separation; and
(E) the characterization of the discharge of the
covered individual.
(c) Public Availability.--Not later than 60 days after the
Secretary of Defense submits the report required by subsection (b), the
Secretary shall make such report publicly available on the website of
the Department of Defense.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered dependent'' means a dependent of an
individual who--
(A) is a covered individual;
(B) initiated a transfer of education benefits to
such dependent in accordance with section 3319 of title
38, United States Code; and
(C) did not complete the years of service in the
Armed Forces necessary for such dependent to commence
use of such benefits in accordance with such section.
(2) The term ``covered individual'' means an individual
who, during the period beginning on August 24, 2021, and ending
on January 10, 2023, was involuntarily or voluntarily separated
from an Armed Force solely on the basis of the refusal of such
individual to receive a vaccination against COVID-19.
Subtitle H--Family Programs, Child Care, and Dependent Education
SEC. 571. EXTENSION OF NON-MEDICAL COUNSELING SERVICES PROGRAM FOR
MILITARY FAMILIES.
Section 1781(d)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``three years after the date of the enactment of this
subsection'' and inserting ``December 22, 2029''.
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--
(1) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsection
(d) and (e), respectively; 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
or a significant lack of accessible child care services, 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. 573. PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS OF
THE ARMED FORCES FOR IN-HOME CHILD CARE: INCLUSION OF AU
PAIRS.
Section 589 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 1791 note) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(4), by striking ``subsection (b)''
and inserting ``subsection (c)'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as
subsections (c) through (f), respectively; and
(3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new
subsection (b):
``(b) Au Pairs.--(1) The Secretary shall treat an au pair who is
participating in the Au Pair program of the Department of State as an
in-home child care provider who meets qualifications determined under
subsection (a)(3)(B).
``(2) No State or local government may enact or enforce a law,
regulation, rule, or requirement related to such Au Pair program that
would impose an additional or different term or condition on a military
family that is the host family for an au pair.''.
SEC. 574. MODIFICATIONS TO PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES FOR IN-HOME
CHILD CARE.
(a) In General.--Section 589 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law
116-283; 10 U.S.C. 1791 note) 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) Direct Payments.--
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
Secretary of Defense shall provide financial assistance under
the pilot program required by subsection (a) to members of the
Armed Forces through monthly pay, direct deposit, or other form
of direct payment to such members.
``(2) Payment to eligible providers.--The Secretary of
Defense may provide financial assistance under the pilot
program required by subsection (a) directly to an in-home child
care provider with the written consent of the member of the
Armed Forces receiving such financial assistance.''.
(b) Implementation Date.--The requirements of subsection (c) of
section 589 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, as added by subsection (a) of
this section--
(1) except as provided in paragraph (2), shall apply to
financial assistance under the pilot program established
pursuant to such section provided on or after the date that is
180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; and
(2) shall not apply to financial assistance under such
pilot program provided to an in-home child care provider
pursuant to an agreement between the Secretary of Defense until
the end of the term of such agreement if--
(A) the agreement is in effect on the date of the
enactment of this Act; and
(B) the agreement provides that the Secretary will
make direct payments to such provider.
SEC. 575. 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 2027 by section 301 and available
for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide activities as
specified in the funding table in section 4301, $50,000,000
shall be available only for the purpose of providing assistance
to local educational agencies under subsection (a) of section
572 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2006 (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 1965 (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 2027 pursuant to section 301 and
available for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide
activities as specified in the funding table in section 4301,
$10,000,000 shall be available for payments under section 363
of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by 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 2027 pursuant to section 301 and
available for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide
activities as specified in the funding table in section 4301,
$10,000,000 shall be available for use by the Secretary of
Defense to make payments to local educational agencies
determined by the Secretary to have higher concentrations of
military children with severe disabilities.
(3) Briefing.--Not later than March 31, 2027, 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. 576. POLICIES TO SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES SUBJECT TO COURT-
ORDERED CHILD CUSTODY ARRANGEMENTS.
(a) Policies Required.--Beginning not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary concerned shall
maintain a policy pursuant to which a member of an Armed Force under
the jurisdiction of the Secretary who is a party to a court-ordered
child custody arrangement may, at the discretion of the Secretary,
receive--
(1) an exemption from orders for a permanent change of
station or similar orders for a period of up to 24 months to
enable that member to remain in geographic proximity to their
child; and
(2) such other accommodations as the Secretary determines
appropriate to promote family stability.
(b) Report to Congress.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, each Secretary concerned shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the policy required under
subsection (a). The report shall include--
(1) a summary of the policy;
(2) the Secretary's plan for implementation of the policy;
and
(3) an explanation of how policy meets the requirements of
subsection (a) and otherwise promotes family stability among
members of the Armed Forces.
(c) Secretary Concerned Defined.--In this section, the term
``Secretary concerned'' has the meaning given that term in section
101(a) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 577. AUTHORITY FOR PILOT PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN MILITARY SPOUSES TO
BECOME SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS IN DODEA SCHOOLS.
(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may carry out a pilot
program under which certain military spouses may become special
education teachers in schools operated by the Department of Defense
Education Activity.
(b) Eligibility.--A military spouse eligible to participate in such
a pilot program is a military spouse who--
(1) is eligible for assistance under section 1784a of title
10, United States Code; and
(2) has a bachelor's or graduate degree from an institution
of higher education.
(c) Assistance.--Under such a pilot program, the Secretary shall
provide assistance under section 1784a of title 10, United States Code,
to a participating military spouse to seek a certification or other
credential as a special education teacher in the State in which the
military spouse resides.
(d) Service Obligation.--As a condition of receiving assistance
under subsection (c), a military spouse who participates in such a
pilot program shall agree to serve as a special education teacher in a
school operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity for a
period of three years.
(e) State Agreements.--The Secretary may seek to enter into an
agreement with a State government (or licensing body sanctioned by a
State government) to expedite certification described in subsection
(c).
(f) Report.--Not later than one year before the termination under
subsection (g) of the authority to carry out a pilot program under this
section, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a report regarding such pilot program. Such report shall
include the recommendation of the Secretary whether such authority
should be extended or made permanent.
(g) Termination.--The authority under this section shall terminate
five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(h) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``appropriate congressional committee'' means
the following:
(A) The Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives.
(B) The Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.
(C) The Committee on Education and Workforce of the
House of Representatives.
(2) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the
meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002).
(3) The term ``special education teacher'' has the meaning
given such term in section 103 of the Higher Education Act of
1965 (20 U.S.C. 1003).
SEC. 578. PILOT PROGRAM FOR PUSH-TEXT NOTIFICATIONS TO MEMBERS AND
DEPENDENTS.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a pilot
program to be known as the ``Push-Text Initiative'' (in this section
referred to as the ``pilot program'') to provide members of the Armed
Forces, assigned to one or more military installations located outside
of the United States, and the adult dependents of such members, with
timely and relevant information via text message.
(b) Implementation.--Under the pilot program--
(1) a member of the Armed Forces assigned to a location
participating in the pilot program, or the dependent of such a
member, may elect to receive such information using all
available text messaging contact information provided by such a
member or dependent; and
(2) a member or dependent who elects to receive information
under paragraph (1) may opt out of receiving text messages
under the pilot program at any time.
(c) Covered Information.--Text messages transmitted under the pilot
program shall include--
(1) information on employment opportunities for military
spouses, career counseling, and related support programs;
(2) updates with respect to child care services available
both on and off the installation, availability of child care,
and child care fee assistance programs;
(3) information regarding general TRICARE program benefits,
enrollment deadlines, and other health-related resources;
(4) notifications of changes in Department of Defense
policies, regulations, or Federal laws that affect members or
dependents of members; and
(5) any other information or resources that the Secretary
considers relevant to the well-being of members and dependents
of members.
(d) Report.--Not later than October 1, 2027, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the pilot program. Such report shall include--
(1) a description of how the pilot program was implemented,
including the timeline, execution plan, and the official
managing the pilot program;
(2) data on participation and usage, including the number
of individuals who elected to participate, the rates of
enrollment and disenrollment, and the frequency and types of
messages transmitted;
(3) any observed benefits or outcomes of the pilot program,
including feedback from participants;
(4) an analysis of the costs of operating the pilot program
and any cost savings or efficiencies achieved by consolidating
or scaling back other outreach efforts with respect to issues
addressed by the pilot program; and
(5) the recommendations of the Secretary with respect to
the feasibility and advisability of continuing or expanding the
pilot program to the entire Department of Defense, including
any proposed modifications to the program and an assessment of
the anticipated costs, resource requirements, and potential
benefits of Department-wide implementation.
(e) Termination.--The pilot program shall terminate on the day that
is three years after the date on which the pilot program is
established.
Subtitle I--Decorations and Awards
SEC. 581. GOLD STAR SURVIVOR: DEFINITION PRESCRIBED BY SECRETARY OF
DEFENSE.
(a) Definition Prescribed by Secretary of Defense.--Section 1126 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended, in subsection (d)(1), by
striking ``as the Secretaries concerned shall jointly specify in
regulations for purposes of this section'' and inserting ``as the
Secretary of Defense prescribes in regulations''.
(b) Reference.--Subsection (b) of such section is amended--
(1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Under regulations''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2)(A) An individual eligible for a gold star lapel button under
paragraph (1) may be referred to as a `gold star survivor', `member of
a gold star family', or `gold star family member'.
``(B) All of the individuals eligible for a gold star lapel button
under paragraph (1) because of the loss of the life of one member under
any circumstances prescribed in subsection (a) may be referred to as a
`gold star family'.''.
(c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 626 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C.
101 note) is amended by striking subsection (c).
SEC. 582. MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS: ACCESS TO ANY MILITARY
INSTALLATION; LIAISON.
(a) Access.--Section 1134a of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(e) Access.--A person whose name is entered on the Army, Navy,
Air Force, and Coast Guard Medal of Honor Roll shall be issued a common
access card (or successor identification) that grants such person
unaccompanied access to any military installation and the Pentagon.''.
(b) Liaison.--Chapter 57 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 1134a the following new section:
``Sec. 1134b. Medal of honor liaison
``(a) Establishment.--There is in the Department of Defense a Medal
of Honor Liaison, appointed by the Secretary of Defense, who shall
serve as liaison to MOH recipients.
``(b) Duties.--The duties of the Medal of Honor Liaison include the
following:
``(1) To serve as a primary point of contact in the
Department for MOH recipients and their families.
``(2) To coordinate efforts within the Department, across
the armed forces, and with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
and other Federal entities regarding MOH recipients.
``(3) To coordinate replacement of military decorations
under section 1135 of this title for MOH recipients.
``(4) To standardize protocol regarding MOH recipients
across the armed forces.
``(5) To perform public affairs outreach regarding MOH
recipients.
``(6) To make recommendations to the Secretary of Defense
regarding service on active duty by MOH recipients, including
in combat.
``(c) MOH Recipient Defined.--In this section, the term `MOH
recipient' means a person whose name is entered on the Army, Navy, Air
Force, and Coast Guard Medal of Honor Roll under section 1134a of this
title.''.
SEC. 583. TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD THE
DISTINGUISHED-SERVICE CROSS TO ISAAC ``IKE'' CAMACHO.
Section 592 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60) is amended, in the section heading, by
striking the third word.
SEC. 584. AUTHORIZATION OF SERVICE RIBBON FOR A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL
GUARD WHO PERFORMS HOMELAND DEFENSE DUTY.
(a) Ribbon Authorized.--The Secretary of the military department
concerned may award a service ribbon to a member of the National Guard
who performs duty in support of a homeland defense activity, as such
term is defined in section 901 of title 32, United States Code.
(b) Design.--The ribbon shall be of an appropriate design approved
by the Secretary of Defense.
(c) Issuance to Next-of-kin.--If the member is deceased, the
Secretary of the military department concerned may issue such a ribbon
to the next-of-kin of the member.
(d) Regulations.--The award of a ribbon under this section shall be
subject to such regulations as the Secretaries of the military
departments 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.
SEC. 585. AUTHORIZATION FOR POSTHUMOUS AWARD OF MEDAL OF HONOR TO
RAFAEL PERALTA FOR ACTS OF VALOR.
(a) Authorization.--Notwithstanding the time limitations specified
in sections 8298(a) and 8300 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 Rafael
Peralta 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 Rafael Peralta as a member of the Marine
Corps on November 15, 2004, for which he was previously awarded the
Navy Cross.
SEC. 586. AUTHORIZATION FOR POSTHUMOUS AWARD OF MEDAL OF HONOR TO
ROBERT A. LODGE FOR ACTS OF VALOR.
(a) Authorization.--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 may award the Medal of
Honor under section 9271 of such title to Robert A. Lodge 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 Robert A. Lodge as a Major in the Air
Force on May 10, 1972.
SEC. 587. AUTHORIZATION FOR AWARD OF THE DISTINGUISHED-SERVICE CROSS
FOR JAMES O. RATLIFF FOR ACTS OF VALOR DURING THE VIETNAM
WAR.
(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 may
award a Distinguished-Service Cross under section 7272 of such title to
James O. Ratliff 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 O. Ratliff on June 18, 1968, as a
member of the Army during a combat mission near the village of Ap Go
Cong during the Vietnam War.
SEC. 588. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD THE DISTINGUISHED-SERVICE CROSS TO
JOSEPH P. LYNCH FOR ACTS OF VALOR AS A MEMBER OF THE ARMY
DURING THE VIETNAM WAR.
(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 Secretary of the
Army may award the Distinguished-Service Cross under section 7272 of
such title to Joseph P. Lynch for the acts of valor in described in
subsection (b).
(b) Acts of Valor Described.--The acts of valor described in this
subsection are the actions of Joseph P. Lynch on April 17, 1968, as a
member of the Army, during a combat mission near Khe Sanh, Republic of
Vietnam, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.
SEC. 589. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING AWARD OF MEDAL OF HONOR TO THOMAS
J. GRASSO FOR ACTS OF VALOR DURING OPERATION FREEDOM'S
SENTINEL.
It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the Secretary of Defense should review the acts of
valor of Thomas J. Grasso as a Sergeant First Class in the Army
during Operation Freedom's Sentinel to determine whether to
recommend to the President to award Thomas J. Grasso the Medal
of Honor for such acts of valor; and
(2) subject to the enactment of legislation to waive the
time limitations in section 7274 of title 10, United States
Code, the President should award the Medal of Honor to Thomas
J. Grasso for such acts of valor if the Secretary so
recommends.
SEC. 589A. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING AWARD OF MEDAL OF HONOR TO
RETIRED COLONEL PHILIP J. CONRAN FOR ACTS OF VALOR IN
LAOS DURING THE VIETNAM WAR.
It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the Secretary of Defense should review the acts of
valor of Philip J. Conran on October 6, 1969, as a member of
the Air Force, during a combat mission in the Savannakhet
Province of Laos to determine whether to recommend to the
President to award Philip J. Conran the Medal of Honor for such
acts of valor; and
(2) subject to the enactment of legislation to waive the
time limitations specified in section 9274 of title 10, United
States Code, the President should award the Medal of Honor to
Philip J. Conran for such acts of valor if the Secretary so
recommends.
Subtitle J--Other Matters and Miscellaneous Reports
SEC. 591. 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. 592. EXPANDED GOALS OF AUTHORIZED PROGRAM REGARDING THE NATIONAL
SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM.
The Secretary of Defense shall seek to amend any agreement entered
into by the Secretary pursuant to section 539 of the Servicemember
Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) to include promoting security at
the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.
SEC. 593. LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PROCUREMENT IN GUAM COMMISSARIES.
(a) Designation of Liaison.--The Director of the Defense Commissary
Agency shall designate an official within the Defense Commissary Agency
responsible for liaising with farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and food
producers in Guam for the purpose of assisting those persons in doing
business with the Defense Commissary Agency and increasing the
availability of locally produced food products in commissaries located
in Guam.
(b) Plan to Increase Local Procurement.--
(1) Plan required.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Defense
Commissary Agency shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a plan to increase the volume of locally grown
produce sold in commissaries located in Guam.
(2) Elements.--The plan required under paragraph (1)
shall--
(A) identify barriers to procuring locally grown
produce from producers in Guam;
(B) describe steps the Defense Commissary Agency
will take to improve outreach, contracting,
distribution, and procurement opportunities for
producers in Guam;
(C) establish measurable benchmarks and timelines
for increasing the amount of locally grown produce sold
in commissaries located in Guam; and
(D) include a goal that not less than 15 percent of
all produce sold in commissaries located in Guam be
locally sourced from Guam producers.
(c) Report on Implementation.--Not later than two years after the
date of the submission of the plan required under subsection (b), the
Director of the Defense Commissary Agency shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of the
plan, including--
(1) the percentage of produce sold in commissaries located
in Guam that is locally sourced;
(2) a description of progress made toward achieving the
goal described in subsection (b)(2)(D);
(3) any challenges encountered in implementing the plan;
and
(4) recommendations for legislative or administrative
action to further increase procurement from producers in Guam.
SEC. 594. SUBMISSION OF REVIEW OF OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS OF ARMY AND
MARINE CORPS GROUND COMBAT UNITS.
(a) Submission to Congress.--Not later than seven days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to Congress the complete, unredacted review of operational
effectiveness of Army and Marine Corps ground combat units that is the
subject of the memorandum issued by the Under Secretary of Defense for
Personnel and Readiness on December 18, 2025, relating to ``Review of
the Operational Effectiveness of Army and Marine Corps Ground Combat
Units''.
(b) Comptroller General Review.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General
of the United States shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report reviewing--
(1) the review submitted to Congress under subsection (a);
and
(2) any actions taken by the Secretary of Defense in
response to the review.
TITLE VI--MILITARY COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS
Subtitle A--Bonus and Incentive Pays
SEC. 601. 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, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2027''.
(b) Title 10 Authorities Relating to Health Care Professionals.--
The following sections of title 10, United States Code, are amended by
striking ``December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2027'':
(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,
2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2027''.
(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, 2026''
and inserting ``December 31, 2027'':
(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, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2027''; 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, 2026'' and inserting
``December 31, 2027''.
SEC. 602. AUTHORIZING BOARD CERTIFICATION INCENTIVE PAY FOR MEDICAL
OFFICERS WITH DOCTORAL DEGREES.
Section 335(c)(2) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by
inserting ``, or holds a doctoral degree that the Secretary concerned
determines appropriate,'' after ``is board certified''.
SEC. 603. ONE-TIME CORRECTIVE INCREASE AND ANNUAL ADJUSTMENTS FOR
CERTAIN SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAYS FOR MEMBERS OF THE
ARMED FORCES; CLARIFICATION OF SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAY
AUTHORITIES FOR MEMBERS OF RESERVE COMPONENTS.
(a) Adjustments.--
(1) In general.--Chapter 19 of title 37, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
section:
``Sec. 1017. Adjustments to amounts of special and incentive pays
``(a) Initial Increase.--Effective on January 1 of the first year
that begins after the date of the enactment of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall
increase the amount of each covered special and incentive pay (rounded
to the nearest dollar) for members of the armed forces by the greater
of--
``(1) the percentage by which the CPI for the base quarter
of the preceding year exceeds the CPI for the base quarter
preceding the last statutory or administrative increase date
for such covered special and incentive pay; and
``(2) the percentage by which the average rate of basic pay
for members of the armed forces under section 203(a) of this
title in effect on such January 1 exceeds the average rate of
basic pay for members of the armed forces under such section
203(a) that was in effect on the last statutory or
administrative increase date for such covered special and
incentive pay.
``(b) Recurring Increase.--Effective on January 1 of the second
year that begins after the date of the enactment of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, and each January 1
thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall increase the amount of each
covered special and incentive pay (rounded to the nearest dollar) for
members of the armed forces by the greater of--
``(1) the percentage by which the CPI for the base quarter
of the preceding year exceeds the CPI for the base quarter of
the year before the preceding year; and
``(2) the percentage by which the rate of basic pay for
members of the armed forces under section 203(a) of this title
is increased on such January 1 from the rate of basic pay for
such members in effect the preceding year.
``(c) Relationship to Limits of Amounts in Law.--The Secretary
shall increase the amount of each covered special and incentive pay in
accordance with subsection (a) or (b) notwithstanding any limitation on
the maximum amount of such pay specified in any other provision of law.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `base quarter' for any year is the three-
month period ending on September 30 of such year.
``(2) The term `covered special and incentive pay' means--
``(A) a bonus, incentive, or special pay payable
under chapter 5 of this title; and
``(B) the allowance payable under section 427 of
this title.
``(3) The term `CPI' means the Consumer Price Index for All
Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of
the Department of Labor.
``(4) The term `last statutory or administrative increase
date' means the date of the most recent adjustment to an amount
of pay that--
``(A) reflects a revision based on objective
economic indicators or an increase to basic pay for
members of the armed forces; or
``(B) was made by Act of Congress.''.
(2) Publication of one-time adjustments.--Not later than
December 31 of the year of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall publish in the Federal Register a
table that identifies--
(A) each covered special and incentive pay (as
defined in section 1017 of title 37, United States
Code, as added by subsection (a) of this section);
(B) the last statutory or administration increase
date (as defined in such section 1017) of each such
pay;
(C) the amount of increase of such pay after the
application of subsection (a) of such section 1017; and
(D) the total amount of such pay after the
application of such subsection (a).
(b) Clarification of Special and Incentive Pay Authorities for
Members of Reserve Components.--Section 357 of title 37, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``special or incentive pay'' and inserting
``bonus, incentive, or special pay''; and
(2) by striking ``if the Secretary concerned'' and all that
follows and inserting a period.
SEC. 604. PAYMENT OF MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF AVIATION INCENTIVE PAY TO
AVIATION OFFICERS WITH MORE THAN 8 YEARS OF AVIATION
SERVICE; ENHANCEMENT OF RETENTION INCENTIVES AVAILABLE TO
AVIATION OFFICERS.
(a) Payment of Maximum Amount of Aviation Incentive Pay to Officers
With More Than 8 Years of Aviation Service.--Section 334(c) of title
37, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting ``subject to
paragraph (5),'' before ``aviation incentive''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(5) Maximum amount for officers with more than 8 years of
aviation service.--An officer of the Army, Navy, Air Force,
Marine Corps, or Space Force who is entitled to aviation
incentive pay under subsection (a) and has completed more than
8 years of aviation service shall receive the maximum monthly
amount of such pay under paragraph (1)(A).''.
(b) Enhancement of Air Force Rated Officer Retention Demonstration
Program.--
(1) Eligible officers.--Subsection (b)(2) of section 604 of
the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 37 U.S.C. 301b note) is
amended--
(A) by striking ``and not less than one year''; and
(B) by striking ``under section 653 of title 10,
United States Code''.
(2) Written agreements.--Subsection (c)(1) of such section
is amended--
(A) by striking ``four years'' and inserting ``one
year''; and
(B) by striking ``under section 653 of title 10,
United States Code''.
(3) Retention incentives.--Subsection (d) of such section
is amended--
(A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the
following new paragraph (1):
``(1) Flexibility of assignment and duty locations.--Under
the demonstration program required under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall offer to a rated officer described in
subsection (b), to the maximum extent practicable (as
determined by the Secretary)--
``(A) assignment to the duty location of the rated
officer's preference, including consecutive assignments
to the same duty location;
``(B) the opportunity to perform a staff assignment
that does not require flying remotely, such that the
officer may avoid relocation or remain in active flying
status; and
``(C) the opportunity to transition indefinitely to
a non-combat aviation service position.'';
(B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the
following new paragraph (2):
``(2) Aviation bonus.--
``(A) In general.--Under the demonstration program
required under subsection (a), notwithstanding section
334(c) of title 37, United States Code, the Secretary
may pay to a rated officer described in subsection (b)
an aviation bonus not to exceed an average annual
amount of $100,000.
``(B) Payment of maximum amount.--The Secretary--
``(i) shall ensure the maximum amount
payable under subparagraph (A) is offered to
any rated officer described in subsection (b)
who executes a written agreement under
subsection (c) to remain on active duty for one
or more years after the completion of the
active duty service obligation of the officer;
and
``(ii) may not vary the amount of an
aviation bonus offered to an officer based on
the active duty service commitment the officer
has remaining at the time of offer.''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(4) Aligning total force incentives.--The Secretary shall
ensure that an offer under this subsection to a rated officer
described in subsection (b) includes--
``(A) contract length options equal to or shorter
than contract length options offered by the Air
National Guard and the Air Force Reserve; and
``(B) an aviation bonus under paragraph (2) in an
amount that is equal to or exceeds the amounts offered
by the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve.''.
(4) Extension of demonstration project.--Subsection (g) of
such section is amended by striking ``2028'' and inserting
``2031''.
SEC. 605. EXPANSIONS OF AUTHORITIES TO CONTRACT WITH MEMBERS OF THE
SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS.
(a) Expansion of Authority to Contract With Members Ineligible for
Advanced Training.--Section 2103a(a) of title 10, United States Code is
amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking ``who has
completed successfully the first year of a four-year Senior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps course and''.
(b) Contracting Bonus: Increased Maximum Bonus; Expansion of
Training Covered by Contract.--Section 336 of title 37, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by striking ``$5,000'' and inserting
``$15,000''; and
(2) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``field training or a
practice cruise under section 2104(b)(6)(A)(ii) of title 10''
and inserting ``training requirements prescribed by the
Secretary concerned''.
SEC. 606. RETROACTIVE GRANTING OF WAIVERS FOR AVIATION INCENTIVE PAY.
(a) Mandatory Waiver.--Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of
the Navy shall--
(1) waive the requirements relating to months of
operational flight for the receipt of aviation incentive pay
under section 334 or 357 of title 37, United States Code, for
any officer who--
(A) was assigned to a tactical air control squadron
during the period beginning on September 1, 2018, and
ending on January 1, 2025;
(B)(i) submitted a request to waive such
requirements during such period that was denied; or
(ii) did not submit a request for a waiver of such
requirements during such period; and
(C) who the Secretary of the Navy determines would
have qualified for a waiver of such requirements under
the criteria applicable to requests for such a waiver
at that time, provided that the Secretary shall
consider as qualified for a waiver an officer who
accumulated not less than 72 months of creditable
operational or proficiency flying duty as of--
(i) in the case of an officer described in
paragraph (1)(B)(i), the date of the submission
of a request for such a waiver; and
(ii) in the case of an officer described in
paragraph (1)(B)(ii), the date on which such
officer was determined ineligible for aviation
incentive pay under section 334 or 357 of title
37, United States Code, due to the failure to
meet the requirements relating to months of
operational flight;
(2) apply the waiver required by paragraph (1) for each
officer as of--
(A) in the case of an officer described in
paragraph (1)(B)(i), the date of such request; and
(B) in the case of an officer described in
paragraph (1)(B)(ii), the date on which such officer
was determined ineligible for aviation incentive pay
under section 334 or 357 of title 37, United States
Code, due to the failure to meet the requirements
relating to months of operational flight; and
(3) provide each such officer aviation incentive pay under
those sections in the amounts such officer would have received
had the waiver been granted and applied on such date.
(b) Review of Flying Duty Policies.--
(1) In general.--Subject to subsection (c), if the
Secretary of the Navy has reason to believe that the process
for certifying operational or proficiency flying duty for
members of the Navy or Marine Corps is not being carried out
correctly, the Secretary shall conduct a review of such
process, including all flying duty policies, procedures, and
determinations, and take such corrective actions as the
Secretary considers appropriate.
(2) Status of aviation incentive pay.--If the Secretary
conducts a review under paragraph (1), the Secretary may not
make a determination that an officer is ineligible for aviation
incentive pay under section 334 or 357 of title 37, United
States Code, due to failure to meet the requirements relating
to months of operational flight until the completion of such
review.
(3) Submission.--If the Secretary conducts a review under
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees the results of the review.
(c) Limitations.--
(1) Appropriations required.--Payments under subsection (a)
and corrective action under subsection (b) in a fiscal year may
only be made using amounts appropriated in advance specifically
for such payments or such corrective action under such
subsection in such fiscal year.
(2) Matter of payments.--Payments under subsection (a) and
corrective action under subsection (b) shall be made on a pro
rata basis if the amounts appropriated for such payments or
such corrective action are less than the total amount that
would be paid for such payments or such corrective action.
(3) Amounts of payments.--The total amount of funding
obligated for payments under subsection (a) and corrective
action under subsection (b) may not exceed the amount
specifically appropriated for providing payments or taking such
corrective action during the period of availability of such
amount.
Subtitle B--Allowances
SEC. 611. 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. 612. BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING: PERMANENT AUTHORITY TO MAKE
CERTAIN TEMPORARY INCREASES.
(a) Area Covered by a Major Disaster Declaration or Containing an
Installation Experiencing an Influx of Military Personnel.--Subsection
(b) of section 403 of title 37, United States Code, is amended, in
paragraph (7)--
(1) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``Subject to
subparagraph (E), an'' and inserting ``An''; and
(2) by striking subparagraph (E).
(b) Area Where Actual Housing Costs Differ From Current Rates by
More Than 20 Percent.--Such subsection is further amended, in paragraph
(8), by striking subparagraph (C).
SEC. 613. 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).
SEC. 614. MODIFICATIONS TO COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE IN THE CONTINENTAL
UNITED STATES FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE,
MARINE CORPS, AND SPACE FORCE.
Section 403b of title 37, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (j); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (h) the following new
subsection:
``(i) Special Rule for Members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine
Corps, and Space Force.--This section shall be applied for members of
the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force as follows:
``(1) Subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting
`shall pay' for `may pay'.
``(2) Subsection (c) shall be applied by substituting for
the second and third sentences the following: `The threshold
percentage shall be three percent, except that the
administering Secretaries may prescribe a higher threshold
percentage to be applied for a fiscal year when it is necessary
to do so in order to ensure that the total amount of the
payments of the cost-of-living allowance made to members of the
uniformed services under this section for such fiscal year does
not exceed the total amount available to all uniformed services
for that fiscal year for paying such allowance.'
``(3) The Secretary concerned may exclude general officers
(as defined in section 101(b) of title 10) and flag officers
(as defined in such section) from members who are eligible to
receive a cost-of-living allowance under this section.''.
SEC. 615. PAYMENT OF COSTS TO SHIP BREAST MILK OF A MEMBER PERFORMING
CERTAIN DUTY.
(a) Authority.--Section 453 of title 37, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(j) Costs to Ship Breast Milk.--(1) The Secretary concerned shall
pay directly, or reimburse a covered member for, the costs for shipping
expressed breast milk of the covered member to be used by the infant
child of such member because the infant is separated from the member by
reason of a qualifying circumstance.
``(2) The costs paid or reimbursed by the Secretary concerned with
respect to a covered member for a single qualifying event may not
exceed $1,000.
``(3) A covered member shall be eligible for a payment or
reimbursement under paragraph (1) during the period in which the member
is eligible for breastfeeding support pursuant to chapter 55 of title
10.
``(4) In this subsection:
``(A) The term `covered member' means a member of the armed
forces serving on active duty or inactive duty training.
``(B) The term `qualifying circumstance' means, with
respect to a covered member, any of the following:
``(i) The covered member is performing temporary
duty pursuant to orders.
``(ii) The covered member is undergoing a permanent
change of station, regardless of whether the tour of
duty is an accompanied or unaccompanied tour of duty.
``(iii) The covered member is performing annual
training duty.
``(iv) The covered member is performing inactive-
duty training.''.
(b) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) prescribe regulations to carry out subsection (j) of
section 453 of title 37, United States Code, as added by
subsection (a) of this section, in a manner that ensures parity
with relevant existing programs of the Department of Defense;
and
(2) issue implementing guidance by not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Subtitle C--Leave
SEC. 621. ACCRUAL OF LEAVE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
Section 701(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``2\1/2\ calendar days'' and inserting ``3\1/2\ calendar
days''.
SEC. 622. ACCUMULATION OF LEAVE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
(a) Accumulation of Leave for Members of the Armed Forces.--Section
701 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking subsections (b), (e), and (g);
(2) by redesignating subsections (c), (d), (f), (h), (i),
(j), (k), (l), and (m) as subsections (b) through (j),
respectively;
(3) in subsection (d), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by
striking ``without regard to the limitations in subsections (b)
and (e)''; and
(4) in subsection (f) (as so redesignated), by striking ``,
subject to the accumulation limits in subsections (b) and
(e),''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Cadets and midshipmen.--Section 702(c) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 701(m)''
and inserting ``section 701(j)''.
(2) Emergency leave retention authority.--
(A) In general.--Section 2508 of title 14, United
States Code, is repealed.
(B) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at
the beginning of chapter 25 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended by striking the item relating to
section 2508.
(3) Payments for unused accrued leave.--Section 501 of
title 37, United States Code, is amended--
(A) in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (6);
and
(B) in subsection (h), by striking ``section
701(f)'' and inserting ``section 701(d)''.
(4) Absences due to sickness, wounds, and certain other
causes.--Section 502(b) of title 37, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``and section 701(g) of title 10''.
SEC. 623. 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.''.
Subtitle D--Family and Survivor Benefits
SEC. 631. PAYMENT TO PARTICIPANT IN SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN WHOSE SPOUSE
DIES BEFORE THE PARTICIPANT.
(a) Establishment.--Subchapter II of chapter 73 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by inserting, after section 1448a, the
following new section:
``Sec. 1448b. Payment to participant whose spouse dies before the
participant
``(a) Payment Required.--The Secretary concerned shall make a one-
time payment of $1,000 to a participant described in subsection (b).
``(b) Eligible Participant.--A participant described in this
subsection is a person--
``(1) who becomes a participant in the Plan on or after
July 1, 2027;
``(2) whose beneficiary under the Plan is the spouse of
such person; and
``(3) whose spouse dies before such person.''.
(b) Conforming Reduction in Retired Pay.--Section 1452(a)(1) of
such title is amended by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(C) Additional reduction for payment to
participant whose spouse dies before the participant.--
The reduction under subparagraph (A) or (B) for a
participant in the Plan who elects to provide spouse
coverage on or after July 1, 2027, shall be increased
by an amount prescribed in regulations by the Secretary
of Defense as a premium for coverage under section
1448b of this title.''.
SEC. 632. INCREASE IN AND COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT OF DEATH GRATUITY.
(a) Increase in Death Gratuity.--
(1) Increase.--Section 1478(a) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``$100,000'' and inserting
``$165,000''.
(2) Applicability.--The amendment made by paragraph (1)
shall apply with respect to deaths occurring on or after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(b) Cost-of-living Adjustment of Death Gratuity.--
(1) Adjustment.--Section 1478 of title 10, United States
Code, as amended by subsection (a) of this section, is further
amended by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection:
``(c) Annual Adjustment to Death Gratuity.--(1) On January 1 of
each year, the amount of the death gratuity payable under subsection
(a) shall be increased by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer
Price Index for All Urban Consumers, published by the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, during the preceding calendar year exceeds such Consumer
Price Index for the calendar year before such preceding calendar year,
rounded to the nearest $100.
``(2) The Secretary of Defense shall annually publish the
amount of the death gratuity payable under subsection (a), as
adjusted by paragraph (1), in the Federal Register.''.
(2) Applicability.--The amendment made by paragraph (1)
shall apply beginning on January 1, 2027.
Subtitle E--Defense Resale Matters
SEC. 641. USE OF COMMISSARY STORES BY EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY AND MILITARY CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CENTERS.
Section 1066(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(3) An employee of the Department of Defense Education Activity
or a military child development center may be permitted to use
commissary stores and MWR retail facilities on the same basis as
members of the armed forces on active duty.''.
SEC. 642. 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. 643. LIMITATION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSFORMATION
INITIATIVE OF THE DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY.
No funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available
to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2027 may be obligated or
expended to implement, award contracts in furtherance of, or change
commissary supply chain operations pursuant to the two-wholesaler
national supply model of the Supply Chain Transformation Initiative of
the Defense Commissary Agency until 180 days after the day when the
Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees
the report regarding the Defense Commissary Agency required by the
conference report accompanying the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60).
Subtitle F--Other Benefits, Reports, and Briefings
SEC. 651. CAREER FLEXIBILITY PROGRAMS: ELIGIBILITY OF A MEMBER ALREADY
SUBJECT TO A PERIOD OF OBLIGATED SERVICE; MINIMUM LENGTH
OF PROGRAM.
(a) Eligibility of a Member Already Subject to a Period of
Obligated Service.--Section 710 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended, in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) The Secretary of a military department may not
prohibit a member from inactivation under this section solely
on the basis that such member is subject to a period of
obligated service on active duty other than a period of service
under subsection (c)(3).''.
(b) Minimum Length of Program.--Such section is further amended, in
subsection (b)(1), by inserting ``and the minimum period shall be one
month'' after ``may not exceed three years''.
SEC. 652. PROVISION OF INFORMATION REGARDING FOOD ACCESS AND CHILD CARE
FOR MEMBERS RECEIVING ORDERS FOR A CHANGE OF PERMANENT
STATION.
Section 1056(b)(2)(F) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in clause (v), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a
semicolon;
(2) by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (viii); and
(3) by inserting after clause (v) the following new
clauses:
``(vi) resources regarding food access and
assistance, 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)), State requirements for
eligibility for the special supplemental nutrition
program for women, infants, and children established by
section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42
U.S.C. 1786), and local support services;
``(vii) available child care services, including
child care furnished under subchapter II of chapter 88
of this title, other assistance furnished by the
Secretary of Defense, community-based partner programs,
and other resources; and''.
SEC. 653. RESERVES AND RETIRED MEMBERS: ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT,
PAYMENTS, AND AWARDS FROM FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS THROUGH
PRIVATE ENTITIES.
Section 908(a) of title 37, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) as
subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), respectively, and adjusting
the margins accordingly;
(2) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Subject to''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2)(A) The Secretary of the military department concerned shall
apply the provisions of this section to the acceptance, by a person
described in subparagraph (B) who is under the jurisdiction of such
Secretary, of employment (and compensation related to that employment)
or payments or awards indirectly from a foreign government through a
private entity to the same extent and in the same manner as such
provisions apply to employment (and compensation related to that
employment) and payments and awards described in paragraph (1).
``(B) A person described in this subparagraph is--
``(i) a retired member of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air
Force, or Space Force; or
``(ii) a member--
``(I) of a reserve component of an armed force
specified in subclause (i); and
``(II) who is not serving on active duty under a
call or order to active duty for a period in excess of
30 days.''.
SEC. 654. PROGRAM TO PROVIDE TO CERTAIN PATRONS A DISCOUNT ON MOTOR
FUEL SOLD AT EXCHANGE STORES.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may, if there is a tax
described in subsection (b) applicable to motor fuel, carry out a
program to provide to eligible patrons a discount on such motor fuel--
(1) sold at an exchange store; and
(2) dispensed directly into a vehicle owned by an eligible
patron.
(b) Amount of Discount.--
(1) Base discount.--A discount provided under subsection
(a) shall be an amount not less than--
(A) the rate of tax applicable to gasoline under
section 4081 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26
U.S.C. 4081), except that such discount may not be less
than 18.4 cents per gallon; and
(B) the rate of tax applicable to diesel fuel under
such section 4081, except that such discount may not be
less than 24.4 cents per gallon.
(2) Authorization of supplemental discount.--The Secretary
of Defense may, if there is a State or local tax applicable to
such motor fuel, provide an additional discount to an eligible
patron, with respect to each gallon of motor fuel sold at an
exchange store, of such amount as the Secretary of Defense
determines appropriate.
(c) Automatic Application.--The Secretary of Defense shall, to the
maximum extent practicable, ensure that a discount provided under this
section is applied upon the sale of motor fuel at an exchange store to
an eligible patron.
(d) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall update any
appropriate regulations to prevent--
(1) fraud or abuse of a program carried out under this
section; and
(2) the resale or commercial use of motor fuel purchased at
a discount under this section.
(e) Termination.--The authority of the Secretary of Defense to
provide a discount under this section shall terminate on September 30,
2029.
(f) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the
Secretary of Defense carries out a program under this section, and
annually thereafter until the termination under subsection (e), the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services
of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on such a
program, including--
(1) the number of exchange stores, disaggregated by
exchange system, that sold motor fuel subject to a discount
under subsection (b)(1);
(2) the total gallons of such motor fuel sold annually by--
(A) each exchange store;
(B) all exchange stores; and
(C) all exchange stores, disaggregated by exchange
system;
(3) the total annual cost of the discount under subsection
(b)(1)(A);
(4) the total annual cost of any additional discount under
subsection (b)(1)(B);
(5) the average amount of motor fuel sold annually by each
exchange store before the date of the enactment of this Act;
(6) any identified fraud, abuse, or issues with
implementation with respect to such program; and
(7) any recommendations with respect to continuing or
modifying such program.
(g) Coordination.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to
prohibit the Secretary of Defense from coordinating with the heads of
other Federal departments or agencies to encourage the adoption of
similar policies with respect to discounts on motor fuel--
(1) for members of the uniformed services; or
(2) other persons served by exchange systems outside the
Department of Defense.
(h) Eligible Patron Defined.--The term ``eligible patron'' means a
person who is authorized under Federal law and applicable regulations
to purchase motor fuel from a fuel station operated by an exchange
store.
TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Benefits
SEC. 701. DENTAL READINESS FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF SELECTED RESERVE.
Section 1076a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``A dental
insurance plan'' and inserting ``Except as provided by
paragraph (5), a dental insurance plan'';
(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 certain selected reserve.--A dental benefits
plan for members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve
in pay grade E-1, E-2, E-3, or E-4.'';
(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) by redesignating subsections (f) through (l) as
subsections (g) through (m), respectively;
(4) 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
(5) in subsection (i), as redesignated by paragraph (4), by
striking ``subsection (k)(2)'' and inserting ``subsection
(l)(2)''.
SEC. 702. EXPANDED ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE FOR CERTAIN DEPENDENTS.
Paragraph (2) of section 1077(c) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended to read as follows:
``(2) Dependents who are covered by a dental plan established under
section 1076a of this title may be treated on a space available basis
by postgraduate dental residents in a dental treatment facility of the
uniformed services under a graduate dental education program accredited
by the American Dental Association if the Secretary of Defense
determines that adequate resources exist to provide such treatment.''.
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, 2028.
SEC. 704. LIMITATION ON ABILITY OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO MODIFY SCOPE
OF MEDICAL SERVICES.
(a) Limitation.--Section 1073d(f) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``a notification of''
and inserting ``a notification under paragraph (2) and a report
under paragraph (3) regarding''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(3) Each report under paragraph (1) shall contain the following:
``(A) A budget that is consistent with the requirements
under this chapter regarding access to medical care and the
quality of such care.
``(B) A description of how the Secretary uses enhanced
appointment and compensation authorities, including under
section 1599c of this title, to recruit and retain civilian
employees.
``(C) An analysis of the effects to services at a military
medical treatment facility when any medical provider who is a
member of the armed forces permanently changes station and the
position of such member is not filled (whether by a member, a
civilian, or a contractor).
``(D) The number of positions required to fully staff the
current military health system, as of the date of the report,
and the number of such unfilled positions, including with
respect to whether such positions would be filled by a member,
a civilian, or a contractor.
``(E) An analysis of the ability of the managed care
network to absorb a member or covered beneficiary that cannot
be provided care at a military medical treatment facility,
including an explanation of the exact elements used in
developing a cost analysis between such providing care through
such network and such facilities.
``(F) An analysis of the ability of the Defense Health
Agency to encourage members and covered beneficiaries to use
military medical treatment facilities over the managed care
network.
``(G) The status of efforts to close all recommendations by
the Comptroller General of the United States contained in the
July 2025 report titled `Defense Health Care: Information
Needed to Improve Monitoring of Military Personnel Staffing at
Medical Facilities' and numbered GAO-25-106988.
``(H) The status of efforts to close all recommendations by
the Comptroller General contained in the April 2025 report
titled `Defense Healthcare Actions Needed to Address Long-
Standing Management Challenges with Medical Facilities' and
numbered GAO-25-107432.
``(I) The status of efforts to close all recommendations by
the Inspector General of the Department of Defense contained in
the December 2025 report titled `Audit of the Defense Health
Agency's Management of Military Medical Treatment Facilities
Outside the Continental United States in Meeting Access to
Primary Care Standards' and numbered DODIG-2026-025.''.
(b) Application.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply
with respect to any modification of the scope of medical care proposed
by the Secretary of Defense on or after January 1, 2026, including such
proposals submitted by the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate on March 4, 2026.
SEC. 705. PROHIBITION ON AND REVERSAL OF ACTIONS TO MODIFY SCOPE OF
MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED AT CERTAIN MILITARY MEDICAL
TREATMENT FACILITIES.
(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of Defense may not take any action
to carry out a service change described in subsection (c).
(b) Reversal and Restoration.--Not later than 30 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall carry
out the following actions:
(1) Reverse any steps taken to carry out a service change
described in subsection (c).
(2) Restore personnel and clinical services affected by any
such service change to the level existing as of March 3, 2026
(unless such level is otherwise modified by a provision of law
enacted on or after such date).
(c) Service Change Described.--A service change described in this
subsection is a service change specified in the notification of service
changes submitted by the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate on March 4, 2026, pursuant to section
1073d(f) of title 10, United States Code, including the following:
(1) Eisenhower army medical center, fort gordon, georgia.--
With respect to the Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort
Gordon, Georgia--
(A) converting the military medical treatment
facility from an inpatient hospital to an outpatient
ambulatory care center;
(B) discontinuing inpatient, operating, and
emergency room services; and
(C) realigning medical manpower to other military
medical treatment facilities.
(2) 88th medical group, wright-patterson air force base,
ohio.--With respect to the 88th Medical Group, Wright-Patterson
Air Force Base, Ohio--
(A) converting the military medical treatment
facility from an inpatient hospital to an outpatient
ambulatory care center with surgical capabilities;
(B) discontinuing inpatient, operating, and
emergency room services;
(C) realigning medical manpower to other military
medical treatment facilities;
(D) closing pediatric cardiology services; and
(E) discontinuing contracts for chiropractic
services.
(3) Naval hospital beaufort, south carolina.--With respect
to the Naval Hospital Beaufort, South Carolina--
(A) converting the military medical treatment
facility from an inpatient hospital to an outpatient
ambulatory care center;
(B) discontinuing inpatient, operating, and
emergency room services;
(C) realigning medical manpower to other military
medical treatment facilities; and
(D) discontinuing contracts for chiropractic
services.
(4) 22d medical group, mcconnell air force base, kansas.--
With respect to the 22d Medical Group, McConnell Air Force
Base, Kansas, limiting access to the military medical treatment
facility only to members of the Armed Forces serving on active
duty and the dependents of such members.
(5) 19th medical group, little rock air force base,
arkansas.--With respect to the 19th Medical Group, Little Rock
Air Force Base, Arkansas--
(A) limiting access to the military medical
treatment facility only to members of the Armed Forces
serving on active duty and the dependents of such
members; and
(B) discontinuing contracts for nutrition services.
(6) 341st medical group, malmstrom air force base,
montana.--With respect to the 341st Medical Group, Malmstrom
Air Force Base, Montana, limiting access to the military
medical treatment facility only to members of the Armed Forces
serving on active duty and the dependents of such members.
(7) 28th medical group, ellsworth air force base, south
dakota.--With respect to the 28th Medical Group, Ellsworth Air
Force Base, South Dakota, limiting access to the military
medical treatment facility only to members of the Armed Forces
serving on active duty and the dependents of such members.
(8) 92d medical group, fairchild air force base,
washington.--With respect to the 92d Medical Group, Fairchild
Air Force Base, Washington, limiting access to the military
medical treatment facility only to members of the Armed Forces
serving on active duty and the dependents of such members.
(9) 90th medical group, francis e. warren air force base,
wyoming.--With respect to the 90th Medical Group, Francis E.
Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, limiting access to the military
medical treatment facility only to members of the Armed Forces
serving on active duty and the dependents of such members.
(10) 355th medical group, davis-monthan air force base,
arizona.--With respect to the 355th Medical Group, Davis-
Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, limiting access to the
military medical treatment facility only to members of the
Armed Forces serving on active duty and the dependents of such
members.
(11) 9th medical group, beale air force base, california.--
With respect to the 9th Medical Group, Beale Air Force Base,
California, limiting access to the military medical treatment
facility only to members of the Armed Forces serving on active
duty and the dependents of such members.
(12) 45th medical group, patrick space force base,
florida.--With respect to the 45th Medical Group, Patrick Space
Force Base, Florida, limiting access to the military medical
treatment facility only to members of the Armed Forces serving
on active duty and the dependents of such members.
(13) 4th medical group, seymour johnson air force base,
north carolina.--With respect to the 4th Medical Group, Seymour
Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, limiting access to the
military medical treatment facility only to members of the
Armed Forces serving on active duty and the dependents of such
members.
(14) 20th medical group, shaw air force base, south
carolina.--With respect to the 20th Medical Group, Shaw Air
Force Base, South Carolina--
(A) limiting access to the military medical
treatment facility only to members of the Armed Forces
serving on active duty and the dependents of such
members; and
(B) discontinuing contracts for nutrition services.
(15) 460th medical group, buckley space force base,
colorado.--With respect to the 460th Medical Group, Buckley
Space Force Base, Colorado, limiting access to the military
medical treatment facility only to members of the Armed Forces
serving on active duty and the dependents of such members.
(16) 27th special operations medical group, cannon air
force base, new mexico.--With respect to the 27th Special
Operations Medical Group, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico,
limiting access to the military medical treatment facility only
to members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty and the
dependents of such members.
(17) 412th medical group, edwards air force base,
california.--With respect to the 412th Medical Group, Edwards
Air Force Base, California, limiting access to the military
medical treatment facility only to members of the Armed Forces
serving on active duty and the dependents of such members.
(18) 30th medical group, vandenberg space force base,
california.--With respect to the 30th Medical Group, Vandenberg
Space Force Base, California, limiting access to the military
medical treatment facility only to members of the Armed Forces
serving on active duty and the dependents of such members.
(19) Naval health clinic corpus christi, texas.--With
respect to Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi, Texas, limiting
access to the military medical treatment facility only to
members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty and the
dependents of such members.
(20) 23d medical group, moody air force base, georgia.--
With respect to the 23d Medical Group, Moody Air Force Base,
Georgia, limiting access to the military medical treatment
facility only to members of the Armed Forces serving on active
duty and the dependents of such members living on base.
(21) 366th medical group, mountain home air force base,
idaho.--With respect to the 366th Medical Group, Mountain Home
Air Force Base, Idaho, limiting access to the military medical
treatment facility only to members of the Armed Forces serving
on active duty and the dependents of such members living on
base.
(22) 319th medical group, grand forks air force base, north
dakota.--With respect to the 319th Medical Group, Grand Forks
Air Force Base, North Dakota, limiting access to the military
medical treatment facility only to members of the Armed Forces
serving on active duty and the dependents of such members
living on base.
(23) 61st medical squadron, los angeles space force base,
california.--With respect to the 61st Medical Squadron, Los
Angeles Space Force Base, California, limiting access to the
military medical treatment facility only to members of the
Armed Forces serving on active duty and the dependents of such
members living on base.
(24) 78th medical group, robins air force base, georgia.--
With respect to the 78th Medical Group, Robins Air Force Base,
Georgia, limiting access to the military medical treatment
facility only to members of the Armed Forces serving on active
duty.
(25) 72d medical group, tinker air force base, oklahoma.--
With respect to the 72d Medical Group, Tinker Air Force Base,
Oklahoma, limiting access to the military medical treatment
facility only to members of the Armed Forces serving on active
duty.
(26) 75th medical group, hill air force base, utah.--With
respect to the 75th Medical Group, Hill Air Force Base, Utah,
limiting access to the military medical treatment facility only
to members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty.
(27) 66th medical squadron, hanscom air force base,
massachusetts.--With respect to the 66th Medical Squadron,
Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, limiting access to the
military medical treatment facility only to members of the
Armed Forces serving on active duty.
(28) David grant medical center, travis air force base,
california.--With respect to the David Grant Medical Center,
Travis Air Force Base, California, closing the labor and
delivery services.
(29) 42d medical group, maxwell air force base, alabama.--
With respect to the 42d Medical Group, Maxwell Air Force Base,
Alabama, discontinuing educational and developmental
intervention services.
(30) Vilseck army health clinic, germany.--With respect to
the Vilseck Army Health Clinic, Germany, discontinuing physical
medicine and rehabilitation services.
(31) Desert sage community based medical home, william
beaumont army medical center, fort bliss, texas.--With respect
to the Desert Sage Community Based Medical Home, William
Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas, closing such
home.
(32) Naval health clinic patuxent river, branch health
clinic dahlgren, virginia.--With respect to Naval Health Clinic
Patuxent River, Branch Health Clinic Dahlgren, Virginia,
discontinuing radiology services.
(33) Army health clinic munson, fort leavenworth, kansas.--
With respect to Army Health Clinic Munson, Fort Leavenworth,
Kansas, discontinuing mammography services.
(34) Naval health clinic lemoore, california.--With respect
to Naval Health Clinic Lemoore, California, discontinuing
operating room services.
(35) 55th medical group, offutt air force base, nebraska.--
With respect to the 55th Medical Group, Offutt Air Force Base,
Nebraska--
(A) discontinuing contracts for nutrition services;
and
(B) discontinuing contracts for chiropractic
services.
(36) 7th medical group, dyess air force base, texas.--With
respect to the 7th Medical Group, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas,
discontinuing contracts for nutrition services.
(37) 2d medical group, barksdale air force base,
louisiana.--With respect to the 2d Medical Group, Barksdale Air
Force Base, Louisiana--
(A) discontinuing contracts for nutrition services;
and
(B) discontinuing contracts for chiropractic
services.
(38) 87th medical group, joint base mcguire-dix-lakehurst,
new jersey.--With respect to the 87th Medical Group, Joint Base
McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey--
(A) discontinuing contracts for nutrition services;
and
(B) discontinuing contracts for chiropractic
services.
(39) 1st special operations medical group, hurlburt field,
florida.--With respect to 1st Special Operations Medical Group,
Hurlburt Field, Florida, discontinuing contracts for
chiropractic services.
(40) 10th medical group, united states air force academy,
colorado.--With respect to 10th Medical Group, United States
Air Force Academy, Colorado, discontinuing contracts for
chiropractic services.
(41) 96th medical group, eglin air force base, florida.--
With respect to 96th Medical Group, Eglin Air Force Base,
Florida, discontinuing contracts for chiropractic services.
(d) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report
on each action taken under subsection (b).
(e) Service Change Defined.--The term ``service change'' means,
with respect to a military medical treatment facility, an action by the
Secretary of Defense to modify the scope of medical care provided at
the facility, or the beneficiary population served at the facility, as
described in section 1073d(f) of title 10, United States Code,
including with respect to reducing or transferring personnel,
converting an inpatient hospital to an outpatient ambulatory care
center, and restricting the type of beneficiary that can access the
facility.
SEC. 706. 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 title 10, United States Code, 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 term ``TRICARE Program'' has the meaning given that
term in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 707. PILOT PROGRAM TO HELP CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES
STOP SMOKING.
(a) Authority.--Beginning 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)--
(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; and
(6) heat-not-burn products.
(c) Participation.--If the Secretary carries out the pilot program
under subsection (a), 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--
(A) smoking cigarettes or other combustible tobacco
products;
(B) the population of Black Americans;
(C) the population of Asian and Pacific Islander
Americans;
(D) the population of Hispanic Americans; and
(E) the population of Appalachian Americans.
(d) Report.--Not later than one year after the date on which the
pilot program under subsection (a) is completed, 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,
including 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.
Subtitle B--Health Care Administration
SEC. 721. IMPROVEMENTS TO DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY.
(a) Administration of Military Medical Treatment Facilities.--
Subsection (b) of section 1073c of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as
subparagraph (J); and
(C) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the
following new subparagraph (I):
``(I) civilian personnel; and''; and
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the
following new subparagraph:
``(C) to determine, in coordination with the senior
military operational commander of each military installation
with a military medical treatment facility, the scope of
medical care provided at each such facility to meet--
``(i) the military personnel readiness requirements
of such commander; and
``(ii) the health care requirements of members of
the armed forces and covered beneficiaries, as
determined by such commander;'';
(B) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``or the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs'';
(C) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``joint
manning'' and inserting `` uniformed, joint, civilian,
and contractor manning'';
(D) by striking subparagraph (G);
(E) by redesignating subparagraphs (H) and (I) as
subparagraphs (G) and (H), respectively; and
(F) in subparagraph (G), as so redesignated, by
inserting ``civilian and contractor'' after
``address''.
(b) Assistant Director.--Subsection (c)(1)(A) of such section is
amended by inserting ``or an officer of the armed forces'' before the
semicolon.
(c) Deputy Assistant Director for Financial Operations.--
Subparagraph (B) of subsection (d)(2) of such section is amended to
read as follows:
``(B) The Deputy Assistant Director for Financial Operations shall
be responsible for the policy, procedures, and direction of budgeting
matters and financial management with respect to the following:
``(i) The provision of direct care at military medical
treatment facilities.
``(ii) The TRICARE program.
``(iii) Certain medical readiness activities and
expeditionary medical capabilities (as determined by the
commanders of the combatant commands, in consultation with the
Surgeons General of the armed forces and the Joint Staff
Surgeon).
``(iv) Education and training programs.
``(v) Research, development, test, and evaluation.
``(vi) Management and headquarters activities.
``(vii) Facilities sustainment.
``(viii) Procurement.
``(ix) Civilian and contractor personnel.''.
(d) Certain Responsibilities of Director.--Subsection (e)(2) of
such section is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A)--
(A) by striking ``Ensuring that'' and inserting
``Coordinating with the commanders of the combatant
commands to ensure''; and
(B) by striking ``the commanders of the combatant
commands.'' and inserting ``such commanders.''; and
(2) in subparagraph (C)--
(A) by striking ``Ensuring that'' and inserting
``Coordinating with the senior military operational
commander of each military installation with a military
medical treatment facility to ensure''; and
(B) by striking ``the senior military operational
commanders of the military installations.'' and
inserting ``such commanders.''.
(e) Consultations on the Military Health System Budget.--Subsection
(h) of such section is amended--
(1) in the heading, by striking ``Medical Research of
Military Departments'' and inserting ``Certain Matters'';
(2) by striking ``In establishing'' and inserting ``(1) In
establishing''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2) On a basis that is not less frequent than semiannually, the
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness, shall carry out recurring
consultations with each military department and the Surgeons General of
each armed force regarding the budgetary requirements for each military
department, including with respect to each matter specified in
subsection (d)(2)(B).''.
(f) Definition of Health Care Administration.--Subsection (k) of
such section is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(4) The term `health care administration' means the
administration and management of the following:
``(A) Health information technology.
``(B) Pharmacy operations.
``(C) Medical logistics.
``(D) Facility planning.
``(E) The health plan options of the TRICARE
program.''.
(g) Submission of Organizational Chart.--Not later than 60 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Health Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate an
organizational chart of the Defense Health Agency, including an
analysis of how the organization of the Defense Health Agency meets the
requirements of section 1073c of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 722. IMPROVEMENTS TO ADMINISTRATION OF MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT
FACILITIES.
(a) Support Provided by MTFs.--Subsection (a) of section 1073d of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``and the
readiness of medical personnel,'' and inserting ``, the readiness of
medical personnel, and the health care services available for covered
beneficiaries,''.
(b) Medical Centers.--Subsection (b) of such section is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``that support medical
readiness'';
(2) in paragraph (4)(C)(ii), by striking ``improving'' and
inserting ``ensuring''; and
(3) in paragraph (5)(C)(ii)--
(A) by striking ``may'' and inserting ``shall'';
and
(B) by inserting ``or contractors'' after
``civilian employees''.
(c) Hospitals.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as
subparagraph (C); and
(C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the
following new subparagraph:
``(B) inpatient and outpatient health services with limited
speciality care to provide medical care to all eligible
beneficiaries; and''; and
(2) in paragraph (3)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as
subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively; and
(B) by inserting before subparagraph (B), as so
redesignated, the following new subparagraph:
``(A) is necessary for medical readiness;''.
(d) Ambulatory Care Centers.--Subsection (d)(3) of such section is
amended--
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as
subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively; and
(2) by inserting before subparagraph (B), as so
redesignated, the following new subparagraph:
``(A) is necessary for medical readiness;''.
(e) Maintenance of Inpatient Capabilities at Military Medical
Treatment Facilities Located Outside the United States.--Subsection
(e)(2) of such section is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking
``180 days'' and inserting ``one year''; and
(2) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D);
(3) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new
subparagraph:
``(C) The Secretary has consulted with the relevant
operational commander or installation commander, as
appropriate, to ensure that the proposed elimination would have
no impact on access by eligible beneficiaries to health
care.''; and
(4) in subparagraph (D), as so redesignated, by striking
``Before'' and inserting ``At least one year before''.
(f) Notification Required to Modify Scope of Services Provided at
Military Medical Treatment Facilities.--Subsection (f) of such section
is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``180 days'' and
inserting ``one year''; and
(2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following
new subparagraph:
``(D) An analysis of the capability of the local community
to absorb patients and the anticipated cost to the managed care
support contract.''.
SEC. 723. DESIGNATION OF DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY AS COMBAT SUPPORT
AGENCY.
Section 193(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new
paragraph:
``(5) The Defense Health Agency.''.
SEC. 724. ACCOUNTS FOR MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) In General.--Section 1100 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 1100. Accounts for medical and health care programs of the
Department of Defense
``(a) Combat And Operational Medicine Program Account.--(1) There
is hereby established in the Treasury of the United States an account
to be known as the `Combat and Operational Medicine Program Account'.
All sums appropriated to carry out the functions of the Secretary of
Defense with respect to the military medical and health care programs
of the Department of Defense shall be appropriated to this account.
``(2) Of the total amount appropriated for a fiscal year for the
military medical and health care programs of the Department of Defense,
the amount equal to three percent of such total amount shall remain
available for obligation until the end of the following fiscal year.
``(b) Private Sector Care Program Account.--(1) There is hereby
established in the Treasury of the United States an account to be known
as the `Private Sector Care Program Account'. All sums appropriated to
carry out the functions of the Secretary of Defense with respect to
private sector medical and health care programs of the Department of
Defense shall be appropriated to this account.
``(2) Of the total amount appropriated for a fiscal year for the
private sector health care programs of the Department of Defense, the
amount equal to three percent of such total amount shall remain
available for obligation until the end of the following fiscal year.
``(c) Obligation of Amounts From Accounts by Secretary of
Defense.--The Secretary of Defense may obligate or expend funds from
the accounts under subsection (a) and (b) for purposes of the military
medical and health care programs of the Department of Defense and the
private sector health care programs of the Department of Defense,
respectively, to the extent amounts are available in the accounts.
``(d) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe
regulations to carry out this section.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `military medical and health care programs
of the Department of Defense' means the medical and health care
programs of the Department of Defense that are not private
sector health care programs of the Department of Defense.
``(2) The term `private sector health care programs of the
Department of Defense' means the programs and activities
carried out by the Secretary of Defense under this chapter and
any other provision of law providing for the furnishing of
medical and dental care and health benefits by the private
sector, including pursuant to contracts entered into under
section 1079, 1086, 1092, or 1097 of this title.''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Title 10.--Title 10, United States Code, is amended as
follows:
(A) Section 1076d(d)(5) is amended by striking
``the Defense Health Program Account'' and inserting
``the Private Sector Care Program Account''.
(B) Section 1076e(d)(5) is amended by striking
``the Defense Health Program Account'' and inserting
``the Private Sector Care Program Account''.
(C) Section 1076f(b)(2) is amended by striking
``the Defense Health Program Account'' and inserting
``the Private Sector Care Program Account''.
(D) Section 1110b(c)(4) is amended by striking
``the Defense Health Program Account'' and inserting
``the Private Sector Care Program Account''.
(2) National defense authorization act for fiscal year
2024.--Section 1004(b)(2) of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-81; 10 U.S.C. 240d
note) is amended by striking ``Defense Health Program account''
and inserting ``Combat and Operational Medicine Program and
Private Sector Care Program Accounts''.
(3) National defense authorization act for fiscal year
1997.--Section 742(c)(3) of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104-201; 10 U.S.C. 1071
note) is amended by striking ``the Defense Health Program
account'' and inserting ``the Combat and Operational Medicine
Program account''.
(c) References.--Any reference in law, regulation, document, paper,
or other record of the United States to the ``Defense Health Program''
shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Combat and Operational
Medicine Program'' or the ``Private Sector Care Program'', as the case
may be based on the nature of the obligation.
(d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take
effect on October 1, 2026, and shall apply with respect to fiscal years
beginning on or after that date.
SEC. 725. AVAILABILITY OF COMBAT AND OPERATIONAL MEDICINE PROGRAM
ACCOUNT 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 Combat and Operational Medicine Program
Account and other funds for certain medical
countermeasures
``(a) Authority.--Subject to the availability of appropriations for
such purpose, amounts available under the Combat and Operational
Medicine Program Account established under section 1100 of this title,
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 1100a 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.
SEC. 726. INCLUSION OF DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY IN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
RELATING TO UNFUNDED PRIORITIES.
Section 222a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``the armed force or
forces or combatant command'' and inserting ``the armed force
or forces, combatant command, or combat support agency''; and
(2) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(8) The Director of the Defense Health Agency.''.
SEC. 727. JOINT TRAUMA SYSTEM.
Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting
after section 1073f the following new section:
``Sec. 1073g. Joint trauma system
``(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall maintain the
Joint Trauma System established pursuant to section 707 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328) as
a permanent operational element of the Defense Health Agency to support
the readiness of the armed forces with respect to providing combat
casualty care in support of military operations.
``(b) Elements.--In addition to the requirements of section 707(b)
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public
Law 114-328), in carrying out the Joint Trauma System, the Secretary
shall--
``(1) develop and maintain evidence-based clinical practice
guidelines for combat casualty care across the continuum of
care, from point of injury through definitive treatment;
``(2) establish standards for, and support the
certification of, predeployment medical readiness for military
surgeons;
``(3) maintain and integrate trauma registries and data
systems of the Department of Defense to support performance
improvement, research, and operational planning;
``(4) conduct system-wide performance improvement and
lessons-learned analysis for combat casualty care, including
dissemination of best practices across the armed forces; and
``(5) support the integration of military and civilian
trauma systems to enhance readiness and improve trauma care
outcomes during military operations.
``(c) Combatant Command Trauma Systems.--(1) Each commander of a
combatant command shall establish and maintain a Combatant Command
Trauma System to support operational planning, exercises, and military
operations across the continuum of combat casualty care, from point of
injury through definitive care and rehabilitation.
``(2) The Secretaries of the military departments shall assign
clinically active and operationally experienced trauma personnel, as
required, to support the establishment, sustainment, and operation of
each Combatant Command Trauma System in accordance with the
requirements outlined in Department policy and implementation guidance
with the developmental guidance, operational support, and clinical
oversight of the Joint Trauma System.
``(3) Each Combatant Command Trauma System shall--
``(A) integrate trauma care data into the Department of
Defense Trauma Registry;
``(B) implement clinical practice guidelines and
performance improvement processes of the Joint Trauma System;
``(C) support theater-specific trauma training and
readiness requirements; and
``(D) enable operational performance assessment and lessons
learned across the continuum of combat casualty care.
``(d) Coordination.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary of
Defense shall ensure coordination between the Director of the Defense
Health Agency and the Surgeons General of the armed forces, the
commanders of the combatant commands, and other elements of the
military health system as required.
``(e) Annual Briefing.--Not later than March 1 of each year, the
Secretary of Defense shall provide a briefing to the congressional
defense committees on the activities, readiness posture, and
performance of the Joint Trauma System and the Combatant Command Trauma
System, including--
``(1) a summary of Department-wide combat casualty care
readiness across the Defense Trauma Enterprise, including
findings derived from the performance improvement activities,
clinical practice guideline implementation, trauma registry
data, and other trauma system analyses of the Joint Trauma
System supporting readiness oversight;
``(2) the status of establishment, staffing, and
operational capability of each Combatant Command Trauma System,
including personnel assigned by the Secretaries of the military
departments to support such systems;
``(3) identified gaps in combat casualty care readiness
affecting the Combatant Command Trauma System;
``(4) actions taken, planned, or resourced to address such
gaps; and
``(5) such additional matters relating to the Joint Trauma
System or Combatant Command Trauma System as the Secretary of
Defense determines appropriate.
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `combat casualty care' means the provision
of medical care to wounded members of the armed forces in
operational environments, including prehospital care, damage-
control resuscitation, and surgical intervention.
``(2) The term `Joint Trauma System' means the Department
of Defense's system for improving trauma care through data
collection, analysis, performance improvement, and
dissemination of best practices.''.
SEC. 728. CLARIFICATION OF CONSISTENT EVALUATIONS OF MEDICAL
MALPRACTICE CLAIMS.
(a) Uniform Evaluations.--Section 2733a(h)(2)(B) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting
``applicable to each uniformed service'' before ``consistent
with generally''; and
(2) in clause (iv), by inserting ``consistent criteria used
in the'' before ``calculation''.
(b) Application.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply
with respect to claims filed under section 2733a of title 10, United
States Code, on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 729. CHAPERONES FOR CERTAIN SENSITIVE EXAMINATIONS AT MILITARY
MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES.
Section 1074d of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new
subsection (b):
``(b) Chaperone.--(1) The Secretary shall ensure that a chaperone
is present at any sensitive examination performed by an obstetrician-
gynecologist at a military medical treatment facility.
``(2) In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall--
``(A) establish qualifications for a covered individual to
serve as a chaperone;
``(B) provide appropriate training to chaperones;
``(C) require chaperones to maintain patient
confidentiality except with respect to mandatory reporting of
any suspected inappropriate activity under processes
established by the Secretary; and
``(D) ensure a patient may request a different chaperone
for any reason (and reschedule the sensitive examination if no
other chaperone is available).
``(3) In this subsection:
``(A) The term `covered individual' means--
``(i) a member of the armed forces or a civilian
employee who is a health-care professional (as defined
in section 1094 of this title);
``(ii) a resident or student covered under a formal
training agreement;
``(iii) a technician, a health care para-
professional, or medical support assistant; or
``(iv) a volunteer at a military medical treatment
facility.
``(B) The term `sensitive examination' means a medical
examination, treatment, or procedure of the genitalia, rectum,
or female breasts, or a forensic health care examination.''.
SEC. 730. REQUIREMENT TO OFFER MEDICAL CHAPERONES DURING SENSITIVE
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS.
The Secretary of Defense shall establish and implement a policy
throughout the Department of Defense to require that a medical
chaperone be offered and available to be present with a patient during
any sensitive medical examination, as determined by the Secretary,
conducted at a military medical treatment facility.
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. REQUIREMENT TO NOTIFY COMMITTEES ON ARMED SERVICES OF
HOSPITALIZATION OF COMBAT WOUNDED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED
FORCES.
Section 1074l of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Other Notifications.--(1) The Secretary concerned shall
notify the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives
and the Senate of the occurrence of a hospitalization of a member of
the armed forces who is--
``(A) seriously or very seriously wounded in action
resulting from the conduct of combat operations; and
``(B) evacuated from a theater of combat and admitted to
any military medical treatment facility or civilian medical
treatment facility, regardless of location.
``(2) The notifications under paragraph (1)--
``(A) may be made on an aggregate basis; and
``(B) may not include personally identifying information of
the hospitalized members.''.
SEC. 733. AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE RESIDENCIES, INTERNSHIPS, AND SIMILAR
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS FOR CIVILIAN HEALTH CARE
PROFESSIONALS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Authority.--Section 1599c of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in the heading, by striking ``and compensation'' and
inserting ``, compensation, and training''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(c) Residencies and Internships.--(1) The Secretary may establish
residencies, internships, and similar postgraduate programs at military
medical treatment facilities to train individuals whom the Secretary
has appointed to civilian health care positions, including physicians,
nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and behavioral health
providers.
``(2) The Secretary may require that an individual who participates
in a residency, internship, or similar postgraduate program under
paragraph (1) agrees to perform civilian Federal service at a military
medical treatment facility for a specific period determined by the
Secretary following the completion of such residency, internship, or
similar postgraduate program.''.
(b) Report.--
(1) Requirement.--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
implementation of subsection (c) of section 1599c of title 10,
United States Code, as added by subsection (a).
(2) Matters included.--The report under paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A plan to establish residencies, internships,
and similar postgraduate programs under subsection (c)
of such section 1599c, including a timeline to
implement such subsection.
(B) The anticipated cost of carrying out such
subsection.
(C) The number of each type of health care provider
the Secretary expects to participate in such
residencies, internships, and similar postgraduate
programs.
(D) An explanation for how the Secretary--
(i) will fund such residencies,
internships, and similar postgraduate programs;
and
(ii) supervise individuals participating in
such residencies, internships, and similar
postgraduate programs.
(E) An analysis of how the residencies,
internships, and similar postgraduate programs would
help meet the medical workforce needs of the military
health system.
(F) Any additional information that the Secretary
determines appropriate.
SEC. 734. 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 administering Secretaries shall
provide each covered beneficiary with notices of a TRICARE coverage
transition requirement that affects the individual.
``(2) The administering Secretaries shall provide notice under
paragraph (1) through electronic means.
``(b) Timing of Notice.--The administering Secretaries 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 administering Secretaries 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 of Defense, in
consultation with the other administering Secretaries, shall submit to
the appropriate congressional 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) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `appropriate congressional committees' means
the following:
``(A) The congressional defense committees.
``(B) With respect to matters concerning members
and former members of the Coast Guard and dependents of
such members and former members, the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation of the Senate.
``(2) 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. 735. WAIVER OF REFERRAL REQUIREMENT UNDER TRICARE PRIME FOR
CERTAIN PHYSICAL THERAPY.
Section 1095f(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(C) In addition to the requirements under subparagraph (B), the
Secretary shall waive the referral requirement in paragraph (1) in the
case of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty who seeks
to obtain an appointment for physical therapy provided by a licensed
provider under TRICARE Prime if the provider is located in a State in
which the law of that State does not require a referral for that
specific appointment.''.
SEC. 736. RATES OF PAY FOR A PROVIDER OF CARE OR SERVICES FURNISHED
UNDER TRICARE PROGRAM.
(a) Rates.--Section 1097b(a) of title 10, United States Code is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and paragraph (3)(A)''
after ``Subject to paragraph (2)''; and
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``In establishing'' and
inserting the following
``(A) The Secretary shall establish rates for payments to providers
of care or services under the TRICARE program that are specific with
respect to the following sites of service at which the care or service
is actually provided (regardless of the physical location of the
headquarters of the provider):
``(i) A hospital outpatient department.
``(ii) An ambulatory surgical center.
``(iii) The office of a physician.
``(iv) Such other sites as the Secretary determines
appropriate in carrying out this paragraph.
``(B) The Secretary shall ensure that--
``(i) each site specified in subparagraph (A) obtains a
National Provider Identifier pursuant to section 1833(t) of the
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(23)) that is separate
and unique from such identifier for such provider; and
``(ii) no payment for care or services under any provision
of this chapter may be made unless the claim for such payment
includes the National Provider Identifier for the site at which
such hospital care, medical services, or extended care services
were furnished.
``(C) In the case of covered OPD services (as defined in section
1833(t)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(1)(B))
that are provided by a provider that is an off-campus outpatient
department of a provider (as defined in section 1833(t)(21)(B) of the
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(21)(B)), disregarding clauses
(ii) and (iv) thereof, as if such clauses did not exist), the Secretary
shall ensure that such department is treated as a subpart of such
provider and assigned a unique health identifier pursuant to
subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, and that such provider includes
such identifier on any claim form it submits under this subsection, and
that such provider may not hold a member of the uniformed services or
covered beneficiary liable for such item or service unless such care or
services are billed using the separate unique health identifier
established for such department under this paragraph.
``(D) Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to--
``(i) prevent the Secretary from determining the
appropriate amount of a facility fee;
``(ii) require the Secretary to pay, for the same item or
service--
``(I) an independent physician the same amount as
the Secretary would pay a hospital-based physician; or
``(II) a hospital-based physician less than the
Secretary would pay an independent physician; or
``(iii) affect the authority of the Secretary under
paragraph (2).
``(E) In establishing''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall
take effect on January 1, 2028.
SEC. 737. PLANS ON MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM.
(a) Requirement.--Section 1073b of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in the heading, by inserting ``plans and'' before
``reports'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (a) and (b) as subsections
(b) and (c), respectively; and
(3) by inserting before subsection (b), as so redesignated,
the following new subsection:
``(a) Long-term Plans.--(1) During each year, the Secretary shall
develop a long-term plan on the stabilization of health care delivered
through the Defense Health Agency.
``(2) Each plan under paragraph (1) shall include information
regarding the following with respect to each military medical treatment
facility:
``(A) Milestones necessary to implement the plan.
``(B) Definable goals for personnel, budget, supplies, and
readiness.
``(C) Cost estimates for personnel, supplies, and other
items necessary to manage and operate the military medical
treatment facility.
``(D) The number of current (as of the time of the plan)
and the projection of vacancies with respect to--
``(i) military medical personnel;
``(ii) civilian and contractor medical personnel;
and
``(iii) health care administration personnel.
``(E) Projected modifications of the scope of medical care
provided at military medical treatment facilities.
``(F) Budget requirements.
``(3) Each plan under paragraph (1) shall cover the same period
covered by the future-years defense program submitted under section 221
of this title during the year in which the plan is developed.
``(4)(A) On a quarterly basis, the Secretary shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
Senate a briefing on the most recent plan under paragraph (1).
``(B) Any information included in a briefing under subparagraph (A)
with respect to a projected modification of the scope of medical care
provided at a military medical treatment facility may not be treated as
a notification under section 1073d(f) of this title.
``(5) The Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate each plan under
paragraph (1).''.
(b) Limitation on Modifications of Scope of Medical Care.--Section
1073d(f)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period and
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(D) the Secretary has developed the long-term plan under
section 1073b(a) of this title during the year in which the
Secretary submits such notification.''.
SEC. 738. MODIFICATION TO QUALIFICATION WAIVER AUTHORITY FOR APPLICANTS
FOR NURSING OR PRACTICAL NURSE POSITIONS IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
Section 716(a) of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
118-159; 10 U.S.C. 1073c note), is amended by striking ``who--'' and
all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``who
holds a bachelor's degree or graduate degree from an accredited
professional nursing educational program and a current, unrestricted
license to practice as a registered nurse or practical nurse.''.
SEC. 739. AERIAL TRANSPORT AND DEPARTMENT-WIDE CAPABILITY FOR HIGH-
CONSEQUENCE INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
(a) Requirement.--Beginning not later than October 1, 2027, the
Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination with the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, the Secretaries of the other
military departments, and the Director of the Defense Health Agency,
shall carry out a program to provide for the safe, long-range aerial
transport of individuals known to be or suspected of infection by high-
consequence infectious diseases.
(b) Aerial Transport Component.--The Secretary of Defense shall
ensure that the program under subsection (a) serves as the component of
the Department of Defense that--
(1) provides the Department with aerial transport of
patients with high-consequence infectious diseases; and
(2) provides support to other departments and agencies of
the Federal Government, State and local governments, and
civilian and academic partners, as determined appropriate by
the Secretary.
(c) Program Requirements.--In carrying out the program under
subsection (a), the Secretary of the Air Force shall--
(1) develop and maintain a curriculum, and identify
qualified instructors to train and certify military and
civilian medical personnel, on procedures associated with the
safe, long-range aerial transport of patients with high-
consequence infectious diseases;
(2) establish, and periodically update, medical care
standards, infection prevention and control measures, and
operational safety protocols necessary to maximize patient
survival and minimize infection risk to aircrew, medical
personnel, and support personnel;
(3) serve as the joint force advocate and executive agent
within the Department of Defense for aerial transport of
individuals with high-consequence infectious diseases;
(4) establish standards, sustainment requirements, and
lifecycle management processes for personal protective
equipment, transport isolation systems, and associated medical
equipment used in transporting infected patients;
(5) develop, in coordination with the Joint Staff, joint
doctrine, concepts of operation, and medical force requirements
necessary to support a Department of Defense-wide high-
consequence infectious disease capability, including patient
movement, definitive care, and integration across the continuum
of care;
(6) coordinate with the other Secretaries of the military
departments and the Director of the Defense Health Agency to
inform the organization, training, and equipping of
specialized, organized teams capable of conducting high-
consequence infectious disease patient movement and care in
operational, austere, and strategic environments;
(7) support interoperability and operational integration
with other departments and agencies of the Federal Government,
State and local governments, and civilian and academic partners
to enable coordinated response to tactical incidents, large-
scale contingencies, and research activities related to
emerging and future infectious disease threats; and
(8) identify capability gaps and support research,
development, testing, and evaluation of medical
countermeasures, transport systems, protective equipment, and
operational procedures necessary to improve survivability,
safety, and mission effectiveness in high-consequence
infectious disease operations.
(d) Enterprise Doctrine and Oversight.--The Secretary of Defense
shall develop and maintain Department of Defense-wide doctrine and
policy to guide the development, fielding, sustainment, and employment
of high-consequence infectious disease response capabilities across the
Department.
SEC. 740. AVAILABILITY OF OBSTETRICIAN-GYNECOLOGISTS AND CERTIFIED
NURSE-MIDWIFES 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 obstetrician-gynecologist or
certified nurse-midwife.
(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 an obstetrician-gynecologist or
certified nurse-midwife to provide services at that facility. In
entering into such a contract or other agreement, the Secretary shall
ensure the following:
(1) An obstetrician-gynecologist or certified nurse-midwife
is on call 24 hours per day and will arrive at the facility not
later than two hours after being called.
(2) The obstetrician-gynecologist or certified nurse-
midwife is 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 obstetrician-gynecologist or certified nurse-
midwife meet or exceed all credentialing, training, and
certification standards that the Secretary would otherwise
apply to an obstetrician-gynecologist or certified nurse-
midwife 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 of
Defense with respect to 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 obstetrician-gynecologist and
certified nurse-midwife 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 obstetrician-
gynecologists or certified nurse-midwives 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) Military Medical Treatment Facility Defined.--In this section,
the term ``military medical treatment facility'' has the meaning given
that term in section 1073c of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 741. 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. 742. IMPROVEMENT OF PROCESS FOR FILING OF COMPLAINTS AND REPORTING
OF ISSUES UNDER TRICARE PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance to
set forth the process and timeline for covered beneficiaries, direct
care providers, and authorized providers under the TRICARE program to
file complaints and report issues that have not been resolved through
existing channels, including complaints regarding coverage, access to
care, denials, incorrect provider directory listings, network adequacy,
access to specialized care within a reasonable distance from their
homes, overdue or consistently inaccurate payments, and other related
issues.
(b) Elements of Guidance.--The guidance required under subsection
(a) shall set forth--
(1) the details and effective date of a reporting tool that
follows a simple flow chart for filing complaints and reporting
issues; and
(2) the timelines and protocols that the Department of
Defense will use to monitor and address complaints filed and
issues reported that are appropriate to the level of acuity or
urgency of such complaint or issue, including responses to the
covered beneficiary or provider that include--
(A) steps that have been taken by the Department of
Defense to respond to the complaint or issue;
(B) any responses received by relevant parties in
investigating the complaint or issue; and
(C) follow-up actions or planned follow-up actions
by the Department of Defense in response to the
complaint or issue.
(c) Application to Providers.--The guidance required under
subsection (a) shall apply to all agreements with authorized providers
under the TRICARE program entered into on or after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(d) Annual Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives a report that includes the following:
(1) The number of complaints filed or issues reported that
are covered by subsection (a), disaggregated by category of
complaint or issue, beneficiary complaint or issue, or provider
complaint or issue.
(2) A description of steps that were taken to respond to
such complaints or issues.
(3) A description of any follow-up actions or planned
follow-up actions by the Department of Defense in response to
such complaints or issues.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
(2) The term ``covered beneficiary'' means a covered
beneficiary, as defined in section 1072 of title 10, United
States Code, who is a beneficiary by reason of the service by
an individual in a covered Armed Force.
(3) The term ``TRICARE program'' has the meaning given that
term in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 743. PILOT PROGRAM ON FILLING PRIMARY CARE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS AT
REMOTE MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES.
(a) Pilot Program.--Beginning not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military
department shall carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary
may--
(1) appoint individuals to primary care management
positions at a remote military medical treatment facility
selected under subsection (d); and
(2) provide incentives for highly qualified applicants to
such positions.
(b) Duration.--Each Secretary of a military department shall carry
out the pilot program under subsection (a) for a period not to exceed
five years.
(c) Personnel Authorities.--In carrying out subsection (a), for the
purposes of hiring qualified candidates for the pilot program, each
Secretary of a military department may use the authorities provided
under--
(1) section 1599c of title 10, United States Code (relating
to appointment and rates of pay);
(2) section 5379 of title 5, United States Code (relating
to student loan repayments); and
(3) sections 5753 and 5754 of such title 5 (relating to
recruitment and relocation bonuses and retention bonuses,
respectively).
(d) Remote Military Medical Treatment Facilities.--
(1) Selection.--Not later than 60 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military
department shall select not fewer than five remote military
medical treatment facilities at which to carry out the pilot
program under subsection (a).
(2) Notification.--Each Secretary of a military department
shall notify the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate of each remote military medical
treatment facility selected under paragraph (1).
(e) Reimbursement.--
(1) Requirement.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Director of the Defense Health Agency shall
reimburse the relevant Secretary of a military department for
the actual, reasonable, and allocable cost of the salary and
expenses (including with respect to travel, training,
equipment, and facility support) of any individual appointed to
a primary care management position under the pilot program
under subsection (a) during the period in which the employee is
employed in the position for which the employee was so
appointed (regardless of whether such period exceeds the
duration of the pilot program). The Director and the Secretary
shall ensure that such costs are tracked using a detailed work
breakdown structure to ensure granular tracking and financial
accountability.
(2) Memorandum of understanding.--The Director and each
Secretary of a military department shall enter into a
memorandum of understanding to carry out reimbursements under
paragraph (1). Such memorandum shall specify--
(A) the scope of services provided by the
individuals appointed to a primary care management
position;
(B) the allowable cost categories;
(C) billing and accounting procedures;
(D) quality and performance metrics; and
(E) dispute resolution procedures.
(f) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the date on which each
Secretary of a military department 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, including with respect to the feasibility of carrying out the
pilot program on a long-term basis.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``primary care management position'' means a
physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, registered
nurse, mental health nurse practitioner, licensed practical
nurse, or medical assistant.
(2) The term ``remote military medical treatment facility''
means a military medical treatment facility (as defined in
section 1073c of title 10, United States Code) for which
medical personnel assigned to the facility may reside at a
location that is either--
(A) not more than 50 miles from the military
medical facility; or
(B) a distance that on average takes at least one
hour to travel by car.
SEC. 744. ESTABLISHMENT OF PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF HEALTH CARE
ASSESSMENTS OTHER THAN PERIODIC HEALTH ASSESSMENTS.
(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of the Army shall carry out a pilot
program to evaluate the effectiveness of different health care
assessment methods for members of the Army serving on active duty, as
compared to the periodic health assessment of the Army.
(b) Locations.--The Secretary shall--
(1) carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) at
Fort Hood, Texas; and
(2) select at least one more installation of the Army at
which to carry out the pilot program.
(c) Participant Selection.--The Secretary shall select not fewer
than 100 members of the Army to participate in the pilot program under
subsection (a). Such members may not be in a high-risk population, as
determined by the Secretary.
(e) Health Care Assessments.--In carrying out the pilot program
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide members of the Army
participating in the pilot program with the following instead of the
periodic health assessment:
(1) An in-person physical examination.
(2) Blood work that includes comprehensive metabolic panel
and complete blood count conducted by qualified medical
personnel.
(3) Any other test or evaluation as determined appropriate
by the Secretary.
(f) Baseline.--The Secretary shall use health care assessments
provided to a member of the Army under the pilot program under
subsection (a) as a baseline for the purposes of ongoing regular
monitoring of the member.
(g) Duration.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program for
a two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act,
but the Secretary may extend such period.
(h) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the
pilot program under subsection (a) concludes, the Secretary shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the pilot
program, including findings relating to--
(1) health care outcomes;
(2) satisfaction of members of the Army; and
(3) any recommendations for broader implementation.
Subtitle C--Studies, Reports, and Other Matters
SEC. 751. QUARTERLY BRIEFING ON MILITARY TREATMENT FACILITIES.
(a) In General.--Section 1073c of title 10, United States Code, as
amended by section 721, is further amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (k) as subsection (l); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (j) the following new
subsection:
``(k) Quarterly Briefing on Military Medical Treatment
Facilities.--(1) Not less frequently than once every 90 days, the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
Senate a briefing on military medical treatment facilities.
``(2) Each briefing under paragraph (1) shall include, for each
military medical treatment facility and with respect to the 90-day
period preceding the date of the provision of the briefing, the
following information:
``(A) Of the members of the armed forces and covered
beneficiaries who received health care services at the military
medical treatment facility during such period, the percentage
for whom access standards were met.
``(B) An assessment of the clinical readiness of the
members of the armed forces staffing the military medical
treatment facility.
``(C) An assessment of the unit readiness of members of the
armed forces who receive health care services at the military
medical treatment facility.
``(D) The number of members of the armed forces and covered
beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Prime, disaggregated by
category of enrollee, that received health care services at the
military medical treatment facility during such period.
``(E) The number of members of the armed forces and covered
beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Prime, disaggregated by
category of enrollee, that received referrals under the TRICARE
program from providers at the military medical treatment
facility to specialty care providers outside the military
medical treatment facility during such period.
``(F) The composition of the workforce at the military
medical treatment facility, including the number of members of
the armed forces, civilian employees of the Department of
Defense, and contractors of the Department.
``(G) With respect to personnel staffing at the military
medical treatment facility, the following:
``(i) The number of unfilled billets, disaggregated
by type of profession, including clinicians, nurses,
hospital administrators, and administrative personnel.
``(ii) The average amount of time for an unfilled
billet to be filled, disaggregated in accordance with
clause (i).
``(H) A description of any deficiencies or shortages with
respect to the budget, medical supplies and equipment, or
personnel necessary to meet metrics relating to access to
healthcare services provided at the military medical treatment
facility and applicable standards of care relating to such
services.
``(I) A plan to remedy any such deficiencies.''.
(b) Deadline for Initial Briefing.--Not later than 60 days after
the date of the enactment of this section, the Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Health Affairs shall submit the first briefing required
under section 1073c(k) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by
subsection (a).
SEC. 752. ENHANCED MEDICAL COVERAGE FOR CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND DEPENDENTS IN CERTAIN
LOCATIONS.
(a) Enhanced Medical Coverage.--Section 1599b 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:
``(e) Enhanced Medical Coverage.--(1) Not later than July 1, 2027,
the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into a contract to provide
each covered individual in a location specified in paragraph (2) with
enhanced medical coverage for services that are not covered by the
health care plan for which the covered individual is enrolled under the
Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan.
``(2) The locations specified in this paragraph are the following:
``(A) Japan.
``(B) Guam.
``(C) Any location the Secretary determines appropriate
under a mitigation plan carried out under paragraph (5)(C).
``(3)(A) With respect to covered individuals living in Japan, the
Secretary shall ensure that the enhanced medical coverage under
subsection (a) includes the following:
``(i) Assistance in finding health care providers with the
capacity to meet the health care needs of the individuals.
``(ii) Language translation services to assist in accessing
health care.
``(iii) Assistance in making prepayments for health care
services if such prepayments are required by the health care
provider.
``(iv) Any other supplemental services the Secretary
determines appropriate.
``(B) With respect to covered individuals living in Guam, the
Secretary shall ensure that the enhanced medical coverage under
subsection (a) includes the following:
``(i) Assistance in finding health care providers with the
capacity to meet the health care needs of the individuals.
``(ii) Medical evacuation coverage if needed health care
services are not available on Guam or are only available in a
facility that is not accredited.
``(iii) Any other supplemental services the Secretary
determines appropriate.
``(4)(A) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall conduct a review
of the availability of health care services for civilian employees of
the Department of Defense employed in a position outside the
continental United States and accompanying dependents of such
employees. Each review shall assess the availability of the following:
``(i) Ambulatory patient services, including outpatient
surgery.
``(ii) Emergency services.
``(iii) Inpatient care, including trauma care and intensive
care.
``(iv) Maternity and newborn care, including neonatal
intensive care.
``(v) Mental health and substance use disorder services.
``(vi) Rehabilitative and habilitative services.
``(vii) Laboratory services.
``(viii) Preventive services.
``(ix) Pediatric services.
``(B) If the Secretary determines in a review under subparagraph
(A) that health care services specified in such subparagraph are not
available, or do not meet the standards of care for such services
provided in the United States, with respect to a specific State,
territory or possession of the United States, or foreign country, the
Secretary shall--
``(i) carry out a mitigation plan under subparagraph (C);
and
``(ii) notify each civilian employee of the Department
employed in a position at such location, and any applicant for
such a position, of the determination and mitigation plan.
``(C) With respect to each location covered by a determination
under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall carry out a mitigation plan
under which the Secretary may--
``(i) include such location in the enhanced medical
coverage made available under paragraph (1), including with
respect to assistance in finding health care providers,
providing medical travel benefits, and medical evacuation
coverage;
``(ii) designate civilian positions at such location as
being unaccompanied; or
``(iii) take such other actions as the Secretary determines
appropriate to increase access to health care for civilian
employees of the Department employed in a position at such
location and accompanying dependents of such employees.
``(5) Not later than February 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, the
Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on--
``(A) the findings of each review under subparagraph (A) of
paragraph (5); and
``(B) a summary of each mitigation plan carried out by the
Secretary under subparagraph (C) of such paragraph.
``(6) In this subsection:
``(A) The term `covered individual' means an individual who
is--
``(i) a civilian employee of the Department of
Defense employed in a position at a location specified
in paragraph (2) or an accompanying dependent of such
an employee; and
``(ii) enrolled in a health care plan under the
Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan.
``(B) The term `Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan'
means the health insurance program under chapter 89 of title
5.''.
(b) Current Pilot Program.--The contract awarded by the Secretary
of Defense to carry out the pilot program titled ``Pilot Health
Insurance Enhancement for Department of Defense Civilian Employees in
Japan'' may continue without interruption, and with the necessary
modifications, in implementing subsection (e) of section 1599b of title
10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).
(c) Conforming Amendment.--Subsection (f) of section 1599b of title
10, United States Code, as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is
amended by striking ``In this section'' inserting ``Except as provided
by subsection (e), in this section''.
SEC. 753. MODIFICATIONS TO PILOT PROGRAM TO ASSIST CERTAIN MEMBERS OF
THE ARMED FORCES AND DEPENDENTS WITH ADDITIONAL
SUPPLEMENTAL COVERAGE RELATING TO CANCER.
(a) Agreement.--Subsection (b) of section 734 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10
U.S.C. 1071 note) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as
subparagraph (D); and
(C) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the
following new subparagraph:
``(C) provide no coordination with any other health
benefit plan; and''.
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``a period of not more
than three years, and may not be renewed'' and inserting ``a
period of not less than three years''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(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, the District of Columbia, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territory or
possession of the United States 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;
``(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.''.
(b) Provision of Information.--Subsection (c) of such section is
amended by striking ``website'' and inserting ``website, as determined
by the Secretary,''.
(c) Preemption.--Such section is further amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new
subsection:
``(f) Preemption.--An agreement entered into under this section
shall be deemed to be a contract for which the Secretary of Defense has
determined to preempt State or local laws pursuant to section 1103 of
title 10, United States Code, as administered under 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.''.
SEC. 754. MODIFICATIONS TO EVALUATION AND REPORT ON TRICARE PROGRAM
EFFECTIVENESS.
(a) Evaluation.--Subsection (a) of section 717 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (Public Law 104-106; 10
U.S.C. 1073 note) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a
semicolon;
(2) in paragraph (3)(B)(v), by striking the period and
inserting a semicolon; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
``(4) examine trends with respect to--
``(A) the demographics of members of the Armed
Forces and covered beneficiaries;
``(B) the use of the TRICARE program by such
members and beneficiaries;
``(C) the costs incurred by the Government relating
to such use; and
``(D) the satisfaction of such members and
beneficiaries with respect to the TRICARE program and
other metrics relating to the performance of the
military health system;
``(5) compare the trends examined under paragraph (4) with
trends on similar matters experienced by civilian health care
programs;
``(6) identify possible determining factors that could
cause changes in the use of the TRICARE program or the costs
incurred by the Government relating to such use; and
``(7) determine the impacts of cost-sharing amounts under
the TRICARE program on members of the Armed Forces and covered
beneficiaries.''.
(b) Annual Report.--
(1) Revival.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended by
striking ``March 1, 1997'' and inserting ``March 1, 2027''.
(2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1061(i) 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 (3).
SEC. 755. EXTENSION OF EXTRAMEDICAL MATERNAL HEALTH PROVIDERS
DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
Section 746 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C.
1073 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (d), by striking ``five years'' and
inserting ``eight years''; and
(2) in subsection (f)--
(A) in the heading, by inserting ``and Briefing''
after ``Reports''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) Briefing.--Not later than June 30, 2027, the
Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on the
feasibility of the Department of Defense hiring doulas to
provide services to members of the Armed Forces and covered
beneficiaries at military medical treatment facilities that are
located in the United States and such facilities that are
located outside the United States.''.
SEC. 756. MODIFICATION OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY OVERSIGHT STRATEGY AND
ACTION PLAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Clarification of Strategy and Plan Requirements.--Section 724
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) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as
subsections (c) through (e), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new
subsection (b):
``(b) Requirements; Implementation.--
``(1) Requirements.--The oversight strategy and action plan
under subsection (a) shall include the following requirements:
``(A) Establishment of a baseline neurocognitive
assessment to be conducted during the accession process
of all members of the covered Armed Forces before the
beginning of training.
``(B) Establishment of annual neurocognitive
assessments to monitor the cognitive function of such
members to be conducted--
``(i) at least every three years as part of
the periodic health assessment of such members,
and yearly for members determined to be at a
high risk, as determined by the Under Secretary
of Defense for Personnel and Readiness; and
``(ii) as part of the post-deployment
health assessment of such members.
``(C) Establishment of standards for recurrent and
prolonged exposure.
``(D) Ensuring that all neurocognitive assessments
of such members, including those required under
subparagraphs (A) and (B), are maintained in the
electronic medical record of such member.
``(E) Establishment and maintenance of blast
overpressure exposure logs and traumatic brain injury
logs for every member of the covered Armed Forces.
``(2) Implementation.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall
implement each requirement under paragraph (1).''.
(b) Modification of Reports on Suicide.--Section 741(a)(2) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law
116-92; 133 Stat. 1467), as amended by section 736(2)(B) of the
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat.
1959), is amended--
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (I) through (M) as
subparagraphs (J) through (N), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following new
subparagraph (I):
``(I) The number of suicides identified under
subparagraph (A), as a whole and disaggregated by the
military occupational specialty (or other similar
classification, rating, or specialty code) of the
member, excluding such specialities that the Secretary
determines would not provide statistically valid data,
with respect to which the member had a history of one
of the following:
``(i) Concussive or subconcussive brain
injuries, including traumatic brain injuries.
``(ii) Exposure to blast overpressure.
``(iii) Other head trauma, regardless of
whether it required the treatment of a medical
provider.''.
SEC. 757. EXPANSION OF PROHIBITION ON PAINFUL RESEARCH ON CERTAIN
ANIMALS.
Section 732 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``on domestic cats
and dogs'' and inserting ``on certain animals''; and
(2) in subsection (a), by striking ``a domestic cat (Felis
catus) or a domestic dog (Canis familiaris)'' and inserting ``a
domestic cat (Felis catus), a domestic dog (Canis familiaris),
or a nonhuman member of the order Primates''.
SEC. 758. 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 2027; 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. 759. ACCESS TO AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS DURING MILITARY
PHYSICAL TRAINING.
(a) Access to AEDs.--Beginning not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
ensure that, for any covered physical training event, an automated
external defibrillator (in this section referred to as an ``AED'') is
available and accessible at a distance that ensures a three-minute
response time calculated under subsection (c).
(b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary
shall--
(1) require that AEDs be staged at the immediate site of
any covered physical training event;
(2) ensure that at least one individual present at covered
physical training event site is certified (as of the date of
the event) in the use of an AED and cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (commonly known as ``CPR''); and
(3) establish a standardized protocol for regular quarterly
inspections and maintenance of all AED units to ensure
operational readiness.
(c) Three-minute Response Time Determination.--The Secretary shall
determine the three-minute response time under subsection (a) by
calculating the total elapsed time beginning at the recognition of a
suspected sudden cardiac arrest and ending at the delivery of the first
defibrillation shock, including all time required for AED retrieval,
transport, and device preparation. In making such determinations, the
Secretary may presume that locating an AED within 100 yards of the site
of the covered physical training event will meet such response time.
(d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report outlining--
(1) the total number of additional AEDs required to achieve
Department-wide compliance with this section;
(2) the estimated cost of procurement and maintenance of
such AEDs; and
(3) a timeline for full implementation across all military
installations to comply with this section.
(e) Covered Physical Training Event Defined.--In this section, the
term ``covered physical training event'' means a required unit level
physical training event or high-intensity exercise conducted by the
Department of Defense.
SEC. 760. PILOT PROGRAM ON REMOTE BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING FOR CERTAIN
PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM TRICARE BENEFICIARIES.
(a) Establishment.--
(1) Requirement.--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 Health Agency, shall
establish a pilot program on blood pressure monitoring for
pregnant and postpartum TRICARE beneficiaries in order to
increase the rate of early detection of a hypertensive disorder
of pregnancy.
(2) Model.--The Secretary may model the pilot program under
paragraph (1) on a pilot program for blood pressure self-
monitoring under the Healthy Start Program of the Health
Resources and Services Administration of the Department of
Health and Human Services.
(b) Military Medical Treatment Facilities.--
(1) Number.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot
program under subsection (a) at not fewer than two military
medical treatment facilities of each of the Army, Navy, Marine
Corps, Air Force, and Space Force.
(2) Selection.--In selecting the military medical treatment
facilities at which to carry out the pilot program under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(A) ensure that the military medical treatment
facilities are geographically diverse, including
locations in rural and urban areas; and
(B) give priority to military medical treatment
facilities that have a large number of obstetric
patients or a history of maternal health programs.
(c) Participants.--
(1) Eligibility.--An individual is eligible to participate
in the pilot program under subsection (a) if--
(A) the individual--
(i) is enrolled in the TRICARE program;
(ii) is pregnant or postpartum; and
(iii) receives health care through a
military medical treatment facility at which
the Secretary is carrying out the pilot
program; and
(B) the Secretary determines the individual 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.--The Secretary may not require an individual
to participate in the pilot program under subsection (a).
(d) Equipment and Information.--The Secretary shall provide to an
individual participating in the pilot program under subsection (a)--
(1) a blood pressure cuff device that--
(A) is approved by the Food and Drug Administration
for the digital monitoring of blood pressure;
(B) is validated for use during pregnancy according
to the International Organization for Standardization
(as determined by the Secretary);
(C) is capable of remote monitoring and data
transmission; and
(D) 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 under subsection
(a), the Secretary shall use the primary care and obstetric care
provider of the individual participating in the pilot program, to the
extent practicable.
(f) Materials.--The Secretary shall develop supporting materials
for health care providers who facilitate the pilot program under
subsection (a), including the following:
(1) Guidance on how to identify individuals eligible to
participate in the pilot program.
(2) Evidence-based educational materials regarding maternal
health best practices for such individuals.
(g) Term.--The pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate
five years after the date on which the Secretary establishes such pilot
program.
(h) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
termination of the pilot program, the Secretary 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, a report on the pilot program. The report shall
include the following elements, disaggregated by the Armed Force, sex,
age, race, and ethnicity of individuals who participated in the pilot
program:
(1) The number of participants.
(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 such barriers or
challenges resulted in the monitors being underused.
(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 the care of the participant.
(7) Recommendations of the Secretary whether the pilot
program should be altered, expanded, or made permanent.
SEC. 761. PILOT PROGRAM ON SECURE, MOBILE PERSONAL HEALTH RECORD FOR
MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
(a) Pilot Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall commence a pilot
program under which a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty
may use a covered health record platform to collect the health records
of the member before separating from active duty.
(b) Selection of Armed Force.--The Secretary shall select not fewer
than one Armed Force in which to carry out the pilot program under
subsection (a).
(c) Contracts.--
(1) Authority.--The Secretary shall seek to enter into a
contract using competitive procedures with an appropriate
entity for the provision of the covered health record platform
under the pilot program under subsection (a).
(2) Notice of competition.--
(A) Request for proposals.--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).
(B) Open competition.--A request under subparagraph
(A) 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 the Secretary determines that at least
one acceptable offer is submitted.
(d) Duration of Pilot Program.--
(1) Period.--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.--After carrying
out the pilot program under subsection (a) for a period of 180
days, the Secretary shall survey all participants in the pilot
program and, based on survey results, may--
(A) terminate the pilot program;
(B) continue the pilot program;
(C) expand the pilot program; or
(D) implement the use of a covered health record
platform in the Defense Health Agency 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.
(f) Covered Health Record Platform Defined.--In this section, the
term ``covered health record platform'' means a secure personal health
record platform that meets the following requirements:
(1) Has web-based and native mobile phone application
capabilities.
(2) Has the capability to store and share records with the
Department of Veterans Affairs or any other designated care
provider.
(3) Has the capability to store records in the cloud.
(4) Does not have a requirement for integration to receive
or share records.
(5) Has the capability to instantly share data based on a
combination of access key and personal identifier.
(6) Has the capability to provide secure data storage and
records transfer upon separation of a member of the Armed
Forces from active duty.
(7) Does not require a business associate agreement with
any parties.
(8) Has secure data isolation with access controls.
(9) 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.
SEC. 762. PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF BLUE-LIGHT
DISSIPATING DISPLAYS TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
(a) Pilot Program.--The Director of the Defense Health Agency shall
carry out a pilot program under which the Director provides for the use
of blue-light dissipating displays by covered individuals in clinical
and rehabilitative settings.
(b) Use of Blue-light Dissipating Displays.--The Director shall
ensure that blue-light dissipating displays provided under the pilot
program under subsection (a) are used to assist covered individuals
with screen-mediated tasks associated with rehabilitation, patient
education, assistive technology, and telehealth appointments.
(c) Selection of Technology.--In carrying out the pilot program
under subsection (a), the Director shall select commercially available,
stand-alone blue-light dissipating displays that do not require
modifications to the electronic health record systems of the military
health system.
(d) Locations.--The Director shall select military medical
treatment facilities at which to carry out the pilot program under
subsection (a).
(e) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Director shall provide to the Committees on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a
briefing on the design of the pilot program under subsection (a),
including identification of the military medical treatment facilities
selected under subsection (d).
(f) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report
on the pilot program under subsection (a), including an evaluation of
each of the following:
(1) Whether the use of blue-light dissipating displays
provided under the pilot program changed the time needed to
complete screen-mediated tasks associated with rehabilitation,
patient education, assistive technology, and telehealth
appointments.
(2) Whether such use improved the ability of covered
individuals to read information relating to such tasks.
(3) Whether such use improved the glare sensitivity and
visual fatigue of covered individuals.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``blue-light dissipating display'' means a
display technology that is blue-light-dissipating and uses a
diffused light-output architecture, including with respect to
employing optical-elastomer or diffused light-output
nanomaterial light-management layers (or both).
(2) The term ``covered individual'' means a covered
beneficiary (as defined in section 1072 of title 10, United
States Code) who is partially blind, legally blind, or
otherwise visually impaired.
SEC. 763. EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF PILOT PROGRAM OF THE UNIFORMED
SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES ON
PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CHAIN.
(a) Extension.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the pilot
program of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
titled ``Assessing the Security and Quality of the U.S. Military Health
System Pharmaceutical Supply Chain'' for a period of not less than five
years beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.
(b) Elements.--The Secretary shall ensure that the pilot program
under subsection (a) includes the following:
(1) Defining the Department Essential Medicine list to
consist of not more than 100 medicines that do not have patent
exclusivity and are determined by the Secretary as essential
for operational capabilities, predeployment, or the military
health system (based on the progress of the pilot program
before the date of the enactment of this Act).
(2) To the extent practicable, harmonizing such Department
Essential Medicine list with a list of defense-relevant generic
drugs based on the risk management framework developed under
section 860 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10
U.S.C. 3241 note prec.).
(3) Refreshing and expanding chemical testing data from the
pilot program as carried out before the date of the enactment
of this Act to include all medicines listed on the Department
Essential Medicine List and creating National Drug Code-
specific categorizations of high-risk, moderate-risk, or low-
risk based on objective indicators for relative chemical
quality and safety risk.
(4) Adding to the objective risk-categorization framework
assessment of location of manufacturing, including flagging
entities in China and other countries that are not compliant
with the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (19 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.)
and creating National Drug Code-specific, objective
categorizations of high-risk, moderate-risk, or low-risk based
on independently derived indicators for true country of origin,
that includes countries of concern, including China, being
classified under the highest-risk category.
(5) Making recommendations for the continuation of the
scoring framework at the conclusion of the pilot program.
(c) Independent Testing.--The Secretary shall ensure that, in
determining the true country of origin (location quality) and relative
chemical quality and safety risks of medicines under the pilot program
under subsection (a), the testing for such information is conducted by
independent laboratories acceptable to the Uniformed Services
University of the Health Sciences that--
(1) are accredited under ISO 17025 standards;
(2) are not registered as a Good Manufacturing Practice
facility to ensure no conflicts of interest;
(3) have experience developing and operating a published
quality risk scoring framework applicable to individual
National Drug Codes; and
(4) are duly licensed and demonstrate an ability to conduct
ongoing post-market surveillance through procurement of
pharmaceutical products from common wholesalers, and not
directly from manufacturers.
SEC. 764. WORKING GROUP ON DIGITAL STRATEGY FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN
INJURIES.
(a) Establishment.--In accordance with the Warfighter Brain Health
Initiative under 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), not later than July 1, 2027, the Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Health Affairs shall establish a working group to develop a
digital health strategy that leverages advances in artificial
intelligence for the treatment of traumatic brain injuries.
(b) Membership.--The Assistant Secretary shall appoint to the
working group under subsection (a) members of the Armed Forces,
officers and employees of the Department of Defense, and
nongovernmental experts. Such individuals shall have expertise in
clinical care of traumatic brain injuries, biomedical informatics,
biomedical engineering, or biomedical implementation science.
(c) Strategy.--The strategy under subsection (a) shall include, at
a minimum, the following:
(1) Identification of capability gaps in treatment of
traumatic brain injuries that could be addressed through
artificial intelligence and digital health technologies.
(2) An analysis of existing research, development, and
acquisition efforts leveraging artificial intelligence-based
capabilities and digital health, including any applicable
commercial off-the-shelf solutions being used by the Department
of Defense to support treatment of traumatic brain injuries.
(3) Expert recommendations on advances required to address
identified capability gaps and significantly improve treatment
of traumatic brain injuries using artificial intelligence and
digital health technologies.
(4) A recommended investment plan to advance technology and
knowledge readiness levels to field digital solutions for
treating traumatic brain injuries.
SEC. 765. STUDY ON LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF MILITARY FLIGHT OPERATIONS ON
BRAIN HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH.
(a) Study.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a comprehensive,
longitudinal study to assess the long term physiological and
psychological effects of military aviation, including with respect to
high-performance flight and G-force exposure, on military aviators.
(b) Elements.--The study under subsection (a) shall examine, at a
minimum--
(1) the relationship between cumulative flight hours and
exposure to G-forces and incidents of traumatic brain injury,
subconcussive trauma, or cognitive impairment;
(2) long-term mental health outcomes, including with
respect to incidence of depression, anxiety disorders, and
post-traumatic stress disorder, in military aviators compared
to other members of the Armed Forces;
(3) the correlation between aviation-related physiological
stress and suicide risk among aviators;
(4) the prevalence of neurodegenerative conditions
(including chronic traumatic encephalopathy, amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease) in current and
former military aviators;
(5) the effect of helmet design, oxygen systems, flight
suit pressurization, and other cockpit environmental factors on
neurocognitive health;
(6) current screening and diagnostic procedures used to
detect early signs of neurological injury or psychological
distress in military aviators; and
(7) recommended improvements in the monitoring, prevention,
and treatment of aviation-related brain trauma and mental
health challenges.
(c) Consultation.--In conducting the study under subsection (a),
the Secretary shall consult with--
(1) the Surgeons General of the military departments;
(2) the Director of the Defense Health Agency;
(3) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and
(4) relevant academic institutions and federally funded
research and development centers with expertise in aviation
medicine, neuroscience, and psychiatry.
(d) Pilot Health Registry.--The Secretary of Defense shall
establish and maintain a centralized Military Aviator Neurohealth
Registry that includes--
(1) anonymized health data of military aviators voluntarily
participating in the study under subsection (a);
(2) flight exposure metrics, including cumulative hours and
G-force profiles;
(3) relevant health outcomes tracked over time; and
(4) a mechanism for longitudinal follow-up with the
military aviators after retirement or separation from the Armed
Forces.
(e) Reports.--
(1) Interim report.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees an interim report on the study
under subsection (a), including any preliminary findings and
recommendations.
(2) Final report.--Not later than three years after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report on the study
under subsection (a), including findings and recommendations.
(f) Military Aviator Defined.--In this section, the term ``military
aviator'' means a member of the Armed Forces, including a commissioned
officer or a warrant officer, who--
(1) has been designated as a pilot, naval aviator, or
aircrew member by the Secretary of the military department
concerned;
(2) operates, or is regularly assigned as a flight crew
member aboard, high-performance, crewed, fixed-wing or rotary-
wing aircraft designed for tactical, training, or
reconnaissance missions, including--
(A) fighter aircraft (such as the F-35, F/A-18, F-
22, and F-16 aircraft);
(B) attack aircraft (such as the A-10 and AH-64
aircraft);
(C) trainer jets (such as the T-7, T-38,and T-45
aircraft); and
(D) tiltrotor or high-speed rotary aircraft (such
as the V-22 aircraft); and
(3) is subject to sustained or repeated G-forces during the
routine execution of flight duties.
SEC. 766. STUDY ON FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING MILITARY MEDICAL
TREATMENT FACILITY AT HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE.
(a) Study.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director
of the Defense Health Agency, in coordination with the Secretary of the
Air Force, shall conduct a feasibility study on establishing a military
medical treatment facility at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida.
(b) Matters Included.--The study under subsection (a) shall
evaluate the following:
(1) The total eligible beneficiary population who would
access a military medical treatment facility at Homestead Air
Reserve Base, including with respect to members of the Armed
Forces (including the reserve components thereof) and covered
beneficiaries stationed at such Base or at a different military
installation in the proximity of such Base.
(2) The extent to which reliance by such members and
covered beneficiaries on civilian health care providers--
(A) meets medical readiness and deployment training
requirements;
(B) supports or degrades military-unique clinical
skill sustainment; and
(C) satisfies adequacy standards under the TRICARE
network.
(3) Identified gaps between civilian health care access and
military operational medical readiness requirements.
(4) A cost comparison of--
(A) a direct care military medical treatment
facility model;
(B) a hybrid readiness clinic model; and
(C) continued purchased care reliance.
(5) Opportunities for integration with local civilian
health care systems while preserving military-unique readiness
competencies.
(c) 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--
(1) the findings of the study under subsection (a);
(2) a recommended course of action;
(3) estimated cost and manpower requirements;
(4) an assessment of medical readiness impacts; and
(5) an analysis of the implications to covered
beneficiaries with respect to accessing medical care.
(d) Covered Beneficiary Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered beneficiary'' has the meaning given that term in section 1072
of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 767. STUDY ON FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING DIGITAL SYSTEM RELATING
TO ACCESS TO CARE AT MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT
FACILITIES.
(a) Study.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study
to determine the feasibility of establishing a digital system under
which--
(1) a covered individual who receives health care at a
military medical treatment facility may electronically--
(A) file a complaint relating to access to care at
such military medical treatment facility; and
(B) view the status of such complaint at any time,
including the status of any interim or final action
taken to address the complaint;
(2) any complaint filed under paragraph (1)(A) is promptly
transmitted to an appropriate patient advocate of the
Department of Defense; and
(3) complaints filed under paragraph (1)(A) with respect to
a military medical treatment facility may be automatically
aggregated and submitted to the Director of the Defense Health
Agency on a quarterly basis.
(b) Report.--
(1) Requirement.--Not later than December 1, 2027, the
Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the
feasibility of establishing the digital system described in
subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include
the following:
(A) An identification of the most common complaints
relating to access to care filed by covered
individuals.
(B) A comparison of the number of complaints
regarding access to specialty care versus access to
primary care.
(C) A comparison of the number of complaints
regarding access to pediatric care versus nonpediatric
care.
(D) A comparison of the number of complaints
regarding administrative hurdles to access to care
versus other issues relating to access to care.
(E) A summary of steps taken to reduce complaints
relating to access to care.
(c) Covered Individual Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered individual'' means an individual enrolled in a health care
plan under the TRICARE program and eligible to receive care at a
military medical treatment facility.
SEC. 768. REVIEW BY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ON
EFFORTS TO PREVENT SUICIDE.
(a) Review.--The Inspector General of the Department of Defense
shall conduct a review of the efforts of each Secretary of a military
department to prevent incidents of deaths by suicide, suicide attempts,
and suicidal ideation among members of the Armed Forces, including with
respect to--
(1) efforts to increase public awareness of such
prevention; and
(2) developing unit commanding officer crisis response
plans.
(b) Elements.--The review under subsection (a) shall include an
assessment of each of the following:
(1) The extent of data collected regarding incidents of
deaths by suicide, suicide attempts, and suicidal ideation
among members of the Armed Forces.
(2) The means used by commanders to prevent and respond to
incidents of deaths by suicide, suicide attempts, and suicidal
ideation among members.
(3) Challenges relating to--
(A) the prevention of incidents of deaths by
suicide, suicide attempts, and suicidal ideation among
members deployed; and
(B) the development of a response to such
incidents.
(4) The capacity of teams providing mental health services
to members to respond to incidents of suicidal ideation or
suicide attempts among members in the respective unit each such
team serves.
(5) The means used by such teams to respond to such
incidents, including the extent to which post-incident programs
are available to members.
(6) Barriers to providing signage and advertisements for
mental health resources in high-traffic areas on installations.
(7) Current annual training requirements and leadership
training programs for each Armed Force, including any
enforcement measures.
(8) Such other matters as the Inspector General determines
appropriate.
(c) Report.--Not later April 30, 2027, the Inspector General of the
Department of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services
of the Senate and House of Representatives a report that includes a
summary of the results of the review under subsection (a).
SEC. 769. 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 Forces 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. 770. REPORTS ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMPREHENSIVE AUTISM CARE
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
(a) Report on Implementation of Recommendations.--Not later than
February 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
Senate a report on the plan by the Secretary to implement the
recommendations made by the National Academies of Sciences,
Engineering, and Medicine in the report on the Department of Defense
Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration program submitted under section
737 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
(Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1800).
(b) Semiannual Reports.--On a semiannual basis, the Secretary shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate a report on the Department of Defense
Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration program, including the
following with respect to the period covered by the report:
(1) The total number of children receiving applied behavior
analysis services under the program.
(2) The total average wait time for such children, listed
by the State in which such services are provided and calculated
based on the date of the diagnosis of autism and the date on
which such services are first provided.
(3) The number of new referrals for such services.
(4) The number of providers accepting new patients for such
services.
(5) The number of providers who no longer accept new
patients for such services.
(6) The average number of treatment sessions required by
such children.
SEC. 771. TRANSITION OF MEDICS TO CIVILIAN WORKFORCE.
(a) Recommendations.----
(1) Requirement.--Each Secretary concerned shall develop
recommendations to improve the transition of medics under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned into the civilian
workforce in health care occupations, including as certified
nurse aides, licensed practical nurses, or medical assistants.
(2) Considerations.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the
Secretary concerned shall--
(A) identify any barriers--
(i) to improving the ability of the
Secretary concerned to determine and
communicate how the military medic credentials
and experience of a medic separating from the
Armed Forces translate to credentialed civilian
employment in health care occupations;
(ii) that exist to the standardization
among the Armed Forces of military medic
credentials and experience and the alignment of
such credentials and experience to credentialed
civilian employment in health care occupations;
(iii) that exist to ensuring members of the
Armed Forces with military medic credentials
and experience have earned the equivalent
civilian credential prior to separation from
the Armed Forces in addition to receiving their
military credentials;
(iv) to the increased establishment and
uptake of accelerated or bridge programs to
assist separating members of the Armed Forces
in translating military credentials and
experience into civilian health care
credentials and employment;
(v) to increasing the availability and
accessibility of preparatory activities under
the SkillBridge program established under
section 1143(e) of title 10, United States
Code, in the health care sector for members of
the Armed Forces preparing for separation, to
include--
(I) the approval timeline for
separating members to participate in
SkillBridge programs in the health care
sector; and
(II) requirements to return to
their duty station for out-processing;
and
(vi) to providing information on civilian
health care credentials and employment under
the Transition Assistance Program to medics
separating from the Armed Forces, including
information on State-by-State licensing and
credentialing; and
(B) consider the potential effects of--
(i) clarification by States through
legislation, actions of State licensing boards,
or actions of State credentialing boards of the
civilian equivalents of certain military
credentials and experience in health care;
(ii) implementation, including through
State-provided incentives, of accelerated
programs to bridge military medic credentials
and experience with civilian health care
credentials and licenses;
(iii) financial support or incentives by
States to increase the availability and
accessibility of such programs;
(iv) requiring the military departments to
align military health care credentials with
civilian equivalents; and
(v) requiring the Department of Veterans
Affairs and the Department of Labor to track
and report the number of separated members of
the Armed Forces with health care-related
military credentials and experience who
continue in the civilian health care sector,
including the type of employment they pursue.
(3) Consultation.--The Secretaries concerned shall carry
out paragraph (1) 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
Health and Human Services, and the Secretary of Labor.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a report containing--
(1) the recommendations developed under subsection (a); and
(2) a plan to implement those recommendations.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means
the following:
(A) The Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
on Education and the Workforce, the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives.
(B) The Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee
on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate.
(2) The term ``medic'' means a member of the Armed Forces
acting in a clinical health care-related occupation while
serving in the Armed Forces.
(3) The term ``Secretary concerned'' means--
(A) the Secretary of Defense, with respect to
matters concerning the Department of Defense; and
(B) the Secretary of Homeland Security, with
respect to matters concerning the Coast Guard when it
is not operating as a service in the Department of the
Navy.
(4) The term ``State'' means each of the several States,
the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the
United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, or the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands that have a
Defense-State Liaison Office.
(5) The term ``Transition Assistance Program'' means the
program of the Department of Defense for pre-separation
counseling, employment assistance, and other transitional
services provided under sections 1142 and 1144 of title 10,
United States Code.
SEC. 772. STRATEGIC PLAN TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH OF CERTAIN 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 covered Armed Forces and the mental health services
provided to such 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
covered 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
covered 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.
(c) Covered Armed Forces Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered Armed Forces'' means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps,
and Space Force.
SEC. 773. BRIEFING ON PROSTATE CANCER INCIDENCE AND EMERGING DIAGNOSTIC
TECHNOLOGIES.
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs, shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives and the Senate and the Committees on
Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a
briefing on--
(1) the status and any preliminary findings of ongoing
studies on cancer incidence rates among members of the Armed
Forces and veterans, including--
(A) the results of and remedial actions taken
following the study conducted by the Secretary of
Defense on aircrew members of rotary-wing aircraft
under section 736 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat.
935); and
(B) the results of and remedial actions taken
following the completion of the study conducted by the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to fixed-wing
aviators and associated ground crew pursuant to title V
of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our
Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022
(Public Law 117-168) and subsequent related directives;
(2) the incidence and prevalence of prostate cancer among
members of the Armed Forces and veterans, including any
identified elevated risks within specific occupational
specialties;
(3) an assessment of emerging and advanced prostate cancer
screening, diagnostic, and prognostic technologies, including
those that are less invasive and capable of determining cancer
aggressiveness;
(4) the extent to which such technologies are currently
available within the military health system and the health care
system of the Department of Veterans Affairs; and
(5) a plan, including timelines and resource requirements,
to evaluate and, as appropriate, implement such technologies
within the military health system and the health care system of
the Department of Veterans Affairs.
SEC. 774. ASSESSMENT OF ACCESS, FAIRNESS, AND TRANSPARENCY UNDER
TRICARE PHARMACY BENEFITS PROGRAM.
(a) Comptroller General Audits.--
(1) Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the
United States shall conduct audits of--
(A) data reported by the contractor responsible for
the administration of the pharmacy benefits program
relating to--
(i) rates of reimbursement and any price
concessions;
(ii) any discrepancies between average
reimbursements to various types of pharmacies
disaggregated by retail, mail order, specialty
pharmacies, and any pharmacy owned by or
affiliated with such contractor; and
(iii) the difference between what the
contractor charges the TRICARE program for a
pharmaceutical agent and what the contractor
pays to pharmacies for the same pharmaceutical
agent, disaggregated by retail, mail order, and
specialty pharmacies;
(B) prior authorizations required by the TRICARE
program for prescription drug treatments and services;
(C) the timeliness of dispensing prescription drugs
from the various types of pharmacies, disaggregated by
retail, mail order, and specialty pharmacies; and
(D) the adequacy of the retail pharmacy network
under the TRICARE program and access by eligible
covered beneficiaries to such network, including with
respect to continuity of care, geographic accessibility
(taking into account factors in addition to travel time
to and from a pharmacy, with special consideration for
rural and underserved areas), and the extent to which
elections by such beneficiaries reflect personal
preference; and
(2) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives a briefing on the audits under
paragraph (1).
(3) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report with the results the audits under
paragraph (1).
(b) Access to Information.--
(1) In general.--As a condition of administering the
pharmacy benefits program on and after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and notwithstanding any other provision
of law, or any contract, subcontract, agreement, or
confidentiality provision to the contrary, the contractor
responsible for administering the pharmacy benefits program
shall agree to make available to the Comptroller General any
information the Comptroller General determines necessary to
conduct the audits under subsection (a)(1) not later than 30
days after the request for such information by the Comptroller
General.
(2) Information to be included.--Information required under
paragraph (1) shall include the following:
(A) Claims-level data.
(B) Information on reimbursement methodologies and
payment rates.
(C) An identification of all price concessions,
including rebates, fees, discounts, and remuneration of
any kind from manufacturers, pharmacies, or other
entities.
(D) Information on amounts charged to the
Department of Defense and amounts paid to pharmacies
for the same drug.
(E) Contracts, subcontracts, and other arrangements
with manufacturers, pharmacies, or third parties
relevant to the administration of the pharmacy benefits
program.
(3) Prohibition on withholding of information.--Information
required to be provided under this paragraph may not be
withheld, redacted, or limited on the basis of claims relating
to proprietary information, trade secrets, or confidential
commercial information, except that the Comptroller General
shall protect such information from public disclosure in
accordance with applicable law.
(4) Form, detail, and frequency.--The Comptroller General
may determine the form, level of detail, and frequency of data
submissions required under paragraph (1).
(c) Assessment of Impact.--If any audit conducted under subsection
(a)(1) finds that reimbursement rates paid to retail pharmacies under
the pharmacy benefits program are, on average or in a systemic manner,
less than the documented acquisition cost to such pharmacies for
outpatient prescription drugs covered by such audit, the Comptroller
General shall include in the report on such audit under subsection
(a)(2) an assessment of the impact of such reimbursement rates on
retail pharmacy participation, beneficiary access, network adequacy,
and continuity of care.
(d) Access Metrics.--In conducting oversight of the pharmacy
benefit program, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that measures of
access to such program include--
(1) continuity of care and beneficiary preference,
including the ability of beneficiaries to remain with their
pharmacy of choice; and
(2) meaningful geographic access standards beyond drive-
time calculations, with special consideration for rural and
underserved areas.
(e) Report.--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 plan for the implementation of this section.
(f) Applicability to Existing Contracts.--This section shall apply
to any contract, agreement, or other arrangement in effect on or after
the date of the enactment of this Act, including any contract,
agreement, or arrangement entered into before such date.
(g) Relationship to Existing Authority.--Nothing in this section
shall be construed to limit, amend, supersede, or restrict in any
manner any existing authority of the Comptroller General.
(h) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The terms ``eligible covered beneficiary'',
``pharmaceutical agent'', and ``prescription drug'' have the
meanings given those terms in section 1074g of title 10, United
States Code.
(2) The term ``pharmacy benefits program'' means the
pharmacy benefit program of the TRICARE program under section
1074g of title 10, United States Code.
(3) The term ``TRICARE program'' has the meaning given that
term in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 775. REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF PILOT PROGRAM ON BEHAVIORAL
NEUROLOGY FELLOWSHIPS.
(a) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Director of the Defense Health Agency shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
feasibility of establishing a pilot program that establishes a
behavioral neurology fellowship program to provide training
opportunities with respect to treating members of the Armed Forces and
veterans with traumatic brain injuries, particularly regarding the
intersection of behavior and traumatic brain injury.
(b) Matters Included.--The report on the potential pilot program
under subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1) The feasibility of the pilot program meeting the
requirements described in subsection (c).
(2) An evaluation of potential locations at which to carry
out the pilot program.
(c) Requirements Described.--The requirements described in this
subsection are the following:
(1) The pilot program would include two individuals
selected for a one-year clinical fellowship program under the
pilot program.
(2) An individual may hold a fellowship under the pilot
program if the individual--
(A) holds a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of
Osteopathy from any medical school accredited by the
Liaison Committee on Medical Education; and
(B) before participating in the fellowship program,
has completed a residency program in neurology or
psychiatry at an institution accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
(3) An individual would not be required to be board
certified to hold a fellowship under the pilot program.
(4) The pilot program would be carried out in a manner that
seeks to allow an individual, upon completion of the fellowship
program, to sit for board certification in behavioral neurology
and neuropsychiatry offered by the United Council for
Neurologic Subspecialties.
(5) The fellowship program would be accredited.
SEC. 776. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE STUDY ON RESERVE COMPONENT
DENTAL READINESS AND BENEFIT SUFFICIENCY.
(a) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall
conduct a study on the sufficiency of the Department of Defense Reserve
Component dental program in supporting the medical readiness and
deployability of members of the reserve components.
(b) Elements.--The study under subsection (a) shall include, at a
minimum, the following:
(1) An assessment of the extent to which current annual
benefit caps, including the $1,500 coverage limit under the
TRICARE Dental Program, contribute to dental nondeployability
among members of the reserve components.
(2) An evaluation of the relationship between out-of-pocket
dental costs and delays in obtaining necessary dental care
required for deployment readiness.
(3) An analysis of the extent to which dental readiness
requirements impose a financial burden on members of the
reserve components, including whether such requirements
function as an unfunded mandate on individual members.
(4) A review of the findings of section 707 of the James M.
Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
(Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2652) and an assessment of
remaining gaps in data regarding dental readiness and benefit
sufficiency.
(5) An identification and evaluation of targeted, cost-
effective policy options to improve dental readiness among
members of the reserve components, including--
(A) adjustments to annual benefit caps;
(B) coverage of readiness-related dental procedures
not currently included under existing plans;
(C) alternative models for delivering dental care
to reservists; and
(D) any other mechanisms the Comptroller General
determines appropriate to reduce cost-related barriers
to deployability.
(6) An assessment of the potential effects of such policy
options on--
(A) overall force readiness and deployability;
(B) recruitment and retention within the reserve
components; and
(C) cost to the Department of Defense.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on the preliminary
observations and emerging findings of the study under subsection (a).
SEC. 777. 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;
(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; and
(J) other chemical compounds or elements associated
with the LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental
ballistic missile system or covered operational
facilities.
SEC. 778. CONTINUED EVALUATION OF THE TRICARE PROGRAM THROUGH
BENEFICIARY EXPERIENCE SURVEYS.
(a) Continued Evaluation Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall
ensure the sustained collection and analysis of beneficiary experience
data necessary to support the ongoing evaluation of the TRICARE program
in meeting the goals of--
(1) increasing access to health care for covered
beneficiaries under chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code;
(2) improving the quality of health care provided to
covered beneficiaries; and
(3) informing oversight of the performance of the military
health system.
(b) Elements of Evaluation.--The evaluation under subsection (a)
shall include an assessment of each of the following:
(1) The impact of the TRICARE program on members of the
covered Armed Forces and the dependents of such members,
retirees of the covered Armed Forces and the dependents of such
retirees, and dependents with severe disabilities and chronic
health care needs of members of the covered Armed Forces
serving on active duty regarding access, costs, quality, and
beneficiary experience.
(2) Barriers affecting beneficiary utilization of military
medical treatment facilities and factors influencing the use of
purchased care in lieu of direct care.
(3) Patient safety, quality of care, and access to care at
military medical treatment facilities, including appointment
wait times, beneficiary satisfaction, and comparison to the
access standards of the Department of Defense.
(4) Trends in beneficiary experience and access to care
over time through the use of longitudinal population-level data
collection methodologies.
(c) Submission.--The Secretary shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate the
results of each evaluation under subsection (a).
(d) Continuity of Data Collection.--The Secretary of Defense shall
ensure that any transition or modification to beneficiary experience
survey methodologies does not result in a lapse in the collection,
analysis, or reporting of population-level beneficiary experience data
necessary to support the evaluation, performance assessment, and
reporting requirements, of the military health system.
(e) Covered Armed Force.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
(2) The term ``covered beneficiary'' means a covered
beneficiary, as defined in section 1072 of title 10, United
States Code, who is a beneficiary by reason of the service by
an individual in a covered Armed Force.
(3) The term ``TRICARE program'' has the meaning given that
term in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 779. REMOVAL OF PEPTIDES FROM PROHIBITED PERFORMANCE ENHANCING
SUBSTANCES LIST.
The Secretary of Defense may not include legally available peptides
on the prohibited dietary supplement ingredients list established
pursuant to Department of Defense Instruction 6130.06, or any other
similar list of substances that are prohibited for use by a member of
the Armed Forces without a medical exemption, if the member of the
Armed Forces obtains and uses such peptides in a manner that is lawful
in the location of the member.
SEC. 780. STUDY ON LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO TOXIC SUBSTANCES ON
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND FERTILITY.
(a) Study.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a comprehensive,
longitudinal study to assess the long-term effects of exposure to toxic
substances on the reproductive health and fertility of members of the
covered Armed Forces.
(b) Elements.--The study under subsection (a) shall include the
following:
(1) The relationship between service in the covered Armed
Forces and exposure to toxic substances.
(2) The resultant effect of exposure to toxic substances on
the reproductive health and fertility of covered members of the
Armed Forces.
(3) Whether certain career fields in the covered Armed
Forces have a higher chance of damaging fertility.
(4) The effects of exposure to toxic substances and other
mechanism on the health of children of such members.
(5) The effects of exposure to toxic substances and other
mechanisms on the sex of the children of such members.
(6) The rates of infertility and reduced fertility among
such members.
(7) The rates of congenital disabilities and birth defects
in the children of such members.
(c) Consultation.--In conducting the study subsection (a), the
Secretary shall consult with--
(1) the Surgeons General of the covered Armed Forces;
(2) the Director of the Defense Health Agency; and
(3) relevant academic institutions and federally funded
research and development centers with expertise in fertility
and reproductive health.
(d) Report.--
(1) Initial report.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives
and the Senate an interim report on the study under subsection
(a), including any preliminary findings and recommendations.
(2) Final report.--Not later than three years 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 report on the study under
subsection (a), including the following:
(A) Findings.
(B) Identification of the categories of toxic
substances most commonly associated with reproductive
harm among members of the covered Armed Forces.
(C) A description of current research programs
within the Department of Defense examining the
relationship between such exposures and reproductive
health.
(D) An evaluation of the extent to which members of
the covered Armed Forces have access to fertility
preservation services, assisted reproductive
technology, and fertility services, and any gaps in
access to such services, including with respect to
members of the reserve components.
(E) Recommendations regarding--
(i) improvements to screening and
monitoring protocols for reproductive health
outcomes related to toxic exposure;
(ii) expanded access to reproductive health
services and fertility treatments for members
of the covered Armed Forces affected by toxic
exposure; and
(iii) legislative or regulatory actions to
address reproductive health effects of such
exposure.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered Armed Forces'' means the Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
(2) The term ``toxic substances'' means any substance known
to the Department of Defense to be toxic, hazardous, or
otherwise cause negative health outcomes.
TITLE VIII--ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED
MATTERS
Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management
SEC. 801. RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES OF PORTFOLIO ACQUISITION
EXECUTIVES WITH RESPECT TO CONTRACTORS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 205 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 3105 the following new sections:
``Sec. 3105a. Portfolio acquisition executives: performance management
authorities with respect to contractors
``(a) Performance Management Authorities.--Each portfolio
acquisition executive shall, with respect to contractors under the
defense acquisition programs assigned to such executive, have the
following authorities:
``(1) To issue a performance improvement notice to any
contractor that, as documented in any contractor past
performance database used by the Department of Defense, has
received a rating indicating a deficiency (such as marginal or
unsatisfactory) in two or more consecutive assessment periods,
or in three or more assessment periods within a period of five
years. Such a notice shall specify, with particularity, the
deficiencies identified in such ratings and shall establish
measurable corrective action benchmarks and a remediation
period not to exceed 180 days. The portfolio acquisition
executive shall ensure that the notice is provided
contemporaneously to the contractor and the component
acquisition executive or service acquisition executive of the
military department concerned, as applicable, and is documented
in any contractor past performance database used by the
Department.
``(2) To initiate a contract restructuring action,
including an action to adjust a performance metric, milestone
schedule, deliverable specification, or associated incentive
fee structure, without the prior approval of the component
acquisition executive or the service acquisition executive of
the military department concerned, as long as the total value
of the restructured contract does not exceed any applicable
threshold. The portfolio acquisition executive shall provide
written notification to the component acquisition executive or
service acquisition executive, as applicable, not later than 15
days after initiating such an action.
``(3) To recommend to the component acquisition executive
or the service acquisition executive of the military department
concerned that a contract be terminated for cause. The service
acquisition executive shall act on such recommendation, or
determine not to act on such recommendation, not later than 30
days after receiving the recommendation.
``(b) Responsibilities of Component Acquisition Executive or
Service Acquisition Executive.--In a case in which the component
acquisition executive or service acquisition executive, as applicable,
overrides the issuance of a performance improvement notice under
subsection (a)(1), overrides a contract restructuring action under
subsection (a)(2), or determines not to act on a recommendation under
subsection (a)(3), the component acquisition executive or service
acquisition executive, as applicable, shall--
``(1) not later than 15 days after such override or
determination, make a written documentation of the override or
determination that cites the specific statutory, regulatory, or
policy basis for the override or determination; and
``(2) provide a copy of such written documentation to the
portfolio acquisition executive and the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.
``(c) Limitation.--This section does not--
``(1) authorize a portfolio acquisition executive to
terminate a contract for cause without the approval of the
component acquisition executive or service acquisition
executive, as applicable; or
``(2) supersede any right of the contractor to notice and
opportunity to respond under applicable provisions of law or
regulation.
``(d) Guidance.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment shall issue guidance for the implementation of this
section.
``(e) Annual Report.--On an annual basis, the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in consultation with each
component acquisition executive and service acquisition executive,
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
exercise of authorities under this section. The report shall include--
``(1) a consolidated list of all actions taken by a
portfolio acquisition executive under paragraphs (1), (2), and
(3) of subsection (a);
``(2) a consolidated list of all overrides and
determinations by a component acquisition executive or service
acquisition executive under subsection (b); and
``(3) an assessment of the effectiveness of the actions
taken under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (a).
``Sec. 3105b. Portfolio acquisition executives: defense-wide framework
of contractor performance metrics
``(a) Framework Required.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, in consultation with each component
acquisition executive and service acquisition executive, shall
establish a framework of contractor performance metrics to be used by
all portfolio acquisition executives of the Department of Defense. The
framework shall--
``(1) specify metrics that must be used by each portfolio
acquisition executive to assess each defense acquisition
program assigned to such executive;
``(2) for each such metric, establish minimum thresholds
for reporting; and
``(3) provide for consistency and comparability of
contractor performance data across the Department while
preserving the flexibility of each portfolio acquisition
executive to tailor specific indicators and thresholds to the
defense acquisition programs assigned to such executive.
``(b) Categories Required.--The framework required by subsection
(a) shall include metrics in each of the following categories:
``(1) Cost performance.--Metrics relating to variance from
the approved cost baseline, including estimate at completion
versus budget at completion, undefinitized contract action
definitization rate, and cost overrun recurrence.
``(2) Schedule performance.--Metrics relating to adherence
to milestones, including delivery delays measured in days
against the approved program baseline and frequency of approved
re-baselining.
``(3) Technical performance.--Metrics relating to
achievement of key performance parameters at applicable program
milestones and deficiency closure rates.
``(4) Sustainment readiness.--Metrics relating to mission
capable rate contribution, mean time between failures relative
to contractual specifications, and materiel backorder rate.
``(5) Contract management.--Metrics relating to the
assignment and distribution of ratings in the contractor past
performance database used by the Department, rates of
compliance with corrective action plans, and competitive re-
compete rates.
``(6) Other categories.--Any other categories that the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
considers appropriate.
``(c) Additional Tailored Metrics.--Each portfolio acquisition
executive shall--
``(1) for each category established under subsection (b),
develop additional metrics and thresholds tailored to the
defense acquisition programs assigned to such portfolio
acquisition executive;
``(2) submit such additional metrics and thresholds to the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment; and
``(3) upon approval of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, file such additional metrics and
thresholds with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment.
``(d) Submission to Committees and Comptroller General.--The Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit any
metrics and thresholds approved under subsection (c)(3)--
``(1) to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and
the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives
not later than 30 days after approving such metrics and
thresholds; and
``(2) to the Comptroller General upon request.
``(e) Annual Review.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment shall review the framework under subsection
(a) not less frequently than annually and shall update the framework as
necessary to reflect changes in acquisition policy, program structure,
or operational requirements.
``(f) Relationship to Acquisition Workforce Performance
Objectives.--(1) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment shall ensure that the metrics and thresholds under this
section--
``(A) are distinct from, and shall be administered
consistent with and separately from, the key performance
objectives established under section 826 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (10 U.S.C. 1722b
note) for evaluating the performance of civilian members of the
acquisition workforce; and
``(B) complement, and do not conflict with, the integration
of such key performance objectives into performance management
systems of the Department.
``(2) This section does not require the assessment of the
individual performance of any member of the acquisition workforce.
``Sec. 3105c. Portfolio acquisition executives: authority to designate
contractors for high performer preference
``(a) Authority to Designate.--Each portfolio acquisition executive
shall, with respect to contractors under the defense acquisition
programs assigned to such executive, have the authority to designate a
contractor for the high performer preference for purposes of this
section if the contractor--
``(1) as documented in the contractor past performance
database used by the Department of Defense, has received a
rating of exceptional or very good for not fewer than three
consecutive assessment periods under the defense acquisition
programs assigned to such executive; and
``(2) has met or exceeded all key performance parameters
applicable to such programs during such period.
``(b) Documentation.--The portfolio acquisition executive shall
make a designation under subsection (a) in writing, ensure that it is
documented in any contractor past performance database used by the
Department, and report the designation not later than 30 days after
making the designation to the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment and the component acquisition executive or
service acquisition executive of the military department concerned, as
applicable.
``(c) Duration; Revocation.--(1) Except as provided in paragraph
(2), a designation under subsection (a) shall remain in effect for a
period not to exceed three years from the date on which the designation
is made, at which time a new designation under subsection (a) may be
made if the requirements of subsection (a) are met.
``(2) A portfolio acquisition executive may revoke a designation
under subsection (a) at any time upon a determination that the
contractor no longer satisfies a requirement in subsection (a). The
portfolio acquisition executive shall make the revocation in writing,
ensure that it is documented in any contractor past performance
database used by the Department, and report the revocation not later
than 30 days after making the revocation to the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the component acquisition
executive or service acquisition executive of the military department
concerned, as applicable.
``(d) Effect of Designation.--In any competitive source selection
conducted under the defense acquisition programs assigned to a
portfolio acquisition executive that has made a designation under
subsection (a) that remains in effect, the contracting officer shall
assign to any offeror with such a designation a past performance
confidence rating of substantial confidence, except in a case in which
the contracting officer determines, for specific documented reasons
supported by specific performance data, to assign a lower past
performance rating. In such a case, the contracting officer shall
document in writing such determination, such reasons, and such data.
``(e) Limitations.--A designation under subsection (a) shall not--
``(1) constitute a sole-source justification or otherwise
relieve the contracting officer of the obligation to conduct
full and open competition as required by applicable law,
regulation, and policy; or
``(2) be used to evaluate the past performance of an
offeror in a source selection under a defense acquisition
program not assigned to the portfolio acquisition executive
that made the designation, except with the prior written
concurrence of the porfolio acquisition executive to whom the
defense acquisition program is assigned.''.
(b) Implementation.--
(1) Guidance.--The guidance required by section 3105a of
title 10, United States Code, as added by this section, shall
be issued not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(2) Applicability.--The authorities provided by sections
3105a, 3105b, and 3105c of such title, as added by this
section, shall apply on and after the date on which such
guidance is issued, except as provided in paragraphs (3) and
(4).
(3) Reports.--The first report required by section 3105a of
such title shall be submitted not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(4) Additional tailored metrics.--The first set of
additional tailored metrics required by section 3105b of such
title shall be submitted not later than 270 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 802. ENSURING BEST VALUE IN PROCUREMENT.
(a) Codification of Use of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable
Source Selection Process.--
(1) Title 10.--Chapter 223 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by inserting after section 3243 the following new
section:
``Sec. 3244. Use of lowest price technically acceptable source
selection process
``(a) Statement of Policy.--It shall be the policy of the
Department of Defense to avoid using lowest price technically
acceptable source selection criteria in circumstances that would deny
the Department the benefits of cost and technical tradeoffs in the
source selection process.
``(b) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure the
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement requires that lowest
price technically acceptable source selection criteria are used only in
situations in which--
``(1) the Department of Defense is able to comprehensively
and clearly describe the minimum requirements expressed in
terms of performance objectives, measures, and standards that
will be used to determine acceptability of offers;
``(2) the Department of Defense would realize no, or
minimal, value from a contract proposal exceeding the minimum
technical or performance requirements set forth in the request
for proposal;
``(3) the proposed technical approaches will require no, or
minimal, subjective judgment by the source selection authority
as to the desirability of one offeror's proposal versus a
competing proposal;
``(4) the source selection authority has a high degree of
confidence that a review of technical proposals of offerors
other than the lowest bidder would not result in the
identification of factors that could provide value or benefit
to the Department;
``(5) the contracting officer has included a justification
for the use of a lowest price technically acceptable evaluation
methodology in the contract file;
``(6) the Department of Defense has determined that the
lowest price reflects full life-cycle costs, including for
operations and support;
``(7) the Department of Defense would realize no, or
minimal, additional innovation or future technological
advantage by using a different methodology; and
``(8) with respect to a contract for procurement of goods,
the goods procured are predominantly expendable in nature,
nontechnical, or have a short life expectancy or short shelf
life.
``(c) Avoidance of Use of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable
Source Selection Criteria in Certain Procurements.--To the maximum
extent practicable, the use of lowest price technically acceptable
source selection criteria shall be avoided in the case of a procurement
that is predominately for the acquisition of--
``(1) information technology services, cybersecurity
services, systems engineering and technical assistance
services, advanced electronic testing, audit or audit readiness
services, or other knowledge-based professional services;
``(2) personal protective equipment; or
``(3) knowledge-based training or logistics services in
contingency operations or other operations outside the United
States.''.
(2) Title 41.--
(A) In general.--Chapter 47 of title 41, United
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 4714
the following new section:
``Sec. 4715. Use of lowest price technically acceptable source
selection process
``(a) Statement of Policy.--It shall be the policy of the United
States Government to avoid using lowest price technically acceptable
source selection criteria in circumstances that would deny the
Government the benefits of cost and technical tradeoffs in the source
selection process.
``(b) Regulations.--The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council
shall ensure the Federal Acquisition Regulation requires that lowest
price technically acceptable source selection criteria are used only in
situations in which--
``(1) an executive agency is able to comprehensively and
clearly describe the minimum requirements expressed in terms of
performance objectives, measures, and standards that will be
used to determine acceptability of offers;
``(2) the executive agency would realize no, or minimal,
value from a contract proposal exceeding the minimum technical
or performance requirements set forth in the request for
proposal;
``(3) the proposed technical approaches will require no, or
minimal, subjective judgment by the source selection authority
as to the desirability of one offeror's proposal versus a
competing proposal;
``(4) the executive agency has a high degree of confidence
that a review of technical proposals of offerors other than the
lowest bidder would not result in the identification of factors
that could provide value or benefit to the executive agency;
``(5) the contracting officer has included a justification
for the use of a lowest price technically acceptable evaluation
methodology in the contract file; and
``(6) the executive agency has determined that the lowest
price reflects full life-cycle costs, including for operations
and support.
``(c) Avoidance of Use of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable
Source Selection Criteria in Certain Procurements.--To the maximum
extent practicable, the use of lowest price technically acceptable
source selection criteria shall be avoided in the case of a procurement
that is predominately for the acquisition of--
``(1) information technology services, cybersecurity
services, systems engineering and technical assistance
services, advanced electronic testing, audit or audit readiness
services, health care services and records, telecommunications
devices and services, munitions response services, or other
knowledge-based professional services;
``(2) personal protective equipment; or
``(3) knowledge-based training or logistics services in
contingency operations or other operations outside the United
States.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Executive agency.--The term `executive agency' has
the meaning given that term in section 102 of title 40, except
that the term does not include the Department of Defense.
``(2) Contingency operation.--The term `contingency
operation' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of
title 10.''.
(B) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents for
such chapter is amended by inserting after the item
relating to section 4714 the following new item:
``4715. Use of lowest price technically acceptable source selection
process.''.
(b) Ensuring Best Value in Procurement.--Section 152(3)(B) of title
41, United States Code, is amended by striking ``lowest overall cost
alternative'' and inserting ``best value''.
(c) Conforming Repeals.--
(1) Department of defense requirement.--Section 813 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10
U.S.C. note prec. 3241) is repealed.
(2) Government-wide requirement.--Section 880 of the John
S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2019 (41 U.S.C. 3701 note) is repealed.
SEC. 803. LIMITATION ON CERTAIN CONTRACT CLAUSES FOR COMMERCIAL
PRODUCTS OR COMMERCIAL SERVICES.
Section 3452 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(f) Limitations.--The Secretary of Defense may not--
``(1) include in the lists required by subsections (b) and
(c)(1) any contract clause that is substantially similar to a
contract clause for commercial products or commercial services
that is required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation or
otherwise required by the Department of Defense Supplement to
the Federal Acquisition Regulation; and
``(2) include in a contract for the procurement of
commercial products or commercial services a contract clause
from the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal
Acquisition Regulation or Federal Acquisition Regulation that
is not included on such lists.''.
SEC. 804. 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. 805. REPORTING OF PRICE INCREASES.
Chapter 271 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 3710. 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. 806. LIMITATION ON SUSPENSION OF PROGRESS PAYMENTS.
(a) Conditions for Progress Payments.--Section 3804 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Commensurate With Work'';
(B) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``The Secretary of
Defense''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:
``(2) After finding substantial evidence that a covered condition
applies for a contract, the Secretary of Defense may reduce a progress
payment, increase the rate of liquidation, or both for such contract.
``(3) After finding substantial evidence that a covered condition
applies for a contract, the Secretary of Defense may suspend a progress
payment for such contract only if--
``(A) the relevant contracting officer submits to the prime
contractor for such contract a written statement of the
substantial evidence that a covered condition applies and
provides the prime contractor ten calendar days to submit a
written rebuttal;
``(B) the head of the contracting activity reviews such
statement and any rebuttal and recommends the suspension of the
progress payment for such contract; and
``(C) the service acquisition executive notifies the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives
and the Senate in writing of the suspension of progress
payments for such contract and of the substantial evidence that
a covered condition applies.
``(4)(A) Any suspension of progress payments under paragraph (3)
shall last not more than 60 calendar days if--
``(i) the prime contractor submits to the relevant contracting
officer a written corrective action plan addressing the covered
condition that was the basis for the suspension;
``(ii) the prime contractor initiates corrective action consistent
with the submitted written plan within such 60-day period; and
``(iii) the service acquisition executive or portfolio acquisition
executive, as applicable, after consultation with the head of the
contracting activity and the relevant contracting officer, determines
that both the corrective action plan and the initiated corrective
action are sufficient to address the covered condition and meet the
cost, schedule, performance, delivery, quality, readiness, sustainment,
and financial-interest objectives of the Department.
``(B) The 60-day limitation in subparagraph (A) shall not apply if
the service acquisition executive or portfolio acquisition executive,
as applicable, determines such limitation would materially impair the
ability of the Department to protect the interests of the Government
interests or would create a material risk to the Department.''.
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Covered Condition Defined.--In this section, the term
`covered condition' means any of the conditions listed in section
52.232-16(c) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (or successor
regulation).''.
(b) Conforming 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
carry out the amendments made by this section.
(c) Technical Amendment.--Section 3804 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``defense contract'' each place it appears
and inserting ``contract''.
SEC. 807. UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC CONTRACT WRITING SYSTEMS
AND ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
(a) Uniform Requirements for the Department of Defense.--Chapter
367 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after
section 4754 the following new section:
``Sec. 4755. Requirements for electronic contract writing systems and
acquisition management systems
``The Secretary shall--
``(1) establish, maintain, and make publicly available
uniform data standards, internal control requirements, and
independent verification and validation requirements for
processing procurement requests, contracts, receipts, and
invoices by the Department; and
``(2) establish policy to ensure that each electronic
contract writing system and acquisition management system of
the Department--
``(A) substantially conforms with the standards,
requirements, and rules established pursuant to
paragraph (1); and
``(B) is a commercial product or commercial
service, as required by section 3453 of this title,
unless the head of the agency makes the determination
required by section 3453(d) of this title regarding
non-availability of commercial products or commercial
services.''.
(b) Implementation.--The initial standards, requirements, and
policies required by section 4755 of title 10, United States Code, as
added by subsection (a), shall be established not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Assessment and Phased Implementation Strategy.--
(1) Requirement for strategy.--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 setting forth the strategy of the Secretary to
transition the electronic contract writing systems and
acquisition management systems of the Department of Defense to
full implementation of the policy established as required by
section 4755(2) of title 10, United States Code, as added by
subsection (a).
(2) Assessment to inform strategy.--The strategy shall
include, and be based on, an assessment of the current state,
including--
(A) an inventory identifying each such system in
use, in development, or in deployment within the
Department; and
(B) for each system identified under subparagraph
(A)--
(i) an identification of the offices and
officials responsible for the system;
(ii) a cost benefit analysis, including an
assessment of the criticality of the system and
impact on the mission, and an identification of
the system as a commercially available of-the-
shelf item, an item developed by the
Government, or a Government-off-the-shelf item,
as applicable; and
(iii) an identification of the annual
spending on the system, from inception and
estimated remaining cost to complete
application baselines and expected annual
support and maintenance costs once complete,
broken down by--
(I) Government labor and expense;
(II) contracted costs (such as the
costs of software licenses and
contractor support); and
(III) costs associated with the
current hosting approach on the current
platform, including identification of
the Government's cost of maintaining
infrastructure and associated
sustainment costs.
(3) Matters included in strategy.--The strategy shall
include--
(A) a description of the coordination necessary
within and among the military departments, the Defense
Agencies, and other elements of the Department to
enable successful transition;
(B) for each system identified under paragraph
(2)(A) that is not in compliance with the policy
described in paragraph (1), a timeline for
transitioning from that system, including an estimate
of anticipated reductions in deployment timelines for
the system to reach full operating capability;
(C) for each system identified under paragraph
(2)(A), a strategy for hosting the system on a platform
in compliance with the policy described in paragraph
(1), including an evaluation of opportunities to
leverage existing commercially available or commercial
off-the-shelf products and services to reduce the
Government's cost of maintaining infrastructure and
associated sustainment costs;
(D) a recommended approach to speed the adoption of
secure artificial intelligence (``AI'') services for
such systems, including how best to prioritize the
adoption of commercially available or commercial off-
the-shelf products and services with AI technology to
help prevent the proliferation of redundant and
disconnected AI tools;
(E) an identification of funding, staffing, and
resource requirements associated with implementation of
such systems;
(F) an identification of any challenges, barriers,
or risks affecting implementation of such systems and
recommended approaches to addressing or mitigating such
challenges, barriers, or risks; and
(G) a cost estimate associated with the transition
from the current state to full implementation of the
policy described in paragraph (1), including any cost
savings associated with the reduction or elimination of
continued use and development of systems that are not
commercial products or commercial services.
(d) Applicability to Current Vendors.--For each system identified
under paragraph (2)(A) that is a commercial product or commercial
service as of the date on which the policy described in paragraph (1)
is established, if the vendor of the system reasonably demonstrates
that the system has the capability to meet a preponderance of the
Department's requirements, the Secretary shall ensure that the vendor
is given a reasonable opportunity to address any unmet requirements, as
long as the unmet requirements can be delivered not later than the date
that is 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and at no
development cost to the Department.
(e) Uniform Requirements for Certain Executive Agencies.--
Subchapter II of chapter 11 of title 41, United States Code, is amended
by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 1132. Requirements for electronic contract writing systems and
acquisition management systems
``(a) The Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy, with
respect to the executive agencies other than the Department of Defense,
shall--
``(1) establish or update, as necessary, uniform data
standards, internal control requirements, independent
verification and validation requirements, and business process
rules for processing procurement requests, contracts, receipts,
and invoices by the Department of Defense or other executive
agencies, as applicable;
``(2) establish or update, as necessary, and maintain one
or more approved electronic contract writing systems that
conform with the standards, requirements, and rules established
pursuant to paragraph (1); and
``(3) require the use of electronic contract writing
systems approved in accordance with paragraph (2) for all
contracts entered into by executive agencies other than the
Department of Defense, as applicable.
``(b) Relation to Existing Contract Writing Systems and Acquisition
Management Systems.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), the head of an
executive agency other than the Department of Defense shall meet the
requirements of subsection (a)(2) with respect to approved electronic
contract writing systems if they were in compliance with the
requirements established pursuant to section 862 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (41 U.S.C. prec. 3101
note) on the date of enactment of this section until such time as those
requirements are updated pursuant to subsection (a).''.
(f) Repeal of Prior Related Provision.--Section 862 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (41 U.S.C. 3101 note
prec.) is repealed.
SEC. 808. RISK-BASED APPROACH TO MONITORING CONTRACTOR BUSINESS
SYSTEMS.
(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--Section 3843 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 3843. Contractor business systems: monitoring and surveillance
standards
``(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--The Secretary shall
implement an agile, streamlined risk-based approach to surveillance of
contractor business systems that--
``(1) minimizes the requirements for the surveillance of
contractor business systems to only those that are necessary to
conform with commercial best practices or industry standards,
as applicable;
``(2) integrates the surveillance of contractor business
systems into the Defense Contract Management Agency's standard
surveillance framework, and requires that any additional
reviews be risk-based and informed by the results of those
standard surveillance activities; and
``(3) allows a contractor to provide internal reports in
connection with such standard surveillance activities and
targeted reviews, and ensures that any such report is
considered in the course of reviewing the contractor's business
systems.
``(b) Minimum Requirements for Surveillance.--In establishing the
minimum requirements for surveillance under subsection (a)(1) for each
type of contractor business system, the Secretary shall ensure that
such requirements do not exceed the minimum requirements that are
necessary to conform with commercial best practices or industry
standards, as applicable, for that type of system.
``(c) Surveillance and Review.--(1) Except as provided in
paragraphs (2) and (3), in implementing the requirements of this
section, the Secretary shall ensure that the frequency of review of a
contractor business system shall be not more than once every three
years, unless the standard surveillance activities under subsection
(a)(2) indicate that the system has or may have a material weakness.
``(2) In a case in which the contractor is a company that is
subject to the securities laws, if a registered public accounting firm
attests to the internal control assessment of the contractor, pursuant
to section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C.
7262(b)), and certified documentation from such registered public
accounting firm reflects--
``(A) the unqualified opinion of such firm with respect to
the contractor business system, such documentation shall
eliminate the need for further review of the contractor
business system by the Secretary;
``(B) a qualified opinion of such firm with respect to the
contractor business system, the Secretary shall review only
those aspects of the contractor business system as to which the
opinion was qualified rather than unqualified; and
``(C) an adverse opinion of such firm with respect to the
contractor business system, the Secretary shall take action
under paragraph (1) or (2), or both, of subsection (d).
``(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2), the Secretary may establish a
profit-based exemption for cases in which the contractor is a company
that is subject to the securities laws. Under the exemption, the
contractor business system of such a contractor may be exempt from
further review by the Secretary if the level of profit of the
contractor, taking into account all contracts of the contractor with
the Department, is below a threshold level established by the
Secretary.
``(d) Corrective Actions and Remedies.--The approach implemented
under subsection (a) shall ensure the following:
``(1) If the Secretary determines under subsection (c) that
a contractor business system has a material weakness,
appropriate officials of the Department will be available to
work with the contractor to develop a corrective action plan
defining specific actions to be taken to address the material
weakness and a schedule for the implementation of such actions.
``(2) The Secretary may pursue any other remedies that may
be available under the contract or under any other applicable
law and regulation.
``(e) Guidance and Training.--The approach implemented under
subsection (a) shall provide guidance and training to appropriate
Government officials on the approach, the requirements and limitations
in subsection (c) that apply to companies that are subject to the
securities laws, the data that is produced by contractor business
systems, and the manner in which such data should be used to
effectively manage Department programs.
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `contractor business system' means an
integrated set of internal controls, processes, procedures,
personnel, and information capabilities that a contractor uses
to plan, execute, monitor, and report on its performance of
Government contracts in a manner that is accurate, consistent,
auditable, and compliant with clear and specific business
system requirements that are identified and made publicly
available.
``(2) The term `material weakness' means a deficiency or
combination of deficiencies in the internal control over
information in contractor business systems, such that there is
a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of such
information will not be prevented, or detected and corrected,
on a timely basis. For purposes of this paragraph, a reasonable
possibility exists when the likelihood of an event occurring--
``(A) is probable; or
``(B) is more than remote but less than likely.''.
(b) Implementation.--The initial approach required by section 3843
of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be
implemented not later than December 1, 2027.
(c) Report on Implementing Approach and Defining Minimum
Requirements.--
(1) Agreement.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall enter
into an agreement with the acquisition research organization
described in section 4142(a) of title 10, United States Code,
requiring the organization to--
(A) document and evaluate commercial best practices
and industry standards for each type of contractor
business system, as described in subsection (b) of such
section 3843; and
(B) make recommendations for the approach required
by subsection (a) of such section 3843.
(2) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which
the Secretary and the organization enter into the agreement
required by paragraph (1), the organization shall submit to the
Secretary a report on the results of the activities carried out
under paragraph (1).
(3) Consideration of report.--In implementing the initial
approach required by subsection (a) of such section 3843, and
in defining the minimum requirements for contractor business
systems under subsection (b) of such section, the Secretary
shall take into account the report submitted under paragraph
(2).
(d) Repeal of Contractor Business Systems Improvement Program.--
Section 893 of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2011 (Public Law 111-383; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 3841) is
repealed.
SEC. 809. PROCUREMENT OF INITIAL SPARES.
Section 4274 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as
follows:
``Sec. 4274. Procurement of initial spares
``(a) In General.--Before awarding a contract for a covered end
item, the contracting officer for such covered end item shall
determine, in writing, that sufficient amounts have been programmed and
budgeted for the procurement of initial spares associated with the
covered end item.
``(b) Definitions.--
``(1) The term `covered end item' means an end item (as
defined section 4863 of this title) for a major defense
acquisition program to be procured after the Milestone C
approval (as defined in section 4172 of this title) for such
major defense acquisition program.
``(2) The term `initial spare' means a repairable or
consumable part for use in a major defense acquisition program
during the initial period of service of such weapon system.''.
SEC. 810. PROCUREMENT OF LOCAL PRODUCE, SEAFOOD, AND MEAT IN THE AREA
OF RESPONSIBILITY OF THE UNITED STATES INDO-PACIFIC
COMMAND.
(a) Procurement for Certain Facilities in the Indo-Pacific
Region.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement a plan
to be carried out by the Defense Commissary Agency and the Defense
Logistics Agency to increase procurement of local produce, seafood, and
meat for a dining facility or commissary store located on a military
installation or onboard a naval vessel located in the area of
responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific Command. Such plan
will include a requirement, to the extent practicable, to procure local
produce for commissary stores located in such area of responsibility.
(b) Prohibition on Procurement of Foreign Produce or Meat.--Section
4862(g)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting
``, produce, or meat'' after ``seafood''.
(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 that include the following:
(1) The plan required under subsection (a), including ways
in which the plan would--
(A) support partner or allied nations that are
experiencing economic coercion from China; and
(B) provide fresher food in dining facilities or
commissary stores described in such subsection.
(2) The percentage of local produce, seafood, and meat
available, and projected percentage after two years of
implementing such plan--
(A) in each commissary store located on a military
installation located in the area of responsibility of
the United States Indo-Pacific Command;
(B) in each dining facility located on a military
installation located in the area of responsibility of
the United States Indo-Pacific Command; and
(C) onboard a naval vessel located in the area of
responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific
Command.
(d) Local Defined.--In this section, the term ``local'' means, with
respect to produce, seafood, or meat, that such produce, seafood, or
meat is sourced from a partner or allied nation or a State or territory
of the United States located in the area of responsibility of the
United States Indo-Pacific Command.
SEC. 811. REVIEW OF DEFENSE AUDIT AGENCIES.
(a) Review Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter
into a contract with an entity that conducts audits, reviews, or
surveillance of companies listed on a national securities exchange, to
conduct a comprehensive review of the standards, guidance, and policies
of the defense audit agencies relating to audits, reviews, and
surveillance of defense contractors. The purpose of the comprehensive
review shall be to identify opportunities to improve the processes of
the defense audit agencies for auditing, reviewing, and surveilling
defense contractors, including to streamline the auditing, reviewing,
and surveilling processes, ensure materiality of reviews, and generally
improve the effectiveness of the audits, reviews, and surveillance
activities of the defense audit agencies.
(b) Elements.--The comprehensive review required by subsection (a)
shall assess the following:
(1) A comparison of--
(A) the processes used by the defense audit
agencies to conduct audits, reviews, and surveillance
of defense contractors; and
(B) industry best practices for such processes.
(2) A comparison of--
(A) the standards used by the defense audit
agencies in connection with such audits, reviews, and
surveillance, including the use of materiality
standards; and
(B) industry best practices for such standards.
(3) The extent to which industry best practices are
applicable and transferrable to the audits, reviews, and
surveillance of defense contractors by the defense audit
agencies.
(c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the entity contracted for the comprehensive
review required by subsection (a) shall provide a report on the results
of the review to the Secretary of Defense and the Inspector General of
the Department of Defense. The report shall include--
(1) findings on the effectiveness of the defense audit
agencies in conducting audits, reviews, and surveillance of
defense contractors;
(2) the comparison described in subsection (b)(1);
(3) the comparison described in subsection (b)(2);
(4) the assessment described in subsection (b)(3); and
(5) Recommendations for improving the effectiveness of the
defense audit agencies in conducting audits, reviews, and
surveillance of defense contractors, including recommendations
for--
(A) improving the training of the staff of the
defense audit agencies who conduct such audits,
reviews, and surveillance;
(B) improving the accuracy and reliability of such
audits, reviews, and surveillance;
(C) ensuring the use of a materiality standard
similar to the standard used in generally accepted
auditing standards;
(D) improving the processes used by the defense
agencies to conduct such audits, reviews, and
surveillance;
(E) relieving the burdens on defense contractors of
such audits, reviews, and surveillance without
undermining the effectiveness and integrity of such
audits, reviews, and surveillance; and
(F) ensuring the effective implementation of such
recommendations by the defense audit agencies and the
effective monitoring of such implementation.
(d) Submission to Congressional Committees.--Not later than 60 days
after the date on which the Inspector General of the Department of
Defense receives the report required by subsection (c), the Inspector
General shall submit to the congressional defense committees an
unaltered copy of the report, along with any comments or
recommendations that the Inspector General considers appropriate.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``defense audit agency'' means the Defense
Contract Audit Agency and the Defense Contract Management
Agency.
(2) The term ``industry best practices'' means the best
practices used to conduct audits, reviews, and surveillance of
companies listed on a national securities exchange, in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards or
national securities exchange requirements, as appropriate.
(3) The term ``national securities exchange'' means an
exchange registered as a national securities exchange under
section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C.
78f).
Subtitle B--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures,
and Limitations
SEC. 821. MODIFICATION TO CERTAIN ACQUISITION THRESHOLDS.
(a) Adjustment to Inflation.--
(1) In general.--Section 1908(c)(2) of title 41, United
States Code, is amended by striking ``of each year evenly
divisible by 5'' and inserting ``, 2028, and every 3 years
thereafter''.
(2) Conforming amendments.--
(A) Title 10.--Title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(i) in section 3702(g), by striking
``Effective on October 1 of each year that is
divisible by 5, each'' and inserting ``Each'';
and
(ii) in section 3742, by striking
``Effective on October 1 of each year that is
divisible by five, the'' and inserting ``The''.
(B) Title 41.--Section 3502(g) of title 41, United
States Code, is amended by striking ``Effective on
October 1 of each year that is divisible by 5, each''
and inserting ``Each''.
(b) Adjustments to Certain Acquisition Thresholds.--
(1) Major program; 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''; and
(ii) by striking ``$300,000,000 (based on
fiscal year 1980 constant dollars)'' and
inserting ``$1,300,000,000''; and
(B) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ``$750,000
(based on fiscal year 1980 constant dollars)'' and
inserting ``$2,000,000''.
(2) Simplified procedures for small purchases.--
(A) Title 10.--Section 3205(a)(2) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking
``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$10,000,000''.
(B) Title 41.--Title 41, United States Code, is
amended--
(i) in section 1901(a)(2), by striking
``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$10,000,000'';
and
(ii) in section 3305(a)(2), by striking
``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$10,000,000''.
(3) Simplified acquisition threshold.--
(A) Title 10.--Section 3571 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(i) in subsection (a), by striking ``For''
and inserting ``Except as provided in
subsection (b), for'';
(ii) by redesignating subsection (b) as
subsection (c); and
(iii) by inserting after subsection (a) the
following new subsection:
``(b) Contingency Operations; Humanitarian or Peacekeeping
Operations.--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).''.
(B) Title 41.--Title 41, United States Code, is
amended--
(i) in section 134, by striking
``$250,000'' and inserting ``$500,000''; and
(ii) in section 153(1), by striking
``outside the United States''.
(C) Conforming amendments.--Title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(i) in section 1724(a), by striking
``section 3205'' and inserting ``section
3571'';
(ii) in section 3862(d), by striking
paragraph (1);
(iii) in section 4505(h), by striking
paragraph (7);
(iv) in section 4651(b), by striking ``(as
defined in section 134 of title 41)'';
(v) in section 4654(d), by striking ``(as
defined in section 134 of title 41)'';
(vi) in section 4655(c), by striking ``(as
defined in section 134 of title 41)'';
(vii) in section 4656(a)(4)(A), by striking
``(as defined in section 134 of title 41)'';
(viii) in section 4659(b), by striking
``(as defined in section 134 of title 41)'';
and
(ix) in section 4753(b)(3), by striking
``(as defined in section 134 of title 41)''.
(4) Micro-purchase threshold.--
(A) Title 10.--Section 3573 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by striking ``$10,000'' and
inserting ``the micro-purchase threshold specified in
section 1902(a)(1) of title 41''.
(B) Title 41.--Section 1902(a)(1) of title 41,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``$10,000''
and inserting ``$25,000''.
(5) Modifications to submissions of cost or pricing data;
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 ``2027'';
(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;
and'';
(ii) in subparagraph (B)--
(I) by striking ``prime contract
that was entered into on or before June
30, 2018, and that has been modified
pursuant to subsection (f),'' and
inserting ``prime contract referred to
in paragraph (1)(B),''; and
(II) by striking ``$750,000; and''
and inserting ``$2,000,000.''; and
(iii) by striking subparagraph (C);
(C) in paragraph (3), by striking subparagraphs (A)
through (C) and inserting the following new
subparagraphs:
``(A) in the case of a prime contract entered into
after June 30, 2027, the price of the subcontract is
expected to exceed $10,000,000; and
``(B) in the case of a prime contract entered into
on or before June 30, 2027, the price of the
subcontract is expected to exceed $2,000,000.''; and
(D) in paragraph (4), by striking ``if--'' and all
that follows through the period at the end and
inserting ``if the price adjustment is expected to
exceed $2,000,000.''.
(6) Modifications to prior contracts.--
(A) Title 10.--Section 3702(f) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by striking ``2018'' and
inserting ``2026''.
(B) Title 41.--Section 3502(f) of title 41, United
States Code, is amended by striking ``2018'' and
inserting ``2027''.
SEC. 822. USE OF ACCRUED INTEREST BY CERTAIN CONSORTIUM MANAGERS.
Section 4021(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``The authority'' and inserting ``(1) The
authority''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2)(A) A contracting officer or an authorized official with legal
authority to enter into an agreement on behalf of the Department of
Defense under this section may authorize a consortium management
organization to retain the interest accruing on the held amounts of
such consortium management organization as payment for any covered
costs through an agreement that--
``(i) authorizes such consortium management organization to
make payments to members of a consortium, other than such
consortium management organization, on behalf of the Department
of Defense; and
``(ii) requires such consortium management organization
to--
``(I) invest such held amounts in Treasury bills of
the Government; and
``(II) return to the Department any interest earned
on such held amounts that exceeds such covered costs.
``(B) Interest on held amounts of a covered advance payment that is
returned to the Department of Defense by a consortium management
organization pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be credited to the
account from which such covered advance payment was made. Amounts so
credited shall be merged with amounts in that account, and shall be
available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and
limitations, as other amounts in that account.
``(C) In this paragraph--
``(i) the term `consortium management organization' means
an entity that is responsible for coordinating, administering,
and supporting the activities of a consortium under an
agreement described in subparagraph (A);
``(ii) the term `covered advance payment' means an advance
payment made by the Department of Defense to a consortium
management organization under an agreement described in
subparagraph (A) for the purposes of such consortium management
organization making payments to members of a consortium on
behalf of the Department;
``(iii) the term `covered costs' means--
``(I) the fees chargeable to the Government by a
consortium management organization under an agreement
described in subparagraph (A); and
``(II) any other costs incurred by a consortium
management organization that are directly attributable
to the operation or the management of a consortium by a
consortium management organization and chargeable to
the Government under such agreement; and
``(iv) the term `held amounts' means funds provided as a
covered advance payment that have not yet been used by the
consortium management organization to which such covered
advance payment was made to make a payment to a member of a
consortium or returned to the Government in accordance with an
agreement described in subparagraph (A).''.
SEC. 823. 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), by striking ``writing
that'' and all that follows through ``the use'' and
inserting ``writing that the use''; and
(C) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``subsection
(f)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection
(g)'';
(2) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
``(d) Appropriate Use of Authority.--An official responsible for
entering into a transaction under the authority of this section may use
such authority upon determining any one of the following conditions:
``(1) The use of such transaction permits the Secretary to
use innovative business arrangements or structures that would
not be practical or feasible under a contract.
``(2) The prototype project offered is an innovative or
novel product, service, process, or business practice that is
more practicable to acquire under such transaction than under a
contract.
``(3) The use of such transaction is expected to accelerate
delivery of capability to members of the armed forces compared
with other procurement methods.
``(4) The use of such transaction provides opportunity to
expand or strengthen the defense industrial base in a manner
that would not be practical or feasible under a contract.'';
(3) by redesignating subsections (e) through (i) as
subsections (f) through (j), respectively; and
(4) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
subsection:
``(e) Additional Considerations.--The official responsible for
entering into a transaction under this section shall consider other
actions by an offeror relating to such transaction if such actions will
increase value to the Government, or contribute positively to the
expansion, diversification, or resilience of the defense industrial
base, including--
``(1) significant participation by one or more
nontraditional defense contractors (as defined in section 3014
of this title) or small business concerns (as defined under
section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)), including
through teaming arrangements, joint ventures, or consortia;
``(2) the potential to reduce technical, schedule, or
performance risk, or accelerate transition to production; or
``(3) fielding through use of non-Federal cost sharing.''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) National security act of 1947.--Section 102A(m)(6)(C)
of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3024(m)(6)(C))
is amended--
(A) in clause (v), by striking ``of Defense'';
(B) by repealing clause (vi); and
(C) in clause (vii)--
(i) in the matter preceding subclause (I),
by striking ``section 4022(f)(2)'' and
inserting ``section 4022(g)(2)''; and
(ii) in subclause (V)(cc), by striking
``section 4022(f)(5)'' and inserting ``section
4022(g)(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(f)''.
(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 (g)''; and
(B) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``or (f)'' and
inserting ``or (g)''.
(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 (g)''.
(5) Military construction authorization act for fiscal year
2026.--Section 2828 of the Military Construction Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60) is amended by
striking ``section 4022(i)'' and inserting ``section 4022(j)''.
SEC. 824. REQUIREMENT FOR MODULAR OPEN SYSTEM APPROACH AND
MODIFICATIONS TO RIGHTS IN TECHNICAL DATA.
(a) Requirement 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 with a modular
open system approach that is appropriately tailored to--
``(1) the characteristics, intended purpose, and use of the
covered system;
``(2) the planned service life of the covered system; and
``(3) any other factors relevant to the design and
development of the covered system.
``(b) Assessment to Inform Strategy.--Before designing, developing,
or making a modification to a covered system, the Secretary of Defense
shall conduct an assessment to identify one or more open systems
objectives to be achieved by the design and development of the covered
system. Such assessment shall describe how a modular open system
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 and commercial services in section 3453 of
this title and preserve the commercial characteristics of
modules that comprise the covered system;
``(3) reduce the complexity of, and increase the speed by
which, new technologies can be integrated into a covered system
to enhance military 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 a capability
requirement established by the Secretary of Defense; or
``(B) that are experiencing significant cost
growth, technical or performance deficiencies, or
delays in schedule;
``(5) seek to maintain a robust, resilient, and innovative
defense industrial base to support requirements throughout the
life cycle of the covered system;
``(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;
``(8) enhance supply chain risk management and mitigate
industrial base production capacity risks by enabling the
integration of alternative sources of supply or enabling
augmented production of modules throughout the life cycle of
the covered system; or
``(9) enable effective life-cycle management and product
support of a covered system--
``(A) in accordance with the requirements of
section 4324 of this title; and
``(B) to achieve applicable operational readiness
requirements 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 open systems
architecture for the procurement of a covered system, the Secretary
shall ensure that such architecture--
``(A) adequately designates and defines for the
covered system--
``(i) modules;
``(ii) open external interfaces and open
module interfaces to ensure loose coupling of
modules within the covered system;
``(iii) open external interfaces, including
external interfaces with a host platform or
other external system, in a manner that
supports interoperability; and
``(iv) the openness characteristics
identified in subsection (d);
``(B) requires the exposure and full definition of
open interfaces in a manner than is most suited to
achieve the open systems objectives of the covered
system through--
``(i) if available and suitable to achieve
the open system objectives, the use, reuse,
modification, or adaption of existing open
systems architectures, interface standards, or
widely supported or consensus-based standards
that are available at no cost or under fair and
reasonable license terms;
``(ii) the use of commercial standards if
such commercial standards are available under
fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory terms;
``(iii) the use of new standards that
define relationships between module interfaces
and external interfaces if such standards
include--
``(I) the software-defined syntax
and properties that specifically govern
how values are validly passed and
received between modules of a covered
system, and between the covered system
and other covered systems or a host
platform, in a machine-readable format;
``(II) a machine-readable
definition that is compatible with
Department-approved digital engineering
environments and model-based systems
engineering tools and defines the
relationship between--
``(aa) a module interface
or external interface; and
``(bb) existing standards
or interfaces that available in
the repository required by
subsection (g); and
``(III) documentation with
functional descriptions of software-
defined interfaces that conveys the
semantic meaning of elements of a
module interface or external interface;
or
``(iv) any combination of clauses (i)
through (iii); and
``(C) is designed and developed to accelerate the
procurement and integration of commercial products as
modules when suitable and appropriate.
``(2) If a contractor develops a new interface standard or
modifies an existing standard, and such new or modified
standard is incorporated into an open systems architecture for
a covered system, the Secretary shall ensure the new or
modified standard is submitted to the repository required by
subsection (g) and, if the Secretary determines such submission
would support the open system objectives of the covered system,
is made available to recognized standards bodies.
``(3) The Secretary shall ensure acquisition executives and
program managers consider input from private entities as early
as possible to inform decisions regarding the level in the open
systems architecture at which a modular open system approach
will be implemented for a covered system.
``(4) The open systems 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 any draft or final solicitation for the covered system a
description of the desired openness characteristics of the covered
system necessary to achieve the open systems objectives identified in
accordance with subsection (b) for such covered system including the
following:
``(1) A description of the open systems objectives
identified in accordance with subsection (b).
``(2) A description of the application of specifications,
architectures, and standards for modularization and module
interfaces and external interfaces, including open external
interfaces with a host platform or other external system, to
achieve such objectives.
``(3) A description of the minimum technical data package
elements necessary to achieve such objectives.
``(4) The intended modularity and location of open
interfaces.
``(5) The desired license rights in module interfaces or
external interfaces based on such objectives, including desired
license rights to enable the replacement of a module, module
interface, or external interface with an alternative or new
module or interface.
``(e) Disclosure Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall make
publicly available (to the maximum extent practicable consistent with
national security requirements) any standards for implementation of
modular open system approaches associated with contracts for covered
systems as soon as feasible before the Secretary awards a contract to
procure such a covered system, unless the applicable service
acquisition executive submits to the Secretary a request to delay or
restrict release of such standards, including a justification for such
request.
``(f) Applicability to Commercial Products.--In applying the
requirements of this section to a procurement of a covered system that
includes a commercial product, the Secretary of Defense shall--
``(1) procure such commercial product under license terms
similar to such terms that are customarily provided to the
public, provided such commercial terms include or can be
supplemented by the license rights necessary for designated
open module interfaces or open external interfaces;
``(2) 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
``(3) 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.
``(g) Digital Repositories for Open Systems Architectures.--
``(1) In general.--To support the creation, use, and reuse
of modular open systems approaches, the Secretary shall
establish a federated set of digital repositories within the
Department of Defense to store open systems architectures and
related artifacts for a covered system developed in accordance
with this section. The Secretary shall ensure that--
``(A) the repositories incorporate cybersecurity
measures consistent with Department standards;
``(B) program managers, portfolio acquisition
executives, and other appropriate officials of the
Department of Defense have the necessary administrative
control to manage assigned repositories and to
establish procedures and requirements for content; and
``(C) the repositories are searchable and
accessible to authorized persons according to level of
security clearance.
``(2) Administration.--The Secretary of Defense shall
designate a lead organization responsible for governance, life-
cycle management, standards adjudication, and configuration
control of repositories established under this subsection. Such
organization shall have demonstrated expertise in digital
engineering environments, model-based systems engineering, and
use of modular open system approaches.
``(h) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered system' means a system 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 `external interface' means an interface
between a covered system and other elements, such as another
covered system or a host platform.
``(3) The term `host platform' means the system or
environment that provides the core infrastructure, interfaces,
and shared services necessary to support, integrate, and
operate modular components or subsystems, while enabling their
independent development, upgrade, and replacement through
standardized and open interfaces.
``(4) The term `modular open system approach' means an
integrated strategy that--
``(A) incorporates acquisition, business,
technology, and logistics considerations; and
``(B) uses an open systems architecture to achieve
one or more open systems objectives.
``(5) The term `module' means a self-contained discrete
functional unit, such as hardware, software, or a combination
thereof, in a discrete bundle--
``(A) that can be developed, tested, and deployed
independently of a module interface or external
interface; and
``(B) that can simultaneously interact with another
self-contained discrete functional unit described in
subparagraph (A) through a module interface or external
interface.
``(6) The term `module interface' means a shared boundary
between modules in a covered system defined by physical,
logical, or functional characteristics such as electrical,
mechanical, fluidic, optical, radio frequency, data,
networking, or software.
``(7) The term `open systems architecture' means an
architecture composed of a set of modules loosely coupled with
other modules via open, well-defined, and verifiable
interfaces, thereby enabling modules to be incrementally added,
removed, or replaced throughout the life cycle of the covered
system by any qualified offeror (as determined by the
Secretary), including independent third parties.
``(8) 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) Applicability.--
(1) In general.--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
that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) Guidance.--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 in order to
implement this section.
(c) 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) 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;
``(B) relates to form, fit, or function (other than
detailed manufacturing or process data);
``(C) is necessary for operation, maintenance,
installation, or training (other than detailed
manufacturing or process data, including such data
pertaining to a major system component); or
``(D) 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).--Notwithstanding
paragraph (2), unless otherwise negotiated, 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--
``(A) such release, disclosure, or use--
``(i) is necessary for emergency repair and
overhaul; or
``(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;
``(B) such release, disclosure or use 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
``(C) 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 ``EXTERNAL 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 (f) of section 4401
of this title,'';
(bb) by inserting ``, in
perpetuity,'' after
``government purpose rights'';
and
(cc) by striking ``modular
system interface'' and
inserting ``external interface
of an item'';
(III) in subparagraph (B), by
striking ``modular system interface''
and inserting ``an external
interface''; and
(IV) in subparagraph (C), by
striking ``modular system interface''
and inserting ``external 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
`external interface', `modular open system approach', and `module
interface' have the meanings given, respectively, in section 4401 of
this title.''.
(d) 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 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 external system interface (as
defined in section 4401 of this title); and
``(B) includes a subsystem, assembly or, module
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. 825. MODIFICATIONS TO REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO LONG-TERM
CONCESSIONS AGREEMENTS WITH CERTAIN RETAILERS.
(a) In General.--Section 4664 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
``(b) Waiver.--(1) The Secretary may waive the requirements of
subsection (a) with respect to a long-term concessions agreement with a
retailer if the Secretary determines that the goods or services to be
provided by the retailer under such long-term concessions agreement are
vital for the welfare and morale of members of the Armed Forces and no
reasonable alternatives exist.
``(2) Not later than 30 days after each use of the waiver authority
under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives and Senate a
justification for such waiver.'';
(2) by striking subsection (c);
(3) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c); and
(4) in subsection (a), by striking ``subsections (b) and
(c)'' and inserting ``subsection (b)''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 841(a)(2)(B) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (10 U.S.C. 4664 note) is
amended to read as follows:
``(B) Determination described.--The determination
described in this subparagraph is, with respect to a
long-term concessions agreement, a determination that
the retailer that is a party to such long-term
concessions agreement is controlled by a covered nation
based on an assessment required by paragraph (1).''.
SEC. 826. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH EMPLOYERS OF CONVICTED
TRAFFICKERS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 363 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 4665. Prohibition on contracting with entities employing
convicted traffickers.
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may not enter into a
contract or other agreement with an entity if such entity employs an
individual convicted of a trafficking crime.
``(b) Definitions.--In this section--
``(1) the term `individual convicted of a trafficking
crime' means an individual who has been convicted by a court of
competent jurisdiction of a trafficking crime and for whom such
conviction has not been overturned; and
``(2) the term `trafficking crime' means an offense--
``(A) under chapter 77 of title 18, United States
Code; or
``(B) under State, local, or tribal law consisting
of conduct that would have been an offense under the
chapter described in subparagraph (A) if the conduct
had occurred within the special maritime and
territorial jurisdiction of the United States (as
defined in section 7 of title 18, United States Code),
or in interstate or foreign commerce.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 363 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new item:
``4665. Prohibition on contracting with entities employing convicted
traffickers.''.
(c) Applicability.--Section 4665 of title 10, United States Code,
as added by subsection (a), shall apply only with respect to contracts
and other agreements entered into, renewed, or extended on or after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(d) Current Defense Contractors.--Not later than 90 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, each contractor of the Department of
Defense as of the date of the enactment of this Act that employs an
individual convicted of a trafficking crime (as defined in section 4665
of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)) shall
submit to Secretary of Defense a notice that contractor employs such an
individual.
SEC. 827. 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.--
(1) In general.--Section 4872(c) of title 10, United States
Code, as amended by section 1803 of this Act, is further
amended--
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as
clauses (i) and (ii), respectively;
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as
subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively;
(C) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Subsection (a)'';
and
(D) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2)(A) Subsection (a) does not apply to procurements in amounts
not greater than $250,000.
``(B) 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 subsection (a).
``(C) 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.''.
(2) Coordination of amendments.--For purposes of applying
amendments to section 4872 of title 10, United States Code,
made by provisions of this Act other than this subsection, the
amendments made by this subsection shall be treated as having
been enacted immediately after any such amendments to such
section 4872 by other provisions of this Act.
(c) Printed Circuit Boards.--Section 4873 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (c) through (f) as
subsections (d) through (g), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection:
``(c) 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. 828. CLARIFICATION OF CERTAIN ELEMENTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM.
(a) Clarification of Limitation on Protege Firms Participating in
Concurrent Mentor-protege Agreements.--Subsection (c)(2) of section
4902 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by inserting ``under subsection (e)'' after ``one
agreement''; and
(2) by striking ``during the 5-year period beginning on the
date such concern enters into the first such agreement'' and
inserting ``after the completion of any previous such
agreement''.
(b) Clarification of Requirement That Mentor Firms Must Be For-
profit Firms.--Subsection (d)(1) of such section is amended--
(1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A);
(2) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C);
and
(3) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new
subparagraph (B):
``(B) is an entity organized for profit that
operates primarily within the United States; and''.
(c) Clarification of Term of Participation Agreement.--Subsection
(e)(1)(B) of such section is amended by inserting ``for the agreement''
after ``A program participation term''.
(d) Clarification of Matters Relating to Reimbursement of Mentor
Firms.--Subsection (e)(2) of such section is amended by striking ``may
be'' and inserting ``may provide reimbursement through'' after ``may
be''.
SEC. 829. CODIFICATION OF PROGRAM FOR NEGOTIATION OF COMPREHENSIVE
SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLANS.
(a) In General.--Section 834 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (15 U.S.C. 637 note) is transferred
to subchapter I of chapter 387 of title 10, United States Code,
inserted after section 4902, and redesignated as section 4903.
(b) Amendments.--Section 4903 of title 10, United States Code, as
so transferred and redesignated, is amended--
(1) by striking ``test'' each place it appears in headings
and text;
(2) by striking ``Test'' each place it appears in headings
and text;
(3) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``shall establish''
and all that follows through ``demonstration projects, the
Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``shall maintain a
program under which each service acquisition executive and each
head of a Defense Agency may negotiate and administer
comprehensive subcontracting plans. The Secretary'';
(4) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``In a demonstration
project under the test program, the'' and
inserting ``The''; and
(ii) by inserting at the end the following:
``The Secretary shall ensure procedures and
systems accurately capture and report--
``(A) the annual goals for each subcontracting plan;
``(B) subcontract awards including number, dollar amount
and percentages of subcontracting value and total contract
value; and
``(C) the findings of good faith efforts.'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``and'' at the end;
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the
period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following:
``(C) shall comply with the requirements included in
section 8(d)(6) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
637(d)(6)).''; and
(C) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:
``(3) A contractor described in paragraph (4) shall annually submit
to the Secretary of Defense a report on the number and dollar amount of
first-tier subcontracts awarded during the period covered by the report
to covered small business concerns, set forth separately--
``(A) by North American Industry Classification System
code;
``(B) by major defense acquisition program (as defined in
section 4201 of this title);
``(C) by military department; and
``(D) by prime contract, if--
``(i) the prime contract is for the maintenance,
overhaul, repair, servicing, rehabilitation, salvage,
modernization, or modification of supplies, systems,
equipment; and
``(ii) the total value of the prime contract
(including options) is greater than $100,000,000.'';
(5) by amending subsection (d)(2) to read as follows:
``(2) The Secretary of Defense shall report to the Committee on
Armed Services and the Committee on Small Business of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee
on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate on any negotiated
comprehensive subcontracting plan that the Secretary determines did not
meet the subcontracting goals negotiated in the plan for the prior
fiscal year and whether the contractor made a good faith effort
regarding compliance.'';
(6) by striking subsections (e) and (f); and
(7) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (e).
SEC. 830. CONSUMPTION-BASED PROCUREMENTS AND ASSOCIATED PAYMENTS.
(a) Advance Payments Related to Certain Services.--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.''.
(b) Authority to Acquire Consumption-based Solutions.--
(1) Amendment.--Chapter 23 of title 41, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 2314. Authority to acquire consumption-based solutions
``(a) Authority.--The head of each executive agency may acquire
services through consumption-based solutions.
``(b) Procurement Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this section, the Federal Acquisition
Regulation shall be updated as necessary to create a new subcategory of
services that--
``(1) is any combination of hardware, equipment, software,
labor, or services that together provides a seamless
capability;
``(2) has the ability to be metered and billed based on
actual usage;
``(3) has predetermined pricing at fixed-price units;
``(4) requires the awardee to notify the agency contracting
officer when consumption under the contract reaches 75 percent
and 90 percent of the funded amount, respectively, of the
contract; and
``(5) treats any modification of a contract entered into
under the authority established in subsection (a) to add a new
feature or capability in an amount less than or equal to 25
percent of the total value of such contract, as originally
awarded, as procurements made using competitive procedures (as
defined in section 152) for the purposes of chapter 33 of this
title.
``(c) Funding.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated for
acquisitions using the authority under subsection (a) may be used to
enter into incrementally funded contracts or other agreements,
including advanced payments.
``(d) Consumption-based Solution Defined.--In this section, the
term `consumption-based solution' means a model under which a service
is provided to an executive agency and may use any combination of
software, hardware or equipment, data, and labor or services that
provides a capability that is metered and billed based on actual usage
at fixed-price units.
``(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be
construed to prohibit the use of the authority created under subsection
(a) in combination with another contract type provided for under the
Federal Acquisition Regulation.''.
(2) Technical and conforming amendment.--The table of
sections for chapter 23 of title 41, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``2314. Authority to acquire consumption-based solutions.''.
(c) Modification of Pilot Program for Anything-as-a-service.--
Section 809 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 3301) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (i); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new
subsections:
``(g) Report.--Not later than March 15, 2029, the Secretary shall
provide a report to the congressional defense committees on the
implementation of the pilot program, describing the use of the
authority under this section and any lessons learned, along with a
recommendation on whether to make the authority under this section
permanent.
``(h) Sunset.--The authority under this section shall terminate on
December 31, 2030.''.
SEC. 831. EXTENSION OF BRIEFING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.
Section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2022) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``briefings,
certification, and limitation on availability of funds'' and
inserting ``briefings and certification'';
(2) by striking subsections (a) and (d) and redesignating
subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (a) and (b),
respectively; and
(3) in each of subsections (a) and (b), as so redesignated,
by striking ``30 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act'' and inserting ``30 days after the date on which the
Secretary awards a contract for financial management services
for fuel contracts''.
SEC. 832. PREFERENCE FOR RECYCLED STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL MATERIALS.
Section 848(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 4811 note) is
amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new
paragraph:
``(3) From sources described in paragraphs (1) and (2) that
produce such strategic and critical materials by extracting
such materials from electronic waste.''.
SEC. 833. TRANSFER AUTHORITY FOR RAPID TRANSITION OF OTHER TRANSACTION
AUTHORITY PROTOTYPES.
(a) Authority.--
(1) In general.--Subject to limitations in paragraph (2), a
portfolio acquisition executive may transfer amounts of
authorizations made available for programs, projects, or
activities that are included in the portfolio assigned under
the leadership of such portfolio acquisition executive in
accordance with section 1732 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) Limitations on amounts transferred.--The transfer of an
amount made in accordance with paragraph (1), with respect to
amounts authorized for Research, Development, Test, and
Evaluation--
(A) shall not exceed 10 percent of the amount
authorized for a fiscal year for Research, Development,
Test, and Evaluation for all programs, projects, or
activities in the portfolio of such portfolio
acquisition executive; and
(B) may only be transferred to a corresponding
Procurement program, project, or activity within the
same portfolio.
(b) Transfer Criteria.--A portfolio acquisition executive may
transfer amounts under subsection (a) only if--
(1) the capability proposed for procurement using such
transfer amounts was developed under a transaction or other
agreement entered into under section 4021 or 4022 of title 10,
United States Code;
(2) such proposed capability has achieved a technology
readiness level of 8, as validated by the milestone decision
authority (as defined in section 4211 of title 10, United
States Code) or an independent technical authority designated
by the Secretary of Defense; and
(3) the portfolio acquisition executive determines in
writing that procurement of such proposed capability is
necessary to address an operational problem or fulfill a
capability requirement (as such terms are defined,
respectively, in section 3101 of title 10, United States Code)
in a timely and cost-effective manner.
(c) Notification.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 15 days before transferring
amounts under subsection (a), the portfolio acquisition
executive making such transfer shall submit a written
notification of such transfer to--
(A) the congressional defense committees;
(B) the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment;
(C) the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering; and
(D) the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller).
(2) Contents.--Each notification required under paragraph
(1) with respect to a transfer of amounts under subsection (a)
shall include--
(A) the amount to be transferred;
(B) an identification of the program, project, or
activity that is the proposed source of the Research,
Development, Test, and Evaluation amount and an
identification of the program, project, or activity
that is the proposed recipient Procurement account;
(C) a description of the capability proposed for
procurement using such transfer amounts and the
validated technology readiness level of such
capability;
(D) the written determination required by paragraph
(3); and
(E) an assessment of the benefits or risks
anticipated as a result of the transfer of such amounts
on the programs, projects, and activities assigned
under the leadership of the portfolio acquisition
executive concerned.
(d) General Limitations.--
(1) New programs of record.--A portfolio acquisition
executive that transfers amounts pursuant to this section may
not use such amounts to initiate a program of record without
approval from the appropriate milestone decision authority.
(2) Fund availability.--Amounts transferred pursuant to
this section shall be subject to the same period of
availability as the Procurement appropriation to which they are
transferred.
(e) Exclusion From General Transfer Authority.--Amounts transferred
pursuant to this section shall not be included in the dollar limitation
of section 1001 of this Act.
SEC. 834. PORTFOLIO-BASED ACQUISITION OF AUTONOMOUS CAPABILITY.
(a) In General.--There is established in the Department of Defense
a program to be known as the ``Autonomy Integration Account'' (in this
section referred to as the ``Account'') under which the Secretary of
Defense shall seek to accelerate the resourcing and integration of
autonomous mission execution capabilities into systems of the
Department to enable the operational availability of such systems.
(b) Elements.--Activities carried out under the Account shall
primarily emphasize the procurement, research and development, training
and simulation, integration, and continuous modernization of applicable
software capabilities for navigation, targeting, communications,
mission autonomy, battle management, and other mission-critical
software-defined functions that enable autonomous mission execution.
(c) Standards.--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 Autonomous Warfare Group and each Secretary
of a military department, shall establish standards for autonomous
mission execution capabilities for any portfolio acquisition executive
who leads an unmanned system portfolio. Such standards shall include,
at a minimum--
(1) the capability of unmanned systems within such
portfolio to execute mission objectives autonomously within the
domain of such systems, including in GPS-denied and
communications-denied environments;
(2) the capability of such systems to integrate autonomy-
enabling software consistent with a modular open systems
approach as defined in section 4401 of title 10, United States
Code;
(3) common autonomy interfaces, data standards, and safety
and assurance criteria that permit the use of autonomy-enabling
and other mission-critical software across multiple platforms
and domains to the maximum extent practicable in alignment with
existing government reference architectures;
(4) establishment of an autonomy software baseline and a
process for continuous integration, simulation and training,
security testing, and deployment of autonomy-enabling software
updates across systems within the portfolio; and
(5) an acquisition preference for scalable commercial
solutions, including licensing and service agreements to enable
continuous improvement, training and simulation, and rapid
deployment, that--
(A) have been operationally validated in real-world
deployments to conflict zones; and
(B) have achieved a Technology Readiness Level of 7
or above.
(d) Funding.--Activities under the Account shall be carried out
using amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2027 to
Program Element 0604539D8Z on Line 115 of the account for ``Research,
Development, Test, and Evaluation Defense-wide''.
(e) Annual Report.--The Secretary of Defense shall include with the
budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the
budget of the Department of Defense for a fiscal year (as submitted
with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31,
United States Code) a report on the activities carried out under the
Account for such fiscal year, including--
(1) progress towards adoption of standards under subsection
(b);
(2) results from cross-portfolio experimentation,
integration, and fielding activities conducted;
(3) an assessment of software modernization efforts,
frequency of updates, cybersecurity posture, and workforce
readiness to support long-term sustainment of software-enabled
capabilities;
(4) an inventory of programs that have transitioned from
the integration phase to the sustainment phase; and
(5) identification of any statutory, regulatory, or
budgetary barriers limiting rapid integration of autonomy-
enabling software across unmanned platforms.
SEC. 835. ESTABLISHMENT OF PATHFINDER PROGRAMS TO INFORM REQUIREMENTS
REFORM.
(a) Requirement for Service-level Requirements Reform Pathfinder
Programs.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of
this section, each Secretary of a military department shall establish a
program to be known as a ``Pathfinder Program'' to--
(1) inform and assist in efforts to reorient and reform the
requirements process within such military department in
accordance with (b);
(2) support the service chief concerned in the development
of capability requirement statements for equipping the armed
force concerned that--
(A) describes the operational problem to provide
necessary context for the capability requirement;
(B) proposes nonprescriptive solutions to
operational problems; and
(C) ensures system interoperability, where
appropriate, between and among joint military
capabilities (as defined in section 181 of title 10,
United States Code); and
(3) develop and establish requirements-related processes of
the military department concerned in a manner that supports,
and is consistent with the Joint Force Requirements Process
prescribed in the ``Manual for the Joint Requirements Oversight
Council and the Joint Force Requirements Process'' (document
number CJCSM 5123.01; dated January 15, 2026).
(b) Establishment.--A Pathfinder Program established in accordance
with (a) shall seek to--
(1) accelerate the delivery of capability requirements to
address operational problems;
(2) remove bureaucratic barriers in the requirements
process;
(3) provide operational users of required capabilities with
an independent voice and direct role to ensure that
capabilities meet the needs of such users;
(4) apply data-based analytics for decision making related
to requirements, acquisition, and budgeting;
(5) enable a clear, unbroken linkage from strategic
guidance to concepts to capabilities to budgeting;
(6) drive design, development, and integration--
(A) to integrate processes across the military
department concerned and with the joint force as
required;
(B) to balance the urgency of immediate needs with
longer-term strategic investments;
(C) to support the breadth of existing innovative
technologies and major programs regardless of
acquisitions pathway; and
(D) to address all elements of doctrine,
organization, training, materiel, leadership and
education, personnel, facilities, and policy to deliver
holistic solutions considering all such elements; and
(7) align authorities to responsibilities in order to
ensure that capability developers have the authority to execute
and are held accountable for outcomes.
(c) Evaluation and Lessons Learned.--
(1) In general.--Each Secretary of a military department
carrying out a Pathfinder Program shall observe, document, and
assess the execution of such Pathfinder Program, to enable the
development of recommendations to improve--
(A) speed, clarity, and effectiveness in the
prioritization of operation problems and the
development of capability requirements statements;
(B) alignment of requirements, acquisition, and
budgeting;
(C) integration of user feedback and operational
insights;
(D) effectiveness of engagement with private entity
partners; and
(E) alignment of requirements processes of military
departments with and in support of the Joint
Requirements Process.
(d) Report to Congress.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with each Secretary of a military department, shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report containing--
(1) barriers encountered the implementation of the
Pathfinder Program;
(2) lessons learned and recommendations developed through
the implementation of the Pathfinder Program; and
(3) recommended statutory, regulatory, or organizational
changes needed to accelerate the delivery of capability
requirements to address operational problems, and remove
bureaucratic barriers in the requirements process.
(e) Termination.--
(1) In general.--A Pathfinder Program established under
this section may be terminated at the discretion of the
Secretary concerned, but shall not be terminated on a date
prior to the day that is 24 months after the date of
establishment of such Pathfinder Program.
(2) Notification.--Not less than 60 days before the date on
which the Secretary concerned prior terminates a Pathfinder
Program, such Secretary shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a notification of the intent to terminate
along with an updated report including the elements described
in subsection (d).
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The terms ``capability requirement'', ``operational
problem'', and ``service chief'' have the meanings given,
respectively, in section 3101 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``requirements document'' has the meaning
provided in section 3104 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 836. REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN UNMANNED SURFACE VESSELS TO BE
MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES.
(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), on or after the date of
the enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Navy prioritize
offers for a covered contract where the offeror provides assurances
that--
(1) the supply chain of the offeror for parts or components
of a covered program are domestic sources; and
(2) the manufacturing, assembling, and finishing of parts
or components of a covered program occurs in the United States
and is conducted by entities, the primary place of business of
which is located in the United States.
(b) Certification.--The Secretary may enter into a covered contract
with an offeror that does not provide the assurances described in
subsection (a) if the Secretary submits to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a certification
that no offeror that can provide such assurances is available to
perform the contract.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered contract'' means a contract or other
agreement for--
(A) the construction or manufacture of a covered
program or parts or components of a covered program;
(B) the integration of mechanical and electrical
systems associated with the power generation of such
covered program; or
(C) the operation or sustainment of a covered
program, where such contract or other agreement is for
the replacement of or improvements to components of a
covered program.
(2) The term ``covered program'' means an unmanned surface
vessel acquired, leased, or operated under the Medium Unmanned
Surface Vessel program of the Department of the Navy.
Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Acquisition Workforce Development
SEC. 851. ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DATA ANALYTICS CAPABILITY.
(a) Management for Acquisition Workforce Excellence.--Section
1701a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (10), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (11), by striking the period at the end
and inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(12) establish and maintain a Department-wide acquisition
workforce data analytics capability to collect, integrate, and
analyze data relating to the acquisition workforce in order to
support workforce planning and effective performance management
of the acquisition workforce, including by--
``(A) integrating data from across the Department
of Defense relating to the size, composition, skills,
training, certifications, hiring, retention,
experience, and performance of the acquisition
workforce;
``(B) enabling the assessment of the capacity and
capabilities of the acquisition workforce;
``(C) identifying trends, risks, and constraints,
including current and projected workforce gaps,
affecting workforce readiness and the ability of the
acquisition workforce to achieve the objectives
described in subparagraph (E);
``(D) informing decisions and resource allocation
relating to the recruitment, hiring, development,
training, credentialing, retention, and career
progression of the acquisition workforce; and
``(E) ensuring that data and analytics generated by
the capability support--
``(i) the objectives of the defense
acquisition system established pursuant to
section 3102 of this title; and
``(ii) the key performance objectives for
the acquisition workforce established under
section 1722b(d) of this title.''.
(b) Implementation of Analytics Capability.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through
the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment,
shall implement the capability required under paragraph (12) of
section 1701a(b) of title 10, United States Code, as added by
subsection (a), through the development and maintenance of a
dashboard or a similar data analytics or visualization tool for
such capability.
(2) Data elements.--The tools, systems, or other means used
to implement the capability described in paragraph (1) shall,
to the maximum extent practicable, include Department of
Defense-wide acquisition workforce data and analytics necessary
to support strategic planning and management, including data
and analytics relating to--
(A) the size, composition, and geographic
distribution of the acquisition workforce;
(B) the skills, certifications, and experience of
members of the acquisition workforce, including
relevant education and professional experience;
(C) vacancy rates, time-to-hire metrics, and other
indicators of constraints on the capacity of the
acquisition workforce;
(D) the activities of the Department for
recruiting, hiring, and developing members of the
acquisition workforce, including the Defense Civilian
Training Corps established under section 2200g of title
10, United States Code;
(E) retention, attrition, career progression, and
related characteristics and trends, including
retirement eligibility and projected workforce changes
in the acquisition workforce;
(F) the performance of the acquisition workforce,
including measures relating to the execution of
acquisition programs and activities; and
(G) such other matters as the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment determines
appropriate.
(3) Use of commercial tools.--The Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall, to the maximum
extent practicable, use commercially available data analytics,
workforce management, and data visualization tools to support
the capability described in paragraph (1).
(4) Limitation on development of custom information
technology.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment may develop or acquire information technology that
is not commercially available to support the capability
described in paragraph (1) only if the Under Secretary
determines that no commercially available good or service can
meet the requirements of this subsection without more than
minor modifications.
(5) Data access.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the Under
Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and officials
responsible for data, digital, and information technology
policy and systems of the Department of Defense, shall ensure
the availability and integration of data necessary to carry out
the capability described in paragraph (1). Each Secretary of a
military department and each head of a Defense Agency shall
provide such data, in such format and such manner, as the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment determines
necessary to support such capability.
(6) Workforce assessments.--The Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment shall use the capability
described in paragraph (1) to conduct regular assessments of
the capacity, capability, and distribution of the acquisition
workforce and provide recommendations to service acquisition
executives and component acquisition executives to address
identified shortfalls in the capacity and capabilities of the
acquisition workforce.
(7) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms
``acquisition workforce'', ``Defense Agency'', ``military
department'', and ``service acquisition executive'' have the
meanings given such terms, respectively, in section 101(a) of
title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 852. CHIEF ACQUISITION TALENT OFFICER.
(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 87 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1702 the following
new sections:
``Sec. 1703. Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of
Defense
``(a) In General.--There is a Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of
the Department of Defense, who shall be appointed by the Secretary of
Defense and shall report to the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment.
``(b) Appointment Authorities.--The Secretary of Defense may
appoint the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of
Defense as--
``(1) a member of the Senior Executive Service; or
``(2) a highly qualified expert under section 9903 of title
5, or other applicable authority.
``(c) Qualifications.--
``(1) In general.--The Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of
the Department of Defense shall possess substantial experience
in strategic talent management, workforce development, or
organizational leadership in large public or private sector
organizations.
``(2) Exclusivity.--An individual serving as the Chief
Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense may not
hold or occupy another position in the Department of Defense.
``(d) Responsibilities.--
``(1) In general.--The Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of
the Department of Defense shall support the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment in carrying out the
responsibilities of the Under Secretary with respect to the
acquisition workforce under section 1702 of this title through
Department of Defense-wide strategy, planning, education,
training, and management of the acquisition workforce.
``(2) Specific duties.--In carrying out the
responsibilities under paragraph (1), the Chief Acquisition
Talent Officer of the Department of Defense shall--
``(A) serve as the principal staff assistant to the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment on matters relating to acquisition
workforce talent management;
``(B) engage with the service acquisition
executives, portfolio acquisition executives, and other
appropriate officials of the Department of Defense to
provide support and assistance with the
responsibilities of such officials related to the
planning, development, and management of the
acquisition workforce that are required to execute
acquisition programs and portfolios;
``(C) use the Department-wide acquisition workforce
data analytics capability established under section
1701a(b)(12) of this title to assess the capacity of
the acquisition workforce, identify gaps in the
capabilities of the acquisition workforce, forecast the
needs of the acquisition workforce, and evaluate the
effectiveness of acquisition workforce development
initiatives and investments;
``(D) develop and maintain a Department of Defense-
wide acquisition workforce strategy to ensure that the
acquisition workforce has the capacity, capabilities,
and competencies necessary to achieve the objectives of
the defense acquisition system under section 3102 of
this title;
``(E) enable the successful implementation of the
acquisition workforce strategy required by subparagraph
(D) by--
``(i) assisting the Secretary of Defense in
establishing policies and procedures for the
effective management of the acquisition
workforce in accordance with section 1701 of
this title;
``(ii) establishing Department-wide
acquisition workforce planning processes; and
``(iii) developing and implementing talent
management initiatives for the acquisition
workforce;
``(F) coordinate with the Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness and the Secretaries
of the military departments to enable the alignment
of--
``(i) specific education and training for
members of the acquisition workforce who are
members of the armed forces with general
education and training requirements, including
professional military education requirements
for members of the armed forces; and
``(ii) specific assignment and career
development policies related to the civilian
members of the acquisition workforce and the
members of the acquisition workforce who are
members of the armed forces;
``(G) require the activities and curriculum of the
Defense Acquisition University and, as appropriate,
other education and training providers supporting the
acquisition workforce, to--
``(i) align with the objectives of the
defense acquisition system established pursuant
to section 3102 of this title;
``(ii) promote continuous learning and
technical skills improvement across the
acquisition workforce; and
``(iii) support and enable the successful
implementation of the acquisition workforce
strategy required by subparagraph (D);
``(H) support the integration of key performance
objectives for the acquisition workforce, established
under section 1722b(d) of this title, into the
training, certification, career development, and
performance management systems of the Department for
the acquisition workforce;
``(I) assist the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment in executing programs
related to the talent management initiatives of the
acquisition workforce, including the Defense Civilian
Training Corps authorized under section 2200g of this
title, and ensure that such programs are appropriately
integrated into Department-wide acquisition workforce
planning;
``(J) promote and facilitate the use of the
authorities under section 1599g of this title and other
mechanisms to strengthen the acquisition workforce
through exchanges with the private sector;
``(K) frequently conduct assessments of the
capacity, capability, and performance of the
acquisition workforce and develop and submit to the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment recommendations for Department-wide
acquisition workforce investments under the Defense
Acquisition Workforce Development Account established
under section 1705 of this title; and
``(L) convene, not less frequently than
semiannually, the service acquisition executives,
Service Chief Acquisition Talent Officers, Component
Acquisition Executives (as defined in section 1703a(d)
of this title), and such other officers of the
Department as determined appropriate by the Chief
Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department to assess
the effectiveness of the acquisition workforce strategy
required by subparagraph (D) and review the performance
and priorities of the acquisition workforce across the
Department.
``(3) Talent management initiative defined.--In this
subsection, the term `talent management initiative' means the
activities of the Department of Defense relating to
recruitment, hiring, development, education, training,
credentialing, performance management, retention, succession
planning, and mobility, including rotations, reassignments, and
career progression pathways, for the acquisition workforce.
``(e) Acquisition Workforce Plans.--
``(1) In general.--In addition to the duties under
subsection (d), the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the
Department of Defense shall issue guidance requiring each
Service Chief Acquisition Talent Officer and Component Chief
Acquisition Talent Officer to develop and submit to the Chief
Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense not
less frequently than annually a plan for the acquisition
workforce of the applicable military department or component of
the Department of Defense that supports and enables the
successful implementation of the acquisition workforce strategy
required by subsection (d)(2)(D).
``(2) Timeline.--The Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of
the Department of Defense shall ensure that the plans required
under paragraph (1) are submitted in a timely manner so as to
inform the development of the budget submitted to Congress
under section 1105 of title 31.
``(3) Plan elements.--Each plan for the acquisition
workforce of a military department or component of the
Department of Defense submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) or
under paragraph (4) shall include--
``(A) an assessment of the size, composition, and
distribution of such acquisition workforce;
``(B) an identification of gaps in critical skills
and projected workforce needs of such acquisition
workforce, including anticipated hiring requirements
and requirements for emerging skills necessary to
support acquisition priorities;
``(C) the hiring, retention, and workforce
development plans for such acquisition workforce;
``(D) the anticipated requirements for and
availability of training programs and development
programs to support the hiring, retention, and
workforce development plans described in subparagraph
(C); and
``(E) an explanation of how the acquisition
workforce plan supports the acquisition workforce
strategy required by subsection (d)(2)(D).
``(4) Alignment.--The Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of
the Department of Defense shall, for each plan submitted
pursuant to paragraph (1) or under paragraph (6)--
``(A) evaluate whether such plan aligns with the
Department-wide acquisition workforce strategy and
priorities; and
``(B) provide to the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment--
``(i) a recommendation regarding whether to
approve such plan; and
``(ii) recommendations regarding workforce
investments associated with such plan,
including investments under the Defense
Acquisition Workforce Development Account
established under section 1705 of this title,
to ensure alignment with workforce plans
approved by the Under Secretary and the
Department-wide acquisition workforce strategy.
``(5) Flexibility for program adjustments.--In carrying out
this subsection, the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the
Department of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment shall ensure that workforce
planning, evaluation, and reporting under this subsection
remain responsive to changes in the requirements of acquisition
programs, including program terminations, restructurings, or
changes in scope.
``(6) Approval.--
``(A) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the
date on which a Service Chief Acquisition Talent
Officer or Component Chief Acquisition Talent Officer
submits a plan for the acquisition workforce of the
military department or component of the Department
pursuant to paragraph (1) or under this paragraph, the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment shall--
``(i) approve or reject such plan; and
``(ii) provide to such Service Chief
Acquisition Talent Officer or Component Chief
Acquisition Talent Officer a written notice of
such approval or rejection.
``(B) Plan revision.--If the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment rejects a plan
under subparagraph (A)--
``(i) the Under Secretary shall include in
the notice required by clause (ii) of such
subparagraph a written explanation of the
reasons for such rejection and any revisions
required for such plan to be approved; and
``(ii) the Service Chief Acquisition Talent
Officer or Component Chief Acquisition Talent
Officer that submitted such plan pursuant to
paragraph (1) or under this paragraph shall
revise such plan and submit such revised plan
to the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the
Department of Defense.
``(f) Report to Congress.--Not later than March 1 of each year, the
Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
effectiveness of the Department-wide acquisition workforce strategy,
including--
``(1) an assessment of workforce trends, hiring and
retention challenges, and critical skill gaps of the
acquisition workforce;
``(2) an evaluation of the extent to which the acquisition
workforces of the military departments and components are
aligned with the objectives of the defense acquisition system
established pursuant to section 3102 of this title and the
Department-wide acquisition workforce strategy required by
subsection (d)(2)(D);
``(3) a summary and assessment of the plans submitted under
subsection (e), including for each plan rejected under
subsection (e)(6), a summary of the reasons for such rejection;
and
``(4) recommendations for legislative and administrative
actions to address identified workforce gaps, improve workforce
performance, and strengthen the acquisition workforce.
``(g) Deputy Chief Acquisition Talent Officer.--The Secretary of
Defense may appoint a Deputy Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the
Department of Defense, from among individuals serving in the Senior
Executive Service or other appropriate positions in the Department of
Defense, to assist the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the
Department of Defense in carrying out the responsibilities of the Chief
Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense under this
section.
``(h) Personnel and Resources.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure
that the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of
Defense is provided dedicated personnel and resources necessary
to carry out the responsibilities of the Chief Acquisition
Talent Officer of the Department of Defense.
``(2) Dedicated personnel and resources defined.--In this
subsection, `dedicated personnel and resources' means personnel
and resources that are--
``(A) exclusively engaged in supporting the Chief
Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense
in carrying out the responsibilities of the Chief
Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of
Defense; and
``(B) under the exclusive authority of the Chief
Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of
Defense.
``Sec. 1703a. Service and Component Chief Acquisition Talent Officers
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of each military department and
the head of each component of the Department of Defense for which there
is a component acquisition executive shall designate a senior official
of such military department or component as the Service Chief
Acquisition Talent Officer of such military department or the Component
Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of such component.
``(b) Reporting.--
``(1) Military departments.--A Service Chief Acquisition
Talent Officer of a military department designated under
subsection (a) shall report to the service acquisition
executive of such military department.
``(2) Components.--A Component Chief Acquisition Talent
Officer of a component of the Department of Defense designated
under subsection (a) shall report to the component acquisition
executive of such component, except that if such Component
Chief Acquisition Talent Officer is the component acquisition
executive of such component, such officer shall report to the
head of such component with respect to the duties of such
Component Chief Acquisition Talent Officer under this section.
``(c) Duties.--A Service Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of a
military department or Component Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of a
component of the Department of Defense designated under subsection (a)
shall, subject to the authority, direction, and control of the official
to whom such Service Chief Acquisition Talent Officer or Component
Chief Acquisition Talent Officer reports under subsection (b)--
``(1) develop, submit to the Chief Acquisition Talent
Officer of the Department of Defense, and implement each plan
for the acquisition workforce of such military department or
component required under section 1703(e) of this title in
accordance with the guidance issued by the Chief Acquisition
Talent Officer of the Department of Defense;
``(2) oversee the execution of workforce plans and talent
management initiatives for the acquisition workforce of such
military department or component in support of the Department-
wide acquisition workforce strategy;
``(3) advise the official to whom such Service Chief
Acquisition Talent Officer or Component Chief Acquisition
Talent Officer reports under subsection (b) on matters relating
to the readiness of the acquisition workforce of such military
department or component;
``(4) support the service acquisition executive, portfolio
acquisition executive, or component acquisition executive in
identifying and addressing acquisition workforce requirements
necessary to execute acquisition programs and portfolios;
``(5) coordinate with the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer
of the Department of Defense on Defense-wide initiatives and
programs for the acquisition workforce, including
implementation of the Department-wide acquisition workforce
strategy;
``(6) support the alignment of education and training for
members of the acquisition workforce of such military
department or component to enable the alignment of--
``(A) specific education and training for members
of the acquisition workforce with general education and
training requirements, including professional military
education requirements for members of the armed forces;
and
``(B) specific assignment and career development
policies related to the civilian members of the
acquisition workforce and the members of the
acquisition workforce who are members of the armed
forces;
``(7) establish hiring priorities and promote the effective
use of hiring authorities for the acquisition workforce of such
military department or component;
``(8) support the use of the authorities under section
1599g of this title and other mechanisms to strengthen the
acquisition workforce of such military department or component
through public-private talent exchanges;
``(9) provide to the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment data related to the acquisition
workforce of such military department or component as required
to support the Department-wide acquisition workforce data
analytics capability and workforce planning; and
``(10) perform such other duties as determined appropriate
by the official to whom such Service Chief Acquisition Talent
Officer or Component Chief Acquisition Talent Officer reports
under subsection (b).
``(d) Component Acquisition Executive Defined.--In this subsection,
the term `component acquisition executive' means the acquisition
executive of a component of the Department of Defense, including
combatant commands and the Defense Logistics Agency, who is responsible
for all acquisition functions of such component, except that such term
does not include service acquisition executives.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections of subchapter I of
chapter 87 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting
after the item relating to section 1702 the following new items:
``1703. Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the Department of Defense.
``1703a. Service and Component Chief Acquisition Talent Officers.''.
(c) Conforming Amendment.--
(1) Defense acquisition university.--Section 1746(e) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as
paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following
new paragraph:
``(2) The President of the Defense Acquisition University
shall report directly to the Chief Acquisition Talent Officer
of the Department of Defense.''.
(2) Defense civilian and training corps.--Section 2200g of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end
the following new subsection:
``(d) Administration.--The Chief Acquisition Talent Officer of the
Department of Defense shall administer and oversee the Defense Civilian
Training Corps program under the authority of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.''.
(d) Implementation.--
(1) Chief acquisition talent officer of the department of
defense.--The Secretary of Defense shall implement section 1703
of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a),
not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this
Act.
(2) Service and component chief acquisition talent
officers.--Each Secretary of a military department (as defined
in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code) and each
head of a component of the Department of Defense described in
subsection (a) of section 1703a of title 10, United States
Code, as added by subsection (a), shall implement such section
with respect to such military department or component, as
applicable, not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
SEC. 853. CODIFICATION OF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE KEY PERFORMANCE
OBJECTIVES.
(a) In General.--Section 1722b of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(6) Key performance objectives described in subsection
(d).''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Acquisition Workforce Key Performance Objectives.--(1) Not
later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection,
the Secretary of Defense shall implement mandatory key performance
objectives (in this subsection referred to as `KPOs') for evaluating
the performance of civilian members of the acquisition workforce.
``(2) The KPOs implemented under paragraph (1) shall--
``(A) include strategic outcome objectives and workforce
behavioral objectives for the workforce; and
``(B) be developed in a manner that enables an assessment
of the degree of alignment between--
``(i) the objectives of the defense acquisition
system established by section 3102 of this title; and
``(ii) the prudent and appropriate use by civilian
members of the acquisition workforce of innovative,
risk-tolerant practices in achieving those objectives.
``(3) The strategic outcome objectives required under paragraph
(2)(A) shall align with the objectives of the defense acquisition
system established pursuant to section 3102 of this title and shall
address strategic acquisition mission areas, including--
``(A) expeditiously delivering capabilities to enhance the
operational readiness of the armed forces and enable the
missions of the Department of Defense;
``(B) enabling and supporting the integration of innovative
solutions to enhance military effectiveness and responsiveness
to emerging threats;
``(C) ensuring supply chain and industrial base resilience
and surge capabilities to support contingency and operational
plans of the Department of Defense;
``(D) cultivating a leadership and organizational culture
in civilian members of the acquisition workforce that
encourages responsible risk-taking, collaboration, and learning
through failure; and
``(E) maintaining a current and proficient workforce
through continuous education, including digital and artificial
intelligence literacy and technical proficiency necessary for
the job function of an individual.
``(4) The workforce behavioral objectives required under paragraph
(2)(A) shall be designed to develop the critical skills and behaviors
of civilian members of the acquisition workforce, including--
``(A) the adoption of innovative acquisition authorities
and approaches;
``(B) a preference for commercial products and commercial
services and supporting market research of commercial or
emerging technologies;
``(C) engagement with end users to incorporate feedback
into acquisition decisions and acquisition program adjustments;
``(D) the ability to use iterative development cycles and
inform program tradeoffs, including discontinuing or
terminating the development of capabilities--
``(i) that no longer align with approved capability
requirements (as defined in section 3101 of this title)
or priorities; or
``(ii) that are experiencing significant cost
growth, performance or technical deficiencies, or
delays in schedule;
``(E) the pursuit of professional development to broaden
expertise and assume expanded responsibilities in cross-
functional initiatives; and
``(F) the ability to overcome obstacles to prioritize end-
user outcomes in acquisition execution.
``(5) The KPOs implemented under paragraph (1) shall be integrated
into--
``(A) annual performance appraisals for civilian members of
the acquisition workforce;
``(B) promotion, bonus, and assignment considerations for
such members; and
``(C) requirements for certification, training, and
continuing education under this chapter.''.
(b) Repeal.--Section 826 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60) is repealed.
(c) Application to Members of the Armed Forces.--Not later than
October 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report assessing the feasibility
and advisability of applying the key performance objectives established
under section 1722b(d) of title 10, United States Code (as added by
this section), to members of the Armed Forces serving in the
acquisition workforce (as defined in section 101 of such title),
including recommendations on how such objectives could be appropriately
adapted for such members.
SEC. 854. DEMONSTRATED PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR CRITICAL
ACQUISITION POSITIONS.
Section 1731 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Demonstrated Proficiency Requirements.--(1) In addition to
the requirements under section 1735 of this title, the Secretary of
Defense shall require that individuals selected for, and individuals
serving in, civilian critical acquisition positions demonstrate
appropriate proficiency in achieving the key performance objectives
established under section 1722b(d) of this title.
``(2) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment, in coordination with each service acquisition executive
and component acquisition executive, shall establish and maintain a
Department-wide framework for assessing demonstrated proficiency under
this subsection, including methods for evaluating demonstrated
proficiency in achieving the performance objectives described in
paragraph (1), such as the use of covered authorities in programmatic
or operational settings.
``(3) The Secretary shall ensure that the requirements established
under this subsection are applied in a manner consistent with the
acquisition workforce career field and responsibilities of the
position.
``(4) The Secretary may not solely rely on the completion of
training requirements of an individual, or any certification or
credential earned by an individual, to satisfy the requirements of this
subsection.
``(5) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment, in coordination with each service acquisition executive
and component acquisition executive, shall use the framework
established under paragraph (2) to--
``(A) identify gaps in demonstrated proficiency among
individuals selected for, or serving in, critical acquisition
positions; and
``(B) ensure that such individuals who do not demonstrate
appropriate proficiency are provided targeted and structured
professional development opportunities (including experiential
learning, training, or other relevant opportunities) to address
such gaps.
``(6) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment shall periodically review and update the framework
established under paragraph (2) to ensure alignment with the objectives
of the defense acquisition system under section 3102 of this title and
to adapt such framework to incorporate new acquisition practices and
technologies.
``(7) In this subsection, the term `covered authorities' means the
following:
``(A) Chapter 247 of this title.
``(B) Sections 4021 and 4022 of this title.
``(C) Section 3602 of this title.
``(D) Any other acquisition authority, pathway, or method
established by the Secretary to enable the rapid, flexible, or
iterative development and delivery of a capability.
``(8) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be
construed to modify or supersede any performance management system
established under chapter 43 of title 5, United States Code, or to
alter any rights or obligations under applicable collective bargaining
agreements.''.
SEC. 855. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE
DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
(a) Increase in Limitation on Number of Participants.--Section 1762
of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``130,000'' and
inserting ``143,000''.
(b) Extension.--Subsection (g) of such section is amended by
striking ``December 31, 2031'' and inserting ``December 31, 2035''.
(c) Briefing on Utilization of Acquisition Workforce Demonstration
Project Authorities.--Not later than December 1, 2026, the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall provide a
briefing to the congressional defense committees on the planned use of
authorities under section 1762 of title 10, United States Code, as
amended by this section, to support the acquisition workforce. Such
briefing shall include--
(1) the current number of individuals participating in the
acquisition workforce demonstration project under such section
1762, disaggregated by military department and Defense Agency;
(2) expected growth in participation in the demonstration
project over the next 24 months, including anticipated and
confirmed transitions of organizations or elements into the
demonstration project and estimated implementation timelines
for such transitions;
(3) an identification of military departments and other
elements of the Department of Defense that have expressed
interest in expanding participation in the demonstration
project or transitioning additional individuals into the
demonstration project;
(4) an assessment of the extent to which statutory
limitations on the authorities in section 1762 affect workforce
planning or use of the authorities;
(5) steps taken to increase and measure average workforce
understanding of how contributions scores under the
demonstration project are derived;
(6) findings relevant to the demonstration project based on
data from tools used to measure employee satisfaction, such as
Defense Organizational Climate Surveys or the Federal Employee
Viewpoint Survey; and
(7) recommendations on any additional steps, authorities,
or flexibilities the Under Secretary considers necessary to
support the development of the acquisition workforce.
Subtitle D--Intellectual Property Matters
SEC. 861. REFORM OF TECHNICAL DATA AND SOFTWARE RIGHTS TO SUPPORT
COMPETITION, SUSTAINMENT, AND READINESS.
(a) Default Government Purpose Rights for Deliverables.--Chapter
239 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after
section 3775 the following new section:
``Sec. 3776. Default government purpose rights for deliverables under
Department of Defense contracts
``(a) Default Rights.--Except as provided in subsection (b), any
technical data, computer software, or computer software documentation
delivered under a contract, subcontract, or other agreement entered
into by the Department of Defense shall be provided with government
purpose rights unless the contractor establishes, through clear and
convincing evidence, entitlement to more restrictive rights.
``(b) Contractor Burden.--A contractor asserting less-than-
government purpose rights shall provide--
``(1) a compliant assertions table identifying each
specific item of data or software claimed;
``(2) factual documentation of private development funding;
``(3) clause-specific unlimited-rights exclusions applied
at the lowest practicable segregable level; and
``(4) corresponding portion markings on the deliverables.
``(c) Failure to Substantiate.--Any failure by a contractor to
comply with subsection (b) shall result in the deliverable being
treated as provided with government purpose rights.''.
(b) Improper Markings of Critical Items.--For any critical
readiness items of supply (as that term is defined in section
4324(d)(4) of title 10, United States Code) that are noncommercial
items, if the Secretary of Defense determines that a contractor--
(1) applied an incorrect restrictive marking;
(2) failed to exclude unlimited- or unrestricted-rights
categories;
(3) failed to portion-mark at the required segregable
level; or
(4) submitted an incomplete or invalid assertions table;
then all affected technical data, computer software, and
documentation shall be deemed as government purpose rights.
(c) Report on Clawback Authorities for Improper Restrictive
Markings.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report assessing the feasibility and advisability
of establishing a mechanism to recover excess payments made by the
Department of Defense in cases where improper restrictive markings,
invalid assertions tables, or other unjustified restrictions on
technical data, computer software, or computer software documentation
contributed to reduced competition or sole-source procurement
conditions. The report shall include--
(1) an assessment of the extent to which improper
restrictions on technical data or software rights may have
resulted in excess costs to the Department;
(2) an evaluation of existing authorities available to
recover such excess payments;
(3) an assessment of the legal, contractual, and
evidentiary challenges associated with establishing a clawback
mechanism;
(4) options for calculating excess payments attributable to
improper restrictions on technical data or software rights; and
(5) recommendations regarding whether Congress should
authorize a clawback mechanism and, if so, the structure of
such authority.
(d) Modifications to Rights in Technical Data.--Section 3771(b) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3)(C), by inserting ``, and for which the
United States shall have government purpose rights, unless the
Government and the contractor negotiate different license
rights'' after ``component)''; and
(2) in paragraph (4)(A)--
(A) in clause (ii), by striking ``; or'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv);
and
(C) by inserting after clause (ii) the following
new clause:
``(iii) is a release, disclosure, or use of
detailed manufacturing or process data--
``(I) that is necessary for
operation, maintenance, installation,
or training and shall be used only for
operation, maintenance, installation,
or training purposes supporting wartime
operations or contingency operations;
and
``(II) for which the head of an
agency determines that the original
supplier of such data will be unable to
satisfy military readiness or
operational requirements for such
operations; or''.
(e) Applicability.--This section and the amendments made by this
section shall apply--
(1) in competitive procurements, to solicitations issued
after the date of the enactment of this Act and awards made in
connection with such solicitations; and
(2) in non-competitive procurements, to awards made after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 862. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OMBUDSMAN; VOLUNTARY EXPERT MEDIATION
FOR CERTAIN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MATTERS.
(a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 275 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3791 the following
new sections:
``Sec. 3792. Intellectual Property Ombudsman
``(a) Designation.--(1) The Secretary of Defense, acting through
the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, shall
designate a senior official, to be known as the Intellectual Property
Ombudsman, to serve as ombudsman on matters involving intellectual
property acquired or licensed (or proposed to be acquired or licensed)
by the Department.
``(2) The Ombudsman shall be a senior official with--
``(A) demonstrated expertise in matters involving
intellectual property acquired or licensed (or proposed to be
acquired or licensed) by the Department, including the
provisions of the Department of Defense Supplement to the
Federal Acquisition Regulation that relate to technical data
and computer software; and
``(B) at least 5 years of experience on intellectual
property matters, of which at least 2 years must have been
representing or advising covered contractors of the Department
on matters involving intellectual property acquired or licensed
(or proposed to be acquired or licensed) by the Government.
``(b) Preservation of Independence.--(1) The Ombudsman shall serve
within the Office of the Assistant Secretary and report directly to the
Assistant Secretary, without intervening authority, and shall not
report to or receive direction from any military department, agency,
combatant command, or other element of the Department.
``(2) The Assistant Secretary may assign to the official serving as
Ombudsman other primary or collateral duties to the extent the official
remains able to carry out his or her duties as Ombudsman, except that
the official--
``(A) may not perform any duty, or engage in any activity,
that could compromise his or her independence as Ombudsman; and
``(B) may not advise on, or participate in, any source
selection process, except to the extent necessary to carry out
his or her duties as Ombudsman.
``(3) The Ombudsman shall not be subject to removal, demotion, or
other adverse personnel action based on the substance of any advice,
guidance, opinion, or recommendation provided by the Ombudsman to a
covered contractor or to a contracting officer or other Department
official.
``(c) Personnel and Resources.--The Assistant Secretary shall
ensure that the Ombudsman is provided with personnel and resources
sufficient to carry out his or her duties as Ombudsman.
``(d) Duties.--(1) The Ombudsman shall, with respect to questions
or disputes involving intellectual property acquired or licensed (or
proposed to be acquired or licensed) by the Department, including
questions or disputes involving rights and obligations relating to the
delivery of, or access to, such intellectual property--
``(A) serve as the focal point for assisting covered
contractors of the Department on such questions or disputes;
``(B) facilitate communication between covered contractors
and appropriate senior officials of the Department on such
questions or disputes;
``(C) promote the use of collaborative alternative dispute
resolution techniques such as mediation to facilitate the
expeditious and cost-effective resolution of such questions or
disputes, when appropriate;
``(D) provide guidance to covered contractors and
contracting officers with respect to such questions or
disputes; and
``(E) upon request of a covered contractor or contracting
officer involved in such a question or dispute--
``(i) within 45 days after the request was made--
``(I) obtain from the covered contractor
(and any subcontractor involved in the question
or dispute) and from the contracting officer
information relevant to the question or
dispute; and
``(II) complete a review of such
information;
``(ii) promptly thereafter, develop and provide
guidance to the covered contractor, the contracting
officer, or both on matters relevant to the question or
dispute, such as--
``(I) relevant laws and regulations and how
they apply to the question or dispute;
``(II) alternative approaches to
acquisition or licensing that may be available
under applicable laws and regulations, such as
specifically negotiated licenses (including
specially negotiated licenses under section
3774(c) of this title); and
``(III) appropriate valuation of
intellectual property under standard industry
valuation techniques, including cost, value,
capability, market, and income-based
techniques; and
``(iii) facilitate communications, and participate
in meetings, between the covered contractor and the
contracting officer.
``(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the authority of the Ombudsman
shall extend only to questions and disputes between covered contractors
and the Department, and shall not extend to questions or disputes
between or among covered contractors.
``(e) Nature of Guidance.--Guidance provided by the Ombudsman under
this section--
``(1) may include analyses, opinions, and recommendations;
``(2) shall be independent and neutral with respect to the
covered contractor, the contracting officer, and the
Government, and
``(3) shall be advisory only and not binding on the covered
contractor, the contracting officer, or the Government.
``(f) Communications Between Contractor and Ombudsman;
Confidentiality; Restrictions on Government.--(1) Any communication
between a covered contractor and the Ombudsman, including the fact that
such a communication occurred, shall be treated as confidential and
shall not be disclosed to any person or entity that is not a party to
the question or dispute or does not have an interest in the specific
question or dispute without the consent of the covered contractor.
``(2) The Government shall not require a covered contractor to
disclose any such communication and shall not use any such
communication as a basis for evaluating a proposal, making an award, or
challenging a restriction.
``(3) A requirement to publish a copy of, or any other information
with respect to, communications between a covered contractor and the
Ombudsman shall not apply to the extent such copy (or portion thereof)
or information would be subject to withholding from public disclosure
under section 552 of title 5.
``(g) Inferences.--The decision of a covered contractor to request,
or decline to request, assistance from the Ombudsman shall not give
rise to any inference regarding the validity of the covered
contractor's assertions related to intellectual property and shall not
be disclosed or referenced in any validation challenge, litigation, or
other legal proceeding.
``(h) Consultation.--The Assistant Secretary shall establish a
mechanism for regular consultation with the defense industry, portfolio
acquisition executives, program managers, product support managers, and
other officials of the Department responsible for sustainment of
defense systems regarding the utility and effectiveness of the
Ombudsman function and emerging intellectual property issues.
``(i) Public Reporting of Statistics.--On an annual basis, the
Ombudsman shall make publicly available a report providing statistical
information on the assistance specified in subsection (e) that was
provided to covered contractors during the annual period covered by the
report. The statistical information shall be presented in an aggregated
or anonymized format and shall include information on the number of
requests, the nature of requests, the nature of the contractors (such
as small business concerns), the disposition of the requests, and the
number of days from receipt of request to final disposition of the
request.
``(j) Reports to Congress.--On an annual basis, the Ombudsman shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives a report on the activities performed during the
annual period covered by the report, including any recommendations for
changes in law, regulation, policy, procedure, or practice that the
Ombudsman considers appropriate.
``(k) Definitions.--In this section--
``(1) the term `covered contractor' includes a contractor
or subcontractor (or prospective contractor or subcontractor);
and
``(2) the term `subcontractor' includes a subcontractor at
any tier.
``Sec. 3792a. Rights in covered data: voluntary expert mediation
``(a) Establishment and Availability of Process.--The Secretary of
Defense shall establish an expert mediation process under this section
and shall make that process available to covered contractors and
contracting officers to facilitate the resolution of questions or
disputes related to covered data.
``(b) Matters Addressed.--The process established under subsection
(a) may be used to address any intellectual property matters relevant
to the resolution of the question or dispute, including matters such as
the following:
``(1) The scope, terms, or interpretation of any relevant
agreement with respect to the intellectual property.
``(2) The scope of the rights acquired or licensed (or
proposed to be acquired or licensed) by the Government in the
intellectual property.
``(3) To the extent the Government's rights in intellectual
property are insufficient, or perceived as insufficient, to
meet the Department's identified requirement, any matters
necessary to address the insufficiency.
``(4) To the extent the intellectual property involves more
than one covered contractor, any matters necessary to address
the respective rights of the Government and each such
contractor.
``(c) Availability and Effect.--The process established under
subsection (a) shall be available whenever a question or dispute
covered by subsection (a) has arisen, including before, during, or
after a procurement and before, during, or after the administration of
a contract. It shall be available without regard to, and without effect
on, any other dispute resolution processes that may be available, and
without tolling any periods or deadlines under any other dispute
resolution processes or under any applicable statute of limitations.
``(d) Participation Is Voluntary.--Participation in the process
established under subsection (a) shall be strictly voluntary, both on
the part of the contracting officer and on the part of the covered
contractor, except as provided in subsection (h).
``(e) Initiation and Participation.--(1) Within 10 days after
receiving a request under this subsection, a party shall submit to the
other party a written response either accepting or declining the
request.
``(2) A party submitting a written request to initiate, or any
written response accepting such a request, shall include facts
supporting the position of the party that the requirements of
paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) are met.
``(3) If the request to initiate is accepted, a panel shall be
established under subsection (f) and mediation shall commence under
subsection (g).
``(f) Establishment of Panel.--(1) Mediation under the process
established under subsection (a) shall be conducted by a panel
established under this subsection.
``(2) The Secretary may use existing authorities, including those
in paragraphs (2), (3), (4), and (6) of section 1707(d) of this title,
to establish the panel.
``(3) The panel shall be composed of three members, each of whom
shall be an individual with--
``(A) at least 5 years of experience in alternative dispute
resolution; and
``(B) demonstrated expertise in at least two of the
following areas: intellectual property law, patent licensing,
government contracts data rights, technical data
classification, and software licensing.
``(4) Of the three members--
``(A) one shall be selected by the covered contractor and
shall have significant experience in intellectual property or
data rights matters;
``(B) one shall be selected by the Department and shall
have significant experience in intellectual property or data
rights matters in government contracts, such as through service
as a contracting officer, agency counsel, board of contract
appeals judge, or Court of Federal Claims judge; and
``(C) one shall be selected by the other two members and
shall serve as the panel chair.
``(5) If the question or dispute involves the valuation of
intellectual property, the member selected under paragraph (4)(C) shall
have significant experience with standard industry valuation
techniques, including cost, market, and income.
``(6) An individual may not serve as a member of the panel if that
individual has a financial interest in the outcome or any other
conflict of interest that would undermine impartiality.
``(7) In a case in which there is a vacancy in the membership of
the panel, a new member of the panel shall be selected as soon as
practicable to fill the vacancy in accordance with paragraph (4).
``(g) Mediation Period.--The panel shall be established as soon as
practicable and shall commence the mediation not later than 30 days
after the date on which the panel is established, except to the extent
the parties agree to a later date. The mediation shall end not later
than 90 days after the date on which the mediation commenced, except to
the extent the parties agree to a later date.
``(h) Effect of Mediation Settlement or Panel Recommendations.--(1)
Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (4), the results of the
mediation shall be advisory only and shall not be binding on either
party.
``(2) To the extent the parties reach a resolution, the parties
shall memorialize the resolution in a settlement agreement, which shall
be binding upon the parties. Any such agreement shall--
``(A) be executed by the contracting officer and an
authorized representative of the covered contractor;
``(B) specifically reference the mediation; and
``(C) be incorporated into any applicable contract by
modification.
``(3) To the extent the parties do not reach a full resolution--
``(A) either party may pursue any remedy otherwise
available under chapter 71 of title 41 or other applicable law;
and
``(B) the mediation shall not be deemed to have resolved
the dispute for purposes of chapter 71 of title 41.
``(4) In a case in which the request to initiate the mediation
regarding a contract entered into after the date of the enactment of
this section was made by the Department and no resolution is reached,
the following shall apply:
``(A) The panel may recommend to the Secretary of Defense
that the covered contractor with rights in the subject covered
data be required to provide non-deliverable access to such
covered data if--
``(i) the panel finds that access to such covered
data is necessary--
``(I) to address a critical operational
requirement;
``(II) to meet a critical materiel
readiness objective for a major weapon system
(as established in accordance with section 118
of this title); or
``(III) to address a shortfall in a
critical readiness item of supply (as defined
in section 4324 of this title) or recurring
insufficiency of supply that the responsible
contractor has failed to remedy in response to
a corrective action plan developed in
accordance with section 4323 of this title; and
``(ii) the requirement for such covered data was
reviewed under section 805 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (10 U.S.C. 3771
note) and an insufficiency was identified under
subsection (d) of such section.
``(B) Such a recommendation--
``(i) shall ensure release rights consistent with
commercially reasonable terms and conditions (subject
to later definitized consideration to reflect
development at private expense); and
``(ii) may include a right to release to a covered
government support contractor (as defined in section
3775 of this title)--
``(I) subject to a prohibition that the
covered government support contractor to which
the data is released may not further release,
disclose, or use the covered data beyond the
purpose for which it was released; and
``(II) subject to notice by the contracting
officer to the covered contractor of any such
release.
``(C) If the Secretary approves the recommendation, the
recommendation shall be binding on the covered contractor and
the Department, subject to the availability of appropriations.
The parties shall memorialize the recommendation in a
settlement agreement, as described in paragraph (2). To the
extent the recommendation does not reach a full resolution of
the dispute, paragraph (3) shall apply.
``(i) Confidentiality; Protection of Information.--(1) The
mediation shall be conducted in accordance with section 574 of title 5.
``(2) Each member of the panel shall--
``(A) sign a nondisclosure agreement, as appropriate, to
protect proprietary or nonpublic data;
``(B) access and use proprietary or nonpublic data
furnished to the panel only for the purposes of the mediation;
``(C) take all reasonable steps to protect proprietary and
nonpublic data furnished to the panel; and
``(D) not use proprietary or nonpublic data furnished to
the panel to compete for Government or nongovernment contracts.
``(j) Definitions.--In this section--
``(1) the term `covered contractor' includes a contractor
or subcontractor;
``(2) the term `covered data' means technical data and
computer software required to enable the Department of Defense
or government authorized repair contractors performing under a
support contract, to perform repair or maintenance actions on a
covered system;
``(3) the term `covered system' means--
``(A) a major defense acquisition program, as
defined in section 4201 of this title; or
``(B) an acquisition program or project that is
carried out using the rapid prototyping or rapid
fielding 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;
``(4) the term `non-deliverable access' means a model under
which the contractor provides access to intellectual property,
including any associated license agreements for such
intellectual property; and
``(5) the term `subcontractor' includes a subcontractor at
any tier.''.
(b) Implementation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) implement sections 3792 and 3792a of title 10, United
States Code, as inserted by this section;
(2) provide a briefing to the congressional defense
committees on the implementation of such sections; and
(3) submit to the congressional defense committees an
assessment of, and recommendations for, pay and compensation
under current law to provide competitive compensation for the
Intellectual Property Ombudsman established under section 3792
of title 10, United States Code, as inserted by this Act.
(c) Annual Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than March 1, 2028, and each of
the next five years thereafter, the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the
congressional defense committees an annual report on the
effectiveness of the Intellectual Property Ombudsman
established under section 3792 of title 10, United States Code,
as inserted by this Act, and the mediation process established
under section 3792a of title 10, United States Code, as
inserted by this Act, on--
(A) encouraging prime contractors and
subcontractors of the Department of Defense to quickly
and equitably resolve disputes with the Department
concerning intellectual property in order to address
critical operational readiness issues;
(B) encouraging contractors to leverage privately-
funded innovation and offer their full range of
relevant technologies when competing for and performing
defense contracts;
(C) improving clarity for both Department and
contractor personnel regarding rights in technical
data, computer software, and computer software
documentation during the procurement process;
(D) resolving data rights disputes more rapidly and
collaboratively than through litigation, while
protecting contractors' legitimate investments in
privately funded innovation; and
(E) expeditiously addressing the Department's
national security, sustainment, and competitive
procurement needs.
(2) Recommendations.--The report required by paragraph (1)
shall also include recommendations by the Under Secretary to
address any gaps in statute, regulation, or policy that
undermine the Department's ability to access technical data
necessary for maintenance and sustainment, asserting existing
rights, or protecting interests in intellectual property, and
any other recommendations the Under Secretary considers
appropriate.
SEC. 863. EXPANSION OF REVERSE ENGINEERING AUTHORITY FOR PROTOTYPE
PROJECTS.
Subsection (f)(5)(B) of section 4022 of title 10, United States
Code, as redesignated by section 823, is amended by striking ``to
address obsolescence''.
SEC. 864. CLARIFICATIONS TO SUSTAINMENT PLANNING REQUIREMENTS FOR
COVERED SYSTEMS.
(a) Intellectual Property Management Plan.--Section 4324(b)(1)(D)
of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``(D) An intellectual property management plan for product
support developed in accordance with section 3774 of this
title, including--
``(i) requirements for technical data, software,
and modular open system approaches (as defined in
section 4401 of this title);
``(ii) a method to obtain technical data and
license rights necessary for maintenance, repair, and
overhaul of the covered system before the Milestone B
approval (or equivalent approval); and
``(iii) a method to satisfy all other aspects of
sustainment for the covered system before the Milestone
C approval (or equivalent approval) in accordance with
the product support strategy described in subparagraph
(A).''.
(b) Long-term Technical Data Needs.--Section 3774 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(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) include in any contract solicitation for such
a system or subsystem requirements relating to
technical data and license rights necessary for
sustainment of the system or subsystem.''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4)
as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) respectively; and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
``(2) be developed in accordance with the intellectual
property management plan described in section 4324(b)(1)(D) of
this title.''.
SEC. 865. SOFTWARE ACCOUNTABILITY IMPROVEMENTS OVER LIFECYCLES.
(a) Software Sustainment Framework.--Section 4324(b)(1) of title
10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following
new subparagraph:
``(G) A software sustainment framework that--
``(i) defines metrics for software-enabled
elements, including patch currency, vulnerability
remediation timelines, and version lifecycle status;
and
``(ii) provides for periodic review of such
metrics.''.
(b) Life-cycle Sustainment Planning by Product Support Managers.--
Section 4324(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end
and inserting a semicolon; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:
``(F) maximize software-enabled solutions that reduce
unanticipated growth work during maintenance cycles; and
``(G) maximize the use of consumption-based solutions as
described in section 3605 of this title.''.
(c) Responsibilities of Portfolio Acquisition Executives.--Section
1732(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (7), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(9) establish incentives for effective use by contractors
of software-enabled solutions that expand the collection of
decision-quality data to reduce unanticipated growth work
during maintenance cycles or expedite the construction or
procurement of capabilities.''.
(d) Responsibilities of Product Support Managers.--Section 1733(d)
of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (9) as
paragraphs (5) through (10), respectively;
(2) by redesignating the second paragraph (3) (relating to
``Adopting predictive analytics'') as paragraph (4); and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(11) Maximizing the qualification, approval, integration,
and adoption of advanced technologies and processes.''.
SEC. 866. ASSESSMENT OF A PAY-TO-PRINT PROGRAM.
(a) Assessment.--The Secretary of Defense shall assess the
feasibility and utility of establishing a Department of Defense-wide
program to be known as the ``Pay-to-Print Program'' for the purposes
of--
(1) increasing the availability of parts in any supply
chains of a weapon system of the Department of Defense;
(2) reducing manufacturing time or costs of such parts; and
(3) increasing the ability to rapidly scale production of
such parts.
(b) Elements.--In conducting the assessment required by subsection
(a), the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) identify such parts included in a program, project, or
activity in a portfolio assigned under the leadership of a
portfolio acquisition executive that could be produced by
Government personnel or covered Government support contractors
via additive manufacturing processes;
(2) review technical standards, qualification processes,
design templates, contracting methods, and policies and
determine if any changes are necessary to ensure the
feasibility of establishing the Pay-to-Print Program;
(3) review methods of data access and methods to track the
use of the data for the Pay-to-Print Program, and identify any
lessons learned or best practices that could be implemented for
the Pay-to-Print Program;
(4) identify funding authorities and mechanisms necessary
to establish the Pay-to-Print program; and
(5) identify any other considerations for the
implementation of the Pay-to-Print Program, as determined by
the Secretary.
(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 House of Representatives and the
Senate an update on the assessment required by subsection (a).
(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall preclude
the Secretary of Defense from establishing a pay-to-print program
before the submission of the report required in subsection (c).
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``pay-to-print'' means a business approach
where the customer pays a fee to access the original equipment
manufacturer's digital design file for the purpose of printing
a physical product using additive manufacturing processes.
(2) The term ``portfolio acquisition executive'' has the
meaning given in section 1732 of title 10, United States Code.
(3) The term ``covered Government support contractor'' has
the meaning given in section 3775 of title 10, United States
Code.
SEC. 867. PRIORITIZING MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND OVERHAUL FOR READINESS.
Section 4323 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as
follows:
``Sec. 4323. Continuous sustainment review and analysis
``(a) Review Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall require each
Secretary concerned to conduct an assessment, updated not less
frequently than annually, of the performance of each major weapon
system and each critical readiness item of supply against established
operational readiness requirements and the materiel readiness
objectives under section 118(c) of this title.
``(b) Analysis of Deficiencies.--For any major weapon system or
critical readiness item of supply that fails to meet the requirements
and objectives described in subsection (a), the Secretary concerned
shall evaluate the applicable life-cycle sustainment plan (in
accordance with section 4324 of this title) or other sustainment plan,
as appropriate. If the Secretary concerned determines such a plan does
not effectively meet the requirements and objectives at an affordable
cost, the Secretary shall conduct a root cause analysis to determine
the reasons and to identify the specific parts, services, software, and
corresponding intellectual property required to meet the requirements
and objectives.
``(c) Corrective Action Plan.--(1) Upon completion of a root cause
analysis under subsection (b), the Secretary concerned shall develop
and maintain a corrective action plan to address deficiencies
identified by such analysis.
``(2) In developing and executing the corrective action plan, the
Secretary concerned shall, to the maximum extent practicable, first
seek to resolve any identified deficiencies through existing
contractual and statutory authorities, including--
``(A) authorities described in subchapter I of chapter 275
of this title, to exercise an option, modify an existing
contract or agreement, or enter into negotiations with a
covered contractor for a covered system, including--
``(i) providing the covered contractor with the
opportunity to submit an alternative corrective action
plan to identify, qualify and secure other sources for
the required parts, services, software, and
intellectual property; and
``(ii) entering into another contract or agreement,
or modifying an existing contract or agreement, with
the covered contractor to create, develop, and validate
technical instructions and procedures; or
``(B) the use of alternative sources, including advanced
manufacturing, reverse engineering, re-engineering, or
fabrication of parts by Government personnel or covered
Government support contractors (as defined in section 3775 of
this title).
``(3)(A) The Secretary concerned shall consider seeking assistance
from the Intellectual Property Ombudsman (established in accordance
with section 3792 of this title) in developing and implementing the
corrective action plan if questions or disputes arise involving
intellectual property acquired or licensed (or proposed to be acquired
or licensed) by the Department for a major weapon system or critical
readiness item of supply assessed under subsection (a), including
questions or disputes involving rights and obligations relating to the
delivery of, or access to, such intellectual property.
``(B) If such questions or disputes are not resolved through
assistance from the Intellectual Property Ombudsman, the Secretary
concerned shall consider submitting a written request for expert
mediation in accordance with section 3792a of this title.
``(d) Submission to Congress.--(1) Not later than five days after
the date on which the budget of the President is submitted to Congress
pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, each Secretary concerned, in
coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report that includes the following:
``(A) Findings from the assessments required by subsection
(a).
``(B) 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 required by section 221 of this title.
``(C) For a covered system which has been declared to meet
initial operational capability, and that for two consecutive
calendar years has failed to meet established materiel
readiness objectives for materiel availability or operational
availability (as such terms are defined, respectively, in
section 118 of this title), such report shall include--
``(i) an identification of factors contributing to
such failure; and
``(ii) a corrective action plan described in
subsection (c), including any updates to a previously
submitted corrective action plan.
``(D) A summary of actions taken by the Secretary to ensure
that each covered system of the military department under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary meets the applicable operational
readiness requirements and materiel readiness objectives in the
most cost-effective manner practicable.
``(2) The report required by this subsection shall be submitted in
unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
``(3) For each report, the Secretary concerned shall make a summary
of the report publicly available on an appropriate website of the
Department of Defense not later than 60 days after the date on which it
is submitted to the congressional defense committees unless the
Secretary concerned, in coordination with the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, determines that it is not
feasible to make a summary publicly available due to classification or
other security concerns. Upon making such a determination, the
Secretary concerned shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a written notification of the determination, including a
detailed explanation of the security concerns and the reasons why those
concerns cannot feasibly be addressed by redaction or other means.''.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
SEC. 871. ENHANCEMENT TO DEFENSE SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE AND SECONDARY
SOURCE QUALIFICATION.
(a) Streamlined Acceptance.--In implementing section 865 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
118-159; 10 U.S.C. 4811 note), the Secretary of Defense shall establish
a pathway to streamline and consolidate the approval authority of the
process established under such section for applications for Source
Approval Requests submitted by the manufacturer of record for such
capability.
(b) Applicability.--The pathway established by subsection (a) shall
apply in cases where--
(1) a qualified engineering designee has certified in
writing that the engineering data included in the applicable
Source Approval Request, including the technical data package,
conforms to the applicable technical data package or reverse
engineering standards; and
(2) the applicant, or the relevant majority-owned
manufacturing subsidiary of such applicant, holds a current
AS9100 Rev D certification (or successor standard) issued by an
accredited third-party certification body.
(c) Expedited Qualification.--
(1) Acceptance of certification.--Except as provided in
paragraph (2), an Expedited Qualification Panel established
under subsection (f) of such section 865 shall accept a
certification made under subsection (b) as the full engineering
evaluation necessary for the review of a Source Approval
Request by the Expedited Qualification Panel.
(2) Additional evaluation.--An Expedited Qualification
Panel may determine in writing that additional engineering
evaluation of a Source Approval Request is required based on
safety or mission criticality, novelty, or complexity of the
item. Such a determination shall be provided to the applicant
not later than 14 days after such applicant submits such Source
Approval Request, along with a request from the Expedited
Qualification Panel for any additional information needed from
the application to complete the expedited qualification
process.
SEC. 872. TAILORED ACQUISITION PATHWAYS FOR NON-TRADITIONAL
INTERMEDIATE-RANGE FIRES CAPABILITIES.
(a) Tailored Pathways.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army, acting through
the Army Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Fires (the ``Portolio
Acquisition Executive''), shall tailor and employ existing acquisition
pathways to accelerate the development, testing, evaluation, and
procurement of non-traditional intermediate-range fires capabilities,
including affordable intermediate-range one-way attack munitions.
(b) Elements.--
(1) In general.--The pathways tailored under subsection (a)
shall enable rapid development, testing, evaluation, and
procurement of intermediate-range, affordable, attritable, and
autonomous fires capabilities outside of traditional, legacy
munitions.
(2) Capabilities.--The characteristics of the capabilities
referred to in paragraph (1) may include--
(A) operational ranges relevant to combatant
command requirements;
(B) low-cost munitions and the associated
deployment and launch system, payloads, autonomy
software, and associated support;
(C) autonomy solutions and collaborative mission
software enabling resilience to operate in denied,
degraded, intermittent, and limited communications and
Global Positioning System-denied environments;
(D) interoperability and iterative characteristics
that enable incremental development and field-swappable
payloads and support competition for upgrades,
sustainment, and follow-on production;
(E) ability for deployment and operations with
minimal specialized infrastructure, including in
austere environments.
(F) a deployment system capacity, power needs, and
integration with existing logistics and fires
platforms;
(G) demonstrated producibility and scalable
manufacturing, including identification of achievable
monthly and annual production rates and the constraints
to scaling; and
(H) commercial off-the-shelf components and
manufacturing processes to reduce cost and enable
production at scale.
(3) Authorities.--To the greatest extent practicable, the
pathways tailored under subsection (a) shall leverage existing,
alternative acquisition authorities and pathways, such as other
transaction authority, rapid prototyping and rapid fielding
pathways, middle tier acquisition pathways, and any new or
modified acquisition methods available to the Army and
identified by the Portfolio Acquisition Executive.
(4) Integration.--The Secretary shall ensure integration
across stakeholders and may formalize partnerships between and
among the Army, the Defense Innovation Unit, and the Office of
the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
to accelerate capability integration.
(5) Mitigation of risks.--The Secretary shall identify and
mitigate long-lead risks, including test range access,
airworthiness and safety certification processes, and supply-
chain constraints associated with intermediate-range attritable
munitions.
(6) Transition considerations.--The Secretary shall
consider funding and resource needs, requirements, and
opportunities to transition evolving prototypes into programs
of record or enduring portfolio elements, including strategies
for transitioning from research, development, test, and
evaluation to procurement.
(7) Co-production arrangements.--The Secretary may consider
co-production arrangements with trusted allies and partners to
establish secondary production lines, subject to applicable
technology security and foreign disclosure requirements and
provided that such arrangements do not undermine required
rights and deliverables for modular system interfaces and
government integration.
(8) Autonomous or semi-autonomous weapon systems.--The
Secretary shall ensure that any autonomous or semi-autonomous
weapon system is developed, verified, validated, tested, and
fielded consistent with Department of Defense policy on
autonomy in weapon systems, including appropriate levels of
human judgment over the use of force, rigorous verification and
validation, and realistic developmental and operational test
and evaluation.
(9) Software.--The Secretary shall consider establishing
software test and digital engineering infrastructure approaches
based on commercial best practices that software-in-the-loop
and hardware-in-the-loop test infrastructure to enable
continuous validation of autonomy and mission software and
integration.
(c) Portfolio Alignment.--The Secretary shall determine whether
such capabilities are best pursued as--
(1) a new start program within the fires portfolio;
(2) an expansion or modification of an existing effort; or
(3) an Army-wide cross-portfolio initiative under the
authority of the Portolio Acquisition Executive.
(d) Coordination With Joint Force Requirements.--Pathways tailored
under this section shall align with joint force operational needs for
intermediate-range fires, including complementary employment with
existing capabilities such as hypersonic systems, cruise missiles, and
other precision fires.
(e) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide a briefing to the
congressional defense committees detailing--
(1) the acquisition pathways tailored under this section;
(2) the capabilities prioritized;
(3) anticipated timelines for prototype demonstration and
initial limited operational capability; and
(4) a recommended funding profile for fiscal years 2027
through 2031.
(f) Definition.--In this section, the term ``intermediate-range''
means having a range between 3,000 and 5,500 kilometers.
SEC. 873. PILOT PROGRAM FOR DOMESTIC ANTIMONY AND COPPER PRODUCTION FOR
DEFENSE APPLICATIONS.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a pilot
program to support the recovery of antimony and copper as byproducts of
mineral production in the United States.
(b) Elements.--The pilot program required by subsection (a) shall
include methods--
(1) to evaluate multiple processes and techniques for
recovery of antimony and copper as byproducts of mineral
production;
(2) to develop process design plans necessary for scaling
recovery of antimony and copper to demonstration-level
production;
(3) to generate sample material for independent testing to
verify suitability for defense applications; and
(4) to produce qualified antimony material that meets
specifications provided by the Defense Logistics Agency.
(c) Contracting Authority.--The Secretary may enter into contracts,
cooperative agreements, or other transactions with appropriate entities
to implement the pilot program required by subsection (a).
(d) Report to Congress.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for four
years, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the status and findings of the pilot
program required by subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall
include--
(A) a summary of the progress made under the pilot
program required by subsection (a) with respect to
recovery and processing of antimony and copper;
(B) technical and economic assessments with respect
to such recovery; and
(C) recommendations for expanding domestic antimony
and copper production and reducing dependency on
foreign sources of antimony and copper.
(e) Termination.--The pilot program required by subsection (a)
shall terminate not later than five years after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
SEC. 874. ADDRESSING THE BACKLOG OF OPEN CASES RELATED TO THE DEFENSE
FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment, acting through the Principal Director for Defense
Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy, shall establish a team of
experts in acquisition regulations to assist in a process of
promulgating and implementing regulations to resolve the backlog of
open cases related to the Department of Defense Supplement to the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (commonly known as the ``DFARS'').
(b) Duties.--The team of experts described in subsection (a) shall
be assigned to assist in all aspects of the process described in
subsection (a), including drafting proposed and final rules, managing
the public comment process, and any other tasks as directed by the
Under Secretary.
(c) Administration.--
(1) In general.--In order to achieve the purpose set forth
in subsection (a), the Under Secretary shall ensure that the
team of experts described in subsection (a) has the appropriate
number of staff and such staff possesses the necessary skills,
knowledge, and experience to carry out the duties described in
subsection (b), including in relevant areas of regulatory
process, contracting, acquisition, and law. The Under Secretary
may use existing authorities to staff the team, including those
in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4).
(2) Civilian personnel.--Civilian personnel from within the
Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, military
departments, Defense Agencies, and combatant commands may be
assigned to serve as members of the team of experts described
in subsection (a), upon request of the Under Secretary.
(3) Highly qualified experts.--The Under Secretary may use
the authorities for highly qualified experts under section 9903
of title 5, to hire members of the team of experts described in
subsection (a).
(4) Contracts.--The Under Secretary may enter into a
contract with a private-sector entity for specialized expertise
to support the team of experts described in subsection (a).
Such entity may be considered a covered Government support
contractor, as defined in section 3775(a) of title 10, United
States Code.
(d) Funding.--The Under Secretary is authorized to use amounts in
the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund for the purpose of
paying salaries of members of the team of experts described in
subsection (a) for the life of the team.
(e) Expiration.--The authority to maintain the team of experts
established under section (a) shall expire on the earlier of--
(1) the date on which the Under Secretary determines there
is no open case in the backlog described in subsection (a) of
open cases related to the DFARS that--
(A) implements a requirement imposed by statute;
and
(B) has been open for more than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of the statute imposing the
requirement; or
(2) the date that is three years after the date on which
the Under Secretary establishes the team of experts described
in subsection (a).
(f) Briefings.--
(1) Initial briefing.--Not later than 60 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall
provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees
outlining the strategy and methodology that will be used to
establish the team of experts described in subsection (a) and
the strategy and methodology to be used to reduce the backlog
described in subsection (a) of open cases related to the DFARS.
(2) Progress briefings.--Not later than 30 days after the
date of the briefing required by paragraph (1), and at least
once in every 30-day period thereafter, the Under Secretary
shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense
committees on the progress made by the team of experts
described in subsection (a) in reducing the backlog described
in subsection (a) of open cases related to the DFARS. The
requirement for briefings under this paragraph shall terminate
with the first briefing that occurs after the expiration date
under subsection (e).
SEC. 875. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS, MODULES, OR INVERTERS FROM FOREIGN
ENTITIES OF CONCERN.
(a) Limitation.--Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the
funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
available for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of Defense may be
used to enter into a contract for the procurement of photovoltaic
cells, modules, or inverters manufactured by a foreign entity of
concern (as defined in section 9901(8) of the William M. (Mac)
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (15
U.S.C. 4651(8))).
(b) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may waive
subsection (a) if the Secretary--
(1) determines that there is no alternative source of
photovoltaic cells, modules, or inverters other than from a
foreign entity of concern;
(2) determines there is no national security risk posed by
the use of photovoltaic cells, modules, or inverters
manufactured by a foreign entity of concern; and
(3) submits a certification of such determination in
writing to the congressional defense committees not later than
30 days before entering into a contract described under such
subsection.
(c) Applicability.--
(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to a
contract involving any third party financing arrangements,
including energy savings contracts and those involving
privatized military housing or assets that enhance combat
capability.
(2) Delayed effective date for assets that enhance combat
capability.--The limitation under subsection (a) shall not
apply to assets that enhance combat capability for a period of
one year following the date of the enactment of this Act.
(d) Exemption for Certain Activities.--The limitation under
subsection (a) shall not apply if the procurement is for the purposes
of intelligence, electronic warfare, or information warfare operations,
testing, analysis, and training.
SEC. 876. ENSURING DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH
DISABILITY HIRING GOALS.
(a) In General.--For each of fiscal years 2027 through 2030, 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. 877. EXPEDITED IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMERCIAL ACQUISITION REFORMS.
(a) Prioritization Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure
the Principal Director for Defense Pricing, Contracting, and
Acquisition Policy prioritizes the issuance of regulations, guidance,
class deviations, or other implementation materials necessary to
successfully implement sections 1821 through 1828 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139
Stat. 1245 et seq.).
(b) Interim Implementation.--Not later than 60 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue, to the extent
practicable, interim guidance, class deviations, or other temporary
implementation instructions necessary to ensure that the policies
reflected in sections 1821 through 1828 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 are applied pending completion
of final regulations.
(c) Final Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue final regulations
in the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition
Regulation necessary to carry out sections 1821 through 1828 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
(d) Implementation Schedule and Briefing.--Not later than 60 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a briefing that includes--
(1) a list of each Department of Defense Supplement to the
Federal Acquisition Regulation case, Defense Acquisition
Regulations Council action, class deviation, guidance document,
or other implementation action associated with sections 1821
through 1828 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026;
(2) the current status of each such action;
(3) the expected date for issuance of any proposed rule,
interim rule, final rule, class deviation, or guidance
document;
(4) a description of any legal, policy, or resource
impediment to timely implementation; and
(5) the actions the Secretary is taking to ensure that
implementation of such sections reduces barriers to the
participation of nontraditional defense contractors, commercial
suppliers, and small businesses in Department of Defense
acquisitions.
(e) Limitation on Availability of Funds.--Of the funds authorized
to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal
year 2027 for the Office of the Secretary of Defense for travel
expenses, not more than 50 percent may be obligated or expended until
the Secretary issues interim implementation instructions as required by
subsection (b).
TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
SEC. 901. TRANSFER OF RESPONSIBILITY TO SUPERVISE ACTIVITIES OF
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE RELATING TO EXPORT CONTROLS.
(a) Responsibility of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.--
Section 134(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking paragraph (3); and
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs
(3) and (4), respectively.
(b) Responsibility of Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment.--Section 133b(b) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (9) by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (10) by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (10) the following new
paragraph:
``(11) the responsibility for supervising and directing
activities of the Department of Defense relating to export
controls.''.
SEC. 902. 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. 903. OVERSIGHT OF GEOGRAPHIC COMBATANT COMMANDS.
Section 916(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1022) is amended by inserting
``or fiscal year 2027'' after ``fiscal year 2026''.
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 2027 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;
(2) may not be used to provide authority for an item that
has been denied authorization by Congress; and
(3) may not be used to reduce the total amount of
authorizations available for facilities sustainment,
restoration, and modernization projects for military
unaccompanied housing (as defined in section 2871 of title 10,
United States Code) or military child development centers (as
defined in section 1800 of such title) (commonly known as
``Quality of Life Infrastructure'').
(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. ANNUAL REPORT ON UNFUNDED PRIORITIES OF DEFENSE POW/MIA
ACCOUNTING AGENCY.
Chapter 9 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting
after section 234 the following new section:
``Sec. 235. Unfunded priorities of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency:
annual report
``(a) Reports.--Not later than 10 days after the date on which the
budget of the President for a fiscal year is submitted to Congress
pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, the Director of the Defense POW/
MIA Accounting Agency shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and to the congressional defense
committees, a report on the unfunded priorities of the Defense POW/MIA
Accounting Agency.
``(b) Elements.--(1) Each report under subsection (a) shall
specify, 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 is funded (whether
in whole or in part).
``(B) The additional amount of funds recommended in
connection with the objectives under subparagraph (A).
``(C) Account information with respect to such priority,
including the following (as applicable):
``(i) Line Item Number for applicable procurement
accounts.
``(ii) Program Element number for applicable
research, development, test, and evaluation accounts.
``(iii) Sub-activity group for applicable operation
and maintenance accounts.
``(2) Each report under subsection (a) shall present the unfunded
priorities covered by such report in order of urgency of priority.
``(c) Unfunded Priority Defined.-- In this section, the term
`unfunded priority', in the case of a fiscal year, means a program,
activity, or mission requirement of the POW/MIA Accounting Agency
that--
``(1) is not funded in the budget of the President for the
fiscal year as submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105
of title 31, United States Code;
``(2) is necessary to fulfill a requirement associated with
an operational or contingency plan of a combatant command or
other validated requirement; and
``(3) would have been recommended for funding through the
budget referred to in paragraph (1) by the Director of the POW/
MIA Accounting Agency in connection with the budget if
additional resources had been available for the budget to fund
the program, activity, or mission requirement.''.
SEC. 1003. EQUIVALENCY STANDARDS FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POSITIONS.
(a) Equivalency Standards.--Section 1599d of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (b) through (f) as
subsections (c) through (g), respectively;
(2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new
subsection (b):
``(b) Equivalency Standards.--(1) The Secretary shall include, as
part of the standards prescribed under subsection (a), equivalency
standards for financial management positions that are applicable across
the Department. Such equivalency standards shall include--
``(A) an identification of any test-based professional
certification or credential issued by an authority other than
the Department that the Secretary recognizes as satisfying, in
whole or in part, a standard prescribed under subsection (a);
``(B) an identification of any training or other
requirement of the Department for financial management
positions required for persons holding a professional
certification or credential recognized pursuant to subparagraph
(A); and
``(C) rules to prevent duplicative requirements of the
Department for such positions with respect to such persons.
``(2) On a basis that is not less frequent than annually, the
Secretary shall review the equivalency standards under paragraph (1)
and update such standards as may be necessary to reflect changes in the
professional certifications or credentials recognized pursuant to such
paragraph or modifications to the requirements of the Department for
financial management positions.''; and
(3) in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by inserting ``,
and shall establish, review, and update the equivalency
standards under subsection (b),'' after ``standards under
subsection (a)''.
(b) Deadline for Initial Establishment.--The Under Secretary of
Defense (Comptroller) shall establish the equivalency standards
required under section 1599d(b) of title 10, United States Code, as
amended by subsection (a), by not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1004. COMPLIANCE WITH PAYMENT INTEGRITY INFORMATION ACT
REQUIREMENTS AND STRENGTHENING IMPROPER PAYMENTS
DETECTION.
(a) Requirement.--Not later than September 30, 2027, the Under
Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) shall take such corrective actions
as may be necessary to achieve full compliance by the Department of
Defense with requirements under the Payment Integrity Information Act
of 2019 (Public Law 116-117; 31 U.S.C. 3301 note), consistent with the
recommendations contained in the report of the Inspector General of the
Department of Defense Report titled ``Audit of the Department of
Defense's FY 2024 Compliance with Payment Integrity Information Act
Requirements'' (DODIG-2025-105) and published on May 27, 2025,
including by--
(1) conducting required risk assessments for each program
subject to such requirements; and
(2) publishing improper and unknown payment estimates for
such programs.
(b) Notification.--Not later than September 30, 2027, the Under
Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a notification outlining the following:
(1) The corrective actions taken to meet the requirement
under subsection (a).
(2) Any such corrective action remaining outstanding,
including a timeline for the completion of such action.
(c) Audit by Inspector General.--Not later than May 30, 2028, the
Inspector General of the Department of Defense shall complete an
updated audit of compliance by the Department of Defense with
requirements under the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019
(Public Law 116-117; 31 U.S.C. 3301 note), including a certification of
compliance with the requirement under subsection (a).
(d) Briefing.--Not later than September 30, 2027, the Under
Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a briefing on strengthening the recovery audit
program of the Department of Defense. Such briefing shall include the
following:
(1) An assessment of the use, and effectiveness, of the
improper payment detection tool of the Department of Defense
Advanced Analytics (ADVANA) platform for the detection and
prevention of improper payments, as well as each action taken
to address high-risk programs.
(2) Comprehensive data on improper payments and recoveries
in fiscal years 2025 through 2026.
(3) An identification of any additional resources or
authorities necessary to strengthen the detection of improper
payments.
SEC. 1005. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH JOINT TASK FORCE AUDIT.
(a) Authority to Establish.--In order to support the goal of
achieving an unmodified financial statement audit opinion by December
31, 2028, the Secretary of Defense may establish a task force, to be
known as ``Joint Task Force Audit''. If the Secretary establishes the
task force, the Secretary shall designate the Under Secretary of
Defense (Comptroller) as the Director of the task force.
(b) Responsibilities.--If the Secretary establishes a task force
under subsection (a), the task force shall be authorized to carry out
the following responsibilities:
(1) The development and oversight of the execution of the
plan of the Department of Defense to achieve an unmodified
financial statement audit opinion by not later than December
31, 2028.
(2) The approval, direction, and monitoring of performance
on corrective action plans needed to obtain such an unmodified
financial statement audit opinion.
(3) The provision of support to components of the
Department in order to prioritize audit remediation and audit
response activities.
(4) Leading and supporting engagement with the Inspector
General of the Department, the Federal Accounting Standards
Advisory Board, other appropriate Federal agencies, and any
independent public accounting firms on matters pertaining to
the audits of the financial statements of the Department.
(5) Coordinating with the Chief Information Officer of the
Department on financial system modernization initiatives and
the elimination of legacy or duplicative financial systems.
(c) Staffing.--If the Secretary establishes a task force under
subsection (a), the Secretary of each military department may designate
a representative to serve as a Deputy Director of the task force.
(d) Reports.--If the Secretary establishes a task force under
subsection (a), the Director of the task force shall be responsible for
meeting the reporting requirements under section 240b(b) of title 10,
United States Code, in a complete and timely manner.
SEC. 1006. BUDGET TRANSPARENCY FOR ARMY MULTI-DOMAIN TASK FORCE AND
MARINE LITTORAL REGIMENT.
(a) Consolidated Budget Displays.--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 2028 and each
fiscal year thereafter until fiscal year 2032, the Secretary of the
Army and the Secretary of the Navy shall each include a consolidated
budget display identifying, with respect to the covered formations of
the military department concerned--
(1) the number of personnel authorized to be assigned, and
the number of personnel assigned, to such covered formations;
and
(2) the amounts of operation and maintenance funding
requested for the training and readiness of such covered
formations.
(b) Reports.--Not later than March 1, 2027, and annually thereafter
until September 30, 2032, the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary
of the Navy shall each submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the covered formations of the military department concerned.
Each such report shall include--
(1) an identification of the number of personnel authorized
to be assigned, and the number of personnel assigned, to such
covered formations;
(2) an identification of the equipment necessary for full
operational capability of such covered formations, versus the
equipment available to such covered formations;
(3) a description of the status of fielding for long-range
fires, air defense, sensing, and command and control
capabilities for such covered formations;
(4) projected timelines for such covered formations
achieving initial operational capability and full operational
capability;
(5) a detailed assessment of operational risks to such
covered formations resulting from any identified constraint on
readiness, including any such constraint relating to funding,
personnel, equipment, training, the industrial base, or supply
chains; and
(6) a description of measures to mitigate any risk assessed
pursuant to paragraph (5) and resources necessary to restore
such covered formations to full operational capability.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``Army multi-domain task force'' means a
formation of the Army designated as such a task force and
organized for the conduct of multi-domain operations in support
of joint force employment and the operational plans of the
commanders of the combatant commands.
(2) The term ``covered formation'' means an Army multi-
domain task force or a Marine Littoral Regiment.
(3) The term ``Marine Littoral Regiment'' means a formation
of the Marine Corps designated as such a regiment and organized
for the conduct of littoral and expeditionary operations in
contested maritime environments in support of the operational
plans of the commanders of the combatant commands.
(4) The term ``military department concerned'' means--
(A) the Army, with respect to submissions by the
Secretary of the Army; and
(B) the Marine Corps, with respect to submissions
by the Secretary of the Navy.
Subtitle B--Naval Vessels and Shipyards
SEC. 1011. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE USED VESSELS WITH
NATIONAL DEFENSE SEALIFT FUND.
(a) Exclusion of Vessels Built in China.--
(1) Exclusion.--Subsection (f)(3) of section 2218 of title
10, United States Code, is amended--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``any used
vessel, regardless of where such vessel was
constructed'' and inserting ``any used vessel (other
than an excluded vessel), regardless of where such
vessel was constructed,''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``(other than
an excluded vessel)'' after ``a used vessel''.
(2) Definition of excluded vessel.--Subsection (k) of such
section is amended by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(6) The term `excluded vessel' means a vessel that was--
``(A) constructed or substantially modified in the
People's Republic of China; or
``(B) built by a Chinese military company or a
Chinese owned or controlled entity.''.
(b) Requirement for Purchase of Two New United States-constructed
Vessels for Each Foreign-constructed Used Vessel Purchased in Excess of
12.--Subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) of subsection (f) of such
section is amended to read as follows:
``(C) For each foreign-constructed vessel purchased by the
Secretary under the authority of this paragraph in excess of 12, the
Secretary shall contract for the purchase of two new vessels each of
which is to be constructed in a shipyard located in the United
States.''.
(c) Clarifying Amendment.--Such paragraph is further amended in
subparagraph (D) by striking ``subparagraph (A)'' and inserting ``this
paragraph''.
(d) Repeal of Obsolete Provision.--Such paragraph is further
amended--
(1) by striking subparagraph (E); and
(2) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (E).
(e) Repeal of 30-day Notice-and-wait Period Before Certain
Purchases May Be Finalized.--Such paragraph is further amended by
striking subparagraph (G).
(f) Technical Amendments to Update Citations.--Such section is
further amended--
(1) in subsection (d)(3), by striking ``(10 U.S.C. 8661
note)'' and inserting ``(Public Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C. 8661
note)''; and
(2) in subsections (f)(2) and (k)(2)(A), by striking
``Public Law 101-510 (104 Stat. 1683)'' and inserting ``the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (Public
Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C. 8661 note)''.
SEC. 1012. REQUIREMENT FOR PROCUREMENT OF COMPONENTS FOR NAVAL VESSELS
FROM MANUFACTURERS IN NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL
BASE.
(a) Additional Procurement Limitation.--Section 4864(a)(2) of title
10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the following new
subparagraphs:
``(G) Auxiliary equipment, including pumps, for all
shipboard services.
``(H) Propulsion system components, including
engines, shafting, reduction gears, and propellers.
``(I) Shipboard cranes.
``(J) Spreaders for shipboard cranes.
``(K) Air circuit breakers.
``(L) Auxiliary chill water systems.''.
(b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall
apply with respect to contracts entered into on or after the date of
the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1013. SETTLEMENT OF ADMIRALTY CLAIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES.
Section 7802 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by striking ``$500,000'' both places
it appears and inserting ``$1,000,000''; and
(2) in subsection (c), by striking ``$100,000'' and
inserting ``$500,000''.
SEC. 1014. AMPHIBIOUS FLEET FORCE STRUCTURE.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the requirement of the Navy and Marine Corps to develop
and consistently project three amphibious ready groups and the
accompanying marine expeditionary units is foundational to the
force sizing construct of the Department of the Navy;
(2) the Secretary of the Navy should obtain the expected
service life of the amphibious ships and require the Navy to
rigidly adhere to the direction provided by section 8678a of
title 10, United States Code;
(3) similar to the analysis conducted on extending the
submarine force structure, a comprehensive assessment of all
LSD-41 and LSD-49 class dock landing ships should be conducted
to assess the viability of extending such ships beyond their
expected service life;
(4) the budget of the President submitted to Congress under
section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, should
consistently support a comprehensive service life extension
program of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ships and fully
resource mid-life maintenance of the San Antonio-class
amphibious transport dock ships;
(5) the Optimized Fleet Response Plan Force generation
construct of the Navy, as operating as of the date of the
enactment of this Act, sub-optimizes the ability to project
amphibious readiness groups; and
(6) the Navy should adopt an alternative force generation
model that expands the ability to maintain a continuous 3.0
amphibious ready group/marine expeditionary unit presence
capable of deploying additional amphibious readiness groups.
(b) Annual Risk Assessment.--Section 8026 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) by inserting ``(a) In General.--'' before ``The
Secretary'';
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(b) Risk Assessment.--(1) Not later than March 15 of each year,
the Commandant of the Marine Corps shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives an assessment
of the risks associated with amphibious forces, which shall be known as
the `Amphibious Forces Risk Assessment of the Commandant'. Each such
risk assessment shall include, for the year covered by the assessment,
each of the following:
``(A) An identification and definition of each level of
risk, including the determination of the Commander of what
constitutes `significant' risk.
``(B) For each category of risk identified, an assessment
of the extent to which the degree of risk is expected to
increase, decrease, or remain stable as a result of budgetary
priorities, tradeoffs, and fiscal constraints or limitations
based on the most recent future-years defense program under
section 221 of this title.
``(2) Each risk assessment under this subsection shall be submitted
in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.''.
(c) Number of Amphibious Warfare Ships.-- Section 8062 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by striking ``31'' and inserting
``33'';
(2) in subsection (e)(4), by striking `` scheduled
maintenance and repair actions to maintain the minimum number
of available amphibious warfare ships to meet operational
requirements.'' and inserting ``the required number of
amphibious war ships to achieve a 3.0 amphibious ready group/
marine expeditionary unit presence, as determined pursuant to
the Global Force Management Implementation Guidance and the
certification of the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
of the marine expeditionary unit presence requirement.''
(d) Modification of Amphibious Warfare Ships.--Section 2244a(b) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
``(4) Exception for amphibious warfare ships.--The
prohibition in subsection (a) does not apply to a modification
to an amphibious warfare ship (as such term is defined in
section 8062(h) of this title) during any of fiscal years 2027
through 2034.''.
(e) San Antonio-class Maintenance Plan.--Not later than September
30, 2027, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a mid-life maintenance plan for San Antonio-class
amphibious transport dock ships class.
(f) Reporting Requirements.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the
Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense
committees the following reports:
(1) A report containing an assessment of all LSD-41 and
LSD-49 class dock landing ships and, for each such vessel, an
identification of options to extend the service life of the
vessel.
(2) A report on options for the comprehensive development
of a modernization program that includes a service-life
extension plan for Wasp-class amphibious assault ships and a
mid-life maintenance plan for San Antonio-class amphibious
transport dock ships. Such report shall include, for each such
option, an assessment of--
(A) the overall timing of the application of such
option each Wasp-class amphibious assault ship and San
Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship and
whether such timing coincides with the optimal service
life extension option for the ship;
(B) specific modernization program objectives for
each class of ship;
(C) the amount of funding required to carry out the
modernization program; and
(D) the capability of the defense industrial base
to support the modernization program.
SEC. 1015. ARMAMENT OF NAVAL AUXILIARY VESSELS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 863 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 8699. Armament of naval auxiliary vessels
``(a) In General.--(1) Except as provided under paragraph (2), the
Secretary of the Navy shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable,
that each naval auxiliary vessel operated by the Military Sealift
Command and designated as a United States Naval Ship is equipped with
defensive armament sufficient to provide for the self-defense of the
vessel against air, surface, and asymmetric threats in contested
environments.
``(2) The requirement under paragraph (1) does not apply to a
vessel that is designated as a hospital ship and is protected from
attack or capture under the Convention (II) for the Amelioration of the
Condition of Wounded, Sick and Shipwrecked Members of Armed Forces at
Sea done at Geneva August 12, 1949.
``(b) Minimum Capabilities.--Armament provided pursuant to
subsection (a) may include, at the discretion of the Secretary, any of
the following:
``(1) Close-in weapon systems or equivalent point-defense
systems.
``(2) Crew-served weapons and stabilized naval gun systems.
``(3) Counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities.
``(4) Electronic warfare and decoy systems.
``(5) Modular or containerized weapon systems capable of
rapid installation and scaling across classes of vessels.
``(c) Manning and Training.--The Secretary shall ensure that each
vessel equipped pursuant to subsection (a) is--
``(1) provided with adequately trained personnel to operate
and maintain the armament provided to the vessel; and
``(2) integrated, as appropriate, with Navy reserve or
other augmentation forces for wartime operations.''.
(b) Deadline for Implementation.--The Secretary shall--
(1) begin implementation of section 8699 of title 10,
United States Code, as added by subsection (a), by not later
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; and
(2) in implementing such section, prioritize vessels
supporting forward-deployed or contested logistics operations.
(c) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that includes--
(1) a prioritized list of naval auxiliary vessels to be
equipped with armament pursuant to section 8699 of title 10,
United States Code, as added by subsection (a);
(2) recommended weapon systems for each class of vessel;
(3) cost estimates and installation timelines for providing
such armament;
(4) manning and training requirements for each such vessel
pursuant to subsection (c) of such section; and
(5) any legislative or regulatory barriers to the
implementation of such section.
SEC. 1016. ADDITIONAL MEASURES FOR NAVY STRATEGY FOR INVESTMENT IN AND
SUPPORT FOR THE MARITIME INDUSTRIAL BASE.
Section 1019 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1032; 10 U.S.C. 8661 note) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``programs'' and
inserting ``and sustainment''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Additional Measures.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, the
Secretary shall include each of the following measures in the strategy
required under subsection (a):
``(1) Measures to determine a total cost and schedule for
investments needed to enhance the performance of the submarine
industrial base to the extent to which it can support the
production of one Columbia class submarine and two Virginia
class submarines each year and improve in-service submarine
maintenance to achieve the goals of the Navy for operational
availability.
``(2) Measures to determine a total cost and schedule for
investments needed to enhance the performance of the surface
ship industrial base to the extent to which it can support the
goals of the Navy for surface ship construction and
sustainment.
``(3) Measures to identify roles, responsibilities, and
mechanism for coordination and data sharing between all
entities within the Department of Defense involved in investing
in and supporting the maritime industrial base.
``(4) Measures to conduct an analysis of the capacity of
the Department of Defense to effectively plan for, award, and
oversee investments in the maritime industrial base and, if
relevant offices do not have sufficient capacity, determine how
to increase capacity.''.
SEC. 1017. INCLUSION OF NAVY SURFACE COMBAT 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
2028 and each subsequent fiscal year, shall display Navy surface combat
ship maintenance as one or more separate line items under each
subactivity within operation and maintenance, Navy.
(b) Surface Combat Ship Defined.--In this section, the term
``surface combat ship''--
(1) means a surface ship that--
(A) is designed primarily to engage in attacks
against airborne, surface, subsurface, and shore
targets; and
(B) uses a propulsion system that is not nuclear-
based; and
(2) includes any--
(A) guided missile cruiser;
(B) guided missile destroyer;
(C) guided missile frigate; and
(D) littoral combat ship.
SEC. 1018. CONTRACTING REFORM FOR SURFACE SHIP MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND
OVERHAUL.
(a) Indefinite Delivery-indefinite Quantity Contract.--
(1) Requirement.--The Secretary of the Navy shall enter
into an indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract for
the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of covered vessels, and
shall issue task orders under such contract for the performance
of such activities, across availability periods, by private
shipyards, with a separate task order for each category of
covered vessel determined by the Secretary consistent with
subsection (c).
(2) Responsibilities of contractors.--Each task order
issued under the contract required under paragraph (1) shall
require the private shipyard performing work under the task
order for a category of covered vessels to be responsible for
any routine, scheduled, or corrective life-cycle maintenance or
repair activity of such vessels assigned to such shipyard under
such task order.
(3) Minimum term duration.--The Secretary shall ensure that
the term for any contractor that is a party to the indefinite
delivery-indefinite quantity contract required under paragraph
(1) is not less than five years after the date on which such
contract is entered into.
(b) Pre-contract Requirements.--Prior to entering into the contract
required under subsection (a)(1) or issuing any task order under such
contract, but not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report containing the following information:
(1) A determination by the Secretary of the categories of
covered vessels to be used for purposes of such contract,
consistent with subsection (c), including the number, classes,
and anticipated availability schedules of vessels the
maintenance, repair, and overhaul of which is to be addressed
by each task order issued under such contract.
(2) For each such category, an identification of the
availability of parts and supply chain capacity, forecasting,
and planning necessary to support the maintenance, repair, and
overhaul of covered vessels across availability periods.
(3) An identification of standardized work-item sequencing,
bundling, and planning requirements to enable predictable
maintenance, repair, and overhaul of covered vessels across
availability periods.
(4) An assessment of the adequacy of facilities for such
maintenance, repair, and overhaul, including with respect to
workforce capacity, dry dock and pier availability, and long-
term infrastructure necessary to sustain workload requirements
under such contract.
(5) A cost baseline for such maintenance, repair, and
overhaul, and a methodology for evaluating potential savings or
financial risks associated with such contract.
(6) An identification of risks to such maintenance, repair,
and overhaul associated with schedule disruptions, supply chain
delays, or industrial base shortfalls, and a description of
mitigation strategies and contingency planning for such risks.
(c) Considerations for Category Determination.--In determining
categories of covered vessels for purposes of the contract required
under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary shall consider--
(1) the facilities, capabilities, and industrial capacity
required to carry out maintenance, repair, and overhaul
activities for covered vessels;
(2) the need to ensure adequate competition, and prevent
the over-concentration of workload, among private shipyards;
and
(3) options for task orders issued under such contract to
incorporate multiple covered vessels.
(d) Notification of Contract Termination.--Not later than 30 days
after any date on which the Secretary terminates the contract required
under subsection (a)(1), or any task order under such contract, the
Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notice
of such termination, including a justification for such termination.
(e) Applicability of Foreign Shipyard Restrictions.--The
limitations under section 8680 of title 10, United States Code, shall
apply with respect to the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of covered
vessels pursuant to any task order issued under the contract required
under subsection (a)(1).
(f) Metrics and Mechanisms for Oversight.--In carrying out this
section, the Secretary shall establish metrics and oversight mechanisms
for--
(1) contractor performance;
(2) schedule adherence;
(3) cost performance relative to the established baseline
cost;
(4) effects on the industrial base and workforce
sustainment; and
(5) effects on fleet readiness and operational
availability.
(g) Annual Reports.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 5 years, the
Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
that contains, at a minimum, the following:
(1) A description of--
(A) the status of the implementation of the
contract required under subsection (a)(1);
(B) the categories of covered vessels determined by
the Secretary for purposes of such contract, and the
rationale behind such determination;
(C) projected cost savings, schedule improvements,
and effects on the industrial base resulting from such
contract; and
(D) any risk identified with respect to such
contract and as applicable, the measures adopted to
mitigate any such risk.
(2) Recommendations for legislative and regulatory changes
to improve the authority for, or implementation of, indefinite
delivery-indefinite quantity contracts entered into by the
Secretary.
(h) Covered Vessel Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
vessel'' means a surface combatant vessel, as such term is defined in
section 8227(e) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 1019. REALIGNMENT OF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT FOR POLAR SECURITY CUTTER
PROGRAM.
(a) Contract Management Alignment.--The Secretary of the Navy, in
coordination with the Commandant of the Coast Guard, shall take such
steps as are necessary to ensure that the Commandant of the Coast Guard
is solely responsible for the contract management responsibilities for
the Polar Security Cutter program.
(b) Limitation on Navy Contracting Activities.--Beginning on the
date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of the Navy may not maintain a separate contracting office
for the Polar Security Cutter program except as required to provide
advisory support requested by the Commandant of the Coast Guard.
(c) Briefing Requirement.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall provide to
the congressional defense committees a briefing describing the
implementation of this section.
SEC. 1020. DOMESTIC SOURCING OF BULK FUEL TO SUPPORT TANKER SECURITY
PROGRAM.
(a) Domestic Sourcing.--Beginning not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Defense
Logistics Agency shall seek to procure at least 10 percent of covered
bulk fuel from domestic refineries with excess production capacity.
(b) Use of Tanker Security Fleet Vessels.--The delivery of covered
bulk fuel procured from a domestic refinery pursuant to subsection (a)
shall be transported for delivery to locations outside of the United
States on participating fleet vessels.
(c) Coordination.--In carrying out this section, the Director of
the Defense Logistics Agency shall coordinate with the Administrator of
the Maritime Administration to align procurement and delivery planning
for covered bulk fuel in accordance with subsection (a) with the Tanker
Security Program, including by identifying opportunities to increase
the use of participating fleet vessels consistent with subsection (b).
(d) 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 that includes--
(1) an assessment of the extent to which participating
fleet vessels are expected to be used pursuant to subsection
(b);
(2) a description of opportunities to increase the delivery
of covered bulk fuel procured from a domestic refinery pursuant
to subsection (a) in support of the Tanker Security Program,
including opportunities to establish recurring shipments of
such fuel to fuel depots of the Department located outside of
the United States;
(3) an assessment of how such increase would support the
availability of United States mariners and long-range fuel
supply chains necessary to sustain military operations in
contested environments; and
(4) any legislation, policy, or contract authority that the
Secretary determines necessary to implement this section.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered bulk fuel'' means aviation turbine
fuel, marine diesel, or any other refined petroleum product
procured by the Secretary of Defense for delivery to locations
outside of the United States in support of military operations
or fuel depots of the Department of Defense.
(2) The term ``excess production capacity'', with respect
to a refinery, means a production capacity of the refinery that
the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of
Energy, determines is in excess of domestic consumption
requirements.
(3) The term ``participating fleet vessel'' has the meaning
given such term in section 53401 of title 46, United States
Code.
SEC. 1021. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO UNMANNED SURFACE VESSELS.
(a) Limitation.--The Secretary of the Navy may not accept or take
delivery of an unmanned surface vessel before the date on which the
Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees certification
in writing that the Chief of Naval Operations or the Commandant of the
Marine Corps has developed both concepts of operation and concepts of
employment for at least one of the following combat functions:
(1) Anti-submarine warfare.
(2) Maritime strike.
(3) Logistics.
(4) Electronic warfare.
(5) Command and control.
(6) Intelligence.
(7) Surveillance.
(8) Reconnaissance.
(9) Targeting.
(10) Systems designed to counter any of the functions
described in paragraphs (1) through (9).
(11) Any other combat function designated by the Chief of
Naval Operations or the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
(b) Strategy Required.--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 the integration of unmanned surface vessels
into naval force design and joint maritime operations. Such strategy
shall include each of the following:
(1) A description of the role of unmanned surface vessels
in the future force design for the Department of the Navy.
(2) The process and timelines associated with the
integration of unmanned surface vessels into joint maritime
operations.
(3) An identification of the operational authorities
currently governing the use of unmanned surface vessels.
(4) An acquisition strategy for unmanned surface vessels.
(5) An identification of the manpower, training, and
infrastructure requirements for the integration of unmanned
surface vessels into naval force design and joint maritime
operations.
(6) A description of different ownership or operating
models for unmanned surface vessels, including ownership and
operation by the Government and by contractors, and how each
such model would affect--
(A) manpower and infrastructure requirements;
(B) sustainment planning; and
(C) competition and industrial base concerns.
(7) An identification of access and basing requirements for
unmanned surface vessels.
(c) Report.--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 required
under subsection (b).
(d) Annual Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
submission of the report required under subsection (c), and biannually
thereafter, the Portfolio Acquisition Executive established under
section 1732 of title 10, United States Code, shall provide a briefing
to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and
the Senate. Each such briefing shall include each of the following:
(1) A description of any changes or refinements made to the
strategy required under subsection (b) during the period by the
briefing.
(2) A description of any planning, scenarios, or
simulations carried out by the Navy during the period by the
briefing that model the use of unmanned surface vessels in
defined environments for specific missions and tasks.
(3) A description of any operational gaps identified during
the period by the briefing that unmanned surface vessel
capabilities could address.
(4) A description of any validated and emerging
requirements of the combatant commands identified during the
period by the briefing for unmanned surface vessels and
unmanned underwater vessels, and the criteria used to validate
such requirements.
(5) Any gaps in operational authority or required changes
with respect to unmanned surface vessels and unmanned
underwater vessels identified during the period by the
briefing.
SEC. 1022. ENHANCEMENT OF NAVY SUBMARINE RESCUE CAPABILITIES.
(a) Diversification.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, in order to ensure operational readiness in the
event of a prolonged unavailability of any single system, to the extent
practicable, the Secretary of the Navy shall develop and maintain
multiple, redundant submarine rescue capabilities, including--
(1) Navy-owned rescue systems; and
(2) commercially-classified or contract-operated rescue
systems certified under internationally recognized
classification standards.
(b) Technological Modernization.--To the extent practicable, the
Secretary shall--
(1) integrate emerging technologies, including unmanned and
autonomous underwater vehicles, into submarine rescue
operations to improve--
(A) search and location of distressed submarines;
(B) mission situational awareness; and
(C) risk mitigation for human rescue personnel; and
(2) evaluate and, where feasible, develop new deep
submarine escape and survival technologies to extend safe crew
survivability beyond current operational depth limits.
(c) Training and Operational Readiness.--To the extent practicable,
the Secretary shall--
(1) ensure the conduct of frequent, realistic training
exercises for submarine crews and rescue teams, simulating
disabled submarine scenarios under operationally relevant
conditions; and
(2) integrate advanced modeling and simulation tools to
optimize rescue search and response planning under uncertain
environmental conditions.
(d) International Interoperability.--To the extent practicable, the
Secretary shall--
(1) expand cooperation and interoperability with allied
submarine-operating nations, including through--
(A) participation in multinational exercises, such
as Pacific Reach and NATO Dynamic Monarch; and
(B) engagement with the International Submarine
Escape and Rescue Liaison Office and other relevant
international bodies; and
(2) develop agreements, standard operating procedures, and
shared protocols to enable coordinated, multinational response
to submarine distress incidents.
(e) Oversight, Safety, and Risk Reduction.--To the extent
practicable, the Secretary shall--
(1) ensure independent classification, inspection, and
certification of all rescue systems, both Navy-owned and
commercially operated, to maintain the highest safety and
operational standards; and
(2) continue programs that reduce the likelihood of
submarine accidents, including submarine safety and quality
assurance initiatives, to complement rescue capabilities.
(f) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on the implementation of this section.
SEC. 1023. NAVY-COAST GUARD MARITIME WORKFORCE AND CAPACITY
COORDINATION PLAN.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy and the Commandant of
the Coast Guard shall establish a recurring coordination mechanism to
align maritime industrial workforce requirements and capacity planning
activities.
(b) Quarterly Coordination.--In carrying out subsection (a), the
Secretary of the Navy and the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall
convene meetings not less frequently than once each quarter to--
(1) identify projected workforce requirements and capacity
needs associated with shipbuilding, ship repair, maintenance,
sustainment, and related maritime industrial activities;
(2) identify areas of overlap, competition, or resource
constraints that may adversely affect the ability of either
service to meet workforce and industrial base requirements;
(3) assess opportunities to coordinate workforce
development activities, training pipelines, and industrial base
investments; and
(4) identify actions necessary to reduce duplication and
improve coordination across shared industrial sectors.
(c) 10-year Maritime Workforce and Capacity Plan.--
(1) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and every two years thereafter, the
Secretary of the Navy and the Commandant of the Coast Guard
shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a report containing a 10-year maritime workforce and
capacity plan. Each such plan shall include, for the period
covered by the plan--
(A) projected workforce requirements across
shipbuilding, ship repair, maintenance, sustainment,
and critical supplier sectors;
(B) projected demand signals and anticipated
requirements for public and private shipyards and
related industrial base participants;
(C) an assessment of workforce gaps, shortages, and
associated risks to the execution of shipbuilding and
sustainment requirements;
(D) the identification of areas in which Navy and
Coast Guard requirements may create competing demands
for labor, infrastructure, or supplier capacity;
(E) recommendations for mitigating identified
constraints and improving coordination between the Navy
and the Coast Guard; and
(F) an assessment of actions necessary to provide
industry with greater predictability regarding future
workforce and capacity requirements.
(2) Briefing.--Not later than 30 days after the date on
which a report is submitted under paragraph (1). the Secretary
of the Navy and the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall provide
to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the
plan contained in the report.
(3) Appropriate congressional committees.--In this
subsection, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of
the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives.
SEC. 1024. PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF ADDITIVE AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
TO SUPPORT NAVAL SHIPBUILDING.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of the Navy shall conduct a pilot
program through which the Secretary shall expand the use of additive
manufacturing and advanced manufacturing technologies to address supply
chain constraints, production delays, and part shortages affecting
naval shipbuilding and ship repair.
(b) Design of Pilot.--The Secretary shall design the pilot program
to--
(1) identify shipbuilding components, replacement parts,
tooling, fixtures, and other items that are constrained by
limited suppliers, long lead times, obsolete production
methods, or foreign dependence;
(2) evaluate the use of additive manufacturing and advanced
manufacturing to produce such items in a manner that meets
applicable Navy technical, safety, cybersecurity, quality
assurance, and certification requirements;
(3) reduce schedule delays in ship construction,
maintenance, and repair caused by shortages of parts or
production capacity;
(4) strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity for naval
shipbuilding; and
(5) support the development of qualification standards and
repeatable certification pathways for additive manufactured
shipbuilding components.
(c) Implementation.--In carrying out the pilot program, the
Secretary shall--
(1) select not fewer than three classes of naval vessels
for participation in the pilot program;
(2) prioritize components and parts that have demonstrated
supply chain constraints, production bottlenecks, or recurring
availability issues;
(3) partner with public shipyards, private shipbuilders,
suppliers, and other entities within the domestic shipbuilding
industrial base;
(4) support University Affiliated Research Centers,
federally funded research and development centers, and other
qualified technical organizations with expertise in additive
manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, materials science, and
industrial base modernization;
(5) establish procedures for testing, qualification, and
certification of additive manufactured parts for naval use; and
(6) ensure that any technical data, digital models, or
manufacturing processes developed under the pilot program are
managed to support long-term Navy sustainment and avoid vendor
lock-in.
(d) UARC Support.--The Secretary may enter into agreements with
University Affiliated Research Centers to provide technical support for
the pilot program, including support for--
(1) identifying candidate parts and components suitable for
additive or advanced manufacturing;
(2) developing manufacturing processes and qualification
standards;
(3) conducting materials testing and performance
validation;
(4) assessing cybersecurity risks associated with digital
manufacturing files and production systems;
(5) supporting workforce development and training for
additive manufacturing in the naval shipbuilding industrial
base; and
(6) advising the Navy on how to scale successful
technologies across shipbuilding and ship repair programs.
(e) Report.--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 implementation of the pilot program,
including--
(1) the ship classes, shipyards, and industrial base
partners participating in the pilot program;
(2) the categories of parts or components selected for
additive manufacturing or advanced manufacturing;
(3) the extent to which the pilot program has reduced lead
times, production delays, costs, or supplier constraints;
(4) any barriers to qualification, certification,
cybersecurity, intellectual property, or technical data rights;
(5) the role of University Affiliated Research Centers and
other technical organizations in supporting the pilot program;
and
(6) recommendations for expanding the use of additive and
advanced manufacturing across naval shipbuilding and ship
repair.
(f) Duration.--The authority under this section shall terminate on
December 31, 2032.
SEC. 1025. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR PROCUREMENT OF A BATTLE FORCE
SHIP.
(a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
this Act for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of the Navy may be
obligated or expended to enter into a contract for the procurement of a
battle force ship to be built a foreign shipyard that is to be
commissioned a United States Ship (USS) warship.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``battle force ship'' has the meaning given in
Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5030.8C.
(2) The term ``foreign shipyard'' means any shipbuilding
facility located outside of the United States, Guam, and the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
SEC. 1026. STRATEGY FOR DISTRIBUTED SHIPBUILDING.
(a) Strategy.--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 to increase distributed shipbuilding.
(b) Briefing.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a briefing on the strategy required under subsection
(a).
(c) Distributed Shipbuilding Defined.--In this section, the term
``distributed shipbuilding'' means, with respect to a vessel, the
construction of modules of the vessel--
(1) by one or more entities that are independent from the
operators of the shipyard at which the final assembly of the
vessel occurs; and
(2) at a facility that is located separately from, or that
is located within but is not operated by, the shipyard at which
the final assembly of the vessel occurs.
SEC. 1027. STRATEGY OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE RELATING TO SMALL UNCREWED
SURFACE VESSELS.
(a) Strategy.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with
the Secretary of the Navy and the Director of the Defense Autonomous
Warfare Group, shall develop and implement a strategy for the
acquisition, sustainment, and operational employment of, and the
development of the industrial base for, small uncrewed surface vessels.
(b) Elements.--The strategy required under subsection (a) shall
include the following elements:
(1) A statement of the operational concept for the
employment of small uncrewed surface vessels by the naval
forces of the United States, including a description of the
following:
(A) The missions for which such vessels are
intended to be employed.
(B) The role of such vessels in distributed
maritime operations and the integration of such vessels
with crewed naval vessels.
(C) The integration of such vessels with command
and control, intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance, and logistics structures of the naval
forces.
(2) A plan for the acquisition of small uncrewed surface
vessels that includes the following:
(A) An identification of the role of the portfolio
acquisition executive for robotic and autonomous
systems of the Department of the Navy in acquiring such
vessels.
(B) Rules for the use of competitive procurement
methods that maximize participation by domestic
shipyards, including small shipyards and nontraditional
defense contractors.
(C) Measures to address the protection of designer
technical data and intellectual property in a manner
consistent with sustained competition for the
manufacture and sustainment of such vessels.
(D) Objectives relating to performance, cost, and
schedule, for each class of small uncrewed surface
vessel.
(3) A plan for the development of the industrial base for
small uncrewed surface vessels, including the following:
(A) An identification of the production capacity,
supplier base, and workforce required to meet the
acquisition plan under paragraph (2) through fiscal
year 2032.
(B) Measures to expand domestic manufacturing
capacity for such vessels and to ensure critical
elements of the supply chain are available for the
construction of such vessels.
(C) An identification of, and measures to address,
risks of single-source dependency, foreign content, and
supply chain disruption.
(D) Mechanisms for engagement with the maritime
industrial base, including small shipyards, to align
industrial investment with the demand of the Department
of Defense.
(4) A plan for the sustainment of small uncrewed surface
vessels, including the following:
(A) An identification of the sustainment capacity
of the Department of Defense and contractors of the
Department required to support the operational
employment of such vessels.
(B) Measures to address the licensing, ownership,
and accessibility of technical data necessary to enable
the competitive sustainment of such vessels.
(C) Measures to mitigate the risk of a lack of
competition for the sustainment of such vessels
resulting from proprietary information or restricted
technical data relating to such vessels or components
or systems thereof.
(c) Submission to Congress.--Not later than 30 days after the date
on which the Secretary of Defense completes the strategy required under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
committees such strategy.
(d) Annual Reports.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until
September 30, 2030, the Secretary of the Navy, in coordination
with the portfolio acquisition executive for robotic and
autonomous systems of the Department of the Navy, shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report on the
development of the industrial base for, and the acquisition of,
small uncrewed surface vessels.
(2) Elements.--Each report submitted under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) An inventory, as of the date of the report, of
each small uncrewed surface vessel acquired by the
Department of the Navy, disaggregated by program,
class, fiscal year of procurement, quantity procured,
and unit cost.
(B) The acquisition plan for small uncrewed surface
vessels for each fiscal year of the most recent future-
years defense program submitted to Congress under
section 221 of title 10, United States Code, including
the planned quantities and classes of such vessels to
be acquired, and the costs of such acquisition.
(C) An assessment of the capacity of the domestic
industrial base to meet such plan, including--
(i) an identification of shipyards and
prime manufacturers engaged in the production
of such vessels;
(ii) an identification of critical
component and system suppliers, including
suppliers of propulsion, autonomy,
communications, and command and control systems
for such vessels; and
(iii) an identification of any bottleneck,
capacity shortfall, or other constraint that
may impede the execution of such plan.
(D) A comparison of the current and projected rates
of the production of small uncrewed surface vessels,
versus the quantities of such vessels identified as
necessary to be maintained pursuant to the strategy
required under subsection (a).
(E) An assessment of the availability of the
workforce, including any skilled trades within such
workforce, required to meet the planned production of
such vessels, including an identification of any
workforce shortfall and any measures being taken to
address any such shortfall.
(F) An assessment of the risks to competition for
the sustainment of such vessels arising from such
vessels, or components or systems thereof, containing
proprietary information or restricted technical data,
and a description of any measures being taken to
mitigate such risks.
(G) An assessment of foreign content in small
uncrewed surface vessels acquired or planned for
acquisition, including an identification of supply
chain vulnerabilities and dependencies on suppliers
from countries of concern.
(H) Any recommendations for legislative,
regulatory, or budgetary action necessary to address
challenges identified in the report relating to the
development of the industrial base for, and the
acquisition of, small uncrewed surface vessels.
(e) Form.--The strategy required under subsection (a) and each
report required under subsection (d) shall be submitted in unclassified
form, but may include a classified annex.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``country of concern'' means a covered nation
as defined in section 4872(d) of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``nontraditional defense contractor'' has the
meaning given such term in 3014 of title 10, United States
Code.
(3) The term ``small shipyard'' has the meaning given such
term in section 54101 of title 46, United States Code.
(4) The term ``small uncrewed surface vessel''--
(A) means--
(i) an uncrewed surface vessel with a full
load displacement of not more than 50 metric
tons and a length of not more than 50 feet; or
(ii) any other uncrewed surface vessel
designated by the Secretary of the Navy as a
small uncrewed surface vessel for purposes of
this section; and
(B) does not include any vessel of the program of
the Department of the Navy referred to as the ``Medium
Unmanned Surface Vessel Program''.
SEC. 1028. ARCTIC-FOCUSED FORECASTING, ICE MODELING, AND NAVAL
READINESS ASSESSMENT.
(a) Requirements.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with
the Secretary of the Navy and the Commander of Fleet Numerical
Meteorology and Oceanography Center, shall assess options to expand and
enhance Arctic-focused meteorological, oceanographic, and ice-modeling
capabilities to improve naval readiness, operational planning, and
force posture in the Arctic region. The Secretary shall seek carry out
this subsection to--
(1) strengthen high-resolution Arctic weather forecasting,
sea ice analysis, and predictive ice modeling in support of
naval and joint operations;
(2) improve the integration of Arctic weather data into
operational decision-making, force employment, and logistics
planning;
(3) support safe navigation, domain awareness, and mission
assurance for surface, subsurface, and aviation forces
operating in or transiting the Arctic;
(4) enhance the ability of the Navy to anticipate and adapt
to long-term effects from weather affecting Arctic operations;
and
(5) align Department of Defense Arctic capabilities with
whole-of-government Arctic strategies and priorities.
(b) Report on Effects of Extreme Weather Conditions on Naval
Readiness.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
includes an assessment of the effects of extreme weather
conditions on naval readiness and force posture in the Arctic
region.
(2) Contents.--Each such report shall include--
(A) an assessment of observed and projected Arctic
weather trends affecting naval and ground operations;
(B) an identification of the implications of sea
ice variability, permafrost degradation, and extreme
weather on naval infrastructure, mobility, and
sustainment;
(C) a description of the effects of Arctic weather
trends on mission readiness, response timelines, and
operational risk;
(D) an evaluation of how enhanced forecasting and
ice-modeling capabilities are being used to mitigate
such risks; and
(E) recommendations for additional capability
development, posture adjustments, or policy actions to
strengthen Arctic naval readiness.
SEC. 1029. RENAMING OF USNS CESAR CHAVEZ.
The Secretary of the Navy shall rename the USNS Cesar Chavez (T-
AKE-14) in keeping with the naming conventions for that class of
vessels and by naming the vessel after an individual, place, or concept
that best reflects the values, ideals, and history of the United States
and the Navy.
SEC. 1030. 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. 1031. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING NAMING OF A VESSEL ``USS
GUADALCANAL''.
(a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
(1) The naval campaign on Guadalcanal during World War II
marked a decisive turning point in the Pacific theater and
demonstrated extraordinary courage, endurance, and joint
warfighting skill by members of the Armed Forces of the United
States.
(2) The name ``Guadalcanal'' carries enduring historical
and operational significance for the United States Navy and
Marine Corps, reflecting a campaign that shaped modern
amphibious warfare and maritime power projection.
(3) The Department of the Navy has previously honored this
legacy through ships bearing the name ``Guadalcanal'', thereby
establishing a lineage consistent with longstanding naval
naming tradition.
(4) The continued recognition of historically significant
naval battles in ship naming promotes esprit de corps,
preserves institutional memory, and strengthens the connection
between the Fleet and the Nation's naval heritage.
(b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the
Secretary of the Navy should give favorable consideration to naming an
appropriate future vessel of the United States Navy ``USS
Guadalcanal''.
SEC. 1032. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING NAMING OF A NAVAL VESSEL FOR
BATTLE OF MIDWAY.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) The Battle of Midway during World War II constituted a
decisive turning point in the Pacific theater, demonstrating
the skill, courage, and operational excellence of United States
naval forces.
(2) The name ``Midway'' carries enduring historical and
strategic significance for the United States Navy, reflecting a
battle that fundamentally altered the course of the war and
validated the importance of naval aviation and maritime power.
(3) The Department of the Navy has previously honored this
legacy through vessels bearing the name ``Midway,'' thereby
establishing a distinguished lineage consistent with
longstanding naval naming traditions.
(4) Recognizing historically significant naval battles
through ship naming promotes esprit de corps, reinforces
warfighting heritage, and strengthens the connection between
the fleet of the United States Navy and the American people.
(b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the
Secretary of the Navy should give favorable consideration to naming an
appropriate future vessel of the United States Navy the ``USS Midway''.
SEC. 1033. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING NAMING OF A NAVAL VESSEL IN
HONOR OF CASIMIR PULASKI.
(a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
(1) Casimir Pulaski volunteered to support the cause of
American independence during the American Revolutionary War and
rendered distinguished service to the Continental Army.
(2) Casimir Pulaski is widely recognized as the ``Father of
the American Cavalry'' for his contributions to the development
of cavalry tactics and operations in the United States.
(3) Casimir Pulaski died from wounds sustained while
leading forces during the Siege of Savannah in 1779 in support
of American independence.
(4) The United States Navy previously honored Casimir
Pulaski through the naming of the USS Casimir Pulaski (SSBN-
633), a ballistic missile submarine that served the United
States during the Cold War.
(5) The Republic of Poland remains one of the United States
strongest allies in Europe and a critical member of the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization.
(6) The United States and Poland maintain close military,
economic, and diplomatic ties founded upon shared democratic
values, mutual security interests, and enduring people-to-
people relationships.
(b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the
Secretary of the Navy should name an appropriate vessel of the United
States Navy as the ``USS Casimir Pulaski'' in honor of the service and
sacrifice of Casimir Pulaski on behalf of the United States and to
commemorate the enduring alliance and strategic partnership between the
United States and the Republic of Poland.
SEC. 1034. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING NAMING OF VESSEL FOR REAR
ADMIRAL ALENE DUERK.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) Following Rear Admiral Duerk's birth in Defiance, Ohio,
and graduation from the Toledo Hospital School of Nursing, she
received a commission on January 23, 1943, and was appointed as
an ensign in the Nurse Corps of the Naval Reserve.
(2) During World War II, Rear Admiral Duerk was assigned as
a Ward Nurse at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth,
Portsmouth, Virginia, and at the Naval Hospital, Bethesda
Maryland where she cared for wounded members of the Armed
Forces.
(3) In 1945, Rear Admiral Duerk was stationed on the U.S.S.
Benevolence in the Pacific Theater (AH-13) where she treated
casualties from Third Fleet operations until the end of World
War II.
(4) After World War II, Rear Admiral Duerk progressed in
rank and served in positions of increasing responsibility in
both active duty and in the Naval Reserves, including posts in
Michigan, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Illinois, the Philippines,
Japan, California, and Washington, D.C.
(5) The dedication and inspirational service of Rear
Admiral Durek culminated with her historic selection for the
rank of Rear Admiral on April 16, 1972, as the first woman to
become a flag officer.
(6) Rear Admiral Duerk was awarded the Naval Reserve Medal,
American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
with Bronze Star, the World War II Victory Medal, the Navy
Occupation Service Medal, Asia Clasp, and the National Defense
Service Medal with Bronze Star.
(b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the
Secretary of the Navy should consider naming a vessel of the United
States Navy the ``U.S.S. Rear Admiral Alene Duerk'' in honor of Rear
Admiral Alene Duerk.
Subtitle C--Counterterrorism
SEC. 1041. 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, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31,
2027''.
SEC. 1042. 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, 2026'' and inserting
``December 31, 2027''.
SEC. 1043. 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, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31,
2027''.
SEC. 1044. 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 2026'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2018
through 2027''.
Subtitle D--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations
SEC. 1051. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SECRETARIES OF DEFENSE HISTORICAL
SERIES AND PRIORITY DECLASSIFICATION AUTHORITY.
Chapter 4 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at
the end the following new section:
``Sec. 150. Publication of historical series
``(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall prepare and
publish, on an ongoing basis, a thorough, accurate, and reliable
documentary historical record of major United States national security
and defense policy decisions and significant diplomatic and military
activities of the Department of Defense. Such historical record shall
be known as the `Secretaries of Defense Historical Series' (in this
section referred to as the `Series'), and shall--
``(1) consist of a comprehensive, multi-volume documentary
and narrative history organized, to the extent practicable, by
Presidential administration;
``(2) be based on all relevant records, including
classified records;
``(3) present a thorough, objective, and scholarly
historical record; and
``(4) include appropriate annotation, citations, and
indexing to facilitate public and academic research.
``(b) Timeliness Requirement.--The Secretary shall ensure that each
volume of the Series is published not later than 30 years after the
events documented, to the maximum extent practicable.
``(c) Declassification Priority.--The Secretary shall--
``(1) ensure that records required for the preparation and
publication of the Series receive priority for declassification
review;
``(2) coordinate with the heads of other departments and
agencies to ensure timely declassification of equities
contained in such records; and
``(3) establish expedited procedures for interagency review
of records associated with the Series.
``(d) Public Availability.--(1) Volumes of the Series shall be
published in unclassified form to the greatest extent possible.
``(2) The Secretary shall make such volumes available to the public
through--
``(A) the Government Publishing Office; and
``(B) a publicly accessible Department of Defense website.
``(e) Relationship to Other Historical Activities.--The Series
shall serve as the flagship historical publication of the Office of the
Secretary of Defense Historical Office and shall complement other
official Department of Defense historical programs.
``(f) Resourcing.--The Secretary shall ensure that the Office of
the Secretary of Defense Historical Office is adequately resourced to
carry out this section, including personnel dedicated to--
``(1) historical research and writing; and
``(2) declassification review and coordination.''.
SEC. 1052. INCLUSION OF NATIONAL GUARD RELIEF FOUNDATION AS A MILITARY
WELFARE SOCIETY FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.
(a) Provision of Space and Services.--Section 2566(b)(1) of title
10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following
new subparagraph:
``(E) The National Guard Relief Foundation.''.
(b) Non-Federal Entities Authorized for Purposes of Certain
Participation by Members of the Armed Forces.--Section 1033(b)(2) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new subparagraph:
``(E) National Guard Relief Foundation.''.
SEC. 1053. JOINT EXPERIMENTATION AND TRAINING RANGE INNOVATION OFFICE.
Chapter 307 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 4176. Joint Experimentation and Training Range Innovation Office
``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish within
the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering a Joint Experimentation and Training Range Innovation
Office (in this section referred to as the `Office').
``(b) Director.--The Office shall be headed by a Director who shall
report directly to the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering. The Director shall be subject to the supervision of the
Under Secretary without the interposition of any other supervising
official.
``(c) Responsibilities.--The Office shall be responsible for the
following:
``(1) Centralizing efforts relating to advocacy, budgeting,
operations, and sustainment of joint experimentation and
training ranges (and capabilities supporting such ranges) that
are not facilities or resources of the Major Range and Test
Facility Base.
``(2) Accelerating modernization and integration across
such joint experimentation and training ranges.
``(3) Serving as the primary authority for the oversight,
coordination, and conduct of activities of the Eastern Range
Regional Complex, including such activities carried out in
territories of the United States located in the Caribbean
region.
``(4) Fostering and accelerating innovation in technologies
that enable realistic experimentation and training for multi-
domain operations (including integrated cyber, electronic
warfare, and spectrum operations) in contested and other
environments, including with respect to--
``(A) artificial intelligence, machine learning,
and autonomous systems;
``(B) advanced modeling, digital twins, and other
simulations;
``(C) hypersonic systems, directed energy
capabilities, and other next-generation weapons; and
``(D) integrated systems relating to command,
control, computing, communications, cyber,
intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and
targeting.
``(5) Establishing and deploying regionally aligned support
teams that provide to the Department of Defense remote and on-
site technical assistance for joint multi-domain
experimentation and training exercises, prototype integration,
and related resource-sharing mechanisms, with a particular
emphasis on the provision of such support with respect to the
Eastern Range Regional Complex.
``(6) Conducting objective, independent risk assessments
and other evaluations of the training programs, technologies
and other capabilities, and acquisition initiatives, of the
joint forces, for the purpose of informing the decision-making
of senior officers of the Department of Defense and reducing
such risks.
``(7) Developing and regularly updating the strategic plan
under subsection (d).
``(d) Strategic Plan.--(1) Not less frequently than once every two
fiscal years, the Director of the Office (in coordination with the
Secretaries of the military departments, the Under Secretary of Defense
for Personnel and Readiness, the Director of the Joint Staff, the
Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, the Director of the Test
Resource Management Center, and the heads of such other Defense
Agencies as the Director of the Office may determine relevant) shall
submit to the Secretary of Defense a strategic plan addressing the
needs of the Department for joint experimentation and training
facilities and resources.
``(2) Each strategic plan under paragraph (1) shall include the
following:
``(A) An assessment of the feasibility of, and
recommendations for, the conduct of a biennial joint multi-
domain experimentation and training exercise across multiple
States and ranges within the Eastern Range Regional Complex to
validate and inform subsequent strategic plans.
``(B) An assessment of requirements for joint
experimentation and training (including requirements relating
to information technology, network infrastructure, and multi-
level security) for the period covered by the plan.
``(C) An assessment of the facilities and resources,
including advanced threat environments, live-virtual
constructive simulation capabilities, interoperability
standards, networks, and data-sharing mechanisms, of the
Eastern Regional Range Complex, including a summary of
modernization priorities for such matters during the subsequent
two-year period.
``(D) An itemization, disaggregated by location, of
improvements to joint experimentation and training ranges
necessary to directly support the acceleration of
experimentation and training involving robotic and autonomous
systems and the integration of unmanned systems into joint
multi-domain operations.
``(E) An assessment of the effectiveness of the Office with
respect to--
``(i) carrying out the responsibilities under
subsection (c);
``(ii) increasing regional access to, and frequency
of, joint multi-domain experimentation and training
exercises consistent with such responsibilities;
``(iii) enhancing military readiness; and
``(iv) strengthening the defense industrial base.
``(F) With respect to the exercises specified in
subparagraph (E)(ii)--
``(i) an identification of the number of such
exercises carried out during the period covered by the
plan;
``(ii) an assessment of the extent to which such
exercises incorporated actors within private industry
and academia; and
``(iii) a description of lessons learned as a
result of such exercises, including any resulting
updates to risk assessments.
``(G) An executive summary of any joint multi-domain
experimentation and training exercise planned to be carried out
within the Eastern Range Regional Complex during the subsequent
two-year period.
``(3) Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary
of Defense receives a strategic plan under paragraph (1), the Secretary
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a copy of such
plan and any comments of the Secretary regarding such plan.
``(e) Coordination.--In addition to the coordination required under
subsection (d)(1), the Director of the Office shall coordinate with the
Secretaries of the military departments, the Joint Staff, the Under
Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, and the commanders of
relevant combatant commands, with respect to requirements for joint
experimentation and training ranges and plans for joint multi-domain
experimentation and training exercises under this section.
``(f) Administrative Support.--The Secretary of Defense shall
provide to the Director of the Office administrative support sufficient
to carry out the responsibilities under this section. Such support
shall be provided from headquarters activities of the Department or
from other activities the Secretary determines appropriate.
``(g) Funding.--The Secretary of Defense may use funds authorized
to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Joint Electronic
Advanced Technology program (or any successor program) for the
implementation of this section.
``(h) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to limit or otherwise modify the authorities or
responsibilities of the Director of the Test Resource Management Center
or the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.
``(i) Major Range and Test Facility Base Defined.--In this section,
the term `Major Range and Test Facility Base' has the meaning given
such term under section 4173 of this title.''.
SEC. 1054. ESTABLISHMENT OF ARMY INFORMATION OPERATIONS CENTER OF
EXCELLENCE.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) The information environment has emerged as a decisive
domain of strategic competition in which adversaries of the
United States operate continuously and below the threshold of
armed conflict.
(2) Components of Army information operations, including
military information support operations, electronic warfare,
public affairs, and cyberspace operations, remain
organizationally fragmented, hindering the translation of
national-level strategy into synchronized operational and
tactical action.
(3) Following the inactivation of the 1st Information
Operations Command of the Army, the Department of the Army is
undertaking a significant reorganization of its information
operations enterprise, including the establishment of region-
specific Theater Information Advantage Detachments aligned with
Multi-Domain Task Forces.
(4) A dedicated Center of Excellence would improve the
translation of national-level information strategies into
operational campaigns and theater-tailored tactical activities,
advance doctrine, evaluate efficacy, and advocate for
resourcing. It would also aid the Army during its
reorganization process, facilitating coordination and resource
allocation across its information operations enterprise.
(b) Establishment.--Chapter 703 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 7024 the following new section:
``Sec. 7025. Army Information Operations Center of Excellence
``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of the Army shall operate the
Army Information Operations Center of Excellence. The purpose of the
Center shall be to serve as the lead organization of the Army for the
integration, synchronization, and advancement of information operations
across the operational and tactical levels, in support of national and
combatant command objectives.
``(b) Purpose.--The Center shall be used to--
``(1) Coordinate and synchronize Army information
operations objectives across the geographic and functional
combatant commands.
``(2) Provide training and operational planning support for
information operations campaigns at the operational level.
``(3) Develop, revise, and disseminate doctrine for Army
information operations, ensuring that doctrine evolves in step
with on-the-ground developments and emerging threats.
``(4) Assess the efficacy of ongoing Army information
operations activities and inform resourcing recommendations to
senior Army leadership.
``(5) Advocate for the resourcing of critical information
operations requirements within the planning, programming,
budgeting, and execution process of the Army.
``(6) Integrate the activities of the components of Army
information operations, including military information support
operations, electronic warfare, public affairs, and cyberspace
operations, to ensure that such components operate in a
coordinated, mutually reinforcing manner rather than in
fragmentation.
``(7) Serve as the principal liaison of the Army to
comparable centers and commands of the other armed forces,
including the Navy Information Operations Command, and to the
information operations staff of the combatant commands.
``(9) Perform such other functions as the Secretary of the
Army may specify.
``(c) Annual Report.--The Secretary of the Army shall submit to the
congressional defense committees, and make publicly available on an
appropriate website of the Department, an annual report on the
activities of the Center.''.
(c) Implementation Plan.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a plan for the establishment of
the Center of Excellence established under section 7025 of title 10,
United States Code, as added by subsection (b), including--
(1) the proposed organizational structure, location, and
reporting chain of the Center;
(2) the resources, personnel, and authorities required to
establish and sustain the Center;
(3) a description of how the Center will integrate with the
Theater Information Advantage Detachments, Multi-Domain Task
Forces, and the broader reorganization of Army information
operations;
(4) milestones for initial operating capability and full
operating capability; and
(5) metrics by which the Secretary will evaluate the
effectiveness of the Center.
SEC. 1055. EXTENSION OF LIMITATION ON RETIREMENT OR DIVESTMENT OF EA-
18G AIRCRAFT.
Section 8062(f)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by striking ``September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``September 30,
2032''.
SEC. 1056. AUTHORITY FOR SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WAIVER RELATING TO
CERTAIN TRAINING.
Section 1050 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. 4172 note) is amended--
(1) by striking ``Beginning on'' and inserting the
following:
``(a) Prohibition.--Beginning on''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(b) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the prohibition
under subsection (a) with respect to the special operations forces (as
identified in section 167(j) of title 10, United States Code) if the
Secretary determines such prohibition, including the requirement for
the use of alternate methods under paragraph (2) of such subsection,
would degrade the readiness of special operations forces medics with
respect to the ability to manage the lethal effects of blast
injuries.''.
SEC. 1057. EXPANSION OF PROHIBITION ON DESTRUCTION OR SCRAPPING OF
WORLD WAR II-ERA AIRCRAFT.
Section 1051 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. 2572 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting ``or the Department
of the Navy'' after ``Air Force'';
(2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting ``or the Department
of the Navy'' after ``Air Force'';
(3) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting ``, the Department
of the Navy,'' after ``Air Force''; and
(4) in subsection (d)(2), by inserting ``, the National
Naval Aviation Museum, the National Museum of the Marine
Corps,'' after ``Air Force''.
SEC. 1058. PROHIBITION ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTS WITH CERTAIN
FOREIGN-OWNED ONLINE TUTORING SERVICES.
Section 854 of the 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. 1059. PROHIBITION ON DISPLAY OF UNAPPROVED FLAGS.
Section 1052(d)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (10 U.S.C. 2661 note) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (H) through (N) as
subparagraphs (I) through (O), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following new
subparagraph:
``(H) The Honor and Remember flag.''.
SEC. 1060. 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. 1061. INTEGRATION OF SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND COUNTER-
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TRAINING INTO INITIAL, OFFICER,
AND JOINT COLLECTIVE TRAINING.
(a) In General.--The relevant service secretary shall integrate
foundational small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) operation and
counter-UAS (C-UAS) recognition and defeat protocols into the program
of instruction for all initial entry and officer ascension training
pipelines. To ensure institutional integration, sUAS and C-UAS training
shall follow the historic, tiered progression of established combat
marksmanship training.
(b) Joint Integration in Service-level and Large-scale Combat
Exercises.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
Secretaries of the military departments, shall ensure that no service-
level training exercise or Joint-Force large-scale combat simulation
may be certified as combat-ready or complete unless the exercise
incorporates realistic, adversarial UAS threat simulation.
(c) Applicability.--The requirements under section (a) and (b)
shall apply to the below military department training maneuvers:
(1) United States Marine Corps Marine Air-Ground Task Force
Warfighting Exercises and Integrated Training Exercises
conducted at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine
Palms, California.
(2) United States Army exercises at the National Training
Center and the Joint Readiness Training Center.
(3) United States Air Force and United States Navy Red Flag
and large-scale Fleet Exercises.
(d) Establishment of a Matrixed Skill Line.--The Secretary of the
Defense shall designate basic sUAS operation and C-UAS tactical defense
as Core Warrior Tasks.
SEC. 1062. EASTERN REGIONAL RANGE COMPLEX DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
(a) Demonstration Project Required.--Consistent with section 1048
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public
Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4171), the Secretary of Defense shall
carry out a demonstration project under which the Secretary shall--
(1) integrate with respect to the Eastern Regional Range
Complex common network solutions identified with respect to the
Western Regional Range Complex;
(2) interconnect training ranges and experimentation sites
located in the Eastern Regional Range Complex region;
(3) use such interconnected ranges and sites for the
conduct of joint, multi-domain, kinetic and non-kinetic
training and experimentation, including within live, virtual,
and constructive environments, across the military departments;
and
(4) enhance such experimentation and training by
integrating the combined operations of other Federal
departments and agencies with respect to such experimentation
and training.
(b) Use of Existing Ranges and Capabilities.--In carrying out the
demonstration project under subsection (a), the Secretary shall use
training ranges, experimentation sites, and related capabilities that
are available as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Timeline for Completion of Initial Demonstration.--In carrying
out subsection (a), the Secretary shall complete an initial
demonstration, interconnecting two or more training ranges located in
the region described in subsection (a)(1) or the experimentation sites
of two or more military departments located in such region, not later
than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the
following:
(1) A phased implementation plan and design for the
interconnection of training ranges and experimentation sites
required under subsection (a), including the initial
demonstration required under subsection (c).
(2) An analysis of how the design of such plan aligns with
recommendations of the most recent Electromagnetic Spectrum
Superiority Strategy of the Department of Defense.
(3) An analysis of how such design architecture is expected
to support high-periodicity training, testing, research, and
development, including to inform future network designs and
architectures capable of interconnecting and supporting future,
advanced, joint, live, virtual, and constructive environments.
(4) An analysis of the number and types of annually
recurring and non-recurring training and experimentation
activities conducted at training ranges and experimentation
sites of the military departments located in the Eastern
Regional Range Complex region.
(5) An identification of any shortfalls in the networks,
facilities, or equipment of such ranges or sites.
(6) An analysis of any statutory or intergovernmental
policy barriers to the use of the Eastern Regional Range
Complex, and any recommended changes to accelerate such use.
(7) An analysis of the capacity of the Eastern Regional
Range Complex to be used for additional testing and evaluation
activities.
(8) An analysis of the possibility of using training ranges
and experimentation sites located in the Eastern Regional Range
Complex region as threat-relevant environments for the
workforce and technology development activities of other
Federal department agencies and private sector entities in the
United States.
(9) An analysis of the capacity of such ranges and sites to
be used for realistic advanced cyber, electronic warfare, and
information operations training in live, virtual, or
constructive environments.
(10) An analysis of electronic warfare training shortfalls
at military installations located in the United States,
including with respect to the ability to perform full spectrum
electronic warfare training in environments considered
unobservable.
(11) An analysis of the feasibility and advisability of
establishing, or expanding, dedicated training areas for
electronic warfare capabilities in the United States and
territories of the United States located in the Caribbean
region (including in the immediate vicinity of such locations).
(e) Eastern Regional Range Complex Region Defined.--In this
section, the term ``Eastern Regional Range Complex region'' means the
region encompassing the territories specified in 1048(b) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law
119-60; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4171).
(f) Termination.--This section shall terminate on September 30,
2029.
SEC. 1063. PILOT PROGRAM ON TOTAL REPLACEMENT VALUE FOR AIR FORCE TEST
CENTER GROUND TEST INFRASTRUCTURE.
(a) Pilot Program.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Air Force shall carry
out a pilot program to adopt Total Replacement Value as the standard
methodology for calculating cost for ground test infrastructure assets
of the Air Force Test Center.
(b) Elements.--The pilot program shall include--
(1) a calculation of the Total Replacement Value for each
ground test infrastructure asset of the Air Force Test Center,
including separate calculations of Plant Replacement Value and
Equipment Replacement Value; and
(2) an association of non-real property installed test
equipment with Real Property Unique Identifiers (or a similar
identifier for real property or other assets authorized by the
Secretary of Defense) in the Defense Property Accountability
System, or a successor system, to enable ongoing tracking of
Equipment Replacement Value.
(c) Requirements.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall--
(1) beginning in fiscal year 2028, include in the budget
justification materials submitted annually to Congress the
Total Replacement Value for all ground test infrastructure
assets of the Air Force Test Center, the amount requested for
sustainment of such ground test infrastructure assets as a
percentage of such Total Replacement Value, and, if that
percentage is less than two percent, an explanation of the
shortfall and the projected impact on infrastructure readiness;
and
(2) submit to the congressional defense committees, not
later than one year after the date of the enactment of this
section, a plan to achieve a funding level for sustainment of
such ground test infrastructure assets of not less than two
percent of the Total Replacement Value for such assets for a
fiscal year, including projected milestones to maintain such
funding level for a five-year period.
(d) Report.--Not later than three years after the date of the
enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report on the pilot program
that includes--
(1) an assessment of the use of Total Replacement Value as
a methodology as the standard methodology for calculating costs
for ground test infrastructure assets of the Air Force Test
Center;
(2) an assessment of funding levels for ground test
infrastructure assets of the Air Force Test Center compared to
the Total Replacement Value calculated during the pilot
program; and
(3) a recommendation on whether and how to expand the use
of the Total Replacement Value methodology to all ground test
infrastructure assets of the Major Range and Test Facility Base
(as defined in section 4173(j) of title 10, United States
Code).
(e) Recommendation.--Not later than one year after the date of the
submission of the report required under subsection (d), the Under
Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall review the
recommendation described in subsection (d)(4) and determine whether to
use the Total Replacement Value methodology for all ground test
infrastructure assets of the Major Range and Test Facility Base.
(f) Termination.--The pilot program shall terminate on the earlier
of--
(1) the date on which the Under Secretary of Defense of
Research and Engineering begins use of the Total Replacement
Value methodology for all ground test infrastructure assets of
the Major Range and Test Facility Base; or
(2) the date that is five years after the date of the
enactment of this section.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``Equipment Replacement Value'' means the
estimated cost to replace the non-real property installed test
equipment within a ground test infrastructure asset, calculated
using the same methodology as Plant Replacement Value is
calculated.
(2) The term ``Plant Replacement Value'' means the
estimated cost to replace the physical structure of a ground
test infrastructure asset.
(3) The term ``Total Replacement Value'' means the sum of
Plant Replacement Value and Equipment Replacement Value.
SEC. 1064. 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. 1065. EXTENDED DEADLINE TO REASSESS NECESSITY OF USE OF IMMEDIATE
RESPONSE AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Extended Deadline.--Not later than July 1, 2027, the Secretary
of Defense shall--
(1) issue an updated version of Department of Defense
Instruction 3025.18, titled ``Defense Support of Civil
Authorities (DSCA)'' with a revision to require that each
reassessment as to whether there remains a necessity for the
use of an immediate response authority pursuant to a request
for assistance is completed by not later than one week after
the date on which such request is received; and
(2) submit to the congressional defense committees a
notification of such issuance.
(b) Immediate Response Authority Defined.--In this section, the
term ``immediate response authority'' has the meaning given such term
in Department of Defense Instruction 3025.18, titled ``Defense Support
of Civil Authorities (DSCA)''.
SEC. 1066. RECONSTITUTION OF A-10 DEMONSTRATION TEAM.
(a) Reconstitution Required.--The Secretary of the Air Force may
reconstitute and operate an A-10 demonstration team to support public
outreach, recruiting, heritage, and official commemorative events
associated with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United
States.
(b) Purpose.--A demonstration team reconstituted and operated under
subsection (a) shall--
(1) honor the combat legacy and service history of the A-10
Thunderbolt II;
(2) promote pride in American airpower and the service of
the men and women of the United States Air Force;
(3) support appropriate public events, airshows, military
ceremonies, and official anniversary observances connected to
the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States; and
(4) preserve and showcase the heritage of the A-10
community and the A-10 mission set.
(c) Team Composition.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary
may designate such aircraft, aircrew, maintainers, support personnel,
and associated equipment as the Secretary determines necessary to
establish and operate the demonstration team.
(d) Limitation.--Aircraft designated for the demonstration team
under this section--
(1) shall be drawn from A-10 aircraft otherwise retained in
the inventory of the Air Force; and
(2) may not be retired, divested, or transferred solely on
the basis of designation for demonstration purposes during the
period in which the team operates.
(e) Briefing.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall provide to
the congressional defense committees a briefing on whether the
Secretary plans to exercise the authority under this section, and if
so, the plan to implement this section. If the Secretary does plan to
exercise the authority under this section, the briefing shall include--
(1) the number of aircraft to be assigned to the
demonstration team;
(2) the expected cost and source of funds for such team;
(3) the anticipated schedule of appearances and
commemorative events;
(4) the basing location of the team;
(5) any safety, maintenance, and sustainment requirements
associated with operation of the team; and
(6) an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of
rebasing the demonstration team at Davis-Monthan Air Force
Base, Arizona.
(f) Termination.--The authority to operate a demonstration team
under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2033.
SEC. 1067. IMPLEMENTATION OF COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES.
(a) Implementation.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Commander of the United States Special
Operations Command shall implement a cognitive performance enhancement
program to enhance cognitive performance metrics across the special
operations forces. The program shall be known as the ``Cognitive
Performance Enhancement Program'', and the Commander shall include the
program in the strategy titled ``Comprehensive Strategy for Special
Operations Warfighter Brain Health''.
(b) Objectives.--The Commander shall ensure that the Cognitive
Performance Enhancement Program--
(1) improves readiness, resilience, and recovery, using
evidence-based holistic and proactive high-performance brain
training that has a validated ability to scale cost-effectively
across the special operations forces enterprise;
(2) clearly distinguishes cognitive performance enhancement
from brain decline and injuries, including with respect to
traumatic brain injury, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and
mental health, including post-traumatic stress disorder;
(3) increases awareness of cognitive performance as a
critical differentiator that can help ensure special operations
forces remains the most lethal, decisive irregular warfare
force of the United States; and
(4) ensures baseline cognitive performance assessments,
training, and enhancement are included as an essential element
of training and assessment throughout the career of a member of
the Armed Forces in the special operations forces in a similar
manner to other physical training and performance metrics.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date on which the
Commander commences the implementation of the Cognitive Performance
Enhancement Program, the Commander shall provide to the Committees on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a
briefing that includes--
(1) an assessment of cognitive performance enhancement
tools used under the Program and whether the tools
qualitatively improved readiness, resilience, and recovery for
members of the Armed Forces in the special operations forces;
(2) an assessment of how enhanced cognitive performance
contributes to operational advantages to the special operations
forces; and
(3) any recommendations with respect to the feasibility of
implementing cognitive enhancement assessment and training
programs across the conventional force.
SEC. 1068. SENATOR ROBERT J. DOLE GREATEST GENERATION EDUCATION
PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary of Defense shall
establish and carry out a comprehensive educational program to increase
public awareness and understanding of the achievements, sacrifices, and
enduring lessons of the Greatest Generation in winning World War II.
The Secretary shall design the program to--
(1) teach the lessons of yesterday to unite the generations
of tomorrow, strengthening the bonds between young and old
people of the United States;
(2) instill patriotism and pride in the young people of the
United States by sharing the stories of courage, sacrifice,
resilience, and unity demonstrated during World War II; and
(3) offer hope for the future by demonstrating how the
people of the United States, when unified in purpose, can
overcome the greatest challenges.
(b) Grants.--Under the program established by subsection (a), the
Secretary may make grants to State and local governments, subject to
the limitation under subsection (c), and nonprofit organizations. A
recipient of such a grant shall use the grant to carry out educational
activities for the general public anywhere in the United States that
are designed to--
(1) honor and thank World War II veterans, including those
who were prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, and
their families, for their service and sacrifice;
(2) educate the public about the service and contributions
of the United States Armed Forces during World War II, as well
as the efforts of Federal agencies, allied nations, and
nongovernmental organizations;
(3) promote awareness of the vital role of the home front
in the United States during World War II, including the
contributions of workers, families, and communities;
(4) remember the Holocaust and honor the memory of its
victims, as well as recognizing the Allied forces who liberated
Nazi concentration camps;
(5) support programs that engage students and young people
of the United States in learning about World War II, fostering
civic pride, historical understanding, and national unity; and
(6) support programming and events held at nationally
significant sites of remembrance, such as the National World
War II Memorial, to reinforce public awareness and provide
immersive educational experiences that honor the legacy of the
Greatest Generation.
(c) Limitation.--A State government that receives a grant under
this section may only use the grant for a new initiative and may not
use the grant to provide programming that is part of a secondary
education program provided by the State.
(d) Names and Symbols.--The Secretary of Defense shall have the
sole and exclusive right to use the name ``Senator Robert J. Dole
Greatest Generation Education Program'', as well as any associated
seal, emblem, or badge. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to
supersede any rights lawfully established prior to the date of
enactment of this Act.
(e) Nonprofit Organization Defined.--The term ``nonprofit
organization'' means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under
section 501(a) of such Code.
SEC. 1069. RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR WORKING DOGS.
(a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary of Defense shall
establish a program to recognize working dogs for actions that
contribute to mission success, including actions that--
(1) enhance force protection;
(2) support lifesaving efforts; or
(3) otherwise demonstrate exceptional service in the
performance of assigned duties.
(b) Relationship to Other Honors.--Recognition of a working dog
under this section may not be considered equivalent to, or otherwise
diminish, an honor, award, or sacrifice of a member of the Armed Forces
or a veteran.
(c) Presentation.--Recognition of a working dog under this section
may occur during an official military event in a manner that clearly
distinguishes such recognition from an honor or award of a member of
the Armed Forces or a veteran.
(d) Records.--Recognition of a working dog under this section may
be recorded in the official service documentation maintained for such
working dog.
SEC. 1070. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR CLOSURE OF ROCK
ISLAND ARSENAL MUSEUM.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 for the Army may be
obligated or expended to close the Rock Island Arsenal Museum located
in Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois.
SEC. 1071. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR DEACTIVATION OF
EXPEDITIONARY COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADES.
(a) Limitation.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or
otherwise made available for any of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 for
the Army may be obligated or expended to retire, deactivate, schedule
to deactivate, or proceed with any other action that would reduce the
capabilities, resources, training, aircraft, or personnel available, as
of the date of the enactment of this Act, for the Expeditionary Combat
Aviation Brigades unless the Secretary of the Army submits to the
congressional defense committees--
(1) a certification that the Secretary of the Army plans to
recapitalize any such aircraft for the Expeditionary Combat
Aviation Brigades and to otherwise restore any such
capabilities, resources, training, or personnel levels reduced
to the levels preceding such retirement, deactivation, or
reduction;
(2) the plan of the Secretary of the Army for the actions
specified in paragraph (1); and
(3) a report containing--
(A) an assessment of any planned reduction of
capability to Army aviation within the Army Reserve,
including reductions by platform and end strength and
all changes under the transformation initiative;
(B) an assessment of the effect of such reduction
on operational risk, readiness, and mission capability,
taking into consideration the operational tempo and
missions conducted by the Army during the five-year
period preceding the date of the report;
(C) an identification of any military construction
projects delayed, modified, or canceled as a result of
such reductions;
(D) an assessment of the remaining Army Reserve
rotary-wing and fixed-wing aviation capacity, by
platform, relative to validated mission requirements.
(E) the scale of the divestment of the
Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades as of the date
of the enactment of this Act and the effect of such
divestment on Army Reserve aviation capabilities,
including the number of remaining rotary wing aircraft,
by platform, required to meet mission requirements;
(F) a detailed breakdown of options available to
the members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees
affected by such divestment of the Expeditionary Combat
Aviation Brigades to continue service in the Armed
Forces or Department of Defense, as applicable,
including an identification of the number of affected
members and employees by specialty;
(G) an evaluation of the effect on State and local
communities of divesting the Expeditionary Combat
Aviation Brigades, including economic and workforce
effects; and
(H) a description of any strategic or scenario-
based analysis or modeling used for making decisions to
divest the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades.
(b) Requirement to Restore.--
(1) Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, for any Expeditionary Combat
Aviation Brigade that, prior to such date of enactment, the
Secretary of the Army retired or deactivated (or carried out
any other activity to reduce the capabilities, resources,
requisite individual or unit proficiency or qualification
training, aircraft, or personnel thereof), the Secretary of the
Army shall reinstate or reactivate such brigade, or otherwise
restore such brigade to the levels preceding such reduction, as
the case may be.
(2) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report on the
implementation of this subsection.
(c) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a plan to sustain and modernize the
aircraft, readiness generation capacity, maintenance infrastructure,
and requisite individual and unit training associated with the
Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades.
SEC. 1072. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OF
THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2027 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 Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional
defense committees a certification 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; 138 Stat.
2066), including--
(1) a written statement that a copy of each execute order
required to be submitted to the congressional defense
committees under subsection (c) of such section has been so
submitted; and
(2) a description of the mechanism established to
facilitate the provision to the congressional defense
committees of all future briefings required under subsection
(a) of such section, and the compliance with the disclosure and
notice requirements under subsection (c) of such section,
within the timeframes required by such section.
SEC. 1073. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OF
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE UNTIL SUBMISSION
CERTAIN ASSESSMENT.
Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal
year 2027 for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide, and available
for the Office of the Secretary of Defense for travel expenses, not
more than 95 percent may be obligated or expended until the Secretary
of Defense submits the assessment required by section 835(a)(1) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law
118-31; 137 Stat. 338).
Subtitle E--Studies and Reports
SEC. 1081. REPEAL OF OBSOLETE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Joint Safety Council Briefings.--Section 185 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (l).
(b) Briefings on Basic Housing Allowance for Members Without
Dependents When Home Port Change Would Financially Disadvantage
Member.--Section 403(p)(2) of title 37, United States Code, is amended
by striking subparagraph (C).
(c) Costs of Forward- Deploying Nuclear Weapons in Europe
Briefing.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
(Public Law 114-92) is amended by striking section 1656.
(d) Littoral Combat Ship Report.--Section 123 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 114-328; 130
Stat. 2030) is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (a); and
(2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as
subsections (a) through (d), respectively.
(e) Annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal Funding Documents.--Section
343 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
(Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2082; 10 U.S.C. 2701 note) is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (b); and
(2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (e) as
subsections (b) through (d), respectively.
(f) Report on Military Action of Saudi Arabia and Its Coalition
Partners in Yemen.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) is amended by striking section 1265.
(g) Consolidation of Reports on United States Armed Forces,
Civilian Employees, and Contractors Deployed in Support of Operation
Inherent Resolve, Operation Freedom's Sentinel, and Associated and
Successor Operations.--Section 1267 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (a) through (d);
(2) by striking ``(f) Repeal of Superseded Provision.--'';
and
(3) by amending the section heading to read as follows:
``SEC. 1267. REPEAL OF SUPERSEDED PROVISION.''.
(h) Strategy to Counter Destabilizing Activities of Iran.--The John
S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
(Public Law 115-232) is amended by striking section 1237.
(i) Study on Emerging Biotechnologies.--The National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended
by striking section 263.
(j) Annual Report on Progress Toward Depot Infrastructure
Improvement.--Section 359 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat. 1323; 10 U.S.C. 2476
note) is amended by striking subsection (c).
(k) Annual Report of Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention
of Sexual Misconduct.--Section 550B of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat.
1381; 10 U.S.C. 1561 note) is amended by striking subsection (d).
(l) Annual Report on Programs to Facilitate Award of Private
Pilot's Certificates.--Section 560B of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat.
1393; 10 U.S.C. 2015 note).
(m) Report on Legal Institutional Capacity Building Initiative.--
Section 1210 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (d); and
(2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections
(d) and (e), respectively.
(n) Report on Updated Strategy.--Section 1239 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133
Stat. 1655) is amended by striking subsection (c).
(o) Study on Competitive Strategies With Respect to China.--Section
1253 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
(Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1669) is amended by striking subsection
(c).
(p) Report on Lay-down of Marines in Indo-Pacific.--The National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is
amended by striking section 1260K.
(q) Report on Saudi-led Coalition Strikes in Yemen.--The National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is
amended by striking section 1274.
(r) Reports on Expenses Incurred for In-flight Refueling of Saudi
Coalition Aircraft.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 1275.
(s) Report on Cost Imposition Strategy.--The National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended
by striking section 1280
(t) Annual Military Cyberspace Operations Report.--The National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is
amended by striking section 1644.
(u) Independent Study on Policy of No-first-use of Nuclear
Weapons.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
(Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 1673.
(v) Independent Study on Risks of Nuclear Terrorism and Nuclear
War.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
(Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 1674.
(w) Report on Military-to-military Dialogue to Reduce Risks of
Miscalculation Leading to Nuclear War.--The National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended
by striking section 1675.
(x) Report on Transfers of Equipment to Prohibited Entities.--The
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law
116-92) is amended by striking section 1722.
(y) Pilot Program on Self-directed Training in Advanced
Technologies.--The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is amended
by striking section 248.
(z) Report on Temporary Expansion of Availability of Enhanced
Constructive Service Credit in a Particular Career Field Upon Original
Appointment as a Commissioned Officer.--Section 503 of the William M.
(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3564; 10 U.S.C. 533 note) is
amended by striking subsection (c).
(aa) Briefing on Use of Existing Exchange Program Authority.--
Section 1102 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat.
3885) is amended by striking subsection (e).
(bb) Report on Enhancing Security Partnerships Between the US and
African Countries.--The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is amended
by striking section 1293.
(cc) Report on Progress With Respect to Denying Strategic Goals of
Competitors Against Defense Partners.--The William M. (Mac) Thornberry
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law
116-283) is amended by striking section 1299G.
(dd) Quarterly Reports on Equipment Disposition.--Section 1521(c)
of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 4035) is amended by
striking paragraph (5).
(ee) Implementation of GAO Recommendations on Preventing Tactical
Vehicle Training Accidents.--The National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended by striking section
377.
(ff) Submission to Congress of Certain Research and Analysis
Relating to Retention of Female Surface Warfare Officers.--Section
505(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
(Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1680) is amended--
(1) by striking paragraph (2);
(2) by striking ``(1) In general.--''; and
(3) by adjusting the text beginning with ``Not later than''
and ending with ``subsection (a).'' to appear immediately
following and in line with ``(c) Reports.--''.
(gg) Annual Report on Highest and Lowest Performing Acquisition
Programs.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
(Public Law 117-81) is amended by striking section 806.
(hh) Report on Russian Influence Operations Targeting US
Alliances.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
(Public Law 117-81) is amended by striking section 1235.
(ii) Feasibility Briefing on Cooperation Between the National Guard
and Taiwan.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended by striking section 1249.
(jj) Notification Relating to Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and
Civil Aid Funds Obligated in Support of Operation Allies Welcome.--The
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law
117-81) is amended by striking section 1324.
(kk) Annual Status Updates on Child Care Availability.--Section
2816 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
(Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2194; 10 U.S.C. 1971 note) is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (d); and
(2) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d).
(ll) Strategy and Plan for Fostering and Strengthening Defense
Innovation Ecosystem.--Section 236 of the James M. Inhofe National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136
Stat. 2491) is amended--
(1) by striking subsections (d) through (f); and
(2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (d).
(mm) Plan for Investments to Support Development of Novel
Processing Approaches.--The James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) is amended
by striking section 233.
(nn) Strategy for Increasing Competitive Opportunities for Certain
Critical Technologies.--The James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) is amended
by striking section 861.
(oo) Briefings on Universal Pre-kindergarden Programs.--The
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law
118-31) is amended by striking section 587.
(pp) Report on Resourcing of Arctic Strategy.--Section 1071 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
118-159; 138 Stat. 2070) is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (c); and
(2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections
(c) and (d), respectively.
SEC. 1082. 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 most
recently amended by section 1064 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1046), is
further amended by striking ``through December 31, 2026'' and inserting
``through December 31, 2027''.
SEC. 1083. EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT FOR ANNUAL BRIEFINGS ON NATIONAL
BIODEFENSE STRATEGY.
Section 1086(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 6 U.S.C. 104(d)) is amended by
striking ``March 1, 2025'' and inserting ``March 1, 2031''.
SEC. 1084. ANNUAL REPORT AND BRIEFING ON IMPLEMENTATION OF ARMY
TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVE.
(a) In General.--Not later than February 15, 2027, and annually
thereafter through February 15, 2032, the Secretary of the Army shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the
programmatic choices made to implement the Army Continuous
Transformation initiative, the Army Transformation Initiative, and the
Transformation in Contact initiative, including both new developmental
and fielded capabilities, as well as capabilities and capacity divested
to accelerate implementation of the Army Continuous Transformation
initiative.
(b) Briefing Requirement.--Not later than March 15, 2027, and
annually thereafter through March 15, 2032, the Secretary of the Army
shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the
elements described under subsection (c).
(c) Elements.--Each report required under subsection (a), and each
briefing required under subsection (b), shall include the following
elements:
(1) An assessment of changes in the national defense
strategy, the Defense Planning Guidance, the Joint Warfighting
Concept (and associated concept required capabilities), and any
other planning process of the Department of Defense that
informed the initiatives specified in subsection (a).
(2) An inventory and assessment of the exercises and
experimentation relating to the Army Continuous Transformation
initiative, beginning in fiscal year 2023, including an
identification of the capabilities involved and the extent to
which such exercises and experimentation validated or militated
against proposed capability investments.
(3) An inventory of divestments of capabilities or
capacity, whether force structure and equipment, beginning in
fiscal year 2023, including the following information:
(A) A timeline of the progress of each such
divestment.
(B) The type of force structure or equipment
divested or reduced.
(C) The percentage of force structure or equipment
divested or reduced, including any equipment entered
into inventory management or another form of storage.
(D) The rationale and context behind such
divestment.
(E) An identification of whether such divestment
affects the ability of the Army to meet the
requirements of the Global Force Management process and
operational plans, including an explanation of how the
Army plans to mitigate the loss of such capability or
capacity if the divestment affects the ability of the
Army to meet the requirements of the Global Force
Management process and operational plans, including
through new investments, additional joint planning and
training, or other methods.
(F) An assessment of the actual and projected
recruitment and retention percentages for the Army,
beginning in fiscal year 2023.
(4) An inventory of extant or planned investments in
capabilities as a part of the Army Continuous Transformation
initiative, disaggregated by combat vehicles, rotary aircraft,
munitions, and reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance
forces, including--
(A) capability name;
(B) capability purpose and context;
(C) capability being replaced (or not applicable);
(D) date of initial operation capability;
(E) date of full operational capability;
(F) deliveries of units by year; and
(G) approved acquisition objective or similar
inventory objective.
(5) An assessment of how the investments described in
paragraph (4) contribute to joint force efficacy in new ways,
including through the support of other Armed Forces.
SEC. 1085. QUARTERLY REPORTS ON EFFECTS OF UNPLANNED GLOBAL TASKINGS ON
OPERATIONS, DETERRENCE, AND READINESS IN THE AREA OF
OPERATIONS OF UNITED STATES INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that, in line
with the most recent national defense strategy under section 113(g) of
title 10, United States Code, and national security strategy report of
the President under section 108 of the National Security Act of 1947
(50 U.S.C. 3043), deterring China and maintaining a favorable balance
of military power in the Indo-Pacific region is a strategic priority of
the United States.
(b) Quarterly Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the last day
of each fiscal quarter, the Director of the Joint Staff, in
coordination with the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific
Command, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the effects of unplanned global taskings, contingency deployments,
and diverted assets on operations, deterrence, and readiness within the
area of operations of the United States Indo-Pacific Command. Each such
report shall include, for the quarter covered by the report, each of
the following:
(1) A description of specific effects on current and
planned operations, exercises, and training events.
(2) An assessment of the effects on the ability of the
United States Indo-Pacific Command to maintain required levels
of deterrence against adversaries.
(3) An assessment of the overall effects on theater
readiness, including any identified capability gaps or elevated
operational risks.
(4) An assessment of effects on munitions inventories,
shortfalls, and projected resupply timelines within the United
States Indo-Pacific Command.
(5) An assessment of the anticipated effects on force
generation and sourcing, including for each of the four fiscal
quarters following the quarter covered by the report.
(6) A description of mitigation measures planned or
underway to address identified operational, deterrence, and
readiness effects.
(c) Form.--Each report required under subsection (b) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
(d) Termination.--The requirement to submit a report under
subsection (b) shall terminate on September 30, 2029.
SEC. 1086. BIANNUAL REPORTS ON OPERATIONAL ADAPTATION AND FIELDING OF
DEFENSE AUTONOMOUS WARFARE GROUP.
(a) Reports Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter until the date
that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Commander of United
States Special Operations Command, shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on the adaptation cycles of the Defense
Autonomous Warfare Group and associated autonomous warfare programs.
Each such report shall include, for the period covered by the report,
each of the following:
(1) A summary of operational lessons identified during such
period regarding the employment, maintenance, and integration
of autonomous and remotely piloted systems, including lessons
derived from combat observations, electronic warfare and cyber
threat environments, and joint exercises.
(2) A description of the specific actions taken to
incorporate the lessons identified under paragraph (1) into
joint and service-level military doctrine, including the
timeline from the identification of a lesson to the formal
update of doctrinal publications.
(3) A description of modifications made to training
pipelines, leader development programs, and personnel policies
to reflect operational lessons.
(4) An analysis of how operational feedback has influenced
current and future procurement strategies, including--
(A) changes made to existing contracts or
performance requirements;
(B) the speed at which technical feedback from
operators was translated into hardware or software
updates;
(C) an analysis of the reliance on non-domestic
supply chains for components altered during adaptation
cycles; and
(D) a list of any procurement programs under which
existing contractual requirements hindered the rapid
adoption of operational lessons.
(5) A summary of the broad allocation of funds across major
capability lines and the general distribution profile of
resulting autonomous assets across the military departments and
combatant commands.
(6) An assessment of the adaptation cycle speed for
autonomous systems, defined as the duration between the
identification of an operational deficiency or opportunity and
the implementation of a corresponding change in doctrine,
training, or procurement, including an assessment of the
average time required to develop, test, and deploy software
patches or technical countermeasures to fielded autonomous
systems.
(7) To the extent practicable, a comparison of the
adaptation cycle speed of the Department of Defense relative to
the observed adaptation cycles of near-peer competitors in the
field of autonomous warfare.
(b) Form of Report.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
SEC. 1087. SERVICE-WIDE ENTERPRISE STRATEGIES FOR HUMAN PERFORMANCE.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military department shall
establish a strategy for human performance for that military
department. Each such strategy shall include each of the following
elements:
(1) Requirements and policies applicable to that military
department that are designed to optimize the use and
acquisition of human performance technology and services.
(2) The identification of a program of primary
responsibility for human performance within that military
department, which will be responsible for the integration,
synchronization, and optimization of human performance
technology and services across the military department.
(3) Requirements for the procurement of human performance
technology and services.
(4) Security requirements, including the identification of
risks associated with wearable technology devices for which the
hardware is assembled in China.
(5) A timeline and estimated funding for implementation of
the strategy, including acquisition plans, for the period
covering fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
(6) Metrics and performance indicators for assessing the
effectiveness and value of the human performance enterprise
solution.
(7) An identification of opportunities to leverage existing
Department-wide and military department-level enterprise data,
analytics, and readiness platforms, and establish
interoperability requirements to optimize technology
investments and accelerate implementation.
(b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military department shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a
description of the strategy required under subsection (a) for that
military department.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``human performance'' means the optimization
of physical and mental health (such as physical readiness,
mental readiness, sleep readiness, nutritional readiness,
spiritual readiness) required for optimal performance and
improved readiness.
(2) The term ``human performance technology and services''
means wearable technology devices and data management platforms
that support human performance.
SEC. 1088. MOBILITY CAPABILITIES STRATEGIC PLAN.
(a) In General.--Not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of
the Air Force, in coordination with the Commander of the United States
Transportation Command and in consultation with the commanders of each
of the geographic combatant commands, shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report
that includes a comprehensive and detailed strategic plan for the
development, acquisition, modernization, and integration of mobility
capabilities of the Department of Defense through fiscal year 2047.
(b) Elements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall include
each of the following:
(1) An operational environment assessment of--
(A) contested operations across all domains over
great distances;
(B) contested lines of communication extending from
the United States to operational theaters;
(C) adversary capabilities designed to target
United States mobility forces, mobility infrastructure,
and logistics networks; and
(D) the requirement for mobility forces to operate
in degraded, contested, and highly contested
environments including austere locations, battle-
damaged airfields, degraded runways, ramps, taxiways,
and other runway agnostic operating environments.
(2) An assessment of current mobility force, including--
(A) the ability of Air Mobility Command to support
the requirements of all of the Armed Forces in
competition, crisis, and conflict;
(B) the ability of Air Mobility Command to support
agility concepts for all of the Armed Forces
simultaneously in conflict, including agile combat
employment, multi-domain task force operations,
expeditionary advanced base operations, and distributed
maritime operations;
(C) the vulnerability of mobility forces, mobility
infrastructure, and global logistics networks in
contested environments; and
(D) the degree to which existing mobility
capability and capacity meet homeland defense
priorities, nuclear mission obligations, and
simultaneous global operational demands.
(3) An identification of the attributes required of future
mobility forces, including--
(A) secure beyond line-of-sight connectivity with--
(i) service and joint data links;
(ii) service and joint battle management
networks; and
(iii) service and joint command and control
network;
(B) automation and autonomous aviation
capabilities;
(C) the ability to operate across the full spectrum
of threat environments;
(D) flexibility across the full scale of mobility
missions, including small and distributed missions,
tactical, operational, and strategic missions, and
oversized and large-volume movements;
(E) the ability to operate from runway-agnostic and
degraded operating locations;
(F) fuel-resilient aviation concepts, including
aircraft capable of operating on traditional fuels and
emerging propulsion systems, such as electric, hybrid-
electric, and hydrogen;
(G) consideration of aircraft designed with open
architecture enabling rapid integration of mission
systems including palletized effects, electronic
warfare, battle management, and intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities; and
(H) signature management capabilities that enable
mobility aircraft to operate globally while maintaining
operational security, including the ability to comply
with international aviation safety requirements while
limiting exposure of aircraft identity, position, and
mission information through publicly accessible
tracking systems or other unclassified means.
(4) An evaluation of future tanker capabilities,
including--
(A) collaborative tanker aircraft supporting
collaborative, distant, and distributed refueling
operation in contested environments;
(B) penetrating stealth tanker aircraft capable of
operating in highly contested environments;
(C) low-signature tanker concepts, including
blended-wing body tanker aircraft;
(D) tactical tanker aircraft capable of supporting
distributed tanker and airlift operations;
(E) modernization of legacy tanker aircraft through
connectivity and full automation;
(F) tanker aircraft designed with open architecture
and multi-role capability, enabling complementary
missions including electronic warfare, battle
management, and intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance capabilities;
(G) opportunities to expand tanker capacity through
commercial tanker constructs including Government
owned, contractor operated; and
(H) the establishment of a Civil Reserve Air Fleet
tanker capability that would enable the commercial
operation of tanker aircraft to provide immediate and
dependable augmentation of United States tanker
capacity.
(5) An evaluation of future airlift capabilities across
mission scales, including--
(A) autonomous airlift platforms supporting small
and tactical missions;
(B) the establishment of a distributed maneuver
pool composed of autonomous and highly automated
mobility platforms capable of supporting maneuvering
units and distributed operations, with mobility
capabilities owned or controlled by lower-echelon
multi-service operational units and integrated into the
broader mobility enterprise;
(C) improved and automated tactical and operational
airlift capabilities supporting maneuver and
distributed operations;
(D) new and improved strategic airlift capabilities
supporting global force flow and theater reinforcement,
including the development of a next-generation
strategic airlifter to augment or replace the C-17
aircraft and establishing a new standard for military
airlift through improved capability, capacity,
survivability, connectivity, automation, and
operational flexibility;
(E) oversized and large-volume airlift systems;
(F) vertical takeoff and landing and short-field
takeoff and landing airlift platforms supporting multi-
service agility and distributed operations;
(G) delivery systems, including automated airdrop,
glider, towable, and hybrid aircraft logistics
platforms; and
(H) opportunities to expand airlift capacity
through commercial operation of strategic airlift
aircraft, Civil Reserve Air Fleet participation, and
service-based acquisition models such as effects-as-a-
service.
(6) An assessment of command and control architecture
required to support mobility operations in contested
environments, including--
(A) the use of maneuver battle management using
technologies such as artificial intelligence,
algorithmic allocation systems, and advanced data
architectures to integrate logistics, maneuver, and
mobility operations across the Joint Force; and
(B) integration of distributed traditional air
battle management capabilities within mobility forces.
(7) An assessment of opportunities to expand mobility
capability and capacity through commercial aviation
capabilities, including--
(A) the expansion of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet;
(B) the establishment of the Civil Reserve Air
Fleet tanker capability;
(C) the commercial operation of excess,
transitioned, or Government-owned strategic airlift and
tanker aircraft;
(D) the use of service-based acquisition models
such as mobility-as-a-service or effects-as-a-service;
and
(E) the role of nonprime aviation companies in
enabling the building of the future mobility
enterprise.
(c) Form.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
SEC. 1089. REQUIRED DOCTRINE ON USE OF UNMANNED AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS AND
AUTONOMOUS FORMATIONS.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group shall develop a military
doctrine for the deployment of unmanned autonomous systems and
formations composed of such unmanned autonomous systems. Such doctrine
shall address the following:
(1) Concepts for the operational use of such systems and
formations.
(2) Tactics, techniques, and procedures for such use.
(3) Force structure requirements relating to such systems
and formations.
(4) Plans for the sustainment and maintenance of such
systems and formations.
(5) Compliance with safety and legal requirements with
respect to the use of such systems and formations.
(6) Such other matters as the Defense Autonomous Warfare
Group may determine relevant.
SEC. 1089A. STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINMENT OF CERTAIN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT
SYSTEMS.
(a) Strategy.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop a strategy
for the sustainment of covered unmanned aircraft systems. Such strategy
shall address, and differentiate between, stockpiled covered unmanned
aircraft systems and covered unmanned aircraft systems in use on a more
frequent basis.
(b) Elements.--The strategy under subsection (a) shall include the
following:
(1) A plan to ensure continuous software updates for
fielded covered unmanned aircraft systems across the military
departments, including any such updates relating to--
(A) operating systems;
(B) autonomy and other capabilities enabled by
artificial intelligence and machine learning; or
(C) automatic target recognition.
(2) A plan to ensure the batteries of fielded covered
unmanned aircraft systems are fully functional and charged,
including a strategy for charging such batteries in extreme and
austere environments.
(3) Metrics to assess the readiness of fielded covered
unmanned aircraft systems and associated components.
(4) An identification of the command level, unit level, or
other organizational level responsible for ensuring such
readiness.
(5) A plan to ensure standardized training for the use of
covered unmanned aircraft systems and the sustainment of such
systems across the military departments.
(6) A strategy for the repair of fielded covered unmanned
aircraft systems, including for field-level maintenance, as
appropriate.
(c) Updates.--On a basis that is not less frequent than once every
two years, the Secretary of Defense shall update the strategy under
subsection (a).
(d) Submission to Congress.--Not later than 30 days after the date
on which the Secretary of Defense completes the strategy under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
committees such strategy.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered unmanned aircraft'' means any
unmanned aircraft categorized as Group 1, Group 2, or Group 3
pursuant to the Joint Publication 3-30 of the Department of
Defense, titled ``Joint Air Operations'' and dated July 25,
2019, or such successor publication.
(2) The terms ``unmanned aircraft'' and ``unmanned aircraft
system'' have the meanings given such terms in section 130i of
title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 1089B. STRATEGY FOR USE OF LOW-COST AND ATTRITABLE GROUP 4 AND 5
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS IN CONTESTED LOGISTICS
OPERATIONS.
(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 Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall
develop a strategy for the use of low-cost and attritable Group 4 and 5
unmanned aircraft systems in contested logistics operations.
(b) Requirements for Strategy.--The strategy under subsection (a)
shall include each of the following:
(1) An assessment of current and projected lift
capabilities required for contested logistics operations,
specifically focusing on identifying--
(A) the limitations of existing platforms; and
(B) mission sets for which the use of Group 4 and 5
unmanned aircraft systems would reduce risk.
(2) An assessment of the challenges presented by
communications degradation in contested logistics operations
and how unmanned aircraft systems could be integrated into
mission sets identified under paragraph (1)(B) to solve
capability gaps.
(3) A review of performance specifications, including
payload capacity and range, that are required to complete the
mission sets identified under paragraph (1)(B).
(4) An evaluation of acceptable loss rates, replacement
speed, scale of employment, and integration timelines for
unmanned aircraft systems.
(5) A plan for coordinating among, and drafting
requirements for, each of the military departments and
combatant commands with respect to the use of low-cost and
attritable unmanned aircraft systems for contested logistics,
as appropriate.
(6) A plan to synchronize research, development,
prototyping, and acquisition activities related to such
systems.
(7) A transition plan for the operational fielding by the
joint force of Group 4 and 5 unmanned aircraft systems for
contested logistics operations.
(8) An evaluation of commercially available innovative
solutions that could be used to enhance the effectiveness of
the Armed Forces and the response of the Department of Defense
to emerging threats.
(c) Preference for Commercial Products.--In developing the strategy
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall leverage commercially
available solutions to the maximum extent practicable.
(d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 90 days after the
development of the strategy required by subsection (a), the Secretary
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
strategy.
SEC. 1089C. FEASIBILITY STUDY ON TACTICAL INFORMATION OPERATIONS
COMMAND AUTHORITY.
(a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
(1) Information operations must be ongoing, iterative, and
responsive to rapidly evolving conditions in the information
environment. Narratives and messaging that are effective at one
point in time can quickly become outdated or counterproductive
as the information environment changes.
(2) Department of Defense Directive 3600.01, ``Information
Operations'', currently designates Combatant Commanders at the
four-star and flag officer level as the principal authorities
for integrating, synchronizing, employing, and adapting
information-related capabilities and for developing, planning,
programming, and assessing information operations.
(3) The concentration of tactical information operations
approval authority at the Combatant Commander level creates
operational bottlenecks, as those officers bear responsibility
for the full range of joint force activities and may be unable
to respond to tactical information operations requirements with
the speed demanded by the information environment.
(4) In other operational domains, commanders at the O-6
level and below routinely exercise authority to execute
tactical actions within strategic frameworks approved by
higher-level commanders. A similar model may be feasible and
beneficial for tactical information operations.
(5) At the same time, information operations carry unique
risks, including potential foreign policy, legal, and
escalatory implications, that may counsel retaining significant
oversight at senior command levels. Any delegation of authority
must be carefully calibrated to preserve appropriate oversight
while reducing operational bottlenecks.
(6) Before directing any revision to Department of Defense
Directive 3600.01, Congress should have the benefit of a
thorough and expert assessment of the feasibility, benefits,
risks, and implementation requirements of delegating tactical
information operations authority to lower-level commanders.
(b) Report Required.--
(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 a report on the
feasibility of revising Department of Defense Directive 3600.01
to delegate authority to approve and execute tactical
information operations to commanders below the level of the
combatant commander.
(2) Contents of report.--The report required in paragraph
(1) shall include--
(A) an assessment of the current command authority
structure under Department of Defense Directive 3600.01
as it applies to the planning, approval, and execution
of tactical information operations, including an
assessment of existing operational bottlenecks and
their impact on the speed and effectiveness of
information operations;
(B) an evaluation of the feasibility of delegating
authority to approve and execute tactical information
operations to commanders at specified rank levels below
combatant commander, including the O-6 (colonel or Navy
captain) level, or other appropriate levels as
determined by the Secretary of Defense;
(C) For each delegation option evaluated under
subparagraph (B), an assessment of--
(i) the potential benefits, including
improvements in operational speed,
responsiveness, and effectiveness;
(ii) the potential risks, including risks
related to escalation, foreign policy
implications, legal compliance, consistency
with strategic narratives, and unintended
consequences;
(iii) the mechanisms and safeguards that
would be necessary to ensure that tactical
information operations executed by lower-level
commanders remain consistent with higher-level
strategic objectives and narratives established
by Combatant Commanders and the Secretary of
Defense;
(iv) the training, education, and personnel
requirements necessary to prepare lower-level
commanders to exercise information operations
authority effectively and responsibly;
(v) the legal authorities and any statutory
or regulatory changes that would be required to
implement the delegation;
(vi) the oversight mechanisms that would be
required to maintain the visibility of the
combatant commander and Secretary of Defense
into tactical information operations conducted
pursuant to delegated authority; and
(vii) the estimated costs and resource
implications of implementing the delegation;
(D) an examination of analogous delegation models
in other operational domains, including fire support,
electronic warfare, and cyber operations, to identify
lessons learned and best practices applicable to
information operations;
(E) an assessment of the experiences of allied and
partner nations that have implemented delegation of
tactical information operations authority to lower-
level commanders, to the extent practicable;
(F) an evaluation of whether the current bottleneck
in tactical information operations approval could be
addressed through means other than formal authority
delegation, including--
(i) dedicated information operations staff
augmentation at the level of the combatant
commander;
(ii) predelegated authorities for specific,
preapproved categories of tactical information
operations activities;
(iii) streamlined approval processes and
standing execution orders; and
(iv) improved interoperability and
communication systems to reduce approval
timelines;
(G) an identification and assessment of any legal,
policy, or operational constraints that would prevent
or limit the feasibility of delegating tactical
information operations authority; and
(H) the assessment of Secretary of Defense of
whether revision of Department of Defense Directive
3600.01 to delegate tactical information operations
authority to lower-level commanders is feasible,
advisable, and in the interest of the Department of
Defense.
(3) Form.--The report required in paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include an classified
annex.
SEC. 1089D. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF FINDINGS OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN TARGETING OPERATIONS.
Not later than 90 days after completion of the Evaluation of United
States Southern Command Joint Targeting Cycle initiated by the
Inspector General of the Department of Defense concerning targeting
operations in the area of operations of United States Southern Command,
the Secretary of Defense shall make publicly available an unclassified
summary of the findings of the evaluation, including findings with
respect to--
(1) whether the Joint Targeting Cycle was followed; and
(2) recommendations for corrective actions.
SEC. 1089E. REPORT ON COST OF UNITED STATES MILITARY OPERATIONS IN
IRAN.
(a) Report Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than April 1, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that includes the total financial cost to
the United States of the military operations carried out in
Iran during the period beginning on February 28, 2026, and
ending on the date that is 30 days before the date of the
submission of the report. Such total financial cost shall
include the costs associated with damaged or destroyed
infrastructure of the United States. The report shall include
the following:
(A) A full inventory and replacement valuation of
all United States military aircraft, naval vessels,
drones, and other significant equipment damaged or
destroyed during such military operations.
(B) The total cost and quantity of all weapons,
missiles, and munitions expended during such military
operations and replacement costs.
(C) A comprehensive assessment of the costs
associated with repairing or rebuilding United States
military bases and facilities damaged or destroyed
during such military operations and the extent to which
infrastructure was damaged or destroyed during such
military operations.
(D) For any military base or facility or
infrastructure identified under subparagraph (C), the
location of the base, facility, or infrastructure.
(E) An assessment of the overall effects that
damage to infrastructure during such military
operations has had on theater readiness, including any
plans to not repair or rebuild United States
infrastructure in the region.
(F) All costs related to the unplanned deployments
and mobilizations of additional members of a covered
Armed Force and military assets for such military
operations and the costs associated with the
enforcement of the maritime blockade in the Strait of
Hormuz.
(2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex. The Secretary shall post the unclassified report on a
publicly available and appropriate website of the Department of
Defense.
(b) Covered Armed Force Defined.--The term ``covered Armed Force''
means the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
SEC. 1089F. REPORT ON OPERATION SOUTHERN SPEAR.
(a) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment
of this section, and quarterly thereafter until 180 days after the
conclusion of Operation Southern Spear (or any successor operation),
the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that includes the total financial cost (as
described in subsection (b)) of the military operations carried out
under Operation Southern Spear. The initial report shall include the
period beginning on January 20, 2025, and ending on the date that is 60
days after the date of the enactment of this section.
(b) Total Financial Cost.--In this section, the total financial
cost shall include any funds of the Department of Defense obligated or
expended for the operation, including the following:
(1) A full inventory and replacement value of all United
States military aircraft, naval vessels, drones, and other
significant equipment damaged or destroyed during such military
operations.
(2) The total cost and quantity of all weapons, missiles,
and munitions expended during such military operations and
replacement costs.
(3) A comprehensive assessment of the costs associated with
repairing or rebuilding United States military installations,
facilities, and infrastructure damaged or destroyed during such
military operations.
(4) An assessment of the overall effects that damage to
infrastructure during such military operations has had on
theater readiness, including any plans to not repair or rebuild
United States infrastructure in the region in which such
military operations were conducted.
(5) All costs related to the unplanned deployments and
mobilizations of additional members of the Armed Forces and
military assets for such military operations.
(c) Form.--The report required under this section shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. The
Secretary shall make the unclassified report publicly available on an
appropriate website of the Department of Defense.
SEC. 1089G. REPORT ON CIVILIAN HARM INVESTIGATION RELATING TO SHAJAREH
TAYYEBEH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
(a) Report Required.--Not later than 30 days after the completion
of the civilian harm investigation of the Department of Defense with
respect to the strike on Minab, Iran, that occurred on February 28,
2026, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on the results of such investigation.
(b) Form.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.
(c) Public Availability.--The Secretary of Defense shall make
publicly available the unclassified portion of the report required
under subsection (a).
SEC. 1089H. REPORT ON PORT SHUAIBA INVESTIGATION.
(a) In General.--Upon the conclusion of the Department of Defense
investigation into the attack on Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, that occurred on
March 1, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall transmit to the
congressional defense committees the following information:
(1) All findings of the investigation.
(2) Any remedial actions taken as a result of the findings.
(3) A detailed description of the conduct of the
investigation.
(b) Form of Submission; Availability.--The information required
under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may
contain a classified annex. The Secretary shall make the unclassified
version of the findings publicly available on an appropriate website of
the Department.
Subtitle F--Other Matters
SEC. 1091. DEEMING REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE AS REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
WAR AND SECRETARY OF WAR.
Chapter 1 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at
the end the following new section:
``Sec. 103. References to the Secretary of Defense and the Department
of Defense
``Any reference to the Secretary of Defense or Department of
Defense in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper
of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Secretary
of War or Department of War, respectively.''.
SEC. 1092. DEFINITION OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES.
Section 167(k)(6) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``Military information support operations'' and inserting
``Psychological and cognitive warfare''.
SEC. 1093. DEFINITION OF COUNTER-SUAS SYSTEM FOR PURPOSES OF JOINT
INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 401.
Section 199(h)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting ``detecting, identifying, monitoring, tracking,'' after
``lawfully and safely''.
SEC. 1094. INCREASE IN CAP FOR SUPPORT OF SMALL SCALE CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS OF FOREIGN PARTNERS IN SUPPORT OF COUNTERDRUG
ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITIES TO COUNTER TRANSNATIONAL
ORGANIZED CRIME.
(a) Increase in Cap.--Subsection (i)(3) of section 284 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``$1,000,000'' and inserting
``$2,000,000''.
(b) Technical Correction Relating to Congressional Notification
Requirements.--Subsection (h)(1)(B) of such section is amended by
inserting ``minor military construction or'' after ``any''.
SEC. 1095. MODIFICATION TO FUNDING LIMITATION FOR PROCUREMENT OF
EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG
ACTIVITIES.
Section 112(a)(3) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``$15,000'' and inserting ``$25,000''.
SEC. 1096. NATIONAL GUARD ATTORNEY LICENSE PORTABILITY.
Chapter 3 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by inserting
after section 329 the following new section:
``Sec. 330. Attorney license portability
``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any law regarding the licensure
of attorneys, a judge advocate or technician attorney performing duties
under this title may provide legal services in any jurisdiction in
support of National Guard training or operations, subject to such
regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Army or the
Secretary of the Air Force, as the case may be.
``(b) Authorized Legal Services.--Such legal services--
``(1) may be provided only by a judge advocate or a
technician attorney who is a member of the bar of a Federal
court or of the highest court of a State, and
``(2) must be within the scope of authorized duties as
prescribed by the Secretary concerned.''.
SEC. 1097. OVERSIGHT AND DIRECTION OF IRREGULAR WARFARE EXERCISE
LABORATORY.
Section 1094 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1066; 10 U.S.C. 127d note) is
amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection (c):
``(c) Oversight and Direction.--If the Secretary establishes an
Irregular Warfare Exercise Laboratory under subsection (a)--
``(1) such laboratory shall operate under the strategic
oversight and policy coordination of the Irregular Warfare
Center of the Department of Defense; and
``(2) the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special
Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, acting through the
Director of the Irregular Warfare Center, shall exercise
authority, direction, and control over such laboratory to--
``(A) provide policy guidance and integration
direction for all activities of the laboratory;
``(B) ensure the alignment of laboratory
initiatives with Department-wide irregular warfare
strategy and campaigning objectives; and
``(C) prioritize the development of laboratory
capabilities in accordance with the most recent
national defense strategy under section 113(g) of title
10, United States Code.''.
SEC. 1098. UBIQUITOUS TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE AND DIGITAL FORCE
PROTECTION.
(a) Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance Functions.--
(1) Responsibility.--Not later than April 1, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense shall designate the head of an
organization of the Department of Defense who shall be
responsible for--
(A) coordinating and directing the identification
of vulnerabilities with respect to ubiquitous technical
surveillance;
(B) developing a plan and strategy for research,
development, and procurement of secure communications
and obfuscation technologies; and
(C) developing ubiquitous technical surveillance
training and techniques to enhance digital force
protection.
(2) Program of record.--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 plan to
establish a program of record to meet counter-ubiquitous
technical surveillance and digital force protection needs
across the Department of Defense.
(b) Report.--Not later than December 1, 2027, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
that includes--
(1) the plan and strategy developed pursuant to subsection
(a)(1)(B); and
(2) the identification of the organization of the
Department of Defense that has been designated under subsection
(a)(1).
(c) 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 ``ubiquitous technical surveillance'' means
persistent, networked, or commercially-enabled technical means
used to detect, identify, track, exploit, or monitor personnel,
operations, equipment, or digital activities.
SEC. 1099. POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF INFORMATION AS A DOMAIN OF WARFARE.
(a) Determination 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 determination as to whether to
designate information as a domain of warfare of the Department of
Defense.
(b) Effect of Positive Determination.--If the Secretary of Defense
determines to make the designation specified under subsection (b), the
Secretary shall--
(1) revise any applicable guidance, directive, instruction,
publication, or doctrine of the Department to reflect such
designation, including by directing the Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff to revise the Joint Concept for Operating in
the Information Environment and other relevant joint doctrine
and publications, to reflect such designation;
(2) ensure that planning, programming, budgeting, and
execution processes treat information as a mission-essential
consideration in operational planning, rather than solely as a
supporting effect;
(3) establish or strengthen career fields, professional
military education, and training pipelines for personnel
assigned to information domain functions, including with
respect to--
(A) military information support operations;
(B) electronic warfare;
(C) public affairs;
(D) intelligence support to information operations;
and
(E) cyber operations functions that contribute to
information effects; and
(4) improve the integration of cyber operations, electronic
warfare, intelligence, and psychological operations
capabilities in support of information-domain objectives and
reduce redundancy across such operations.
(c) Report.--
(1) Submission.--Not later than 180 days after the date on
which the Secretary of Defense submits the determination
required 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 implementation
of this section. Such report shall include the following:
(A) An assessment of the effect of such
determination, including with respect to personnel,
training, and resourcing.
(B) A description of any revisions to materials
made pursuant to subsection (b)(2).
(2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in an unclassified form but may contain a classified
annex.
TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL
SEC. 1101. LIMITATION ON OUTSIDE INCOME FOR INDIVIDUALS IN OFFICE OF
THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.
Section 131 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following:
``(e)(1) Any covered employee who is employed by, or detailed or
otherwise assigned to, the Office of the Secretary of Defense may not
receive any outside earned income during the period such individual is
so employed, detailed, or assigned unless the individual notifies the
relevant designated agency ethics official and such official reviews
such income and issues a determination (in writing) that--
``(A) the outside earned income received is unrelated to
the duties the individual has performed or is expected to
perform for the United States; and
``(B) the individual--
``(i) does not have official business in front of
the Department of Defense; and
``(ii) the individual is not working on behalf of,
or representing, a foreign agent or government.
``(2) Any determination under paragraph (1) shall be published on
the public website of the Office of Government Ethics not later than 15
days after such determination is made.
``(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a covered
employee who receives outside earned income shall file a public
financial disclosure report pursuant section 13103(a) of title 5 not
later than 30 days after receiving such income.
``(4) In this subsection--
``(A) the term `covered employee' means--
``(i) any special Government employee (as that term
is defined in section 202 of title 18);
``(ii) an officer or employee who is serving
without compensation; and
``(iii) any member of a reserve component of the
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force;
``(B) the term `designated agency ethics official' has the
meaning given that term in section 13101 of title 5; and
``(C) the term `outside earned income'--
``(i) means wages, salaries, honoraria,
commissions, professional fees and any other form of
compensation for services other than salary, benefits,
and allowances paid by the United States Government;
and
``(ii) does not include the following:
``(I) Items that may be accepted under
applicable standards of conduct gift
regulations if they were offered by a
prohibited source.
``(II) Income attributable to service with
the military reserves or national guard.
``(III) Income from pensions and other
continuing benefits attributable to previous
employment or services.
``(IV) Income from investment activities
where the individual's services are not a
material factor in the production of income.
``(V) Copyright royalties, fees, and their
functional equivalent, from the use or sale of
copyright, patent and similar forms of
intellectual property rights, when received
from established users or purchasers of those
rights.
``(VI) Actual and necessary expenses
incurred by the employee in connection with an
outside activity. Where such expenses are paid
or reimbursed by another person, the amount of
any such payment shall not be counted as
compensation or outside earned income. Where
such expenses are not paid or reimbursed, the
amount of compensation or earned income shall
be determined by subtracting the actual and
necessary expenses incurred by the employee
from any payment received for the activity.
``(5) Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, the
Secretary of Defense, in concurrence with the Office of Government
Ethics, shall issue such regulations as the Secretary determines
necessary to carry out this subsection.''.
SEC. 1102. SKILLS-BASED HIRING FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIAN
POSITIONS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 1599k. Skills-based hiring for civilian positions
``(a) Framework for Skills-based Hiring.--
``(1) The Secretary of Defense shall establish and
implement a skills-based hiring framework for appointment to a
position in the competitive service or the excepted service
that--
``(A) prioritizes the evaluation of applicants
based on demonstrated competencies, skills, and
relevant experience and validated assessments; and
``(B) permits applicants to qualify for positions
through one or more pathways based on experience,
training, apprenticeships, certifications, licenses,
education, or other alternative credentials, as
appropriate to the duties of the position.
``(2) Qualification standards for a position shall be based
on a job analysis that identifies the competencies, knowledge,
skills, abilities, and education, if applicable, necessary to
perform the essential duties of the position.
``(b) Use of Education Requirements.--
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in subsection (c),
and consistent with paragraph (2) of this subsection, the
Secretary may waive or remove a minimum education requirement
as a mandatory qualification standard for appointment to a
position based on a determination that the competencies
required for the position may be demonstrated through relevant
experience, apprenticeships, certifications, validated
assessments, or other alternative qualifications.
``(2) Sunset.--The authority to waive or remove a minimum
education requirement under paragraph (1) shall expire on the
date that is five years after the date of the enactment of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.
``(c) Exceptions.--Subsection (b) shall not apply to a position--
``(1) for which a minimum education requirement is
established by Federal statute;
``(2) in a recognized profession for which a minimum
education requirement is necessary for professional licensure,
certification, or accreditation by a recognized accrediting
body, including positions in the fields of medicine, law,
engineering, accounting, and other professions as determined by
the Secretary; or
``(3) classified in a scientific or technical occupational
series for which the Office of Personnel Management has
established a positive education requirement that the Secretary
determines is directly and specifically necessary for
satisfactory performance of the duties of the position.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Education.--The term `education' means any form of
formal learning, including a high school diploma or its
equivalent, a credential from a qualifying career or technical
education program, an associate, baccalaureate, graduate, or
professional degree, or industry-recognized certifications and
apprenticeships.
``(2) Education requirement.--The term `education
requirement' includes a requirement that can be met through--
``(A) education alone; or
``(B) a combination of education and experience.''.
(b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections at
the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the
following new item:
``1599k. Skills-based hiring for civilian positions.''.
(c) Implementation 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 plan for implementing this section,
including--
(1) a timeline for implementation of this section;
(2) a strategy for training hiring managers and human
resources professionals on skills-based assessment methods;
(3) a description of validated assessment tools the
Department plans to develop or adopt; and
(4) metrics for evaluating the impacts of this section on
time-to-hire, quality of hire, and retention rates.
(d) Annual Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for five years, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit a report on the authority under
section 1599k(b) of title 10, United States Code, as added by this Act.
The report shall include the following:
(1) Identification of any occupational series or position
for which the authority under such section is exercised.
(2) The service, agency, or component to which such
position is assigned.
(3) The justification for exercising such section for each
such occupational series or position.
(e) Applicability.--Section 1599k of title 10, United States Code,
as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to job opportunity
announcements issued on or after the date that is 18 months after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1103. ESTABLISHMENT OF A STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR MILITARY
CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS.
Subchapter II of chapter 88 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 1792 the following new section:
``Sec. 1792a. Internship program for military child and youth programs
``(a) Establishment.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2027, the Secretary of Defense shall establish and carry out an
internship program through which an individual described in subsection
(b) may perform duties as an intern in a military child and youth
program to prepare the individual for possible future employment in a
military child and youth program.
``(b) Eligible Individuals.--An individual eligible to be an intern
participating in the internship program under this section is an
individual who--
``(1) is a student in good standing at an institution of
higher education; and
``(2) the Secretary determines--
``(A) to be qualified and talented; and
``(B) has passed appropriate screening and
background checks.
``(c) Program Requirements.--Requirements of the internship program
shall include the following:
``(1) An intern may perform duties only in a military child
development center under the supervision of a child care
employee.
``(2) Pursuant to section 1588(a)(3)(B) of this title, a
student intern shall perform their duties on a voluntary basis.
``(3) A student intern may not work more than eight hours a
day or a total of 40 hours per week.
``(d) Authorization of Certain Expenses.--The Secretary may pay the
following expenses incurred in the course of an intern's participation
in the internship program:
``(1) Lodging expenses.
``(2) Subsistence expenses.
``(3) Incidental expenses.
``(4) Transportation expenses for transportation between
the residence of the intern and the military installation where
the intern performs duties under the internship program.
``(e) Agreements.--The Secretary may enter into agreements with one
or more institutions of higher education so an intern may receive
appropriate levels credit towards a graduate or undergraduate degree
for duties performed under the internship program.
``(f) Definition of Institution of Higher Education.--In this
section, 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. 1104. EXPANSION OF ELIGIBLE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS UNDER THE SMART
DEFENSE EDUCATION PROGRAM.
(a) Eligible Educational Programs.--Section 4093(b)(1)(B) of title
10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``is pursuing an
associates degree, undergraduate degree, or advanced degree in a
critical skill or discipline described in subsection (a) at an
accredited institution of higher education'' and inserting ``is
pursuing an associates degree, undergraduate degree, or advanced degree
in a critical skill or discipline described in subsection (a) at an
accredited institution of higher education or career and technical
education, vocational education, apprenticeship preparation, or
workforce credentialing program''.
(b) Service Agreement Requirements.--Section 4093(c)(1)(B)(ii)(I)
of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``and'' and
inserting ``or''.
SEC. 1105. MILITARY TECHNICIAN (DUAL STATUS): ELIMINATION OF TITLE 32
AUTHORITY; CONVERSIONS OF EXISTING POSITIONS.
(a) Termination of Title 32 Authority.--
(1) In general.--Section 709 of title 32, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following subsection:
``(k) This section shall cease to be effective on October 1,
2038.''.
(2) Technical and conforming amendments.--
(A) In general.--Effective October 1, 2038--
(i) section 115(d) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by striking ``each
reserve component of the Army and Air Force''
and inserting ``the Army Reserve and the Air
Force Reserve''; and
(ii) section 10216(a)(1)(A) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``or
section 709(b) of title 32''.
(B) National guard bureau personnel.--Section
10508(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by inserting ``sections 1601 and 1762 of title 10,''
before ``or section 328 of title 32,''.
(C) Maintenance and repair duties.--Section 328(b)
of title 32, United States Code, is amended by
inserting ``maintaining and repairing supplies issued
to the National Guard or the Armed Forces,'' before
``and training the reserve components''.
(b) Conversion Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may convert a
military technician (dual status) position filled by an individual
employed under section 709 of title 32, United States Code, to either
of the following:
(1) A position filled by an individual employed under--
(A) section 3101 of title 5, United States Code; or
(B) section 1601, 1762, or 10508 of title 10,
United States Code.
(2) A position filled by an individual who is performing
Active Guard and Reserve duty under section 328 of title 32,
United States Code, unless such duty is performed as a general
or flag officer.
(c) Transfer Authority.--In addition to the conversion authority
under subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense may, with the consent of
the Governor of the State concerned, for the purpose of reducing the
number of National Guard military technician (dual status) positions,
provide a State with funding for a non-Federal position for an
individual employed in such position. Any such funding shall be
provided through a cooperative agreement entered into with the State
Governor under section 6305 of title 31, United States Code.
(d) Consent of Employee to Conversion or Transfer.--The Secretary
of Defense may convert, pursuant to subsection (b), or transfer,
pursuant to subsection (c), a filled position only with the written
consent of the individual filling such position.
(e) Reemployment.--An individual filling a military technician
(dual status) position that is converted to Active Guard and Reserve
duty pursuant to subsection (b)(2), waives any reemployment entitlement
under section 4314 of title 38, United States Code, to another military
technician (dual status) position but may assert reemployment rights to
a civilian position employed under section 3101 of title 5, United
States Code, or section 1601, 1762, or 10508 of title 10, United States
Code if a similar position is reasonably available.
(f) Automatic Adjustment to End Strength Requirements.--Whenever a
military technician (dual status) position is converted pursuant to
subsection (b)(2)--
(1) the applicable statutory annual end strength limitation
for Active Guard and Reserve personnel within the Army and Air
National Guards of the United States, in accordance with
section 115 of title 10, United States Code, shall be increased
accordingly.
(2) the applicable statutory annual minimum end strength
required for National Guard military technician (dual status)
within the Army and Air National Guards of the United States,
in accordance with section 115 of title 10, United States Code,
shall be decreased accordingly.
(g) Hiring Freeze.--Beginning on October 1, 2028, no individual may
be newly hired or employed, or rehired or reemployed, as a military
technician (dual status) under section 709 of title 32, United States
Code.
(h) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``military technician (dual status)'' has the
meaning given such term in section 10216 of title 10, United
States Code; and
(2) the term ``State'' has the meaning given such term in
section 901 of title 32, United States Code.
SEC. 1106. 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), as
most recently amended by section 1105 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat.
1074), is further amended by striking ``through 2026'' and inserting
``through 2027''.
SEC. 1107. 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 1106 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1074), is further
amended by striking ``2027'' and inserting ``2028''.
SEC. 1108. 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 subsection (a)(1), by striking ``rent'' and
inserting ``rent or mortgage payments'';
(2) by striking subsection (d) (relating to sunset date 3
years after the date of the enactment of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026); and
(3) by redesignating subsection (c) (relating to sunset
date of January 1, 2034) at the end as subsection (d).
SEC. 1109. PILOT PROGRAM ON INTEGRATION OF UNITED STATES TECH FORCE
WITH SKILLS-BASED HIRING AUTHORITIES.
(a) Program Required.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a
pilot program to integrate the United States Tech Force into
the implementation of the hiring and promotion reforms
authorized under the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60).
(2) Purpose.--The purpose of the pilot is to use the United
States Tech Force to develop, validate, and deploy the skills-
based assessments required to modernize the defense workforce.
(b) Use of Commercial Technology for Skills Verification.--In
carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense shall use
commercially available, interoperable technology platforms to--
(1) create a ``Digital Skills Passport'' for members of the
United States Tech Force and Department of Defense civilian
employees, documenting verified competencies rather than solely
degrees or tenure;
(2) automatically map the skills possessed by United States
Tech Force participants to gaps identified in the Department of
Defense cyber and digital workforce; and
(3) track the mobility of talent across the Department
based on skills proficiency, consistent with the removal of
time-in-grade restrictions.
(c) Reporting.--Not later than 1 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 effectiveness of using
commercial skills-based platforms to integrate the United States Tech
Force with Department of Defense hiring authorities.
(d) Sunset.--The authority to carry out the pilot program under
this section shall expire on the date that is five years after the date
of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1110. ENHANCED HIRING AUTHORITY FOR INSTRUCTOR PILOTS AND CIVILIAN
SIMULATOR INSTRUCTORS.
(a) Direct Hire.--The Secretary of Defense may appoint, without
regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5,
United States Code, (other than sections 3303, 3307, and 3328 of such
chapter), qualified candidates to instructor pilot positions and
civilian simulator instructor positions.
(b) Rates of Pay.--The Secretary may set annual rates of pay for
such positions without regard to the provisions chapters 51 and 53
(relating to classification and pay rates) of such title 5. Such rates
shall be equal to the annual rate of pay for positions in private
industry comparable to instructor pilot positions and civilian
simulator instructor positions, as determined by the Secretary.
(c) Recruitment and Retention Authority.--The Secretary may use the
authority provided under sections 5373 and section of title 5, United
States Code, for the payment of recruitment, relocation, and retention
incentives to instructor pilots and civilian simulator instructors or
applicants to such positions.
(d) Study and Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a study on the
hiring authorities issued under this section and submit a report on
such study to the congressional defense committees. Such study shall
include information with respect to the following:
(1) How the authority under this section is being used,
including--
(A) how many instances such authority has been used
and where the authority is being used;
(B) time to hire; and
(C) the hiring incentives, recruitment bonuses, and
special pay authorities used under this section
(2) The total number of--
(A) vacant instructor pilot positions and civilian
simulator instructor positions filled using such
authority; and
(B) vacant instructor pilot positions and civilian
simulator instructor positions remaining.
(3) Any additional authorities necessary to ensure the
Secretary is able to hire and retain instructor pilots and
civilian simulator instructors.
(e) Sunset.--The authority under this section shall terminate on
the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this
Act.
SEC. 1111. PILOT PROGRAM ON TECH TALENT COMPETITIVENESS.
(a) Pilot Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a pilot
program that expedites and scales the sourcing and placement of early-
career talent across the Department of Defense in the areas of science,
technology, engineering, and math and functional areas of artificial
intelligence, cybersecurity, biotechnology, materials and
manufacturing, and business process innovation. In carrying out the
pilot program, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) use the authorities under section 213.3102(r) of title
5, Code of Federal Regulations, to appoint individuals in
support of establishing fellowships;
(2) develop and implement a process for identifying,
sourcing, and training a pool of qualified candidates;
(3) establish a professional development structure for
pilot program participants; and
(4) partner with a nonprofit intermediary organization that
have a proven track record in delivering efficient recruitment
and screening processes and have demonstrated expertise in
navigating the Federal security clearance procedures to support
the development of qualified talent pools with the necessary
skills and expertise.
(b) Assessment Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter until the pilot
program sunsets, the Secretary of Defense shall provide an assessment
to the congressional defense committees on the effectiveness of the
pilot program. Each such assessment shall include--
(1) an evaluation of the efficacy in matching the pre-
vetted pools of candidates to the requirements of the
Department of Defense; and
(2) the effectiveness of partnering with intermediary
organizations for the purposes of carrying out activities in
support of developing qualified pools of talent with the skills
and expertise necessary to meet the purposes of the pilot
program.
(c) Program Administration.--For the purposes of carrying out this
section, the Secretary of Defense may--
(1) waive any requirement for a permanent billet to be
required to support hiring of talent;
(2) make selections based on needs and available budget;
and
(3) direct legal counsel of the Department to provide
guidance that--
(A) enables post-employment opportunities by
avoiding government assignments that preclude hiring
outside the Federal Government following the term
appointment; and
(B) requires ethics officials to provide guidance
that aligns with the temporary nature of the
appointment and design protocols to minimize post-
employment restrictions.
(d) Sunset.--The pilot program shall terminate on the date that is
3 years after the date such program is established.
(e) Intermediary Organization Defined.--In this section, the term
``intermediary organization'' means--
(1) a nonprofit registered under section 501(c)(3) of title
26, United States Code; and
(2) an organization having demonstrated expertise in--
(A) streamlining recruitment and pre-screening for
early-career tech talent;
(B) carrying out public-private talent exchanges
through a proven track record, including managing
rotations between private and public sector entities
and reducing governmental administrative burden in the
process;
(C) skills development and mentorship programming
that ensures program participants remain on the cutting
edge of their technical and management skills; and
SEC. 1112. CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE AND CONTRACTOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
WORKFORCE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) In General.--The planning policies and associated processes,
practices, and activities of the financial management civilian
workforce within the Department of Defense shall be consistent with the
following principles:
(1) Involving top management, staff members, and other
stakeholders in developing, communicating, and implementing the
strategic workforce plan.
(2) Supporting workforce planning strategies that use
existing human capital flexibilities.
(3) Monitoring and evaluating progress toward human capital
goals.
(4) Determining needed critical skills.
(5) Developing strategies to address gaps in critical
skills.
(b) Financial Management Skills Assessment Integrated Product
Team.--
(1) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller),
shall establish a Financial Management Skills Assessment
Integrated Product Team (in this subsection referred to as the
``Team'') to develop a strategy to identify functions performed
by civilian employees and contractors supporting financial
management within the Department.
(2) Process.--The Team shall establish and implement a
repeatable process for timely reporting on financial management
functions performed by civilian employees and contractors
across the Department.
(3) Briefing.--The Secretary shall provide a briefing to
the congressional defense committees on the Team, a description
of how the Team tracks financial management functions performed
by civilian employees and contractors, and the Department's
audit readiness.
SEC. 1113. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BEST PRACTICES GUIDE FOR FAMILY CHILD
CARE HOMES.
(a) Department-wide Family Child Care Guide Required.--Not later
than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall publish a Department-wide best practices guide for
individuals seeking to establish and operate a Family Child Care home
on a military installation.
(b) Consultation Requirement.--In developing the guide required
under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall consult with
military departments, military installations, Family Child Care program
administrators, and established Family Child Care providers operating
under successful Family Child Care programs across the Department of
Defense to identify and incorporate best practices, lessons learned,
and approaches that have demonstrated success in expanding
participation and reducing barriers to establishing and operating
Family Child Care homes.
(c) Required Elements.--The guide required under subsection (a)
shall include, at a minimum--
(1) an overview of the process for becoming a certified
Family Child Care provider;
(2) standardized information regarding training,
inspections, background checks, licensing, and certification
requirements;
(3) guidance regarding available financial assistance,
startup support, subsidies, grants, and reimbursement
opportunities;
(4) information on liability coverage, safety standards,
and emergency preparedness requirements;
(5) recommendations for reducing administrative barriers to
establishing Family Child Care homes; and
(6) any additional information the Secretary determines
appropriate to support prospective Family Child Care providers.
(d) Public Availability.--The Secretary shall make the guide
required under subsection (a) publicly available on an internet website
of the Department of Defense in a searchable and accessible format for
military families.
(e) Service-specific Appendices.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall encourage
the Secretaries of the military departments to publish and
maintain service-specific appendices accompanying the guide
required under subsection (a).
(2) Contents.--A service-specific appendix under paragraph
(1) may include--
(A) service-specific policies or procedures;
(B) installation-level best practices;
(C) information regarding unique operational
requirements or child care demands within the military
department concerned;
(D) guidance regarding military housing
considerations related to Family Child Care homes; and
(E) points of contact and resources specific to the
military department concerned.
(f) Briefing.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide a briefing to the
congressional defense committees regarding--
(1) actions taken to implement this section;
(2) efforts to improve awareness of Family Child Care
opportunities among military spouses and families;
(3) barriers identified in the establishment of Family
Child Care homes; and
(4) recommendations for legislative or administrative
action to improve military child care capacity.
SEC. 1114. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND EMPLOYEES IN CASES OF COMPLAINT OF
REPRISAL.
Section 1587(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking the second sentence.
SEC. 1115. 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
2027 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. 1116. HIRING FREEZE EXCEPTIONS.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year
2027 may be used to implement a hiring freeze on the following
categories:
(1) Positions essential to immigration enforcement,
national security, or public safety.
(2) Positions funded by nonappropriated funds in Department
of Defense NAF instrumentalities.
(3) Civilian Mariner positions.
(4) Positions at depots, shipyards, arsenals, and
maintenance facilities.
(5) Positions at United States Military Entrance Processing
Command.
(6) Positions at military medical treatment facilities that
perform patient care or are essential to hospital operations.
(7) Child and Youth Programs staff.
(8) Instructors or facility support staff at Department of
Defense schools or child care centers.
(9) Installation positions that support fire, life, and
safety functions.
SEC. 1117. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF
DODEA, CHILDCARE, AND HEALTHCARE WORKERS.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of
Defense may be obligated or expended to terminate employees of Military
Child Development Programs, employees of the Department of Defense 9
Education Activity, or employees of the Defense Health Agencies or the
healthcare workforce within the Department 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. 1118. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT RELATING TO PAY AND PERSONNEL POLICIES
FOR EMPLOYEES AT GROUND-BASED INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC
MISSILE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE FACILITIES.
(a) Commencement.--The Secretary of Defense, through the Secretary
of the Air Force, is authorized to carry out a demonstration project,
the purpose of which is to determine the feasibility or desirability of
one or more proposals for improving the personnel management policies
or procedures that apply with respect to the maintenance,
modernization, and sustainment of ground-based intercontinental
ballistic missile systems at operational missile wings, sustainment
facilities, and contractor facilities of the Department of the Air
Force.
(b) Application.--Section 4703 of title 5, United States Code,
shall apply to the demonstration project under this section, except
that--
(1) subsection (d)(1)(A) of such section 4703 shall be
applied by substituting ``15,000'' for ``5,000''; and
(2) subsection (d)(1)(B) of such section 4703 shall not
apply.
(c) Terms and Conditions.--Except as otherwise provided in this
subsection, any demonstration project described in subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) Pay band structures that provide maximum flexibility to
attract and retain employees with critical skills, including
into apprentice programs.
(2) Trades, technical, and leadership career paths that
provide advancement opportunities for employees to progress
through the bands based on performance and contribution to the
mission.
(3) Broad classification authority not otherwise subject to
current government classification and job grading standards.
(4) A performance management system that emphasizes desired
mission outcomes and workforce alignment to Air Force
priorities.
(5) Pay flexibilities that promote opportunities for
greater recruitment and retention of employees at
intercontinental ballistic missile facilities.
(d) Effect of Reorganizations.--The applicability of this section
to an organization or team shall not terminate as a result of a
reorganization, restructuring, realignment, consolidation, or other
organizational change.
(e) Assessments.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate
an independent organization to conduct two assessments of this
demonstration project described in subsection (a).
(2) Requirements.--Each such assessment shall include the
following:
(A) A description of the workforce included in the
project.
(B) An explanation of the flexibilities used in the
project to appoint individuals to the Air Force
workforce participating in the demonstration project
and whether those appointments are based on competitive
procedures and recognized veteran's preferences.
(C) An explanation of the flexibilities used in the
project to develop a performance appraisal system that
recognizes excellence in performance and offers
opportunities for improvement.
(D) The steps taken to ensure that such system is
fair and transparent for all employees in the project.
(E) An explanation of how the project allows the
organization to better meet mission needs.
(F) An analysis of how the flexibilities in
subparagraphs (B) and (C) are used, and what barriers
have been encountered that inhibit their use.
(G) A description of the processes for--
(i) ensuring ongoing performance feedback
and dialogue among supervisors, managers, and
employees throughout the performance appraisal
period; and
(ii) setting timetables for performance
appraisals.
(H) The project's impact on career progression.
(I) The project's appropriateness or
inappropriateness in light of the complexities of the
workforce affected.
(J) The adequacy of the training, policy
guidelines, and other preparations afforded in
connection with using the project.
(K) Whether there is a process for ensuring
employee involvement in the development and improvement
of the project.
(L) Five year plan.
(3) Schedule.--The first assessment under this subsection
shall be completed not later than September 30, 2028. The
second and final assessment shall be completed not later than 2
years after the date the first assessment is completed. The
Secretary shall submit to the covered congressional committees
a copy of each assessment within 30 days after receiving the
assessment.
(f) Covered Congressional Committees.--In this section, the term
``covered congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives;
(2) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs of the Senate; and
(3) the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the
House of Representatives.
(g) Termination of Authority.--The authority to conduct a
demonstration project under this section shall terminate on the date
that is 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(h) Conversion.--Not later than 6 months after the authority to
conduct a demonstration project under this section is terminated under
subsection (g), employees in the project shall convert to the civilian
personnel system created pursuant to section 9902 of title 5, United
States Code.
SEC. 1119. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT RELATING TO PAY AND PERSONNEL POLICIES
FOR EMPLOYEES AT NAVAL SHIPYARDS, NAVY REGIONAL
MAINTENANCE CENTERS, AND NAVY TRIDENT REFIT FACILITIES.
(a) Commencement.--The Secretary of Defense, through the Secretary
of the Navy, is authorized to carry out a demonstration project, the
purpose of which is to determine the feasibility or desirability of one
or more proposals for improving the personnel management policies or
procedures that apply with respect to the maintenance and sustainment
of ships, submarines, and their associated systems at shipyards,
regional maintenance centers, and trident refit facilities of the
Department of the Navy.
(b) Application.--
(1) Title 5.--Section 4703 of title 5, United States Code,
shall apply to the demonstration project under this section,
except that--
(A) subsection (d)(1)(A) of such section 4703 shall
be applied by substituting ``60,000'' for ``5,000'';
and
(B) subsection (d)(1)(B) of such section 4703 shall
not apply.
(2) Prevailing rate employees.--The demonstration project
under this section shall only apply to prevailing rate
employees.
(c) Terms and Conditions.--Except as otherwise provided in this
subsection, any demonstration project described in subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) Pay band structures that provide maximum flexibility to
attract and retain employees with critical skills, including
into apprentice programs.
(2) Trades, technical, and leadership career paths that
provide advancement opportunities for employees to progress
through the bands based on performance and contribution to the
mission.
(3) Broad classification authority not otherwise subject to
current government classification and job grading standards.
(4) A performance management system that emphasizes desired
mission outcomes and workforce alignment to Navy priorities.
(5) Pay flexibilities that promote opportunities for
greater recruitment and retention of shipyard employees.
(d) Effect of Reorganizations.--The applicability of this section
to an organization or team shall not terminate as a result of a
reorganization, restructuring, realignment, consolidation, or other
organizational change.
(e) Assessments.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate
an independent organization to conduct two assessments of this
demonstration project described in subsection (a).
(2) Requirements.--Each such assessment shall include the
following:
(A) A description of the workforce included in the
project.
(B) An explanation of the flexibilities used in the
project to appoint individuals to the Navy workforce
participating in the demonstration project and whether
those appointments are based on competitive procedures
and recognized veteran's preferences.
(C) An explanation of the flexibilities used in the
project to develop a performance appraisal system that
recognizes excellence in performance and offers
opportunities for improvement.
(D) The steps taken to ensure that such system is
fair and transparent for all employees in the project.
(E) An explanation of how the project allows the
organization to better meet mission needs.
(F) An analysis of how the flexibilities in
subparagraphs (B) and (C) are used, and what barriers
have been encountered that inhibit their use.
(G) A description of the processes for--
(i) ensuring ongoing performance feedback
and dialogue among supervisors, managers, and
employees throughout the performance appraisal
period; and
(ii) setting timetables for performance
appraisals.
(H) The project's impact on career progression.
(I) The project's appropriateness or
inappropriateness in light of the complexities of the
workforce affected.
(J) The adequacy of the training, policy
guidelines, and other preparations afforded in
connection with using the project.
(K) Whether there is a process for ensuring
employee involvement in the development and improvement
of the project.
(L) Five year plan.
(3) Schedule.--The first assessment under this subsection
shall be completed not later than September 30, 2028. The
second and final assessment shall be completed not later than
September 30, 2033. The Secretary shall submit to the covered
congressional committees a copy of each assessment within 30
days after receiving the assessment.
(f) Covered Congressional Committees.--In this section, the term
``covered congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives;
(2) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs of the Senate; and
(3) the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the
House of Representatives.
(g) Termination of Authority.--The authority to conduct a
demonstration project under this section shall terminate on the date
that is 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(h) Conversion.--Not later than 6 months after the authority to
conduct a demonstration project under this section is terminated under
subsection (g), employees in the project shall convert to the civilian
personnel system created pursuant to section 9902 of title 5, United
States Code.
SEC. 1120. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT RELATING TO PAY AND PERSONNEL POLICIES
FOR PREVAILING RATE EMPLOYEES AT COVERED DEPOTS.
(a) Commencement.--The Secretary of Defense, through the Secretary
of the Army, is authorized to carry out a demonstration project, the
purpose of which is to determine the feasibility or desirability of one
or more proposals for improving the personnel management policies or
procedures that apply with respect to the maintenance and sustainment
of covered depots (as that term is defined in section 2476 of title 10,
United States Code).
(b) Application.--
(1) Title 5.--Section 4703 of title 5, United States Code,
shall apply to the demonstration project under this section,
except that--
(A) subsection (d)(1)(A) of such section 4703 shall
be applied by substituting ``60,000'' for ``5,000'';
and
(B) subsection (d)(1)(B) of such section 4703 shall
not apply.
(2) Prevailing rate employees.--The demonstration project
under this section shall only apply to prevailing rate
employees.
(c) Terms and Conditions.--Except as otherwise provided in this
subsection, any demonstration project described in subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) Pay band structures that provide maximum flexibility to
attract and retain employees with critical skills, including
into apprentice programs.
(2) Trades, technical, and leadership career paths that
provide advancement opportunities for employees to progress
through the bands based on performance and contribution to the
mission.
(3) Broad classification authority not otherwise subject to
current government classification and job grading standards.
(4) A performance management system that emphasizes desired
mission outcomes and workforce alignment to Department
priorities.
(5) Pay flexibilities that promote opportunities for
greater recruitment and retention of covered depot employees.
(d) Effect of Reorganizations.--The applicability of this section
to an organization or team shall not terminate as a result of a
reorganization, restructuring, realignment, consolidation, or other
organizational change.
(e) Assessments.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate
an independent organization to conduct two assessments of this
demonstration project described in subsection (a).
(2) Requirements.--Each such assessment shall include the
following:
(A) A description of the workforce included in the
project.
(B) An explanation of the flexibilities used in the
project to appoint individuals to the workforce
participating in the demonstration project and whether
those appointments are based on competitive procedures
and recognized veteran's preferences.
(C) An explanation of the flexibilities used in the
project to develop a performance appraisal system that
recognizes excellence in performance and offers
opportunities for improvement.
(D) The steps taken to ensure that such system is
fair and transparent for all employees in the project.
(E) An explanation of how the project allows the
organization to better meet mission needs.
(F) An analysis of how the flexibilities in
subparagraphs (B) and (C) are used, and what barriers
have been encountered that inhibit their use.
(G) A description of the processes for--
(i) ensuring ongoing performance feedback
and dialogue among supervisors, managers, and
employees throughout the performance appraisal
period; and
(ii) setting timetables for performance
appraisals.
(H) The project's impact on career progression.
(I) The project's appropriateness or
inappropriateness in light of the complexities of the
workforce affected.
(3) Schedule.--The first assessment under this subsection
shall be completed not later than September 30, 2028. The
second and final assessment shall be completed not later than
September 30, 2033. The Secretary shall submit to the covered
congressional committees a copy of each assessment within 30
days after receiving the assessment.
(f) Covered Congressional Committees.--In this section, the term
``covered congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives;
(2) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs of the Senate; and
(3) the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the
House of Representatives.
(g) Termination of Authority.--The authority to conduct a
demonstration project under this section shall terminate on December
31, 2032.
(h) Conversion.--Not later than 6 months after the authority to
conduct a demonstration project under this section is terminated under
subsection (g), employees in the project shall convert to the civilian
personnel system created pursuant to section 9902 of title 5, United
States Code.
SEC. 1121. PROHIBITION ON CARRYING OUT HIRING FREEZE, REDUCTION IN
FORCE, OR HIRING DELAY WITHOUT CAUSE AT PUBLIC SHIPYARDS
OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made
available for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of Defense may be
used to--
(1) carry out a hiring freeze at a public shipyard of the
Department;
(2) carry out a reduction in force at a public shipyard of
the Department; or
(3) delay without cause the filling of a vacant Federal
civilian employee position at a public shipyard of the
Department.
TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS
Subtitle A--Assistance and Training
SEC. 1201. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR SUPPORT OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS
FOR IRREGULAR WARFARE.
Section 127d(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``$20,000,000'' and inserting ``$50,000,000''.
SEC. 1202. 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. 1203. ESTABLISHMENT OF INTER-PACIFIC AIR FORCES ACADEMY.
Chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting
after section 352 the following new section:
``Sec. 353. Inter-Pacific Air Forces Academy
``(a) Operation.--The Secretary of the Air Force may operate the
Air Force education and training facility known as the Inter-Pacific
Air Forces Academy (in this section referred to as the `Academy').
``(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Academy shall be to provide
military education and training to military personnel of countries that
are--
``(1) within the United States Indo-Pacific Command area of
responsibility; and
``(2) eligible for assistance under chapter 5 of part II of
the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2347 et seq.).
``(c) Limitations.--
``(1) Concurrence of secretary of state.--Military
personnel of a country may be provided education and training
under this section only with the concurrence of the Secretary
of State.
``(2) Assistance otherwise prohibited by law.--Education
and training may not be provided under this section to the
military personnel of any country that is otherwise prohibited
from receiving such type of assistance under any other
provision of law.
``(d) Supplies and Clothing.--The Secretary of the Air Force may,
under such conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, provide to a
person receiving education and training under this section the
following:
``(1) Transportation incident to such education and
training.
``(2) Supplies and equipment to be used during such
education and training.
``(3) Billeting, food, and health services in connection
with the receipt of such education and training.
``(e) Living Allowance.--The Secretary of the Air Force may pay to
a person receiving education and training under this section a living
allowance at a rate to be prescribed by the Secretary, taking into
account the rates of living allowances authorized for a member of the
Armed Forces under similar circumstances.
``(f) Funding.--Amounts for the operations and maintenance of the
Academy, and for the provision of education and training through the
Academy, may be paid from funds available for the Air Force for
operation and maintenance.''.
SEC. 1204. REVIEW OF EXECUTION OF PROGRAMS TO BUILD PARTNER CAPACITY.
Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
Senate, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a
report containing a review of the execution by the Department of
Defense of programs conducted pursuant to section 333 of title 10,
United States Code. The review shall include, with respect to such
programs, the following information:
(1) The extent to which the Department of Defense has
defined measurable timelines and goals with targets for such
programs.
(2) The extent to which program execution has been timely
and programs have achieved their stated goals.
(3) Challenges affecting the outcomes of such programs.
(4) Any other matters the Comptroller General of the United
States determines relevant.
SEC. 1205. ESTABLISHMENT OF PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS ON MILITARY TRAUMA
CARE AND RESEARCH BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN
COUNTRIES.
(a) Partnerships.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with
the Secretary of State, may establish a joint education and training
program on military trauma care and research with appropriate personnel
of the military forces of one or more foreign countries.
(b) Elements.--The Secretary may include in each joint education
and training program on military trauma care and research under
subsection (a) the following:
(1) The sharing of relevant lessons learned in combat
casualty care derived from prior conflicts.
(2) The conduct of joint conferences, symposia, and
professional exchange programs involving military medical
professionals from the United States and the foreign countries
participating in the program.
(3) Collaboration through structured knowledge exchanges on
matters relating to health policy, health administration, and
medical logistics, including with respect to medical supplies
and equipment.
(4) The conduct of joint research and development
initiatives addressing the health effects of new and emerging
weapons and methods of warfare.
(5) Capacity-building programs to support the development,
sustainment, and modernization of military trauma care systems
and programs.
(6) Coordination, through the Joint Trauma System of the
Defense Health Agency, of trauma care doctrine, data
collection, performance improvement, and clinical best
practices with the Armed Forces of the United States and the
military medical services of the foreign countries
participating in the program.
(7) The provision of training to the military forces of
such foreign countries with respect to--
(A) military trauma care;
(B) combat wound infection; and
(C) post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide
prevention relating to the treatment of military trauma
care.
(c) Use of Authorities.--In carrying out the joint education and
training program on military trauma care and research under subsection
(a), the Secretary of Defense may use the authorities under chapter 16
of title 10, United States Code, and other applicable statutory
authorities available to the Secretary.
Subtitle B--Matters Relating to the Near and Middle East
SEC. 1211. EXTENSION OF COUNTER-TERRORISM SUPPORT AUTHORITY.
Section 1226(h) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 22 U.S.C. 2151 note) is amended by
striking ``December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2027''.
SEC. 1212. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN
COALITION NATIONS FOR SUPPORT PROVIDED TO UNITED STATES
MILITARY OPERATIONS.
(a) Extension of Authority.--Section 1233(a) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181; 122
Stat. 393) is amended by striking ``beginning on October 1, 2025, and
ending on December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``beginning on October 1,
2026, and ending on December 31, 2027''.
(b) Extension of Limitation on Amount.--Section 1233(d)(1) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law
110-181; 122 Stat. 393) is amended by striking ``beginning on October
1, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``beginning on
October 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2027''.
SEC. 1213. DEADLINE FOR AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMISSION FINAL REPORT.
Section 1094(e)(2)(A)(ii)(I) of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1941) is amended
by striking ``3 years'' and inserting ``4 years''.
SEC. 1214. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE TALIBAN.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available to the Department of Defense may be obligated
or expended to provide direct or indirect assistance or support,
including training, equipment, services, or currency, to--
(1) the Taliban;
(2) the Government of Afghanistan;
(3) any subsidiary, agent, instrumentality, or successor of
the Taliban; or
(4) an entity or foreign country that solicits or accepts
support or assistance from the United States with the intent to
forward or transfer that support or assistance to the Taliban
or the Government of Afghanistan.
SEC. 1215. EXTENSION 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. 3558) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``December
31, 2027''; and
(2) in subsection (n)(6), by striking ``December 31, 2026''
and inserting ``December 31, 2027''.
SEC. 1216. EXTENSION OF LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE
IRAQI SECURITY FORCES.
(a) Limitation on Obligation of Funds.--Not more than 25 percent of
the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
available for fiscal year 2027 for the Iraqi security forces under
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. 3558) may be obligated or expended until the date on which the
Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees a
certification that the Government of Iraq has taken credible steps--
(1) to reduce the operational capacity of Iran-aligned
militia groups not integrated into the Iraqi security forces
through a publicly verifiable disarmament, demobilization, and
reintegration process;
(2) to strengthen the authority and operational control of
the Prime Minister of Iraq as Commander-in-Chief over the Iraqi
security forces; and
(3) to investigate and hold accountable members of Iran-
aligned militia groups or members of the Iraqi security forces
operating outside the formal chain of command of the Iraqi
security forces who engage in attacks on United States or Iraqi
personnel or otherwise act in an illegal or destabilizing
manner.
(b) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the limitation in
subsection (a) for a period of not more than 180 days if the Secretary
determines that such waiver is in the national security interest of the
United States. Any such waiver shall be submitted in writing to the
congressional defense committees not later than 15 days after issuance,
along with a justification and a description of the steps being taken
to achieve the objectives described in subsection (a).
(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall apply to
funds authorized to be appropriated for the Iraqi security forces that
are designated for the Kurdish Peshmerga Forces.
(d) Iraqi Security Forces Defined.--In this section, the term
``Iraqi security forces'' means the military and other security forces
of or associated with the Government of Iraq.
SEC. 1217. PROHIBITION ON TRANSFERS TO THE 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
2027 may be made available to the Badr Organization or any affiliates
or successors of the Badr Organization.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Israel
SEC. 1221. EXTENSION OF 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. 1222. UNITED STATES-ISRAEL SUBTERRANEAN COOPERATION.
Section 1279 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2016 (22 U.S.C. 8606 note) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``anti-tunnel'' and
inserting ``subterranean'';
(2) by striking ``anti-tunnel'' each place it appears and
inserting ``subterranean'';
(3) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the heading, by striking ``Anti-tunnel'' and
inserting ``Subterranean''; and
(B) in paragraph (1), strike ``underground
tunnels'' and insert ``or destroy subterranean
facilities, including tunnels, bunkers, and other
underground targets,'';
(4) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking paragraph (4); and
(B) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph
(4); and
(5) in subsection (f), by striking ``2028'' and inserting
``2029''.
SEC. 1223. UNITED STATES-ISRAEL COOPERATION TO COUNTER UNMANNED SYSTEMS
IN ALL WARFIGHTING DOMAINS.
Section 1278 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2020 (22 U.S.C. 8606 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking paragraph (4); and
(B) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph
(4); and
(2) in subsection (g), by striking ``2028'' and inserting
``2029''.
Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Europe
SEC. 1231. ARMS SALES AND WEAPONS SYSTEM TRANSFERS TO NATO COUNTRIES.
Section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended--
(1) in the heading, by inserting ``, and arms sales and
weapon systems transfers to,'' after ``training in''; and
(2) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting
``and decisions related to arms sales and weapon systems and
equipment transfers under section 333 of title 10, United
States Code, to such member countries'' after ``countries''.
SEC. 1232. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF OVERSIGHT OF UNITED STATES
MILITARY POSTURE IN EUROPE.
(a) Extension.--Section 1249 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``or fiscal year 2027''
after ``fiscal year 2026'';
(2) in subsection (e), by striking ``December 31, 2027''
and inserting ``December 31, 2028.''; and
(3) in subsection (f), by striking ``2026'' each place it
appears and inserting ``2027''.
(b) Modification of Certain Certifications and Assessments.--
(1) Certifications.--Section 1249(b) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-
60) is amended--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``The certification described'' and inserting
following:
``(1) In general.--Except as provided under paragraph (2),
the certification described'';
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as
subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; and
(C) by adding at the end following new paragraph:
``(2) Exception.--With respect to a proposed action
described in paragraph (1) or (3) of subsection (a), the
certification described in paragraph (1) of this subsection
shall also include a certification that such action is being
undertaken only after submission of the assessment described in
subsection (c)(1)(A)(x) which determined it was not feasible to
reposition members of the Armed Forces or Department of Defense
equipment to a member of NATO located on NATO's eastern flank,
including Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, or
Romania.''.
(2) Assessments.--Section 1249(c)(A) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-
60) is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:
``(x) with respect to an assessment under
this subparagraph relating to a proposed action
described in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(3), in
cases involving the withdrawal of members of
the Armed Forces or Department of Defense
equipment from countries in the area of
responsibility of the United States European
Command, a detailed analysis of the feasibility
of repositioning such personnel or equipment to
a member of NATO located on NATO's eastern
flank, including Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia,
Lithuania, Poland, or Romania, that has
demonstrated progress toward meeting the
defense investment commitments agreed to in the
Hague Summit Declaration of June 25, 2025, and
has made substantial investments in
infrastructure in support of United States
Armed Forces personnel and allied defense
objectives, as determined by the Commander of
the United States European Command.''.
SEC. 1233. MODIFICATION OF CERTIFICATION WITH RESPECT TO OVERSIGHT OF
UNITED STATES MILITARY POSTURE IN EUROPE.
Section 1249(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``; and'';
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and
inserting a semicolon; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(3) does not undermine United States or allied deterrence
of the Russian Federation; and
``(4) does not reduce the readiness of forces assigned to
or stationed in the United States European Command to support
global contingencies.''.
SEC. 1234. POLAND DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Secretary of State, shall establish a program to expand cooperation
between the defense industrial bases of the United States and Poland to
expand co-production capacity, enhance supply chain resilience, and
support operational readiness for United States and allied forces. The
program shall seek to--
(1) enhance bilateral cooperation between the United States
and Poland;
(2) reduce barriers to co-production between the United
States and Poland; and
(3) strengthen NATO's deterrence capability, including
against malign influence from the Russian Federation and
People's Republic of China.
(b) Elements.--The program established pursuant to subsection (a)
may also include the following:
(1) Co-production of munitions, ground combat systems, air
combat systems and other critical defense articles.
(2) The establishment and expansion of forward repair,
maintenance, and sustainment capabilities in Poland.
(3) The identification and authorization of technology
transfer necessary to establish co-production of co-sustainment
capabilities in Poland that support the Armed Forces in Poland
and NATO's deterrence capabilities.
(4) The development of redundant and resilient supply
chains to carry out the objectives described in paragraphs (1)
through (3) of subsection (a).
(5) Actions to identify and mitigate barriers to defense
industrial base cooperation, including barriers relating to
export controls, technology transfer, or contracting practices.
(c) Authorities.--In carrying out the program established pursuant
to subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall coordinate with other
Federal departments and agencies, including the Department of State and
the Department of Commerce, in order to--
(1) enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other
bilateral agreements (including under section 4022 of title 10,
United States Code); and
(2) provide technical assistance, training, and equipment
relating to defense industrial base cooperation.
(d) Industry Engagement.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
with the Secretary of State, shall seek to coordinate with appropriate
counterparts of Poland to convene an annual industry roundtable
consisting of United States and Polish defense companies, with the goal
of expanding cooperation and engagement across sectors and between
government and industry with respect to activities to implement the
program established pursuant to subsection (a).
(e) Report.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
Secretary of State, shall annually for a period of 5 years submit to
the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations
of the Senate and Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on
Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on--
(1) any additional legislative authorities required to
carry out the program established pursuant to subsection (a) or
any of the elements described in subsection (b); and
(2) any regulatory or policy barriers to achieving the
objectives described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of
subsection (a).
SEC. 1235. POLICY ON NATO STANDARDIZATION AND ALLIED PRODUCTION FOR
NEXT-GENERATION SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION.
(a) Statement of Policy.--It shall be the policy of the Department
of Defense that any next-generation small arms ammunition adopted for
widespread operational use by the Armed Forces shall, to the maximum
extent practicable consistent with operational and survivability
requirements--
(1) be aligned with and incorporated into NATO
standardization agreements;
(2) support full interoperability among NATO member
countries for logistics, resupply, and coalition operations;
and
(3) be capable of manufacture at scale by multiple
producers, including producers located within NATO member
countries.
(b) Engagement for Implementation.--The Secretary of Defense,
acting through the Secretary of the Army, shall implement the policy
described in subsection (a) by--
(1) formally engaging appropriate counterparts of NATO
member countries, NATO standardization bodies, and allied
defense ministries to pursue adoption of a standardization
agreement for 6.8x51mm ammunition, or any successor next-
generation small arms ammunition, with the objective of
pursuing standardization on a timeline not exceeding, to the
extent feasible, five years after the date of enactment of this
Act;
(2) incorporating NATO standardization and allied
production objectives as mandatory program requirements,
acquisition strategy elements, and milestone decision criteria
for 6.8x51mm ammunition; and
(3) ensuring that domestic ammunition design, performance
specifications, and production planning for 6.8x51mm
ammunition--
(A) do not foreclose opportunities for NATO
standardization through proprietary or design
constraints; and
(B) otherwise affirmatively enable NATO
standardization and interoperability.
(c) Technical Data Rights for Allied Production.--The Secretary of
the Army shall, in implementing an acquisition strategy for 6.8x51mm
ammunition consistent with subsection (b)--
(1) obtain, consistent with subchapter I of chapter 275 of
title 10, United States Code (and data rights policies issued
thereunder), a technical data package and associated unlimited
or government-purpose rights with respect to such ammunition
sufficient to enable competitive procurement and, where
appropriate, allied production;
(2) establish contracting mechanisms to permit licensed or
independent production of such ammunition by entities within
NATO member countries; and
(3) minimize, to the greatest extent possible and
consistent with other applicable provisions of law,
proprietary, licensing, or intellectual property restrictions
that would unreasonably impede allied production or coalition
interoperability.
(d) Report on Interoperability Constraints.--Not later than March
1, 2027, the Secretary of the Army shall notify the congressional
defense committees of any restrictions described in subsection (c)(3)
that are not capable of being eliminated, along with the reasons for
such incapability.
(e) Strategy for NATO Standardization.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a strategy that--
(1) identifies the specific NATO standardization bodies,
forums, and timelines through which standardization described
in subsection (b)(1) will be pursued;
(2) describes the industrial base actions required to
enable allied production of 6.8x51mm ammunition; and
(3) identifies known barriers to NATO standardization,
adoption, or commercialization with respect to such ammunition,
whether technical, legal, or contractual, and specific steps
and timelines to resolve each.
(f) Annual Progress Report.--Not later than one year after
submission of the strategy required under subsection (e), and annually
thereafter until the Secretary of Defense makes an affirmative
determination described in subsection (g), the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that--
(1) describes progress toward NATO standardization of
6.8x51mm ammunition;
(2) identifies actions taken to enable allied production of
such ammunition;
(3) assesses any remaining barriers to achieving NATO
standardization, adoption, or commercialization and steps
planned to address them; and
(4) explains any failure to meet the timelines established
in the strategy submitted pursuant to subsection (e).
(g) Termination of Progress Report.--The requirement under
subsection (f) shall terminate on the date the Secretary of Defense
determines that--
(1) at least one European ally is producing 6.8x51mm
ammunition in accordance with the standardization and
interoperability objectives of this section; or
(2) no current United States weapons system uses 6.8x51mm
ammunition.
(h) Applicability.--To the maximum extent practicable, the
requirements of this section shall be implemented through future
solicitations, contract modifications by mutual agreement, and new
contract awards.
(i) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed
to require the renegotiation of existing contracts in a manner that
would violate applicable procurement laws or result in a breach of
contract.
SEC. 1236. REVIEW OF THE ANALYTICAL BASIS FOR UNITED STATES FORCE
POSTURE ADJUSTMENTS IN EUROPE.
(a) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, in coordination
with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that includes--
(1) the analytical framework, analysis of alternatives,
war-gaming activities and other operational assessments,
intelligence assessments, and operational and strategic risk
assessments used by the Department of Defense in conducting the
review of global force posture undertaken during development of
the national defense strategy most recently prepared pursuant
to section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code, specifically
as it pertained to the area of responsibility of the United
States European Command; and
(2) an explanation of how and to what extent the analytical
framework, analysis of alternatives, war-gaming activities and
other operational assessments, intelligence assessments, and
operational and strategic risk assessments described in
paragraph (1) informed and were consistent with changes to
United States force posture in the area of responsibility of
the United States European Command implemented after January
20, 2025.
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) A description of the modeling assumptions and analytic
parameters used in the review to evaluate United States force
posture in the area of responsibility of the United States
European Command, including--
(A) force-sizing constructs and campaign planning
assumptions;
(B) logistics, sustainment, strategic mobility,
contested deployment, and reinforcement assumptions;
(C) assumptions relating to United States and
allied force availability, readiness, reinforcement
timelines, munitions expenditures, prepositioned
stocks, and strategic lift capacity;
(D) adversary force readiness, mobilization and
reinforcement timelines, and operational objectives;
and
(E) assumptions relating to simultaneous or
overlapping theater demands.
(2) A comprehensive description of the force-planning
scenarios, tabletop exercises, and war-gaming inputs used in
the review to evaluate United States force posture in the area
of responsibility of the United States European Command.
(3) An assessment of the alternative force posture options
considered during the review and the analytical criteria used
to evaluate and compare such options, including cost, host
nation and allied burden-sharing contributions, the relative
operational effects of rotational and permanently stationed
forces, and the operational implications of positioning forces
closer to potential contingency areas along NATO's eastern
flank.
(4) The intelligence assessments and threat analyses used
to inform the Department of Defense's review of United States
force posture in the area of responsibility of the United
States European Command.
(5) An assessment of capability gaps associated with
combatant commander campaign plans and NATO regional plans as
well as the associated operational and strategic risks
identified by the Department of Defense in its review of United
States force posture in the area of responsibility of the
United States European Command.
(6) A description of how the analytical framework, analysis
of alternatives, war-gaming activities and other operational
assessments, intelligence assessments, and operational and
strategic risk assessments used by the Department of Defense in
the review evaluated the ability of NATO allies and partners to
mitigate identified capability gaps and associated operational
and strategic risks, including projected timelines for
capability development and fielding.
(7) A description of the coordination undertaken during the
initial review in the development and application of the
analytical framework, analysis of alternatives, war-gaming
activities and other operational assessments, intelligence
assessments, and operational and strategic risk assessments
described in paragraphs (1) through (6), with--
(A) the Joint Staff, the Military Departments, and
the Commander of United States European Command;
(B) the Department of State;
(C) the intelligence community; and
(D) NATO military authorities and NATO allies and
partners in Europe and Canada.
(8) An assessment of the extent to which the analytical
framework, analysis of alternatives, war-gaming activities and
other operational assessments, intelligence assessments, and
operational and strategic risk assessments described in
paragraphs (1) through (6) were consistent with United States
force posture adjustments within the area of responsibility of
the United States European Command implemented after January
20, 2025, including--
(A) an assessment of each such adjustment to United
States force posture in Europe during such period;
(B) an assessment of the operational, strategic,
fiscal, and risk-based justification for each such
adjustment;
(C) an identification of any deviations from the
initial review's analytical framework, analysis of
alternatives, war-gaming activities and other
operational assessments, intelligence assessments, and
operational and strategic risk assessments in the
analysis underlying such adjustments, including the
rationale for any such deviation;
(D) an identification of any deviations from
military interagency assessments or non-concurrence
about such adjustments, including the rationale for any
such deviation; and
(E) an evaluation of the implications of each such
adjustment for United States national security
interests, NATO's deterrence and defense posture, and
execution of combatant commander campaign plans and
NATO regional plans.
(c) Form.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
(d) Independent Assessment by the Government Accountability
Office.--
(1) Assessment required.--Not later than 180 days after the
submission of the report required under subsection (a), the
Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the
congressional defense committees an independent assessment of--
(A) the analytical framework, analysis of
alternatives, war-gaming activities and other
operational assessments, intelligence assessments, and
operational and strategic risk assessments used in
conducting the review of global force posture
undertaken during development of the national defense
strategy most recently prepared pursuant to section
113(g) of title 10, United States Code, specifically as
it pertained to the area of responsibility of the
United States European Command;
(B) the conclusions drawn from such review of
global force posture; and
(C) the extent to which such analytical framework,
analysis of alternatives, war-gaming activities and
other operational assessments, intelligence
assessments, and operational and strategic risk
assessments informed and were consistent with changes
to United States force posture in the area of
responsibility of the United States European Command
implemented after January 20, 2025.
(2) Elements.--The assessment under paragraph (1) shall
include--
(A) an evaluation of the completeness, rigor, and
methodological validity of the analytical framework,
assumptions, scenarios, intelligence inputs, and
analysis of alternatives;
(B) an assessment of the consistency between the
analytical conclusions and actual posture decisions
implemented after January 20, 2025;
(C) a review of the sensitivity of conclusions to
key assumptions and variables;
(D) an identification of any gaps, limitations, or
sources of analytical risk; and
(E) an evaluation of the implications of each such
adjustment for United States national security
interests, NATO's deterrence and defense posture, and
execution of combatant commander campaign plans and
NATO regional plans.
(3) Access to information.--The Secretary of Defense shall
provide the Comptroller General with timely access to all data,
assumptions, models, briefings, analyses, memoranda,
recommendations, dissenting views, decision memoranda, and
other information necessary to carry out the assessment
required under this subsection, including classified
information, consistent with applicable law.
SEC. 1237. NATO DEFENSE PLANNING AND BURDEN SHARING ACTIVITIES.
(a) Report Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter through January 1,
2028, the Commander, United States European Command shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on each of the following:
(1) An evaluation of allied progress on meeting the 5
percent defense investment commitment agreed to at the 2025
Summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in The
Hague.
(2) An evaluation of allied progress on implementing NATO
capability targets and any priority capability shortfalls.
(3) A list of critical capabilities required to execute
NATO's regional plans that are largely or wholly provided by
the United States and a description of any European and
Canadian allied efforts to develop or procure those or similar
capabilities.
(4) A description of United States forces available to the
Supreme Allied Commander Europe under the NATO Force Model.
(5)(A) In the first report submitted under this subsection,
a description of any changes to the United States forces
available to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe under the NATO
Force Model in the previous year.
(B) In the subsequent reports submitted under this
subsection, a description of any changes to the United
States forces available to the Supreme Allied Commander
Europe under the NATO Force Model in the preceding 90-
day period.
(6) In the case of any changes described pursuant to
paragraph (5)--
(A) an assessment of whether Europe has the force
structure, readiness levels, and enabling capabilities
to assume responsibility for any decreases in United
States forces available to the Supreme Allied Commander
Europe under the NATO Force Model;
(B) an assessment of the risk such change poses to
NATO's deterrence and defense posture; and
(C) whether modifications to the NATO Defense
Planning Process are required, including whether such
changes--
(i) alter NATO capability targets or
apportionment decisions; or
(ii) require updated NATO political
guidance at the ministerial or summit level.
(7) An assessment of NATO's deterrence and defense posture
on the alliance's eastern flank, including--
(A) a description of United States military force
posture in each country on the eastern flank, including
any changes to United States forces on such flank
during the 90-day period preceding the submission of
the report;
(B) a description of allied military force posture
in each country on the eastern flank;
(C) an evaluation of the capacity of United States
and allied forces to reinforce NATO's eastern flank in
the event of a conflict;
(D) an identification of any obstacles that could
delay such reinforcement, including the status of
prepositioned United States materiel in Europe; and
(E) a description of efforts by the United States
and NATO allies to address the obstacles identified
pursuant to subparagraph (D).
(8) An assessment of NATO's deterrence efforts in Romania,
including a description and evaluation of--
(A) United States force posture in Romania,
including any new rotations to Romania intended to
enhance deterrence following the 2025 decision to end
the rotational presence of a United States brigade;
(B) consultations with NATO allies regarding
efforts to backfill or otherwise mitigate the
capability gap resulting from the end the rotational
presence of a United States brigade;
(C) NATO Forward Land Forces in Romania;
(D) new or expanded bilateral and multilateral
training activities and military exercises conducted to
build capacity and improve interoperability among
United States forces, Romanian forces, and other NATO
allies;
(E) efforts undertaken by the United States,
Romania, and other NATO allies to improve critical
military infrastructure in Romania, including
infrastructure necessary to support collective defense
obligations of the alliance and to enable United States
contingency operations; and
(F) efforts to support and strengthen the defense
industrial base of Romania.
(b) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted
in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
Subtitle E--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific
SEC. 1241. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON DEFENSE ALLIANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS IN
THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION.
It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense should
continue efforts that strengthen United States defense alliances and
partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region so as to further the
comparative advantage of the United States in strategic competition
with the People's Republic of China, including by--
(1) enhancing cooperation with Japan, consistent with the
Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the United
States of America and Japan, signed at Washington, January 19,
1960, including by developing advanced military capabilities,
upgrading command and control relationships, fostering
interoperability across all domains, and improving sharing of
information and intelligence;
(2) reinforcing the United States alliance with the
Republic of Korea, including by maintaining the presence of
approximately 28,500 members of the United States Armed Forces
deployed to the Republic of Korea, enhancing mutual defense
base cooperation, and 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;
(3) fostering bilateral and multilateral cooperation with
Australia, consistent with the Security Treaty Between
Australia, New Zealand, and the United States of America,
signed at San Francisco, September 1, 1951, and through the
partnership among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United
States to--
(A) advance shared security objectives;
(B) accelerate the fielding of advanced military
capabilities; and
(C) build the capacity of emerging partners;
(4) advancing United States alliances with the Philippines
and Thailand and United States partnerships with other partners
in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to enhance
maritime domain awareness, promote sovereignty and territorial
integrity, leverage technology and promote innovation, and
support an open, inclusive, and rules-based regional
architecture;
(5) broadening United States engagement with India,
including through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue to--
(A) advance the shared objective of a free and open
Indo-Pacific region through bilateral and multilateral
engagements and participation in military exercises,
expanded defense trade, and collaboration on
humanitarian aid and disaster response; and
(B) enable greater cooperation on maritime
security;
(6) strengthening the United States partnership with
Taiwan, consistent with the Three Communiques, the Taiwan
Relations Act (Public Law 96-8; 22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.), and
the Six Assurances, with the goal of improving Taiwan's
defensive capabilities and promoting peaceful cross-strait
relations;
(7) reinforcing the status of Singapore as a Major Security
Cooperation Partner of the United States and continuing to
strengthen defense and security cooperation between the
military forces of Singapore and the United States Armed
Forces, including through participation in combined exercises
and training;
(8) engaging with the Federated States of Micronesia, the
Republic of the Marshall Islands, Palau, and other Pacific
island countries, with the goal of strengthening regional
security and addressing issues of mutual concern, including
protecting fisheries from illegal, unreported, and unregulated
fishing;
(9) collaborating with Canada, the United Kingdom, France,
and other members of the European Union and the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization to build connectivity and advance a shared
vision for the region that is principled, long-term, and
anchored in democratic resilience;
(10) investing in enhanced military posture and
capabilities in the area of responsibility of the United States
Indo-Pacific Command and strengthening cooperation in bilateral
relationships, multilateral partnerships, and other
international fora to uphold global security and shared
principles, with the goal of ensuring the maintenance of a free
and open Indo-Pacific region;
(11) supporting efforts by the Republic of Korea to
strengthen deterrence and to deepen bilateral defense
cooperation between the United States and the Republic of
Korea; and
(12) expanding shipbuilding cooperation with the Republic
of Korea to bolster the shipbuilding capacity and workforce of
the United States and to reinforce the defense industrial base
of the United States.
SEC. 1242. EXTENSION OF PACIFIC DETERRENCE INITIATIVE.
(a) Funding.--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 2026'' and inserting ``the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027''; and
(2) by striking ``fiscal year 2026'' and inserting ``fiscal
year 2027''.
(b) Reports and Briefings.--Subsection (d) of such section is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(A), in the matter preceding clause
(i), by striking ``fiscal years 2027 and 2028'' and inserting
``fiscal years 2028 and 2029''; and
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``fiscal years 2027 and
2028'' each place it appears and inserting ``fiscal years 2028
and 2029''.
(c) Extension of Plan.--Subsection (e) of such section is amended,
in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``fiscal years 2027
and 2028'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2028 and 2029''.
SEC. 1243. EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT FOR PUBLIC REPORTING OF CHINESE
MILITARY COMPANIES OPERATING IN THE UNITED STATES.
Section 1260H(b) 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 striking ``2030'' and inserting
``2035''.
SEC. 1244. MODIFICATIONS TO PUBLIC REPORTING OF CHINESE MILITARY
COMPANIES OPERATING IN THE UNITED STATES.
Section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(3)(A), by striking ``not less
frequently'' and all that follows through the end of the
sentence and inserting ``as determined appropriate by the
Secretary based on the latest information available.'';
(2) by amending subsection (b)(4) to read as follows:
``(4) Language requirement.--The Secretary shall publish
the list in English. The Secretary may include Mandarin Chinese
or other foreign-language identifiers as appropriate for entity
identification purposes.'';
(3) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:
``(e) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe
regulations as necessary to implement this section.''; and
(4) in subsection (g), by adding at the end the following:
``(6) Assistance.--The term `assistance' means benefits
provided by the Government of China, including grants, loans,
subsidies, tax benefits, real or personal property, sponsored
research, or any other preferential treatment.
``(7) Formal association.--The term `formal association'
includes joint ventures, partnerships, consortiums, task
forces, or research collaborations with an entity identified
under subsection (g)(2)(B)(i).
``(8) Informal association.--The term `informal
association' includes participation in exhibitions,
competitions, demonstrations, or other temporary activities
with an entity identified under subsection (g)(2)(B)(i).''.
SEC. 1245. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY AND
SECURITY DEVELOPMENTS INVOLVING THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF
CHINA.
Section 1202 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2000 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``2027'' and inserting
``2030''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (3)(C), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``, including nuclear, missile,
air defense, submarine quieting, and drone development
cooperation.'';
(B) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following:
``(6) Complicity, involvement, and degree of association of
the People's Liberation Army in the use of forced labor by and
the violation of other human rights of Uyghurs in Xinjiang.'';
(C) in paragraph (8)(A)--
(i) by inserting a comma after
``infrastructure)''; and
(ii) by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``, and the likely role of Chinese
cyber capabilities in a conflict with the
United States, including against allied and
partner nations in the First and Second Island
Chain and the United States homeland.'';
(D) in paragraph (9)--
(i) in subparagraph (A)(i), by inserting
``including the United States,'' after ``any
other country,''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B)--
(I) by inserting ``biotechnology,''
after ``space,''; and
(II) by inserting ``and emerging''
after ``other advanced'';
(E) in paragraph (10)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``and'' at the end;
(ii) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as
subparagraph (D); and
(iii) by inserting after subparagraph (A)
the following:
``(B) how delays in delivery of American defense
articles to Taiwan affect the Chinese Communist Party's
assessments of the balance of power in the Strait;
``(C) the likely strategic intent of Chinese forces
in a conflict over Taiwan, how they will conduct a
cyber enabled economic warfare campaign, a cross-strait
invasion campaign, or a blockade campaign and how
Russia may be assisting China in preparation for such
activities; and'';
(F) by redesignating paragraph (14) as paragraph
(16); and
(G) by inserting after paragraph (13) the
following:
``(14) An assessment of the character, extent, trajectory,
and consequences of security cooperation between the People's
Republic of China and the Russian Federation, the Islamic
Republic of Iran, and North Korea, including how China provides
dual-use support to the defense industrial bases of these
countries.
``(15) An assessment of the effects that population trends
and forecasts of the People's Republic of China have on the
force structure and size of the People's Liberation Army.''.
SEC. 1246. MODIFICATION OF TAIWAN SECURITY COOPERATION INITIATIVE.
Subsection (d) of section 1323 of the Servicemember Quality of Life
Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
(Public Law 118-159) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(3) Fiscal year 2027.--Of the amounts authorized to be
appropriated for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of
Defense, not more than $1,000,000,000 may be made available for
the purposes of subsection (a).''.
SEC. 1247. OVERSIGHT OF UNITED STATES MILITARY POSTURE ON THE KOREAN
PENINSULA.
Section 1268 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60) is amended by striking ``Amounts
authorized to be appropriated by this Act may not be obligated or
expended'' and inserting ``None of the amounts authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal years
2026 or 2027 may be obligated or expended''.
Subtitle F--Reports
SEC. 1251. OVERSIGHT OF MILITARY-TO-MILITARY EXCHANGES AND CONTACTS
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION.
(a) Report Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
detailing any instance of bilateral military-to-military exchange or
contact between the Department of Defense and the Government of the
Russian Federation.
(b) Elements.--Each report required in subsection (a) shall
include--
(1) a list of each instance of military-to-military
exchange or contact between the Department of Defense and the
Government of the Russian Federation;
(2) a description of the purpose of each such instance of
military-to-military exchange or contact;
(3) a detailed description of the benefits the Government
of the Russian Federation expects to gain from such military-
to-military exchanges and contacts; and
(4) a detailed assessment of the benefits the Department of
Defense expects to gain from such military-to-military
exchanges and contacts.
(c) Sunset.--This section shall cease to be effective on December
31, 2029.
SEC. 1252. REPORT ON RUSSIA'S TARGETING OF RELIGIOUS INFRASTRUCTURE IN
UKRAINE.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 3 years, the
Secretary of Defense shall coordinate with the Director of National
Intelligence to ensure the preparation of this report does not diminish
national intelligence activities, and in coordination with the
Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a report that includes--
(1) a detailed description of the Russian Armed Forces and
their affiliated, quasi-state, or occupation-era activities
that damage, destroy, seize, repurpose, or otherwise directly
or indirectly engage in or facilitate serious harm to churches,
synagogues, mosques, and other religious facilities, and their
respective religious organizations, in Russian-occupied
territories of Ukraine, including a description of the weapons
systems, units, and, where ascertainable, the commanders
responsible for ordering or conducting such strikes;
(2) an identification of churches, synagogues, mosques, and
other religious facilities, including Christian, Jewish,
Muslim, and other minority religious institutions, that have
been destroyed, damaged, seized, repurposed, or otherwise
appropriated directly or indirectly by persons operating for or
on behalf of the Russian Armed Forces or the Government of the
Russian Federation in occupied territories of Ukraine;
(3) an assessment of--
(A) the number of Christians, Jews, Muslims
(including Crimean Tatars), and other religious
minorities not affiliated with the Russian Orthodox
Church who have been subjected to persecution,
imprisonment, or forced displacement in occupied
territories of Ukraine as a result of Russian military
operations or occupation-era policies;
(B) restrictions imposed on Christian, Jewish,
Muslim, and other religions not affiliated with the
Russian Orthodox Church's religious practices, worship
services, or religious education in occupied
territories, insofar as such restrictions are imposed
or enforced by Russian military or security forces;
(C) efforts by the Government of Russia, by
authorities exercising de facto governmental control in
occupied territory, or by entities or persons otherwise
affiliated with Russia, to compel Christian
organizations to affiliate with Moscow-based religious
institutions or to suppress Christian, Jewish, Muslim,
or any other denominations not aligned with Russian
state interests, where such efforts are carried out by
or in coordination with Russian military forces; and
(D) the overall impact of Russia's invasion of
Ukraine, and its occupation of Ukrainian territory, on
religious freedom and the physical integrity of
religious infrastructure in occupied territories of
Ukraine, including Crimea and Sevastopol; and
(4) a list of individuals and entities affiliated with the
Government of Russia, the Russian Armed Forces, or exercising
de facto authority in occupied territory, that--
(A) are responsible for ordering, directing, or
conducting strikes or occupation-era activities that
damaged or destroyed religious infrastructure, or that
persecute, suppress, or discriminate against
Christians, Jews, or Muslims in Ukraine and in the
occupied territories of Ukraine; or
(B) have otherwise engaged in or attempted to
engage in any of the conduct described in this
subsection.
(b) Form.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be
submitted in an unclassified form but may include a classified annex.
(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, and the Permanent Select Committee on
Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of
the Senate.
SEC. 1253. STUDY ON EFFECTIVENESS OF UNITED STATES-SOMALIA POLICY.
(a) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 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 under which the center shall--
(1) conduct a study to assess the effectiveness of the past
20 years of United States policy in Somalia, including through
United States security cooperation and security assistance,
military operations, and other forms of assistance provided to
and in Somalia, with respect to--
(A) addressing and reducing the threat of violence
posed by Al Shabaab and ISIS-Somalia; and
(B) achieving other United States objectives with
respect to Somalia; and
(2) develop evidence-based options and recommendations for
United States policy in Somalia to reduce or resolve the threat
of violence posed by Al Shabaab and ISIS-Somalia.
(b) Elements.--The study required by subsection (a) shall also
discuss the following with respect to Somalia:
(1) Factors leading to initial United States involvement in
the conflict.
(2) The legal opinions that interpreted the 2001
Authorization to Use Military Force to apply to Al Shabaab.
(3) A description of the threats posed by Al Shabaab and
ISIS-Somalia to the United States homeland.
(4) The amount of funds spent on security, development and
humanitarian assistance, including the estimated costs of
Department of Defense operations.
(5) An assessment of the policy objectives identified by
the United States with respect to such assistance and
operations and any United States Government efforts to assess
whether those objectives were met.
(6) A description of any efforts to push for a political
solution for the war, including internal United States
Government discussions and outcomes, concerning whether or not
to support dialogue with Al Shabaab.
(7) A description of all significant changes in United
States policy, practice, or other factors that have contributed
to an increase in the number of United States airstrikes in
Somalia since January 2025.
(8) A description of past and planned efforts to engage
with the Somali armed forces on civilian harm mitigation and
response issues.
(9) United States Government benchmarks for disengaging
from military operations in Somalia over the course of United
States military operations in the country.
(c) Report to Secretary.--The federally funded research and
development center that carries out the study and analysis under
subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report
containing the results of such study.
(d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 30 days after receiving the
report required by subsection (c), the Secretary of Defense shall
submit an unaltered copy of the report to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives.
(e) Form; Publication.--The submission required by subsection (d)
shall be in unclassified form and may include a classified annex. The
unclassified portion of the report shall concurrently be made publicly
available.
Subtitle G--Other Matters
SEC. 1261. REPEAL OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE TRAINING TO
MILITARY FORCES OR NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES OF COSTA RICA
AND PANAMA.
Section 1209 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 321 note) is repealed.
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.
Sec. 1406. Cable security fleet expansion.
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. Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement
Home.
Sec. 1413. Critical minerals traceability pilot program.
Subtitle A--Military Programs
SEC. 1401. WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2027
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 2027
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 2027 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 2027 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 2027
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.
SEC. 1406. CABLE SECURITY FLEET EXPANSION.
(a) Establishment of the Cable Security Fleet.--Section 53202(a)(2)
of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``two'' and
inserting ``not less than 6''.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 53209 of title 46,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``$10,000,000 for each of
the fiscal years 2021 through 2035'' and inserting ``$30,000,000 for
each of the fiscal years 2027 through 2040''.
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, 2027'' and
inserting ``September 30, 2028''.
(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, $174,000,000 may be transferred
by the Secretary of Defense to the Joint Department of Defense-
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund
established by subsection (a)(1) of section 1704 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (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. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT
HOME.
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2027
from the Armed Forces Retirement Home Trust Fund the sum of $77,000,000
for the operation of the Armed Forces Retirement Home.
SEC. 1413. CRITICAL MINERALS TRACEABILITY PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a pilot
program within the Defense Logistics Agency to develop and evaluate
traceability systems for essential materials managed by the Agency,
including materials held in or acquired for the National Defense
Stockpile. In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense
shall seek to--
(1) improve the ability of the Department of Defense to
rapidly mobilize and allocate materials during national
emergencies or contingencies; and
(2) inform potential future Department-wide implementation
of traceability requirements for defense-critical supply
chains.
(b) Contracts.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary of
Defense shall seek to enter into contracts with appropriate entities to
provide traceability systems in accordance with this section.
(c) Traceability Providers.--
(1) Requirements for providers.--The Secretary of Defense
shall require that any entity that enters into a contract under
this section--
(A) be organized under the laws of the United
States;
(B) be owned and controlled by a United States
person; and
(C) not be subject to foreign ownership or control
or influence by any foreign government.
(2) Contract requirements.--Any contract entered into under
this section shall require that the entity operate exclusively
as a noncustodial digital traceability and verification service
and shall not--
(A) extract, process, refine, transport, store,
broker, finance, or take title to any covered material;
or
(B) exercise physical control, custody, or
possession of any covered material.
(d) Traceability System.--
(1) Covered materials.--Any contract entered into under
this section shall require that the traceability system
provided under such contract traces the following materials:
(A) Titanium and titanium alloys.
(B) Cobalt.
(C) Rare earth elements and permanent magnet
materials.
(D) Lithium and battery-grade materials.
(E) Such other strategic and critical materials as
the Secretary of Defense determines are necessary to
support defense production and surge requirements.
(2) Technical requirements.--Any contract entered into
under this section shall require that the traceability system
provided under such contract--
(A) provides end-to-end visibility of covered
materials from point of extraction through processing,
transportation, and end use in defense articles or
defense services;
(B) verifies the origin, chain of custody, mass
balance, purity, and processing history of covered
materials;
(C) maintains tamper-resistant, immutable, and
time-stamped records of custody events, transformation
events, and compliance status for covered materials;
(D) employs cryptographic mechanisms to protect
sensitive commercial and national security data while
enabling verification by authorized security personnel;
(E) enables continuous auditing, anomaly detection,
and identification and assessment of supply chain
threats; and
(F) integrates with existing Department of Defense
procurement, intelligence monitoring, and risk
assessment frameworks, including support compliance
audits conducted under section 252.225-7052 of the
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation, or successor
regulations.
(e) Enforcement.--The Secretary of Defense may enforce compliance
with the requirements of this section through--
(1) suspension or termination of contracts with entities
that fail to comply with traceability system requirements under
this section;
(2) withholding of payments for contractors or
subcontractors that fail to provide required traceability
documentation; and
(3) exclusion from future defense contracts of entities
that repeatedly fail to meet traceability system requirements
under this section.
(f) Phased Expansion.--
(1) Phase i.--During the period beginning on the date the
pilot program is established under subsection (a) and ending on
September 30, 2028, the Secretary of Defense shall implement a
traceability system for materials managed by the Defense
Logistics Agency, with priority given to covered materials
designated as critical to weapons systems production.
(2) Phase ii.--Subject to the results of the report
required under subsection (h), the Secretary of Defense may
expand the traceability system to covered materials procured
under defense contracts subject to the Defense Federal
Acquisition Regulation Supplement, beginning not earlier than
October 1, 2029.
(g) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date on which the
Secretary of Defense establishes the pilot program under subsection
(a), the Secretary shall provide a briefing to the Committee on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives. Such briefing shall include--
(1) a description of each traceability system being
evaluated under the pilot program, including an assessment of
how such system satisfied the technical requirements under
subsection (d);
(2) the criteria and process used to select a traceability
service provider for the pilot program, including how provider
eligibility requirements under subsection (c) were assessed and
enforced;
(3) the timeline and status of pilot program implementation
milestones; and
(4) any challenges or resource requirements encountered in
establishing the pilot programs.
(h) Report.--Not later than two years after the date on which the
Secretary of Defense establishes the pilot program under subsection
(a), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees
a report assessing the results of the pilot program. Such report shall
include--
(1) an assessment of the operational effectiveness of each
traceability system evaluated under the pilot program;
(2) an assessment of the impacts of such system on defense
readiness an surge capacity;
(3) an assessment of the implications of such system for
National Defense Stockpile management and replenishment;
(4) an assessment of the cost, scalability, and integration
of such system with existing Department of Defense procurement
systems; and
(5) recommendations for expansion of the pilot program or
permanent authorization of a traceability requirement for
defense-critical supply chains.
(i) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered materials'' means any material
listed in subsection (d)(1).
(2) The term ``National Defense Stockpile'' means the
stockpile provided for in section 3 of the Strategic and
Critical Materials Stockpiling Act (50 U.S.C. 98b).
(3) The term ``United States person'' has the meaning given
such term in section 7701(a)(30) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986.
TITLE XV--CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS
Subtitle A--Cybersecurity
SEC. 1501. DATA RECOVERY REQUIREMENTS AND STRATEGY.
(a) Data Recovery Requirements.--Chapter 19 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 391b the following
new section:
``Sec. 391c. Data recovery requirements
``(a) Mandatory Recovery Time Objectives.--(1) The Secretary of
Defense shall, with respect to each element of the Department of
Defense, carry out the following:
``(A) Identify data that is mission critical or essential
to the operation of Department of Defense information systems
and national security systems.
``(B) Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this section, establish mandatory recovery time
objectives for data so identified.
``(2) Each recovery time objective established under paragraph (1)
shall satisfy the following requirements:
``(A) Be based upon the type of data to which such
objective applies, including with respect to threat exposure.
``(B) Be updated in response to intelligence on evolving
threats.
``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `recovery time
objective' means the maximum allowable time the Secretary of Defense
determines necessary to restore critical functions and data following a
cyberattack.''.
(b) Data Resilience Pilot Program.--
(1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
establish a pilot program to assess the feasibility and
effectiveness of fielding data resilience capabilities for data
that is mission critical or essential to the operation of
Department of Defense information systems and national security
systems, including--
(A) immutable backups that preserve logically
separated copies of data isolated from external
networks by means of software, firewalls, or other
controls; and
(B) continuous monitoring of backup environments to
detect tampering, insider threats, and malicious
corruption.
(2) Scope.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program
under paragraph (1) across not fewer than three covered systems
selected by the Secretary, prioritizing covered systems with
the highest concentration of data that is mission critical or
essential to the operation of Department of Defense information
systems and national security systems.
(3) Report.--Not later than one year after the
establishment of the pilot program under paragraph (1), the
Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees
a report on the pilot program that includes--
(A) an assessment of the effectiveness of the
capabilities fielded under the pilot program in
supporting recovery time objectives established under
section 391c of title 10, United States Code, as added
by subsection (a);
(B) the cost of fielding such capabilities; and
(C) a recommendation on whether to extend such
capabilities Department-wide.
(4) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``covered
system'' means an information system or national security
system of the Department of Defense that stores or processes
data that is mission critical, as identified pursuant to
subsection (a)(1)(A) of such section 391c.
(c) Data Recovery Strategy.--
(1) Submission to committees.--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 data
recovery strategy for the Department of Defense that includes
information relating to the following:
(A) Recovery time objectives for such
strategy.
(B) The approach to accomplish such
objectives.
(C) Oversight processes with respect to
such strategy.
(D) The funds necessary to carry out such
strategy.
(E) The approach to fielding data
resilience capabilities for data that is
mission critical or essential to the operation
of Department of Defense information systems
and national security systems, including
immutable backups that preserve logically
separated copies isolated from external
networks, and continuous monitoring of backup
environments to detect tampering, insider
threats, and malicious corruption.
(2) Form.--The strategy under paragraph (1) shall
be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a
classified annex.
(3) Definition.--In this subsection, the term
``recovery time objective'' means the maximum allowable
time the Secretary of Defense determines necessary to
restore critical functions and data following a
cyberattack.
SEC. 1502. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AI INCIDENT AND VULNERABILITY
REPORTING PROGRAM.
Chapter 131 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting after section 2224a the following new section:
``Sec. 2224b. Artificial intelligence incident and vulnerability
reporting program
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a
centralized Department-wide program for the reporting, tracking,
analysis, and remediation of covered AI incidents and covered AI
vulnerabilities arising from the development, testing, procurement,
fielding, or operation of artificial intelligence systems within the
Department of Defense.
``(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the program established under
subsection (a) shall be to--
``(1) identify recurring risks, failure modes,
vulnerabilities, and systemic weaknesses in artificial
intelligence systems, including risks or failure modes arising
from human-machine teaming;
``(2) support mitigation of significant risks; and
``(3) inform testing, procurement, cybersecurity, and
deployment decisions to improve the safety, security,
reliability, and operational effectiveness of such systems.
``(c) Requirements for Program.--The program shall--
``(1) be designed using practices drawn from established
safety incident reporting programs, vulnerability disclosure
programs, and programs to identify and develop lessons learned;
``(2) emphasize non-punitive reporting, protection of
sensitive and proprietary information, and dissemination of
lessons learned, as appropriate; and
``(3) include a mechanism to enable timely access to and
sharing of relevant logs, system data, and model information as
necessary to support analysis and response.
``(d) Designation of Official.--The Secretary shall designate an
appropriate official for the reporting, tracking, analysis, and
remediation of covered AI incidents and covered AI vulnerabilities
under this section. The Secretary, acting through such official, shall
receive and standardize reports, conduct trend analysis, identify
recurring risks and failure modes, and issue guidance, alerts, and
recommendations, as appropriate.
``(e) Reporting and Categorization.--(1) The Secretary shall
require prompt reporting to the official designated under subsection
(d) of--
``(A) any covered AI incident; and
``(B) any covered AI vulnerability.
``(2) The Secretary, acting through the official, shall categorize
each incident or vulnerability reported to the official according to
whether the incident or vulnerability requires--
``(A) a Department-wide response;
``(B) a response at the program level; or
``(C) a response at a local level.
``(f) Department-wide and Program-level Matters.--(1) In the case
of any incident or vulnerability categorized under subsection (e)(2)(A)
or (B), the Secretary, acting through the official designated under
subsection (d), shall coordinate any responses that the Secretary
considers appropriate, such as remediation, retesting, mitigation
measures, or deployment restrictions.
``(2) In addition, in the case of any incident or vulnerability
described in subsection (e)(2)(A), the Secretary, acting through the
official, shall require--
``(A) a documented corrective action plan; and
``(B) validation that the mitigation measures, if any, in
such plan have been implemented before continued operational
use.
``(g) Protection of Reports.--(1) The Secretary shall establish a
protected disclosure process, informed by established vulnerability
disclosure practices, through which members of the Armed Forces,
civilian employees, contractors, and subcontractors at any tier may
report covered AI incidents and covered AI vulnerabilities in good
faith.
``(2) The Secretary shall ensure that a person making a report in
good faith under paragraph (1) is not, on the basis of that report
alone, subject to adverse contract action, subject to adverse personnel
action, or otherwise retaliated against by the Department.
``(h) Protection of Information.--The Secretary shall establish
procedures to protect sensitive, proprietary, and classified
information submitted through the protected disclosure process under
subsection (g).
``(i) Annual Report.--(1) In each of years 2027 through 2031, the
Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an
annual report on the program. The report shall include--
``(A) the number of reports made of incidents and
vulnerabilities and the categorizations of such reports;
``(B) a summary of significant trends, recurring risks,
systemic issues, and corrective actions taken in response;
``(C) in the case of any covered AI incident resulting in
the loss of life of, or in bodily harm to, a member of the
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force--
``(i) a description of the incident, including the
system or systems involved and the operational context;
``(ii) the date and time the incident occurred;
``(iii) an assessment of the cause and operational
consequence of the incident; and
``(iv) any corrective actions taken; and
``(D) any recommendations for changes to testing,
procurement, cybersecurity, or deployment policies relating to
artificial intelligence systems.
``(2) Each report under this subsection shall be submitted in
unclassified form but may include a classified annex.
``(j) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `artificial intelligence' has the meaning
given such term in section 5002 of the National Artificial
Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9401).
``(2) The term `covered AI incident' means an event in
which an artificial intelligence system--
``(A) causes unintended operational, safety, or
security harm;
``(B) operates outside authorized parameters or
approved safety, legal, or mission guardrails;
``(C) materially degrades mission performance or
reliability in a real-world or operationally
representative environment;
``(D) fails to respond to an operator disengage
command;
``(E) operates in a manner that, under reasonably
foreseeable circumstances, could have resulted in
significant unintended operational, safety, or security
harm; or
``(F) operates in a manner that raises concerns
regarding system control and autonomy.
``(3) The term `covered AI vulnerability' means an
exploitable weakness, vulnerability, or systemic issue in an
artificial intelligence system or related component that could
materially affect mission performance, compromise system
integrity, create safety risk, or result in unauthorized or
unintended behavior.''.
SEC. 1503. REVIEW AND REALIGNMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
CYBERSECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES.
(a) Review and Realignment.--
(1) Review required.--The Secretary of Defense shall
conduct a comprehensive review of the roles, responsibilities,
relationships, authorities, and governance structures relating
to cybersecurity, information technology, network defense, and
defensive cyber operations within the Department of Defense in
order to achieve the following goals:
(A) Establish clear accountability for the
cybersecurity of Department of Defense information
networks, including identification of one official
designated as the single accountable official
responsible for the cybersecurity of Department of
Defense information networks.
(B) Improve the operational effectiveness,
responsiveness, and unity of effort of Department-wide
cybersecurity, information technology, network defense,
and defensive cyber operations.
(C) Eliminate structural overlap, duplication, and
fragmentation across organizations responsible for
cybersecurity, information technology, network defense,
and defensive cyber operations.
(D) Reduce overlapping responsibilities and ensure
alignment of policy, strategy, budgetary oversight, and
operational support necessary for the cybersecurity of
Department of Defense information networks in an
evolving threat environment.
(2) Scope.--The review conducted under this subsection
shall include an assessment of the roles, responsibilities,
relationships, and authorities among--
(A) the Chief Information Officer of the Department
of Defense;
(B) the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber
Policy;
(C) the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of
Defense;
(D) the Commander of the United States Cyber
Command;
(E) the Department of Defense Cyber Defense
Command; and
(F) such other offices, elements, or organizations
as the Secretary determines appropriate.
(3) Realignment.--As a result of the review, and in order
to achieve the goals specified in paragraph (1), the Secretary
may, consistent with applicable law--
(A) realign, consolidate, or modify the roles,
responsibilities, relationships, and authorities of the
officials, offices, elements, and organizations
specified in paragraph (2);
(B) reassign functions, personnel, and resources
among such officials, offices, elements, and
organizations;
(C) eliminate duplicative functions; and
(D) clarify or revise reporting relationships and
lines of authority.
(b) Preservation of Functions.--In carrying out subsection (a), the
Secretary shall ensure that all functions necessary for the governance,
defense, and operation of Department of Defense information networks
are maintained, regardless of the organizational structure to which
such functions are assigned.
(c) Limitation on Establishment of New Office or Organization.--The
Secretary may not establish a new office or organization for the
purpose of carrying out this section unless the Secretary determines
that such establishment is necessary to achieve the goals specified in
subsection (a)(1) and consistent with applicable law.
(d) Limitation on Reassignment or Elimination of Function.--The
Secretary may not reassign or eliminate a function associated with an
official, office, element, or organization for the purpose of carrying
out this section unless the Secretary submits to the congressional
defense committees a notification of the reassignment or elimination of
the function and a period of 15 days has elapsed after the date on
which the notification was submitted.
(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to authorize the Secretary of Defense to modify, transfer,
eliminate, or otherwise alter any role, responsibility, relationship,
authority, function, or any other matter expressly required by law.
(f) Report.--
(1) In general.--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
results of the review conducted under subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--The report shall include--
(A) identification of the official designated as
the single accountable official responsible for the
cybersecurity of Department of Defense information
networks, as specified in subsection (a)(1)(A);
(B) a description of any realignment,
consolidation, or modification made, or to be made, to
the roles, responsibilities, relationships, and
authorities of the officials, offices, elements, and
organizations reviewed, as specified in subsection
(a)(3)(A);
(C) a description of any reassignment of functions,
personnel, and resources made, or to be made, among the
officials, offices, elements, and organizations
reviewed, as specified in subsection (a)(3)(B);
(D) a description of any duplicative functions
eliminated, or to be eliminated, as set forth in
subsection (a)(3)(C);
(E) a description of any clarification or revision
made, or to be made, to reporting relationships and
lines of authority, as set forth in subsection
(a)(3)(D);
(F) a mapping of the responsibilities and
authorities assigned as of the date of the enactment of
this Act to each respective official, office, element,
or organization reviewed (including an identification
of whether the responsibility or authority is required
by law to be assigned to such official, office,
element, or organization, and an mapping of the
responsibilities and authorities as they will be
assigned after completion of the activities specified
in subsection (a)(3);
(G) a timeline for implementation of the activities
specified in subsection (a)(3), under which all such
activities shall be implemented not later than one year
after the date of the enactment of this Act;
(H) identification of any legislative
recommendations, including any provisions of law
requiring amendment, to fully implement the goals
specified in subsection (a)(1) and the activities
specified in subsection (a)(3); and
(I) a justification for the new structure,
including an explanation for how the new structure
better achieves the goals specified in subsection
(a)(1) than the current structure.
(g) Briefing.--Not later than 45 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide a briefing to the
congressional defense committees on preliminary findings of the review.
SEC. 1504. INCLUSION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONAL
TECHNOLOGY SECURITY IN COMBATANT COMMAND PLANNING AND
READINESS EXERCISES.
(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall direct the
commanders of the combatant commands, consistent with the authorities
provided under sections 164 and 167b of title 10, United States Code,
to incorporate critical infrastructure security and operational
technology security considerations into--
(1) planning activities conducted to execute national
defense strategies; and
(2) joint and combined planning, training, and readiness
exercises.
(b) Scope of Activities.--The activities described in subsection
(a) shall, at a minimum, include--
(1) assessment of vulnerabilities and resilience of
critical infrastructure and operational technology systems that
support military operations, defense support to civil
authorities, and homeland defense missions;
(2) coordination with relevant Federal departments and
agencies, State, local, Tribal, and territorial authorities,
and private sector owners and operators, as appropriate; and
(3) integration of cyber, operational technology, and
physical effects relevant to disruption, degradation, or
compromise of such systems.
SEC. 1505. PILOT PROGRAM FOR AUTONOMOUS MISSION INTEGRATION OF UNMANNED
SURFACE VEHICLES.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of the Navy, in consultation with
the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall
establish a pilot program, to be known as the Autonomous Mission Pre-
Integration Pilot Program, to assess industry-led approaches for pre-
integration of autonomy services and multi-mission payloads on medium
unmanned surface vehicles, utilizing a common, cybersecure operating
system to enable cross-platform collaboration.
(b) Objectives.--The pilot program shall develop and validate
rapidly composable, multi-mission capabilities to support distributed
maritime operations in contested environments, including pre-
integration of--
(1) autonomy services and mission software;
(2) kinetic and non-kinetic systems;
(3) advanced sensors and communications; and
(4) edge-based collaborative artificial intelligence.
(c) Modular Open Systems Architecture.--The pilot program shall
employ modular open systems architecture standards and open interfaces
to ensure interoperability, portability, and cybersecurity across
platforms. The Secretary shall leverage lessons from prior autonomy and
control system efforts while avoiding approaches that limit
competition, inhibit innovation, or place primary integration
responsibility on the Government where industry solutions are
available.
(d) Briefings.--
(1) Initial briefing.--Not later than 120 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in
consultation with the Under Secretary, shall brief the
congressional defense committees on the implementation of the
pilot program, including--
(A) coordination between and among program offices,
the Under Secretary, the commanders of the combatant
commands, the operational component, and industry;
(B) methods to reduce technical risk and promote
competition, including shifting integration risk to
industry through pre-integration and demonstration; and
(C) plans to accelerate prototyping, independent
assessment, and operational integration.
(2) Follow-on briefing.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall brief
the congressional defense committees with an update on the
implementation of the pilot program, including findings, data,
and mission outcomes.
SEC. 1506. CIVILIAN CYBERSECURITY RESERVE CORPS PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) Program Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a
pilot program to further evaluate the feasibility and advisability of
creating and maintaining a civilian cybersecurity reserve corps to
enable the Department of Defense and military services to provide
qualified civilian manpower to the Department of Defense to effectively
respond to significant cyber incidents or to assist in solving other
exceptionally difficult cyber workforce-related challenges.
(b) Consideration of Prior Report.--In conducting the pilot program
required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall take into consideration
the findings and recommendations of the report required by section 1540
of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2914) (titled ``Independent
Assessment of Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve for Department of
Defense'' and dated October 2025).
(c) Planning.--
(1) Plan.--Prior to carrying out the pilot program required
by subsection (a), the Secretary shall create a detailed
written plan for the program, which shall include--
(A) a concept of operations for the civilian
cybersecurity reserve corps;
(B) an assessment of the necessary legal and
contractual requirements;
(C) recruitment, assessment, and selection criteria
and methodologies;
(D) talent management processes and system
prototypes;
(E) defining the initial mission set and
organization structure of the civilian cybersecurity
reserve corps;
(F) metrics with respect to cost and benefits that
will be used to inform the Secretary's evaluation of
the pilot program; and
(G) any other matters that the Secretary considers
appropriate.
(2) Report and briefing.--Not later than the date that is
six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees
with a report and briefing on the plan created under paragraph
(1). The Secretary shall not carry out the pilot program until
after the Secretary has provided the report and briefing.
(d) Scope.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall
establish an initial cohort of not more than 20 members of the civilian
cybersecurity reserve corps.
SEC. 1507. 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).
(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 (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).
(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 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.
Subtitle B--Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence
SEC. 1521. SOFTWARE PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, BUDGETING, AND EXECUTION
REFORM.
(a) In General.--Chapter 131 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 2220 the following new section:
``Sec. 2221. Availability of appropriations accounts for full lifecycle
of software capabilities: regulations
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the
relevant financial management regulations of the Department provide
guidance for the budgeting and execution of funds for software
capabilities. Such guidance shall--
``(1) reflect that amounts appropriated for operations and
maintenance, procurement, or research, development, test, and
evaluation may be used at each stage in the lifecycle of a
software capability, consistent with applicable law;
``(2) clarify that such amounts may be used, as
appropriate, for all activities at each such stage in the
lifecycle of a software capability;
``(3) provide that, for any program or activity of the
Department that requires a new software capability, the
appropriations account primarily available for that program or
activity shall be available for that new software capability;
``(4) not impose restrictions on the availability of funds
for software capabilities, except as required by law; and
``(5) maintain consistency, to the maximum extent
practicable, with Recommendation 11A of the final report (dated
March 2024) of the Commission on Planning, Programming,
Budgeting, and Execution Reform, as submitted under section
1004 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1884).
``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `lifecycle' includes
stages such as development, prototyping, testing, fielding,
modification, upgrading, licensing, sustainment, and retirement.''.
(b) Issuance of Revised Regulations.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue
revised regulations to implement section 2221 of title 10,
United States Code, as added by this section.
(2) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the
Secretary issues the revised regulations under paragraph (1),
the Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees
of the revisions.
(c) Updates and Report.--
(1) Written updates.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter
until the revised regulations required by subsection (b) are
issued, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a written update containing--
(A) a description of the progress made toward
completing the revised regulations, along with specific
actions taken and remaining milestones;
(B) the most up-to-date working draft of the
revised regulations, or an outline of such working
draft in sufficient detail to demonstrate the manner in
which, and the extent to which, the working draft
implements section 2221;
(C) a description of any anticipated barriers to
full and timely issuance of the revised regulations and
full and timely implementation of such regulations;
(D) any recommendations for legislation to fully
implement such revised regulations; and
(E) if the Secretary has not issued such revised
regulations within the period described in subsection
(b), an explanation for the delay and the anticipated
timeline for issuing the revised regulations.
(2) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report containing--
(A) the revised regulations required by subsection
(b); and
(B) any remaining barriers to full and timely
implementation of such revised regulations.
SEC. 1522. REQUIREMENT FOR GUIDANCE AND PROHIBITION ON USE OF
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OF CERTAIN ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE COMPANIES.
Section 1532 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (10 U.S.C. 2224 note) is amended in subsection (a)--
(1) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:
``(2) Guidance for department systems and devices.--Not
later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, the
Secretary of Defense shall issue Department of Defense-wide
guidance for the identification of covered artificial
intelligence companies and processes for the exclusion and
removal of artificial intelligence developed by such companies
from systems and devices of the Department.''; and
(2) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking ``if'' and inserting
``on and after the date that is 90 days after the date on
which''.
SEC. 1523. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODEL RAPID DEPLOYMENT FRAMEWORK.
(a) Framework Required.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through
the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department
of Defense, shall establish a framework for the rapid deployment of
artificial intelligence (``AI''), to be known as the Artificial
Intelligence Model Rapid Deployment Framework (in this section referred
to as the ``Framework''), to enable the evaluation, authorization, and
deployment of AI systems on Department enterprise AI platforms, as
appropriate. The objective of the Framework shall be to enable
deployment of such systems on such platforms within 30 days after
public availability.
(b) Elements.--The Framework shall include the following elements:
(1) Vendor and model onboarding process.--Establishment of
standardized processes for deploying AI systems onto Department
enterprise AI platforms, including security reviews, technical
assessments, and integration with other Department systems and
platforms.
(2) Common definitions and categories.--Common definitions
or categories for AI systems deployed on Department enterprise
AI platforms, including systems with agentic capabilities, to
support acquisition clarity, testing, authorization, and
operational adoption.
(3) Security testing and evaluation.--Establishment of
security testing and evaluation capabilities to support
security assessments for AI systems deployed on Department
enterprise AI platforms, including adversarial testing, supply
chain risk assessments, and other security testing appropriate
for AI systems, consistent with existing cybersecurity and test
and evaluation policies.
(4) Multi-classification deployment.--Establishment of
capability to deploy AI systems on Department enterprise AI
platforms across multiple classification levels, as
appropriate, with appropriate security controls and data
isolation.
(5) Streamlined system authorization processes.--In
coordination with the Chief Information Officer of the
Department, establishment of streamlined processes for
authorization of AI systems deployed on Department enterprise
AI platforms, including reuse of authorization artifacts,
common control inheritance, and continuous monitoring
capabilities.
(6) Registry and governance systems.--Implementation of
registry and governance processes to track version history,
performance, security status, and compliance for AI systems
deployed on Department enterprise AI platforms.
(c) Integration With Other Frameworks.--The Secretary shall ensure
that the rapid deployment of AI systems under the Framework is achieved
in a manner that maintains security standards through integration with
other relevant frameworks, including--
(1) the plans, strategies, and other matters relating to AI
required by section 1544 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (10 U.S.C. 4001 note);
(2) the Defense-wide policy required by section 1512 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (10
U.S.C. 394 note); and
(3) the framework and other requirements required by
section 1513 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026 (10 U.S.C. 2224 note).
(d) Compliance With Requirements.--The Secretary shall ensure that
the Framework complies with all applicable requirements for test and
evaluation of Department systems in accordance with applicable law,
policy, and guidance.
(e) Metrics and Reporting.--The Chief Digital and Artificial
Intelligence Officer shall--
(1) establish metrics to measure the time required to
evaluate, authorize, deploy, and update AI systems on
Department enterprise AI platforms; and
(2) in each of fiscal years 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030,
submit an annual report to the congressional defense committees
on progress toward achieving the objective stated in subsection
(a).
(f) Definition.--In this section, the term ``Department enterprise
AI platform'' means a centrally managed platform that hosts or provides
AI services or applications for use across multiple elements of the
Department, rather than for a single program, system, or mission
application.
SEC. 1524. UPDATE OF POLICY ON AUTONOMOUS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-
ENABLED SYSTEMS.
(a) Policy Update Required.--Not later than 1 year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall update
policies and guidance of the Department of Defense, including by
revising Department of Defense Directive 3000.09 (relating to Autonomy
in Weapon Systems) and establishing or revising such additional
Department policies and guidance as may be appropriate, governing--
(1) autonomous and semi-autonomous weapon systems; and
(2) artificial intelligence-enabled systems intended to
support, recommend, or materially influence operational
decisions associated with the employment of force, including
systems used for operational planning, target development,
weaponeering, or engagement recommendation.
(b) Required Policy Elements.--In updating the policies and
guidance required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure such
policies and guidance include--
(1) criteria for categorizing systems according to such
factors as mission context, autonomy, human involvement, and
operational consequence;
(2) appropriate and operationally responsive requirements
for approval, validation, oversight, and authorized operational
use applicable to categories of systems identified pursuant to
the criteria in paragraph (1);
(3) realistic and combat-effective requirements for
operator intervention, override mechanisms, and operational
resilience;
(4) requirements to preserve existing human command
responsibility for the use of force involving autonomous
systems or artificial intelligence-enabled systems, including
procedures to identify the human commanders or operators
responsible for authorizing, supervising, and terminating such
use of force;
(5) appropriate requirements for auditability,
traceability, and accountability;
(6) criteria and procedures for rapidly fielding
capabilities following material changes to software, models,
data, or operational context;
(7) requirements for appropriate and operationally
responsive risk mitigation measures and notifications
applicable to systems granted conditional or temporary
operational use;
(8) requirements for operational testing, evaluation, and
human training commensurate with mission risk and operational
consequence, including training to promote calibrated reliance
on artificial intelligence-enabled systems; and
(9) processes and timelines for periodic review and
reevaluation of approved systems and operational use cases.
(c) Compliance With Law.--The Secretary shall ensure that the
policies and guidance required by subsection (a) are consistent with
applicable provisions of Federal law, including section 1638 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
118-159; 10 U.S.C. 491 note), and applicable Department policies and
regulations.
(d) Continuity of Operations.--This section does not require the
Secretary to suspend or terminate any ongoing operations, activities,
or programs pending completion of the updates required by subsection
(a).
(e) Interim Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide a report to the
congressional defense committees describing the progress of the
Department toward completion of the updates required by subsection (a),
including a preliminary assessment of the matters described in
subsection (b).
(f) Final Policy Briefing.--Not later than 30 days after the
completion of the updates required by subsection (a), the Secretary
shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on--
(1) the updates completed under subsection (a);
(2) the rationale supporting the updates, including the
assessment of the Secretary with respect to each matter
described in subsection (b); and
(3) any recommendations for authorities, resources, or
statutory changes.
(g) Semiannual Reports.--Not less frequently than semiannually
through December 31, 2032, the Secretary of Defense shall provide a
report to the congressional defense committees regarding the
implementation of the updates required by subsection (a), including--
(1) systems and use cases reviewed under the updates
required by subsection (a), including whether such systems and
use cases were approved, restricted, suspended, or subject to
additional review; and
(2) any significant acquisition, resourcing, sustainment,
or programmatic impacts resulting from implementation of the
updates required by subsection (a).
SEC. 1525. EXPANSION OF AI-ENABLED MAINTENANCE INTELLIGENCE PLATFORMS
ACROSS AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Secretary of the Air Force shall establish a pilot
program to operationalize and expand artificial intelligence (AI)-
enabled maintenance data cleansing and correction capabilities across
the Air Force. This program will prioritize the improvement of aircraft
availability and pilot production capacity by modernizing maintenance
data quality, increasing the effectiveness of sustainment operations,
and maximizing readiness of existing training aircraft fleets through
enhanced data fidelity and decision support.
(b) Scope.--The program under subsection (a) shall apply across the
full portfolio of aircraft operating within Air Education and Training
Command.
(c) Objectives.--The objectives of the program are to leverage AI-
enabled software solutions to--
(1) cleanse and correct structured and unstructured
maintenance and logistics data;
(2) establish validated, high-fidelity ground-truth
maintenance datasets to improve the performance and reliability
of existing Air Force readiness, logistics, and decision-
support systems;
(3) reduce manual data correction burdens and improve
interoperability with legacy maintenance information systems;
(4) enhance sustainment efficiency, sortie generation, and
scheduling accuracy through improved maintenance visibility;
(5) increase situational awareness for tactical-level
maintainers and operational leadership;
(6) establish standardized, reusable maintenance data
cleansing, correction, and integration frameworks designed to
interoperate with and enhance existing Air Force maintenance,
logistics, and readiness systems; and
(7) enable scalable, repeatable integration of AI-enabled
maintenance capabilities across the Air Force.
(d) Partnerships.--In carrying out the program under subsection
(a), the Secretary of the Air Force may partner with a federally funded
research and development center, a University Affiliated Research
Center, a center of excellence, a military service laboratory, or one
or more private-sector entities with experience in deploying AI-powered
maintenance intelligence capabilities that support data cleansing,
parts forecasting, and sustainment modernization within the Air Force,
as well as any other partners the Secretary deems necessary.
(e) Briefing.--At least 30 days before the date on which the
authority expires under subsection (f), the Secretary of the Air Force
shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing that
includes--
(1) a description of the data cleansing and correction
challenges addressed through the program;
(2) an assessment of any improvements in data accuracy,
aircraft availability, and maintenance efficiency resulting
from the program; and
(3) an evaluation of the feasibility and advisability of
expanding these capabilities to additional Air Force units
operating the same aircraft types.
(f) Expiration.--The authority to carry out the program under
subsection (a) shall expire on the date that is one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act.
Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters
SEC. 1541. ROADMAP FOR MODERNIZATION OF TOP SECRET AND SPECIAL ACCESS
PROGRAM NETWORK ARCHITECTURES.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop and
submit to the congressional defense committees, and begin
implementation of, a roadmap for the modernization of Department of
Defense networks that process, store, or transmit information that is
classified at the level of top secret or is designated as being within
a special access program.
(b) Elements.--The roadmap required under subsection (a) shall
include the following elements:
(1) An assessment of the current architecture, capacity,
security posture, and technical limitations of such networks,
including identification of major capability gaps,
cybersecurity risks, infrastructure limitations, and technical
debt.
(2) Target or reference architectures for modernized
environments for such networks, including enterprise-level and
component-level networks, as appropriate.
(3) Milestones and timelines for transition from current
environments to the target or reference architectures.
(4) Plans to improve resilience, survivability, and
operations of such networks in contested, degraded, or
disconnected environments.
(5) Plans to improve interoperability and data sharing
across such networks and relevant mission partner environments,
as appropriate.
(6) An assessment of high-performance computing and
distributed computing requirements, whether locally or in cloud
environments, necessary to support real-time sensor data
fusion, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence
capabilities.
(7) An assessment of the extent to which such networks
support the operational requirements of combatant commands,
including the ability to enable integration with joint and
mission partner environments.
(8) Identification of governance, roles, and
responsibilities for modernization of such networks across the
Department.
(9) Estimated resource requirements necessary to implement
the roadmap.
(c) Annual Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each of the next
five years, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on progress in implementing the roadmap required
under subsection (a).
(d) Report Elements.--Each report submitted under subsection (c)
shall include the following:
(1) Progress made toward roadmap milestones and
modernization goals.
(2) Updates to the roadmap, as appropriate.
(3) Major risks, delays, or challenges affecting
implementation.
(4) Budgetary resources requested and obligated for
modernization of such networks.
(5) Any recommendations that the Secretary considers
appropriate for legislative or funding actions to implement the
roadmap.
(e) Form of Roadmap and Reports.--The roadmap required by
subsection (a) and the reports required by subsection (c) shall be
submitted in classified form, but may include an unclassified summary.
SEC. 1542. SEMIANNUAL REPORTS ON CYBER OPERATIONAL READINESS ASSESSMENT
PROGRAM.
(a) Semiannual Reports Required.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than once
every 180 days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall, acting
through the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense and
the Commander of the Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command
(DCDC), submit to the congressional defense committees a semiannual
report on the implementation of the Cyber Operational Readiness
Assessment program of the Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command
and the findings from such program.
(b) Contents.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall
include, for the period covered by the report, the following:
(1) An overview of the implementation status of the Cyber
Operational Readiness Assessment program, including scope,
methodology, and assessment cadence across the military
departments and the defense agencies and Department of Defense
field activities.
(2) Aggregate and component-level findings on cyber
operational readiness, including systemic risks, recurring
deficiencies, and trends affecting mission assurance.
(3) An assessment of operational resilience, including the
ability of the Department of Defense to maintain essential
functions, contain adversary activity, and recover from cyber
incidents during contested operations.
(4) A description of actions taken or planned to address
material risks identified through the program, including
timelines, responsible organizations, and any resource
constraints.
(5) An initial plan, and subsequent progress reports, for
incorporating operational technology (OT) environments into
assessments carried out under the program to ensure a
comprehensive operational readiness evaluation of mission-
critical systems, weapon platforms, industrial control systems,
and supporting infrastructure.
(6) An assessment of how assessments under the program will
incorporate and operationalize Critical Infrastructure
Discovery and Evaluation (CIDE) activities conducted by the
Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command on operational
technology networks, including alignment of scope, methodology,
data collection, reporting, and resourcing to ensure unity of
effort and avoid duplication.
(7) A description of any policy, authority, or resourcing
gaps that inhibit full execution of the program as an
operational readiness assessment.
(c) Purpose.--The purpose of subsection (a) is to ensure that
cybersecurity is treated by the Department as an element of operational
readiness across the Department and to support senior leader
decisionmaking, risk acceptance, and resource prioritization related to
the security and resilience of the Department of Defense Information
Network (DoDIN).
(d) Termination.--The requirements of this section shall terminate
on the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this
Act.
TITLE XVI--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE
MATTERS
Subtitle A--Space Activities
SEC. 1601. REORGANIZATION OF ACQUISITION RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SPACE
FORCE.
(a) Elimination of Space Development Agency.--
(1) Repeal.--Section 9087 of title 10, United States Code,
is repealed.
(2) Conforming amendments.--
(A) Title 10.--Title 10, United States Code, is
amended as follows:
(i) In section 4092--
(I) in subsection (a)(8)--
(aa) in the heading, by
striking ``SDA'' and inserting
``Space force'';
(bb) by striking ``The
Director of the Space
Development Agency'' and
inserting ``The portfolio
acquisition executive of the
Space Force designated under
section 1732 of this title with
respect to missile warning and
tracking''; and
(cc) by striking ``the
Agency.'' and inserting ``the
Space Force.'';
(II) in subsection (b)(1)(H)--
(aa) by striking ``in the
case of the Space Development
Agency'' and inserting ``in
addition to any positions
appointed under subparagraph
(A), in the case of the Space
Force''; and
(bb) by striking ``the
Agency'' both places it appears
and inserting ``the Space
Force''; and
(III) in subsection (c)(2), by
striking ``, the Space Development
Agency'' and inserting ``, the Space
Force''.
(ii) In section 9016(b)(6)(B)--
(I) by striking clauses (iii),
(iv), and (v) and inserting the
following new clause:
``(iii) Oversee, direct, and synchronize acquisition
projects for all space systems and programs of the Department
of the Air Force.'';
(II) by redesignating clause (vi)
as clause (iv); and
(III) in clause (iv), as so
redesignated, by striking ``Effective
as of'' and all that follows through
``serve'' and inserting ``Serve''.
(B) National defense authorization act for fiscal
year 2024.--Section 1608 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
31; 10 U.S.C. 2271 note) is repealed.
(b) Elimination of Space Rapid Capabilities Office.--
(1) Repeal.--Section 2273a of title 10, United States Code,
is repealed.
(2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1609(c) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-
92; 10 U.S.C. 2273 note) is amended by striking ``, including
the Space Rapid Capabilities Office''.
SEC. 1602. REORGANIZATION OF OVERSIGHT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
POSITIONING, NAVIGATION, AND TIMING ENTERPRISE.
(a) Repeal.--Section 2279b of title 10, United States Code, is
repealed.
(b) Designation of Official.--
(1) Requirement.--Chapter 135 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by inserting after section 2279 the following
new section:
``Sec. 2279a. Oversight of the Department of Defense Positioning,
Navigation, and Timing Enterprise
``(a) Designation.--(1) The Secretary of Defense, in consultation
with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall designate a
single official of the Department of Defense (other than the Chief
Information Officer of the Department) as the principal official of the
Department with responsibility for the oversight of the Department of
Defense positioning, navigation, and timing enterprise.
``(2) The official designated under paragraph (1) shall report
directly to the Deputy Secretary of Defense with respect to matters
concerning the Department of Defense positioning, navigation, and
timing enterprise (including alternative positioning, navigation, and
timing efforts of the Department).
``(b) Duties.--The Secretary--
``(1) shall assign to the official designated under
subsection (a)(1)--
``(A) any duty the Secretary determines appropriate
from among the duties carried out by the former Council
on Oversight of the Department of Defense Positioning,
Navigation, and Timing Enterprise as of January 1,
2026; and
``(B) any other duty the Secretary determines
appropriate; and
``(2) may delegate to other officials of the Department any
such duty described in paragraph (1)(A) not assigned to the
official designated under subsection (a).
``(c) Annual Certifications; Limitation on Availability of Funds.--
(1) At the same time as the President submits to Congress the annual
budget request under section 1105 of title 31 for a fiscal year, the
official designated under subsection (a)(1) shall submit to the
congressional defense committees, with respect to each military
department--
``(A) a certification that such budget request would fully
fund the user equipment and ground control systems of the
Department of Defense positioning, navigation, and timing
enterprise; or
``(B) a notice that such budget request would not fully
fund such user equipment and ground control systems.
``(2) Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2028 or any fiscal year thereafter for
the travel expenses of the Secretary of a military department, not more
than 90 percent may be obligated or expended during a fiscal year
covered by a budget request for which the official designated under
subsection (a)(1) did not make a certification under paragraph
(1)(A).''.
(2) Timing.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate the
official under section 2279a of title 10, United States Code,
as added by paragraph (1), by not later than 60 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1603. SPACE LAUNCH SUPPORT SERVICES AND ALTERNATIVE LAUNCH
PROCUREMENT PROCESS.
(a) Extension of Transition Limitations and Reporting
Requirements.--Section 2276a(e) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026'' and inserting
``fiscal years 2024 through 2031''.
(b) Notification of Use of Alternative Launch Procurement.--Section
1601(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
(Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 2276 note) is amended--
(1) by striking ``the Secretary of Defense'' both places it
appears and inserting ``the portfolio acquisition executive of
the Space Force'';
(2) by striking ``the Director of the National
Reconnaissance Office'' and inserting ``the Director of the
Office of Space Launch of the National Reconnaissance Office'';
and
(3) by striking ``the Director of National Intelligence''
and inserting ``the Director of the Office of Space Launch''.
SEC. 1604. SPACEPORT OF THE FUTURE INITIATIVE.
(a) Program Requirements.--Section 1608 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat.
1177) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(c) Program Requirements.--
``(1) Single program.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall
carry out the Spaceport of the Future initiative as a single
program of the Space Force overseen by the portfolio
acquisition executive for space access pursuant to section 1732
of title 10, United States Code.
``(2) Prioritized investments.--As a part of the defense
budget materials (as defined in section 239 of title 10, United
States Code) for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031, the
portfolio acquisition executive for space access shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a list of prioritized
investments required for infrastructure efforts under the
Spaceport of the Future initiative.''.
(b) Annual Updates.--Paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of such
section is amended to read as follows:
``(3) Annual updates.--Not later than March 31 of each of
2027 through 2031, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees an update on the Spaceport of
the Future initiative, including with respect to--
``(A) project status;
``(B) estimated completion dates;
``(C) total costs;
``(D) any updated assessments of funding or
infrastructure needs; and
``(E) the status of any policy recommendations
described in paragraph (2)(D).''.
SEC. 1605. PROCUREMENT OF COMMERCIAL SPACE-BASED DATA AND TO SUPPORT
WILDFIRE RESILIENCE.
(a) Procurement.--Subject to the availability of appropriations for
such purpose, the Secretary of the Air Force, acting through the
Commercial Space Office and in coordination with the FireGuard program
of the National Guard and the Commander of the United States Northern
Command, shall procure space-based commercial data and end products to
support the efforts of the Department of Defense and the wildfire
mission of the United States Northern Command by delivering timely,
effective military support to the Federal Government and State, local,
and Tribal governments to protect military readiness and installations,
provide emergency military support to civil authorities, and conduct
proactive wildland fire management.
(b) Authorized Sharing.--The Secretary may share space-based
commercial data and end products procured under subsection (a) with
State, local, and Tribal governments to assist with firefighting
efforts.
SEC. 1606. CONTINUATION OF NEXT-GENERATION OVERHEAD PERSISTENT INFRARED
POLAR PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE.
(a) Requirement to Continue, Maintain, and Execute Program.--
Subject to the availability of appropriations made in advance for such
purpose, the Secretary of the Air Force shall continue, maintain, and
execute the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Polar program,
including Next Generation OPIR, Block 0 Polar, through launch of space
vehicles one and two.
(b) Program Management.--The Secretary shall manage Next Generation
OPIR, Block 0 Polar as an active acquisition program and shall take all
actions necessary to preserve program continuity, including maintaining
program office responsibilities, executing planned development and
integration activities, supporting contracting actions, preserving
schedule, and conducting launch preparation activities necessary to
support the launch of space vehicles one and two.
(c) Limitation on Use of Funds for Certain Purposes.--None of the
funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for
fiscal year 2027 for the Department of Defense may be obligated or
expended to--
(1) to terminate, close out, materially reduce,
restructure, delay, or otherwise impede continuation of the
Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Polar program,
including Next Generation OPIR, Block 0 Polar, through the
launch of space vehicles one and two; or
(2) for any activity not directly supporting Next
Generation OPIR, Block 0 Polar, including closeout activities,
termination activities, or activities solely supporting other
missile warning and missile tracking architectures
(d) Program Execution Plan.--Not later than 60 days after the date
of the enactment of this section, the Secretary, in coordination with
the Chief of Space Operations of the Space Force, shall submit to the
congressional defense committees an execution plan for continuing Next
Generation OPIR, Block 0 Polar through the launch of space vehicles one
and two. Such plan shall include planned activities, schedule, major
milestones, contracting actions, launch preparation activities, program
office responsibilities, and obligation and expenditure plans for the
funds authorized to be appropriated for such program.
Subtitle B--Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities
SEC. 1611. EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ACROSS FISCAL YEARS FOR DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AND COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES.
Section 429a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``subsections (b) and
(c)'' and inserting ``subsections (b) and (d)'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (g) as
subsections (d) though (h), respectively;
(3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection:
``(c) Availability of Funds for Programs Across Fiscal Years.--(1)
With respect to fiscal year 2027 and any subsequent fiscal year, not
more than 10 percent of the amounts described in paragraph (2) may be
used for programs under subsection (a) that begin in such fiscal year
and end not later than the end of the second fiscal year thereafter.
``(2) The amounts described in this paragraph are amounts--
``(A) made available in fiscal year 2027 or any subsequent
fiscal year to carry out the authority in subsection (a); and
``(B) that the Secretary may expend without making a
notification pursuant to the limitation in subsection (b).'';
and
(4) in subsection (e), as so redesignated--
(A) by striking ``Not later'' and inserting ``(1)
Not later'';
(B) by striking ``section (c)'' and inserting
``subsection (d)''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) The Secretary shall include in each report under paragraph
(1) a separate portion detailing how the Secretary carried out
subsection (c) during the fiscal year covered by the report with
respect to the availability of funds for programs in more than one
fiscal year, including--
``(A) an explanation for carrying out such subsection for
such programs and the purpose of such programs;
``(B) the balance of such funds available for such programs
following the first fiscal year in which funds were expended,
by activity and by fiscal year; and
``(C) the program elements of such programs.''.
SEC. 1612. PERMANENT AUTHORITY FOR MILITARY INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION AND
ANALYSIS PARTNERSHIPS.
(a) Permanent Authority.--Section 1621 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C.
421 note prec.) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by striking ``for four years'';
(2) by striking subsection (c); and
(3) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c).
(b) Transfer.--Section 1621 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 421 note prec.)
is--
(1) transferred to chapter 21 of title 10, United States
Code;
(2) inserted after section 421; and
(3) redesignated as section 421a.
(c) Conforming Amendments.--Section 421a of title 10, United States
Code, as added by subsection (b), is amended--
(1) in the enumerator, by striking ``SEC.'' and inserting
``Sec. '';
(2) in the section heading--
(A) by striking the period at the end; and
(B) by conforming the typeface and typestyle,
including capitalization, to the typeface and typestyle
as used in the section heading of section 421 of such
title; and
(3) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking each heading that is not a
subsection heading; and
(B) by conforming the margins to the margins used
in section 426(a) of such title, including with respect
to the use of inline paragraphs and subparagraphs.
SEC. 1613. REPEAL OF CERTAIN REPORTING AND BRIEFING REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Strategy and Plan to Implement Certain Defense Intelligence
Reforms.--Section 1622 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 421 note prec.) is
repealed.
(b) Briefing on Department of Defense Plan to Deter and Counter
Adversaries in the Information Environment.--Section 1560 of the James
M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
(Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2927) is repealed.
SEC. 1614. 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. 1615. PERIODIC STRATEGY AND ASSESSMENT OF INTELLIGENCE,
SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE CAPABILITIES TO MEET
INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION PRIORITIES.
Chapter 21 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting
after section 426 the following new section:
``Sec. 426a. Periodic strategy and assessment of intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to meet
intelligence collection priorities
``(a) Biennial Reports.--Not later than December 31, 2027, and
every two years thereafter until December 31, 2037, the Under Secretary
of Defense for Intelligence and Security shall submit to the
congressional defense committees and the congressional intelligence
committees a report containing--
``(1) an assessment of the intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance capabilities of the Department of Defense as of
the date of the report; and
``(2) a strategy to improve such capabilities to support
the intelligence requirements of the Department.
``(b) Matters Included.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Intelligence and Security shall ensure that each report under
subsection (a) includes the following:
``(1) With respect to the assessment under paragraph (1) of
such subsection--
``(A) a review of all spaceborne, airborne,
surface, and subsurface intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance activities (manned and unmanned);
``(B) an assessment of the capacity and capability
to meet intelligence collection requirements, including
with respect to the requirements of the commanders of
the geographic combatant commands;
``(C) an assessment of the risk and security
threats caused by inadequate capacity or capability to
meet intelligence collection requirements; and
``(D) a plan to mitigate such risk.
``(2) With respect to the strategy under paragraph (2) of
such subsection--
``(A) an assessment of the projected intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities and
whether such capabilities will meet future intelligence
collection requirements;
``(B) recommendations to improve collection
postures in the near-, mid-, and long-term to meet
future intelligence collection requirements;
``(C) an assessment of the risk associated with an
inability to meet future intelligence collection
requirements; and
``(D) a plan to mitigate such risk.
``(3) Any other matters the Under Secretary determines
necessary.
``(c) Coordination and Consultation.--The Under Secretary of
Defense for Intelligence and Security shall develop each report under
subsection (a)--
``(1) in coordination with the heads of the components of
the Department of Defense that are elements of the intelligence
community, the commanders of the geographic combatant commands,
and the Commander of the United States Special Operations
Command; and
``(2) in consultation with the service acquisition
executives of the military departments.
``(d) Form.--Each report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in
unclassified form but may include a classified annex.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section, the terms `congressional
intelligence committees' and `intelligence community' have the meanings
given those terms in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50
U.S.C. 3003).''.
SEC. 1616. INTEGRATION OF OPEN-SOURCE INTELLIGENCE TRAINING AND
TRADECRAFT INTO ALL-SOURCE INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
CURRICULA.
(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. 430f. Integration of open-source intelligence training and
tradecraft into all-source intelligence analysis
curricula
``(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of each military department shall
ensure that training within such military department for all-source
intelligence analysts includes instruction in open-source intelligence
tradecraft.
``(b) Guidance and Standards.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Intelligence and Security shall--
``(1) issue guidance to standardize open-source
intelligence training requirements for the military
departments; and
``(2) establish minimum open-source intelligence tradecraft
standards for use by the military departments.
``(c) Matters Covered.--Training required under subsection (a)
shall include instruction in open-source intelligence tradecraft,
including--
``(1) methods for the discovery, collection, and analysis
of publicly available information, including commercially
available information;
``(2) use of open-source intelligence tools, platforms, and
data sources;
``(3) evaluation of source reliability, data quality, and
analytic validity;
``(4) integration of open-source intelligence with other
intelligence disciplines;
``(5) legal, policy, and privacy considerations associated
with open-source intelligence activities; and
``(6) use of emerging technologies, including artificial
intelligence, to support open-source intelligence analysis.
``(d) Applicability.--The requirements under subsection (a) shall
apply to initial-entry training programs for military and civilian all-
source intelligence analysts across the military departments.
``(e) Coordination.--In issuing guidance and standards under
subsection (b), the Under Secretary shall consult with the Director of
National Intelligence to ensure consistency with standards for open-
source intelligence in the intelligence community.''.
(b) Implementation.--The Secretary of each military department
shall implement the requirements of section 430f of title 10, United
States Code, as added by subsection (a), not later than one year after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1617. OBJECT-BASED GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR OPEN-
SOURCE INTELLIGENCE.
(a) Assessment.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence
and Security shall assess the capabilities of the Defense Intelligence
Enterprise that support the application of artificial intelligence,
including generative artificial intelligence, to open-source
intelligence. Such assessment shall--
(1) identify efforts to develop, acquire, or use
capabilities that support object-based or entity-centric
analysis, including the use of knowledge graphs, retrieval-
augmented generation, or similar techniques;
(2) describe the maturity, scope, and users of such
capabilities;
(3) assess the extent of duplication, fragmentation, or
overlap among such efforts;
(4) identify gaps, limitations, and barriers to scaling
such capabilities, including technical, policy, and data access
challenges;
(5) evaluate the extent to which commercial technologies
are being used for such capabilities; and
(6) identify opportunities to consolidate, scale, or
designate a capability as a shared or enterprise solution.
(b) Pilot Program.--
(1) Establishment.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Intelligence and Security shall carry out a pilot program to
develop, acquire, or use commercial and other technologies to
develop and support an object-based generative artificial
intelligence analytic capability for open-source intelligence
activities throughout the Defense Intelligence Enterprise. The
Under Secretary shall design such pilot program to improve the
discovery, correlation, and analysis of high-interest objects
and the associated relationships of such objects, including
weapon systems and related entities.
(2) Capability described.--The object-based generative
artificial intelligence analytic capability described in
paragraph (1) shall--
(A) make use of object-based data models, knowledge
graphs, and retrieval-augmented generation techniques;
(B) enable discovery, contextualization, and
analysis of high-interest objects, including weapon
systems and associated entities;
(C) integrate publicly available information and
commercially available information;
(D) produce explainable, evidence-based analytic
outputs; and
(E) align with data, analytic, and security
standards of the Department of Defense and the
intelligence community.
(3) Pilot program lead.--
(A) Designation.--The Under Secretary of Defense
for Intelligence and Security shall designate the head
of a component of the Department of Defense to serve as
the lead for the pilot program required by paragraph
(1). In making that designation, the Under Secretary
shall take into consideration analytic capabilities,
technical expertise, and the ability to scale
throughout the Defense Intelligence Enterprise.
(B) Duties.--The head of the component of the
Department of Defense designated under subparagraph (A)
shall--
(i) implement and operate the capability
described in paragraph (1); and
(ii) support Defense Intelligence
Enterprise users.
(c) Transition and Integration.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Intelligence and Security, in consultation with the Director of
National Intelligence, shall evaluate the results of the pilot program
required by subsection (b) to determine if--
(1) the capability developed by such pilot program should
become an enduring program of the Defense Intelligence
Enterprise; and
(2) the Under Secretary should recommend to the Director of
National Intelligence that such capability be designated as a
service of common concern for the intelligence community.
(d) Briefing.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence
and Security shall provide to the congressional intelligence committees
and the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives
and the Senate a briefing on--
(1) the findings of the assessment required by subsection
(a); and
(2) the plan for implementation fo the pilot program
required by subsection (b).
(e) Defense Intelligence Enterprise Defined.--In this section, the
term ``Defense Intelligence Enterprise'' has the meaning given that
term in section 426(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 1618. REPORT ON PROTECTION FROM DISCLOSURE OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED
FORCES UNDER COVER.
Not later than November 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate a report on the efforts of the
Department of Defense to update military personnel systems to protect
from unauthorized disclosure--
(1) intelligence operations of the Department of Defense;
(2) the identities of undercover personnel conducting
intelligence or intelligence-related activities;
(3) intelligence sources and methods; and
(4) cover mechanisms in support of intelligence or
intelligence-related activities.
Subtitle C--Nuclear Forces
SEC. 1631. MATTERS RELATING TO INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILES.
(a) Transfer Authority.--Chapter 24 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 499d. Transfer authority to support intercontinental ballistic
missile capabilities
``(a) Transfer Authority.--Subject to the authority, direction and
control of the Secretary of Defense, and subject to the limitation
under subsection (d), the Secretary of the Air Force may transfer
amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2027 or any
fiscal year thereafter under `Research, Development, Test and
Evaluation', `Air Force; Other Procurement', `Air Force; Missile
Procurement', and `Air Force, Operation and Maintenance' for covered
programs between such accounts for the purposes of modernizing,
mitigating risk relating to, or otherwise enhancing, the
intercontinental ballistic missile capabilities of the United States.
``(b) Treatment of Transferred Funds.--Amounts transferred under
subsection (a) shall be merged with and be available for the same
purposes and for the same time period as amounts in the receiving
account.
``(c) Additional Authority.--The authority under subsection (a) is
in addition to any other transfer authority available to the Department
of Defense.
``(d) Notice and Wait Requirement.--The Secretary of the Air Force
may not initiate a transfer under subsection (a) until--
``(1) the Secretary submits to the congressional defense
committees a written notification containing a detailed
description of the proposed transfer; and
``(2) a period of 15 days has elapsed following the date of
such notification.
``(e) Quarterly Report.--Not later than 30 days after the end of
each fiscal quarter until the date of termination under subsection (g),
the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report containing a summary of any transfers
carried out during such fiscal quarter under subsection (a).
``(f) Covered Program Defined.--In this section, the term `covered
program' means a program of the Air Force that the Secretary of the Air
Force determines supports the following:
``(1) The LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic
missile.
``(2) The LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic
missile.
``(3) Any reentry vehicle capability for an
intercontinental ballistic missile.
``(4) Any other capability for an intercontinental
ballistic missile, as determined by the Secretary.
``(g) Termination.--The authority under subsection (a) shall
terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment
of this section.''.
(b) Exception to Limitation on Expenditures for Modifications for
Certain Below-threshold Modifications.--Section 2244a(b) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(4) Exception for below-threshold strategic delivery
system modifications.--The prohibition in subsection (a) does
not apply to a modification of a strategic delivery system (as
such term is defined in section 495(e) of this title) for which
the cost is less than $500,000.''.
(c) Advance Procurement of Flight Test Kits.--
(1) Authority for multiyear procurement.--Subject to
section 3501 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of
the Air Force may enter into one or more multiyear contracts,
beginning in fiscal year 2027, for the procurement of flight
test kits in support of the program of the Air Force Global
Strike Command for operational test launches of the Minuteman
III intercontinental ballistic missile
(2) Authority for advance procurement.--The Secretary of
the Air Force may enter into one or more contracts for advance
procurement associated with the procurement of the flight test
kits for which contracts are authorized under subsection (a),
including procurement of systems and subsystems associated with
such flight test kits in economic order quantities when cost
savings are achievable.
(3) Conditions for out-year contract payments.--Any
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 for that purpose for such
fiscal year.
(4) Termination.--The authority of the Secretary of the Air
Force to enter into contracts under subsection (a) shall
terminate on September 30, 2030.
(d) Contract Authority to Mitigate Certain Diminishing Sources and
Shortages.--
(1) Contract authority.--Subject to the limitation under
paragraph (2), the Secretary of the Air Force may enter into
one or more contracts for the life-of-program procurement of
components necessary to mitigate diminishing manufacturing
sources or material shortages affecting a covered program.
(2) Notice and wait requirement.--The Secretary may not
enter into a contract under paragraph (1) until--
(A) the Secretary submits to the congressional
defense committees a written notification containing a
detailed description of the proposed contract; and
(B) a period of 15 days has elapsed following the
date of such notification.
(e) Covered Program Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
program'' has the meaning given such term in section 499d of title 10,
United States Code, as added by subsection (a).
SEC. 1632. DESIGNATION OF AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND AS NATIONAL
CENTER FOR CONVENTIONAL-NUCLEAR INTEGRATION.
(a) National Center for Conventional-Nuclear Integration.--Section
9068 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end
the following new subsection:
``(d) National Center for Conventional-Nuclear Integration.--(1)
The Air Force Global Strike Command shall serve as the National Center
for Conventional-Nuclear Integration of the Department of the Air
Force.
``(2) The responsibilities of the National Center for Conventional-
Nuclear Integration under paragraph (1) shall include the following:
``(A) Establishing policies and standards, and issuing
guidance, to integrate conventional and nuclear weapons
capabilities across the Air Force in a manner that aligns with
the operational requirements of the United States Strategic
Command, including with respect to integrated planning, command
and control, and mission execution in support of such Command.
``(B) Establishing a governance and coordination framework
to synchronize efforts for such integration across relevant
major commands, field commands, and centers of the Air Force.
``(C) Determining required education, training, and
exercise objectives relating to such integration, including by
ensuring appropriate operational plans and readiness constructs
of the Air Force reflect such integration.
``(D) Identifying any gaps in capabilities necessary for
such integration (including with respect to doctrine,
interoperability, decision support, and command and control)
and establishing resourcing priorities to address any such
gaps.''.
(b) Deadline for Designation.--Not later than 90 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall
designate the Air Force Global Strike Command as the National Center
for Conventional-Nuclear Integration of the Department of the Air Force
for purposes of section 9068(d) of title 10, United States Code, as
added by subsection (a).
(c) Implementation Plan.--
(1) Plan.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a plan for the implementation
of this section and the amendments made by this section. Such
plan shall include the following:
(A) A description of the organizational structure
of, and a resourcing strategy for, the National Center
for Conventional-Nuclear Integration under section
9068(d) of title 10, United States Code, as added by
subsection (a).
(B) Measurable objectives and milestones for the
implementation of the responsibilities under such
section 9068(d).
(C) An assessment of the extent to which such
responsibilities advance the responsibilities of the
Commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command
specified in section 9068(c) of title 10, United States
Code, including with respect to nuclear and long-range
strike missions in support of the United States
Strategic Command.
(2) Form.--The plan under paragraph (1) shall be submitted
in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
SEC. 1633. QUADRENNIAL REPORT ON THE PLAN FOR THE NUCLEAR WEAPONS
STOCKPILE, NUCLEAR WEAPONS COMPLEX, NUCLEAR WEAPONS
DELIVERY SYSTEMS, AND NUCLEAR WEAPONS COMMAND AND CONTROL
SYSTEM.
Section 492a of title 10, United States Code, is amended as
follows:
(1) In the heading, by striking ``Biennial'' and inserting
``Quadrennial''.
(2) In subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``2029'' and
inserting ``2027, and on a quadrennial basis
thereafter,''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``enhance the safety, security, and reliability
of'' and inserting ``sustain and modernize'';
and
(ii) in subparagraph (F)--
(I) by striking ``10-year period
following the date of the report'' and
inserting ``period covered by the
future-years defense program submitted
to Congress under section 221 of this
title''; and
(II) by striking ``such 10-year
period'' and inserting ``such period''.
SEC. 1634. 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 or otherwise made
available for fiscal year 2027 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 under subsection (a) shall not
apply with respect 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 Sentinel LGM-35A
intercontinental ballistic missile.
SEC. 1635. LIMITATION ON REALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR RONALD REAGAN SPACE
AND MISSILE TEST RANGE AND UNITED STATES ARMY GARRISON
KWAJALEIN ATOLL.
(a) Limitation on Reallocation of Funds.--Funds authorized to be
appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2027 for
activities at the Ronald Reagan Space and Missile Test Range or the
United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll--
(1) may be obligated or expended only for the purposes for
which such funds are authorized and appropriated; and
(2) except as expressly authorized by law, may not be
transferred or reprogrammed for a purpose other than the
purposes for which such funds are authorized and appropriated.
(b) Exception.--The limitation under subsection (a)(2) shall not
apply with respect to any transfer or reprogramming action that is
carried out in accordance with section 2214 of title 10, United States
Code.
SEC. 1636. FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT FOR POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF JOINT
GLOBAL STRIKE OPERATIONS CENTER AS GLOBAL OPERATIONS
CENTER-ALTERNATE.
(a) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination
with the Commander of the United States Strategic Command and the
Commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command, shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that contains an assessment
of the feasibility, strategic benefits, risks, and resource
requirements associated with the potential designation of the Joint
Global Strike Operations Center at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana,
as an alternate command post to the Global Operations Center of the
United States Strategic Command, to be known as the ``Global Operations
Center-Alternate''.
(b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the
following:
(1) A proposal setting forth how the Joint Global Strike
Operations Center at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, would
assume and sustain responsibilities as the Global Operations
Center-Alternate in support of nuclear and long-range strike
missions of the United States Strategic Command across stages
of conflict and crisis response.
(2) A proposal for the organizational structure of the
Global Operations Center-Alternate, including with respect to
relevant authorities thereof, the relationship to and required
coordination with the United States Strategic Command, the Air
Force Global Strike Command, and the Eighth Air Force (and
associated operational and command and control structures), and
arrangements for the provision and receipt of support with
respect to other elements of the Department of the Air Force.
(3) An assessment of the capabilities for communications
and interoperability (including the redundancy, resiliency, and
survivability of such capabilities) necessary to perform the
proposed functions of the Global Operations Center-Alternate,
including any such capabilities relating to nuclear command,
control, and communications systems in support of nuclear and
long-range strike missions of the United States Strategic
Command.
(4) An identification of the personnel levels and readiness
requirements necessary for the performance of such proposed
functions, including any specialized requirements to support
such missions.
(5) An identification of any facilities or other
infrastructure the construction or modification of which would
be necessary for the performance of such proposed functions,
together with cost estimates and a notional timeline for any
such required construction or modification.
(6) An identification of the anticipated funding needs
during the period covered by the most recent future-years
defense program submitted to Congress under section 221 of
title 10, United States Code, for the establishment, operation,
and sustainment of the Global Operations Center-Alternate, and
any resourcing activities or legislative authorities the
Secretary determines necessary for such purpose.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the
Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees the report
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide to such committees an
unclassified briefing to summarize key findings, recommended actions,
and decision points regarding the potential designation of the Joint
Global Strike Operations Center at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana,
as an alternate command post to the Global Operations Center of the
United States Strategic Command.
SEC. 1637. SPACE LAUNCH COMPLEX 46.
The Secretary of the Air Force may not take any action to reduce or
modify the exclusive and priority use of Space Launch Complex 46 by the
Secretary of the Navy until the date on which the Chief of Naval
Operations submits to the congressional defense committees a
notification that--
(1) the test capabilities and infrastructure at Space
Launch Complex 51 are equivalent to such capabilities and
infrastructure at Space Launch Complex 46 with respect to
meeting the mission needs of the Secretary of the Navy; and
(2) the Director of Navy Strategic Systems Programs has
issued a final acceptance and certification of the facilities
at Space Launch Complex 51.
SEC. 1638. MODIFICATION OF REPORT REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN DECISIONS
RELATING TO NUCLEAR WEAPONS EMPLOYMENT STRATEGY OF THE
UNITED STATES.
Section 491(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting ``, or a similar evaluation,'' after ``made pursuant to a
Nuclear Posture Review Implementation Study''.
SEC. 1639. INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT OF BONE MARROW RADIATION SHIELDING
FOR NUCLEAR SURVIVABILITY.
(a) Assessment Required.--Not later than 30 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense, Policy and Programs shall
seek to enter into an agreement with a University Affiliated Research
Center affiliated with United States Strategic Command to conduct an
independent scientific assessment on whether preserving the viability
of bone marrow using partial body radiation shielding can improve the
survivability of an individual exposed to gamma radiation as compared
to an individual without such protection.
(b) Elements.--The assessment required under subsection (a) shall
examine peer-reviewed scientific literature, laboratory studies and
relevant experimental data to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of
preserving bone marrow using partial body radiation shielding with
respect to--
(1) the likelihood of developing Acute Radiation Syndrome;
(2) the severity of Acute Radiation Syndrome when it
occurs; and
(3) overall mortality rates following gamma radiation
exposure.
(c) Report.--Not later than 150 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
Senate a report on the assessment required under subsection (a) that
includes the findings of such assessment.
Subtitle D--Missile Defense Programs
SEC. 1651. PROHIBITION OF UNAUTHORIZED USE OF NAME OR SEAL OF THE
MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY.
(a) Prohibition.--Section 5502 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Prohibition of Unauthorized Use of Name or Seal.--(1) Except
with the written permission of the Secretary of Defense, no person may
knowingly use, in connection with any merchandise, retail product,
impersonation, solicitation, or commercial activity in a manner
reasonably calculated to convey the impression that such use is
approved, endorsed, or authorized by the Secretary, any of the
following (or any colorable imitation thereof):
``(A) The words `Missile Defense Agency'.
``(B) The seal of the Missile Defense Agency.
``(2) Whenever it appears to the Attorney General that any person
is engaged or is about to engage in an act or practice which
constitutes or will constitute conduct prohibited by paragraph (1), the
Attorney General may initiate a civil proceeding in a district court of
the United States to enjoin such act or practice. Such court shall
proceed as soon as practicable to the hearing and determination of such
action and may, at any time before final determination, enter such
restraining orders or prohibitions, or take such other actions as is
warranted, to prevent injury to the United States or to any person or
class of persons for whose protection the action is brought.''.
(b) Technical Amendments.--Subsection (c)(3) of such section is
amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``the date of the
enactment of this subsection'' and inserting ``December 27,
2021,'';
(2) in subparagraph (B)--
(A) by striking ``the date of the enactment of this
subsection'' and inserting ``December 27, 2021''; and
(B) by striking ``the date of such enactment'' and
inserting ``such date''; and
(3) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``the date of the
enactment of this subsection'' and inserting ``December 27,
2021,''.
SEC. 1652. REMOVAL OF DUPLICATIVE MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY TESTING
REQUIREMENT.
Section 5534 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed.
SEC. 1653. UPDATED MIDDLE EAST INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE
STRATEGY.
Section 1658(b) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat.
2951) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(5) Update.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2027, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation
with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the congressional
defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the
House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign
Relations of the Senate an update to the strategy under
paragraph (1).''.
SEC. 1654. NEXT-GENERATION INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM
MUNITIONS STRATEGY.
(a) Plan 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 an alternative plan with respect to
procuring munitions for the next-generation air and missile defense
architecture being developed pursuant to Executive Order 14186 (90 Fed.
Reg. 8767).
(b) Elements.--The plan under subsection (a) shall include the
following:
(1) A summary of the munitions and associated procurement
quantities necessary to meet mission objectives by 2028.
(2) An assessment of current and near-term planned
production capacity for each munition.
(3) An overview of alternative munitions with potential air
and missile defense capability, including the production
capacity of each such munition.
(4) An evaluation of the feasibility of incorporating
alternative munitions into the next-generation air and missile
defense architecture and associated effects on operational
performance.
SEC. 1655. SPACE-BASED INTERCEPTORS.
(a) Independent Life-cycle Cost Estimate.--
(1) Requirement.--The Director of Cost Assessment and
Program Evaluation shall conduct an independent life-cycle cost
estimate of the space-based interceptor program.
(2) Affordability controls.--Following the completion of
the independent life-cycle cost estimate under paragraph (1),
the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the space-based
interceptor program meets affordability controls in accordance
with section 4271 of title 10, United States Code.
(3) Submission.--The Secretary may not award a full-rate
production contract for the space-based interceptor program
unless the Secretary has submitted to the congressional defense
committees--
(A) the preliminary findings of the independent
cost assessment under paragraph (1); and
(B) a notification that the goals under section
4271(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, have been
established with respect to such program.
(b) Flight Test.--In addition to the requirements of section 4171
of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary may not make any
decision regarding full-rate production, or equivalent, of the space-
based interceptor unless the Secretary has--
(1) certified to the congressional defense committees that
the Secretary has conducted at least one successful
operationally relevant flight test of the space-based
interceptor; and
(2) provided to such committees a briefing on the details
of such tests, including with respect to the operational
realism of such tests.
SEC. 1656. LOW-COST EXO-ATMOSPHERIC INTERCEPTOR DEVELOPMENT.
(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Director of the Missile Defense Agency, shall carry out a program to
develop and demonstrate a low-cost exo-atmospheric interceptor to
provide complementary, scalable intercept capability to existing
interceptors in the ballistic missile defense architecture.
(b) Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall
provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on programs and
activities carried out under this section.
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on--
(1) the current threat environment necessitating low-cost
and scalable exo-atmospheric intercept capability; and
(2) the acquisition strategy for a low-cost and scalable
exo-atmospheric interceptor program.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
SEC. 1661. BRIEFINGS AND REPORTS ON CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAM FOR ANOMALOUS
HEALTH INCIDENTS.
(a) Briefings and Reports.--Subsection (e) of section 910 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law
117-81; 10 U.S.C. 111 note) is amended to read as follows:
``(e) Updates.--(1) The Secretary shall provide to the appropriate
congressional committees a briefing containing updates on the
activities carried out by the cross-functional team during the period
covered by the briefing as follows:
``(A) On a quarterly basis during the period beginning
January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2028.
``(B) On a semiannual basis during the period beginning
January 1, 2029, and ending December 31, 2030.
``(2) On an annual basis during the period beginning January 1,
2027, and ending December 31, 2030, the Secretary shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a report on the activities carried
out by the cross-functional team during the period covered by the
report.''.
(b) Transfer.--Section 910 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 111 note) is--
(1) transferred to chapter 21 of title 10, United States
Code;
(2) inserted after section 430e; and
(3) redesignated as section 430f.
(c) Conforming Amendments.--Section 430f of title 10, United States
Code, as added by subsection (b), is amended--
(1) in the enumerator, by striking ``SEC.'' and inserting
``Sec. '';
(2) in the section heading--
(A) by striking the period at the end; and
(B) by conforming the typeface and typestyle,
including capitalization, to the typeface and typestyle
as used in the section heading of section 430e of such
title; and
(3) in subsection (a), by striking ``title 10, United
States Code'' and inserting ``this title''.
SEC. 1662. COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION FUNDS.
(a) Funding Allocation.--Of the $221,332,000 authorized to be
appropriated to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2027 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, $0.
(2) For chemical security and elimination, $23,435,000.
(3) For global nuclear security, $29,950,000.
(4) For biological threat reduction, $66,524,000.
(5) For proliferation prevention, $52,052,000.
(6) For transportation elimination disposition,
$26,414,000.
(7) For activities designated as Other Assessments/
Administration Costs, $22,957,000.
(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 2027, 2028, and 2029.
SEC. 1663. SOLID ROCKET MOTOR INDUSTRIAL BASE.
(a) Solid Rocket Motor Qualification Working Group.--
(1) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
establish a working group of the Department of Defense to be
known as the ``Solid Rocket Motor Qualification Working Group''
to expedite the qualification of solid rocket motors from a
supplier that does not otherwise supply such motors.
(2) Membership.--The Solid Rocket Motor Qualification
Working Group shall consist of a representative from each of
the following:
(A) The Department of the Army.
(B) The Department of the Navy.
(C) The Department of the Air Force.
(D) The Missile Defense Agency.
(E) The Office of the Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Industrial Base Policy.
(F) Any other component of the Department of
Defense the Secretary of Defense determines
appropriate.
(3) Duties.--The Solid Rocket Motor Qualification Working
Group shall--
(A) establish a strategy and implementation plan
for the Department of Defense with respect to the
qualification process for solid rocket motors from a
contractor that does not otherwise supply such motors;
and
(B) designate not fewer than three missile programs
for which the Secretary of Defense will expedite such
qualification.
(4) Reports.--
(A) Annual reports.--Not later than September 30,
2027, and annually thereafter through September 30,
2031, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on the actions carried out
by the Solid Rocket Motor Qualification Working Group,
including--
(i) the status of qualifying solid rocket
motors from a contractor that does not
otherwise supply such motors;
(ii) an implementation plan for such
qualification; and
(iii) an estimate of the costs to carry out
such plan with respect to each new solid rocket
motor or contractor, or both.
(B) Initial report.--Not later than 90 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report containing--
(i) a certification that the Secretary has
established the Solid Rocket Motor
Qualification Working Group;
(ii) an identification of who is leading
the Working Group; and
(iii) the strategy and implementation plan
under paragraph (3)(A).
(C) Limitation.--Of the amounts authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available
for fiscal year 2027 for the travel expenses of the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment, not more than 75 percent may be obligated
or expended until the date on which the report under
subparagraph (B) is submitted.
(b) Second Sourcing for Production of Existing Critical
Munitions.--
(1) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure
that a prime contractor that provides a covered munition
sources solid rocket motors for such munition from more than
one supplier.
(2) Annual certifications.--
(A) Requirement.--Except as provided by
subparagraph (B), at the same time as the President
submits to Congress the annual budget request under
section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, for a
fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a certification that,
for each covered munition, a second supplier has been
identified from which the prime contractor will source
solid rocket motors for such munition during the fiscal
year covered by that budget.
(B) Initial certification.--The Secretary shall
submit the initial certification under subparagraph (A)
by not later than September 1, 2027, with respect to
fiscal year 2028.
(C) Limitation.--Of the amounts authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available
for fiscal year 2028 and any fiscal year thereafter for
any office described in subparagraph (D), not more than
50 percent may be obligated or expended unless the
Secretary has submitted the certification under
subparagraph (A) for that fiscal year.
(D) Office described.--An office described in this
subparagraph is any of the following:
(i) The Office of the Deputy Secretary of
Defense.
(ii) The Office of the Economic Defense
Unit.
(3) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on carrying out
paragraph (1), including--
(A) a timeline and the costs associated with
procuring from a second supplier the munitions covered
by such paragraph;
(B) an identification of each such second supplier;
and
(C) an assessment on the feasibility and
advisability of the Secretary carrying out a direct
supply strategy regarding the procurement of solid
rocket motors by the Department to support critical
munition production.
(c) Production of New Munitions.--With respect to a contract or
other agreement entered into for a covered munition on or after October
1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Secretaries of
the military departments and the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, shall ensure that not fewer than two solid
rocket motor suppliers are providing solid rocket motors for such
munition.
(d) Covered Munition.--In this section, the term ``covered
munition'' means any of the following:
(1) Patriot advanced capability-3 missile segment
enhancement.
(2) Terminal high altitude area defense interceptors.
(3) All standard missile variants (including standard
missile-6, standard missile-3 blocks IB and IIA).
(4) Tomahawk land attack missiles.
(5) Maritime strike Tomahawk missiles.
(6) Advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles.
(7) Precision strike missiles.
(8) Hydra 70 rockets.
(9) Any other munitions the Secretary determines
appropriate.
TITLE XVII--OTHER DEFENSE MATTERS
Subtitle A--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations
SEC. 1701. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STATE
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
Section 341(e)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting ``, including costs incurred with respect to activities
beginning in a fiscal year and ending not later than the end of the
first fiscal year thereafter'' before the semicolon.
SEC. 1702. INCLUSION OF MEMBERS OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES IN
PRESEPARATION COUNSELING.
Section 1142(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by inserting ``(including each member of the special
operations forces)'' after ``armed forces'';
(2) by inserting ``(A)'' before ``Within''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(B)''
``(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.''.
SEC. 1703. COPYRIGHT TO A LITERARY WORK PRODUCED BY A CIVILIAN FACULTY
MEMBER OF A SPACE FORCE PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
PROGRAM IN THE COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT: FREE USE BY THE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
(a) Use by Federal Government.--Subsection (d)(2) of section 105 of
title 17, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (M) through (O) as
subparagraphs (O) through (Q); and
(2) by inserting after subparagraph (L) the following new
subparagraphs:
``(M) Space Force Senior Level Education Program.
``(N) Space Force Intermediate Level Education
Program.''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--Subsection (c) of such section is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by striking ``through (L)'' and inserting
``through (N)''; and
(B) by striking ``subparagraph (M)'' and inserting
``subparagraph (O)'';
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``subsection (d)(2)(M)''
and inserting ``subsection (d)(2)(O)'';
(3) in paragraph (3), by striking ``subsection (d)(2)(N)''
and inserting ``subsection (d)(2)(P)''; and
(4) in paragraph (4), by striking ``subsection (d)(2)(O)''
and inserting ``subsection (d)(2)(Q)''.
SEC. 1704. INAPPLICABILITY OF DEFENSE BASE ACT TO GUAM.
Section 1 of the Defense Base Act (42 U.S.C. 1651) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and the
District of Columbia.'' and inserting ``, the District
of Columbia, and Guam;'';
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(5) the term `Territory or possession outside the
continental United States' does not include Guam.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(g) Limitation on Applicability.--This section shall only apply
to Guam during periods in which Guam has in effect worker's
compensation regulations that are comparable to the laws and
regulations of worker's compensation regulations in any of the 50
States.''.
SEC. 1705. EXTENSION OF ADMISSION FOR CERTAIN NONIMMIGRANT H-2B
WORKERS.
Section 6(b)(1)(B) of the Joint Resolution entitled ``A Joint
Resolution to approve the `Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of
America', and for other purposes'', approved March 24, 1976 (48 U.S.C.
1806(b)(1)(B)), is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by
striking ``December 31, 2029'' and inserting ``December 31, 2035''.
SEC. 1706. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE CYBERSECURITY ACT OF 2015.
(a) In General.--The Cybersecurity Act of 2015 (6 U.S.C. 1501 et
seq.; enacted as division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act,
2016; Public Law 114-113) is amended--
(1) in section 102 (6 U.S.C. 1501; relating to
definitions)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), (6), (7),
(8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16),
(17), and (18) as paragraphs (6), (7), (8), (9), (10),
(11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), (18), (19),
and (20), respectively; and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following
new paragraphs:
``(4) Artificial intelligence.--The term `artificial
intelligence' has the meaning given such term in section 5002
of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020
(15 U.S.C. 9401).
``(5) Critical infrastructure.--The term `critical
infrastructure' has the meaning given such term in section
1016(e) of Public Law 107-56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e)).'';
(2) in section 103 (6 U.S.C. 1502; relating to sharing of
information by the Federal Government)--
(A) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding
paragraph (1), by striking ``develop and issue'' and
inserting ``develop, issue, and, as appropriate,
update''; and
(B) in subsection (b)--
(i) in paragraph (1)--
(I) in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and,
as appropriate, updated,'' after
``developed'';
(II) by amending subparagraph (A)
to read as follows:
``(A) ensure the Federal Government has and
maintains the capability to share cyber threat
indicators and defensive measures in real-time
consistent with the protection of classified
information, and maintains the capability to provide
technical assistance, on a voluntary basis, to non-
Federal entities in utilizing cyber threat indicators
and defensive measures for cybersecurity purposes;'';
(III) in subparagraph (E)(ii), by
striking ``and'' after the semicolon;
(IV) in subparagraph (F), by
striking the period and inserting ``;
and''; and
(V) by adding at the end the
following new subparagraph:
``(G) pursuant to section 2212 of the Homeland
Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 662), provide one-time
read-ins, as appropriate, to select individuals
identified by non-Federal entities that own or operate
critical infrastructure or artificial intelligence;'';
and
(ii) in paragraph (2)--
(I) by inserting ``and, as
appropriate, updating,'' after
``developing''; and
(II) by inserting ``and defensive
measures'' after ``promote the sharing
of cyber threat indicators''; and
(C) in subsection (c)--
(i) by inserting ``and not later than 60
days after any update, as appropriate, of
procedures required by subsection (a),'' after
``Act,''; and
(ii) by inserting ``(or update, as
appropriate)'' after ``procedures'';
(3) in section 104 (6 U.S.C. 1503; relating to
authorizations for preventing, detecting, analyzing, and
mitigating cybersecurity threats)--
(A) in paragraph (3) of subsection (c)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by striking ``shall be'' and inserting
``may be'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``or'' after the semicolon;
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the
period and inserting ``; or''; and
(iv) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(C) to preclude the use of artificial
intelligence that is strictly deployed for
cybersecurity purposes in carrying out the activities
authorized under paragraph (1) provided that such
deployment complies with section 105(d)(5).''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B) of subsection (d)(2), by
inserting ``, which may utilize artificial intelligence
that is strictly deployed for cybersecurity purposes,''
after ``technical capability'';
(4) in section 105 (6 U.S.C. 1504; relating to sharing of
cyber threat indicators and defensive measures with the Federal
Government)--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end
the following new sentences: ``As appropriate,
the Attorney General and the Secretary of
Homeland Security shall, in consultation with
the heads of the appropriate Federal entities,
jointly update such policies and procedures,
and issue and make publicly available such
updated policies and procedures. Such updates
shall prioritize rapid dissemination to State,
local, Tribal, and territorial governments and
owners and operators of non-Federal critical
infrastructure or artificial intelligence of
relevant and actionable cyber threat indicators
and defensive measures.'';
(ii) in paragraph (3), in the matter
preceding subparagraph (A), by striking
``developed or issued'' and inserting
``developed, issued, or, as appropriate,
updated,''; and
(iii) in paragraph (4)--
(I) in subparagraph (A), by adding
at the end the following new sentence:
``As appropriate, the Attorney General
and the Secretary of Homeland Security
shall jointly update and make publicly
available such guidance to so assist
entities and promote such sharing of
cyber threat indicators and defensive
measures with such Federal entities
under this title.''; and
(II) in subparagraph (B), in the
matter preceding clause (i), by
inserting ``and, as appropriate,
updated,'' after ``developed'';
(B) in subsection (b)--
(i) in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting ``,
and, as appropriate, update,'' after
``review''; and
(ii) in paragraph (3), in the matter
preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and,
as appropriate, updated,'' after ``required'';
and
(C) in subsection (c)--
(i) in paragraph (1)(D), by inserting ``,
including if such capability and process
employs artificial intelligence'' before the
semicolon; and
(ii) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end
the following new subparagraphs:
``(C) Outreach.--Not later than 90 days after the
date of the enactment of this subparagraph, the
Secretary of Homeland Security shall develop and
continuously implement an outreach plan, including
targeted engagement, to ensure Federal and non-Federal
entities, particularly small or rural owners or
operators of critical infrastructure which often lack
dedicated cybersecurity staff but remain vital to
national security--
``(i) are aware of the capability and
process required by paragraph (1) to share
cyber threat indicators and defensive measures,
including the benefits real-time information
sharing provides;
``(ii) understand how to share cyber threat
indicators and defensive measures;
``(iii) understand the obligation to remove
certain personal information in accordance with
section 104(d)(7) prior to sharing a cyber
threat indicator;
``(iv) understand how cyber threat
indicators and defensive measures are received,
processed, used, and protected;
``(v) understand the protections they are
afforded in sharing any cyber threat indicators
and defensive measures; and
``(vi) can provide feedback to the
Secretary when policies, procedures, and
guidelines that are unclear or unintentionally
prohibitive to sharing cyber threat indicators
and defensive measures.
``(D) Briefings on outreach.--The Secretary of
Homeland Security shall annually provide to the
Committee on Homeland Security of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a briefing on
the implementation of outreach pursuant to subparagraph
(B).''; and
(D) in subsection (d)--
(i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``trade
secret protection'' and inserting
``intellectual property protection''; and
(ii) in paragraph (5)(A),
(I) in clause (iv), by striking
``or'' after the semicolon;
(II) in clause (v)(III), by
striking the period and inserting ``;
or''; and
(III) by adding at the end the
following new clause:
``(vi) the purpose of rapidly providing to
other Federal entities awareness of a
cybersecurity threat that may impact the
information systems of such Agencies.'';
(5) in section 108 (6 U.S.C. 1507; relating to construction
and preemption)--
(A) in subsection (c)--
(i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1),
by striking ``shall be'' and inserting ``may
be'';
(ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or''
after the semicolon;
(iii) in paragraph (3), by striking the
period and inserting ``; or''; and
(iv) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(4) to preclude the use of artificial intelligence that
is strictly deployed for cybersecurity purposes in carrying out
activities authorized by this title.''; and
(B) in subsection (f)(3), by inserting ``to share
cyber threat indicators or defensive measures'' after
``relationship'';
(6) in section 109 (6 U.S.C. 1508; relating to report on
cybersecurity threats)--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) by inserting ``and not later than
September 30 of every two years thereafter,''
after ``Act,'';
(ii) by inserting ``the Secretary of
Homeland Security and'' after ``in coordination
with'';
(iii) by inserting ``and the Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs''
before ``of the Senate'';
(iv) by inserting ``and the Committee on
Homeland Security'' before ``of the House'';
and
(v) by inserting ``prepositioning
activities, ransomware,'' after ``attacks,'';
and
(B) in subsection (b)--
(i) in paragraph (1), by inserting
``prepositioning activities, ransomware,''
after ``attacks,'';
(ii) in paragraph (2), by inserting
``prepositioning activity, ransomware,'' after
``attack,'';
(iii) in paragraph (3), by inserting
``prepositioning activities, ransomware,''
after ``attacks,'' each place it appears; and
(iv) in paragraph (4), by inserting
``prepositioning activities, ransomware,''
after ``attacks,''; and
(7) in section 111(a) (6 U.S.C. 1510(a), relating to
effective period), by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2035''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 2200 of the Homeland Security
Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 650; relating to definitions) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (5)--
(A) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``or
compromising'' after ``defeating'';
(B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``including a
security vulnerability affecting an information system
or a technology included in the critical and emerging
technologies list of the Office of Science and
Technology Policy or successor list, such as artificial
intelligence, which may be in a Federal entity's or
non-Federal entity's software or hardware supply
chain,'' after ``security vulnerability,'';
(C) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``or
compromise'' after ``defeat''; and
(D) in subparagraph (F), by inserting ``or
compromised'' after ``exfiltrated'';
(2) in paragraph (14), by amending subparagraph (B) to read
as follows:
``(B) includes, in accordance with section
104(d)(2) of the Cybersecurity Sharing Act of 2015 (6
U.S.C. 1503(d)(2)), operational technology, including
industrial control systems, such as supervisory control
and data acquisition systems, distributed control
systems, and programmable logic controllers.''; and
(3) in paragraph (25), by inserting ``or compromise'' after
``defeat''.
SEC. 1707. UNITED STATES-ABRAHAM ACCORDS DEFENSE COOPERATION
INITIATIVE.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense may establish a United
States-Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Initiative (in this section
referred to as the ``Initiative'') to bolster defense cooperation
between the United States and the militaries of Abraham Accords
countries.
(b) Relationship to Existing Authorities.--An Initiative
established under 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 include--
(1) deterring aggression by Iran and proxies of Iran in the
Middle East;
(2) coordination with the Comprehensive Security
Integration and Prosperity Agreement; and
(3) enhancing regional planning and cooperation among the
militaries of Abraham Accords countries, particularly with
respect to long-term regional projects, such as--
(A) counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities;
(B) ground-based air defenses;
(C) theater ballistic missiles and cruise missiles;
(D) intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
and tactical command and control;
(E) special operations forces development;
(F) joint air or naval military exercises; and
(G) any other military capability the Secretary
considers appropriate.
(d) Report.--Not later than 6 months after the date on which the
Initiative is established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth a
strategy for achieving the objectives described in subsection (c).
(e) Abraham Accords Country Defined.--In this section, the term
``Abraham Accords country'' means--
(1) a country that is a signatory of the Abraham Accords
Declaration, done at Washington September 15, 2020; and
(2) any regional, Arab, or Muslim-majority country that has
sought to normalize relations with the State of Israel since
2020.
SEC. 1708. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ATOMIC CIVILIANS COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE
MEDAL.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall design and produce
a commemorative service medal, to be known as the ``Atomic Civilians
Commemorative Service Medal'' (in this section referred to as the
``Medal''), to commemorate the service and sacrifice of civilian
employees and contractors of the Department of Defense and other
Federal agencies who were instrumental in the development of our
Nation's atomic and nuclear weapons programs.
(b) Eligibility Requirements.--
(1) Eligibility.--Current or former civilian employees, and
former employees of any contractor, of the United States
Government shall be eligible for the Medal if such individual--
(A) directly participated in the detonation of an
atomic weapon or device;
(B) directly participated in the cleanup of
radioactive material resulting from any such
atmospheric detonation;
(C) directly participated in the cleanup of
radioactive material resulting from an accident
associated with an atomic weapon; or
(D) was exposed to ionizing radiation resulting
from the operational use of atomic weapons during World
War II.
(2) Documentation.--The Secretary of Defense may require
individuals to submit supporting documentation for the medal
authorized in subsection (a) to determine eligibility under
paragraph (1).
(c) Distribution of Medal.--
(1) Issuance to retired and former civilian employees.--At
the request of an eligible individual described under
subsection (b)(1), the Secretary of Defense shall issue the
Medal to such individual.
(2) Issuance to next-of-kin.--In the case of am individual
who is deceased but would otherwise be eligible for the Medal,
the Secretary may provide for issuance of the Medal to the
next-of-kin of such individual. If applications for a Medal are
filed by more than one next of kin of such an individual, the
Secretary of Defense shall determine which next-of-kin will
receive the Medal.
(3) Application.--The Secretary shall prepare and
disseminate as appropriate an application by which eligible
individuals and their next-of-kin may apply to receive the
Medal.
SEC. 1709. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BLAST OVERPRESSURE TASK FORCE OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall appoint,
through the Department of Veterans Affairs-Department of Defense Joint
Executive Committee under section 320 of title 38, United States Code,
the Blast Overpressure Task Force of the Department of Veterans Affairs
(in this section referred to as the ``Task Force'').
(b) Membership.--Each member of the Task Force appointed under
subsection (a) shall be a member of the Health Executive Committee
under subsection (b)(2) of such section who, at the time of
appointment, is involved in research regarding the mitigation and
treatment of blast overpressure or blast exposure.
(c) Duties.--The duties of the Task Force are the following:
(1) To improve how the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in
consultation with the Secretary of Defense, provides health
care and other benefits to veterans or members of the Armed
Forces diagnosed with traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic
stress disorder, or other symptoms, from blast overpressure or
blast exposure.
(2) To align research agendas and acquisition strategies of
the Department regarding such health care.
(3) To establish physiological and cognitive performance
baselines for such veterans and members.
(4) To prioritize translational research regarding such
veterans and members, including research regarding--
(A) sleep therapy;
(B) blast-related gut health;
(C) mobile diagnostics;
(D) vestibular dysfunction and balance impairment;
(E) autonomic nervous system dysregulation;
(F) cumulative mild traumatic brain injury;
(G) neuroinflammation and glial activation; and
(H) any other issue determined appropriate by the
Secretary.
(5) To monitor sensory decline (including with regards to
vision, hearing, and vestibular function) and stress-related
impairments among such veterans and members.
(6) To support continuity of such care by integrating
mobile and longitudinal diagnostic tools.
(d) Reports.--The Task Force shall issue annual reports to the
Committees on Veterans' Affairs and on Armed Services of the Senate and
House of Representatives. Each such report shall include the following
elements:
(1) Details of research initiatives, coordination outcomes,
and clinical advancements of the Task Force.
(2) Recommendations of the Task Force regarding--
(A) how claims processors of the Department of
Veterans Affairs should evaluate evidence that links
such conditions to active military, naval, air, or
space service; and
(B) best practices regarding the evaluation of
neurological injuries in examinations for benefits
under chapters 11 or 15 of title 38, United States
Code.
(e) Sunset.--The Task Force shall terminate on September 30, 2029.
SEC. 1710. AUTHORIZATION OF TRANSFER OF CERTAIN LAND NEAR DAYTON
NATIONAL CEMETERY TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
(a) Transfer.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the
Montgomery County Land Bank makes an offer to transfer to the
Department of Veterans Affairs the parcel of land described in
subsection (b), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall begin the
process of entering into an agreement with the Land Bank to carry out
such transfer. Under any such agreement--
(1) the Land Bank shall agree to transfer to the Department
all right, title, and interest in such parcel at no cost of the
land to the Department and for no consideration; and
(2) the Secretary shall agree to accept such transfer--
(A) in order to use such parcel as a national
cemetery; and
(B) not later than three years after the date on
which the Land Bank offers to transfer the parcel.
(b) Parcel Described.--The parcel of land described in this
subsection is the approximately 58 acres of land located in Dayton,
Ohio, across from Dayton National Cemetery, bound by the intersection
of McCall St. and South Gettysburg Avenue, the intersection of McCall
Street and Resaca Avenue, the intersection of South Gettysburg Avenue
and U.S. Route 35 of the Interstate Highway System, and depicted on the
map titled ``Dayton National Cemetery Proposed Land Transfer'' and
dated January 26, 2024, and labeled on the map as ``Expansion Area''.
(c) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to--
(1) require or encourage the Secretary to acquire any
parcel other than the parcel described in subsection (b); or
(2) require or encourage the Secretary to enter into any
special agreement with an entity other than the Montgomery
County Land Bank.
(d) Montgomery County Land Bank Defined.--In this section, the
Montgomery County Land Bank means the land bank located at 130 W.
Second Street, Suite 1425, Dayton, Ohio 45402.
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) By redesignating the second section 130g (relating to
notification requirements for waivers issued under Department
of Defense guidance related to autonomy in weapon systems) as
section 130h.
(2) In section 130i(m)(4), by striking ```covered facility
or asset--''' and inserting ```covered facility or asset'--''.
(3) In section 179(f)--
(A) in paragraph (3)(C), by striking ``section
6218'' and inserting ``section 6128''; and
(B) in paragraph (6), by striking ``section
231(f)'' and inserting ``section 231(h)(1)''.
(4) In section 222c--
(A) in subsection (c) by redesignating the second
paragraph (9) (relating to the estimated aggregate
demand from United States allies and partners) as
paragraph (10);
(B) in subsection (f), by striking ``paragraph
(1)'' and inserting ``subsection (e)(1)''; and
(C) in subsection (g), by striking ``subsection
(c)(9)'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(10)''.
(5) In section 345(c)(4)(B), by striking ``"The'' and
inserting ``The''.
(6) In section 430e(a)(2)(C), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a period.
(7) In section 500f(b), by inserting ``of this title''
after ``section 500e''.
(8) In section 714(b)(1), by inserting ``of subsection
(a)'' after ``paragraphs (1) through (7)''.
(9) In section 1096(e)--
(A) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting ``National''
before ``Institute''; and
(B) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking ``1621'' and
inserting ``1601''.
(10) In section 1142--
(A) in subsection (b)(9)(A), by striking ``,,'' and
inserting a comma; and
(B) in subsection (c), by redesignating
subparagraph (R) as subparagraph (Q).
(11) In section 1597(d), by inserting a comma after
``involuntary reduction''.
(12) In section 1733(d)--
(A) by redesignating the second paragraph (3)
through paragraph (9) as paragraphs (4) through (10),
respectively; and
(B) in paragraph (8), as so redesignated, by
inserting ``and'' before ``critical readiness''.
(13) In section 2004c(h)(2), by striking ``subsection (f)''
and inserting ``subsection (g)''.
(14) In section 2200h(b)(2), by inserting ``of'' after
``renew the appointment''.
(15) In section 2866a(g)(2)(B), by striking ``subsection
(d)(1)(E)'' and inserting ``subsection (d)(2)(E)''.
(16) In section 3702(a)(3)(A)(ii), by striking ``..'' and
inserting ``.''.
(17) In section 4324, by redesignating subsection (d) as
subsection (c).
(18) In section 4402(e)(1)(B), by striking ``the the'' and
inserting ``the''.
(19) In section 9040(b)(4), by inserting a comma after
``Secretary of the Air Force''.
(b) Title 37, United States Code.--Title 37, United States Code, is
amended as follows:
(1) In paragraph (24)(H) of section 101, by striking
``Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service'' and inserting
``Ready Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service''.
(2) In section 206(d)(2), by striking ``Ready Reserve or''
and inserting ``Ready Reserve, or of''.
(3) In section 302a(a)(2)(B), by striking ``Reserve Corps
of the Public Health Service'' and inserting ``Ready Reserve
Corps of the Public Health Service''.
(4) In section 302i(b)(1), by striking ``Reserve Corps of
the Public Health Service'' and inserting ``Ready Reserve Corps
of the Public Health Service''.
(5) In section 303(a)(2)(C), by striking ``Reserve Corps of
the Public Health Service'' and inserting ``Ready Reserve Corps
of the Public Health Service''.
(6) In section 303a(b), by striking ``Reserve Corps of the
Public Health Service'' both places it appears and inserting
``Ready Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service''.
(7) In section 317(b)(2), by striking the period and
inserting ``; and''.
(8) In section 335(j)(8), by striking ``reserve corps of
the Public Health Service'' and inserting ``Ready Reserve Corps
of the Public Health Service''.
(9) In section 351(c)(2)(B)(ii), by striking ``of member''
and inserting ``of a member''.
(10) In section 356(g), by striking ``(a)''.
(11) In the table of sections at the beginning of chapter
8, by striking the item relating to section 463 and inserting
the following new item:
``463. Programs of compliance; electronic processing of travel
claims.''.
(12) In section 437, in the section heading, by striking
``premiums'' and inserting ``premium''.
(13) In section 453(g)(5)(A), by striking ``a the'' and
inserting ``the''.
(14) In section 501(g), by striking ``Reserve Corps of the
Public Health Service'' and inserting ``Ready Reserve Corps of
the Public Health Service''.
(15) In section 503(b), by striking ``Reserve Corps of the
Public Health Service'' and inserting ``Ready Reserve Corps of
the Public Health Service''.
(16) In section 907(d)(1)(K), by striking ``section
section'' and inserting ``section''
(17) In section 908(a)(3), by striking ``Commissioned
Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service'' and inserting
``Ready Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service''.
(18) In section 1011, in the section heading, by striking
``operation'' and inserting ``operations''.
(c) 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. COUNTERING CHINA'S CONTROL OF THE CAUCASUS.
(a) Report on Russian and Chinese Intelligence Assets in Georgia.--
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Director of National
Intelligence and the Secretary of State, shall submit to the relevant
congressional committees a classified report that--
(1) is prepared consistent with the protection of sources
and methods;
(2) examines the penetration of Russian and Chinese
intelligence elements and their assets in Georgia; and
(3) examines the potential intersection of Russian and
Chinese influence and cooperation in Georgia.
(b) 5-year United States Strategy for Bilateral Relations With
Georgia.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit
to the relevant congressional committees a detailed strategy
that--
(A) outlines specific objectives for enhancing
bilateral ties which reflect the current domestic
political environment in Georgia;
(B) includes a determination of the tools,
resources, and funding that should be available to
achieve the objectives outlined pursuant to
subparagraph (A) and an assessment of whether Georgia
should remain a top recipient of United States funding
in the Europe and Eurasia region;
(C) includes a determination of the extent to which
the United States should continue to invest in its
partnership with Georgia; and
(D) includes a determination of whether the
Government of Georgia remains committed to expanding
trade ties with the United States and Europe and
whether the United States Government should continue to
invest in Georgian projects.
(2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, with a classified annex.
(c) Relevant Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``relevant congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate;
(2) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate;
(3) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;
(4) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives;
(5) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the
House of Representatives; and
(6) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives.
SEC. 1723. COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY ON SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAMS.
(a) Study Required.--The Comptroller General of the United States
shall conduct a study of the Skillbridge programs under section 1143(e)
of title 10, United States Code.
(b) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services, and the Committees on Veterans' Affairs,
of the Senate and House of Representatives, a report regarding the
study required under subsection (a). Such report shall include
observations and recommendations of the Comptroller regarding, with
respect to members of the Armed Forces and employers who participate in
the Skillbridge program--
(1) differences in criteria for participation between the
Armed Forces;
(2) other differences in Skillbridge programs between the
Armed Forces;
(3) best practices in Skillbridge programs across the Armed
Forces, including--
(A) the selection of employers; and
(B) the development of contracts; and
(4) the feasibility of making Skillbridge programs uniform
across the Armed Forces.
TITLE XVIII--REVITALIZATION OF THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE
Subtitle A--Provisions to Protect and Strengthen Supply Chains
SEC. 1801. REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION RELATING TO SUPPLY CHAIN RISK.
Section 3252 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1) consulting with and receiving a written
recommendation from procurement and other relevant officials of
the covered agency, including the chief acquisition officer of
the agency (or comparable employee);'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``,
including the conclusions of the risk
assessment upon which this determination was
made'' after ``supply chain risk''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``risk; and'' and inserting ``risk, including
the facts and evidence upon which this
determination was made, the options that were
considered in making this determination, and
why such options were not reasonably available
to reduce supply chain risk; and''; and
(C) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:
``(3) providing a classified or unclassified notice of the
determination made under paragraph (2) to the appropriate
congressional committees, which notice shall include--
``(A) a summary of the risk assessment that serves
as the basis for the written determination required by
paragraph (2); and
``(B) the written determination required by
paragraph (2).'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (h);
(3) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
subsections:
``(d) Additional Requirements Before Carrying Out a Covered
Procurement Action.--(1) The head of a covered agency may carry out a
covered procurement action affecting a domestic source or a non-FOCI
entity only after--
``(A) notifying the domestic source or non-FOCI entity that
a covered action is being considered;
``(B) providing the domestic source or non-FOCI entity, to
the extent consistent with the national security and law
enforcement interests, of information that forms the basis for
the covered action, in accordance with paragraph (3);
``(C) allowing the domestic source or non-FOCI entity 30
days after receipt of the notice to submit information and
argument to the head of the covered agency in response to such
notification; and
``(D) submitting notice to the appropriate congressional
committees that the covered procurement action is not being
taken for any purpose described in paragraph (2).
``(2) The head of a covered agency may not directly or indirectly
exclude a domestic source or non-FOCI entity as a source pursuant to
subsection (a) for--
``(A) exercising, declining to waive, or declining to
renegotiate any right under, or any term or condition of, a
contract, subcontract, agreement, license, or other arrangement
with a Federal agency; or
``(B) for declining to enter into such an arrangement on
terms proposed by a Federal official.
``(3) In carrying out a covered procurement action affecting a
domestic source or a non-FOCI entity under this section, the head of a
covered agency may not withhold from the domestic source or non-FOCI
entity an unclassified written summary of the determinations required
under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (b)(2), stated in
sufficient detail to notify the entity of the basis for the action and
to permit a meaningful opportunity to respond. Specific facts or
sources whose disclosure would harm national security or law
enforcement interests may be withheld from the domestic source or non-
FOCI entity, as applicable, and provided to the appropriate
congressional committees under the procedures in subsection (g).
``(e) Exception for Imminent National Security Threat.--The head of
a covered agency may immediately carry out a covered procurement action
affecting a non-FOCI entity without first providing the information
required under subsection (b)(3) and notifications required under
subsection (d)(1) if--
``(1) such head determines that an imminent national
security threat requires immediate action; and
``(2) not later than three days after carrying out such
covered procurement action, such head--
``(A) provides to the appropriate congressional
committees--
``(i) the notice required under subsection
(b)(3) and a written explanation of the
imminent national security threat and the
reasons such threat required carrying out such
action before providing such notice; and
``(ii) provides to the domestic source or
non-FOCI entity the notifications and
information required under subsection (d)(1).
``(f) Classified Annex Procedures.--(1) If information required to
be provided under subsections (b) or (c) includes classified
information, the head of the covered agency may transmit such
information in a classified annex.
``(2) A classified annex transmitted under paragraph (1)--
``(A) shall be provided to members of Congress and
congressional staff in accordance with applicable security
procedures; and
``(B) may include intelligence sources and methods, risk
assessments, and other national security information necessary
to support the determination.
``(3) To the greatest extent practicable, the agency shall provide
an unclassified summary of the information contained in the classified
annex.''; and
(4) in subsection (h), as so redesignated--
(A) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the
following:
``(D) The termination of an existing contract,
subcontract, agreement, or license for a covered
system, in whole or in part, for the purpose of
reducing supply chain risk.''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(7) Domestic source.--The term `domestic source' has the
meaning in section 702 of the Defense Production Act of 1950
(50 U.S.C. 4552).
``(8) Non-FOCI entity.--The term `non-FOCI entity' means--
``(A) a domestic source; or
``(B) an entity that has not been identified to be
operating under foreign ownership, control, or
influence pursuant to a Defense Counterintelligence and
Security Agency review of such entity.''.
SEC. 1802. OVERSIGHT OF SPECIALTY METALS PROCUREMENTS UNDER EXCEPTION
RELATING TO AGREEMENTS WITH FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS.
(a) Limitation on Use of Exception Relating to Agreements With
Foreign Governments.--Section 4863 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(o) Limitation on Procurements Under Exception Relating to
Agreements With Foreign Governments.--(1) For any fiscal year, the
total value of specialty metals acquired, including specialty metals
incorporated into end items, pursuant to the exception under subsection
(d), may not exceed 30 percent of the total value of specialty metals
procured by the Department of Defense during such fiscal year.
``(2) In calculating the total value under paragraph (1), the
Secretary of Defense shall include specialty metals directly procured
by the Department and specialty metals incorporated into articles,
materials, and supplies furnished by contractors and subcontractors to
the Department.
``(3) Not later than 120 days after the last day of each fiscal
year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a certification described compliance of the
Secretary with the requirements of this subsection, including a
description of the the methodology used to calculate the total value
under paragraph (1).
``(4) The Secretary of Defense may waive the requirements of this
subsection if the Secretary determines that such waiver is necessary in
the interest of national security and submits to the congressional
defense committees a written justification for the waiver not later
than 30 days after exercising such authority.''.
(b) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
enactment of this section, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report
regarding the use of the exception under section 4863(d) of
title 10, United States Code relating to agreements with
foreign governments.
(2) Content.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall
include--
(A) an assessment of the frequency with which the
Department of Defense, including prime contractors and
subcontractors performing contracts for the Department,
utilizes the exception under such subsection (d);
(B) the total value and percentage of procurements
to which such exception applied during each of the five
fiscal years preceding the date of the report;
(C) a list of each foreign country with which the
United States has entered into a reciprocal defense
procurement memorandum of understanding or other
defense procurement agreement for purposes of
qualifying for the exception under such subsection (d);
(D) a supply chain analysis of each country
described in subparagraph (C);
(E) an assessment of the extent to which specialty
metals incorporated into articles, materials, or
supplies acquired pursuant to the exception in section
4863(d) of title 10, United States Code, originate from
countries that are not parties to a defense procurement
memorandum of understanding or other defense
procurement agreement;
(F) an identification of any secondary dependencies
on specialty metals sourced from countries that are not
parties to a defense procurement memorandum of
understanding or other defense procurement agreement;
and
(G) an assessment of risks to the defense
industrial base arising from such dependencies.
SEC. 1803. CRITICAL MATERIALS: TIERED SOURCING RESTRICTIONS AND
REQUIREMENTS.
(a) In General.--Section 4872 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 4872. Critical materials: tiered restrictions on sourcing from
covered nations and other foreign nations; prohibition on
sales
``(a) Prohibition on Sourcing Covered Materials From Covered
Nations.--Except as provided in subsections (c), (d), (e), and (g), the
Secretary of Defense may not procure covered material sourced from, by,
or through a covered nation, or a covered item that contains covered
material sourced from, by, or through a covered nation.
``(b) Applicability.--This section applies to prime contracts and
subcontracts at any tier.
``(c) Exceptions for Certain Items and Material.--Subsection (a)
shall not apply to the procurement of a covered item that is--
``(1) a commercially available off-the-shelf item, other
than a covered COTS item or product;
``(2) an electronic device, unless the Secretary of
Defense, upon the recommendation of the Strategic and Critical
Materials Board of Directors pursuant to section 10 of the
Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C.
98h-1), determines that the domestic availability of a
particular electronic device is critical to national security;
``(3) a neodymium-iron-boron magnet or samarium-cobalt
magnet manufactured from recycled material if the milling of
the recycled material and sintering of the final magnet takes
place in the United States; or
``(4) tantalum, tungsten, niobium, or molybdenum produced
from recycled material, if the contractor demonstrates to the
Secretary that--
``(A) the recycled material was produced outside of
any covered nation; and
``(B) the melting of the recycled material and any
further processing and manufacturing of the recycled
material takes place in the United States or in the
country of a qualifying foreign government, as defined
in section 4863(m)(11) of this title.
``(d) Tier 1 Materials -- Prohibition on Sourcing From Covered
Nations; Requirement That a Minimum Percentage Be Sourced From United
States.--(1) The Secretary may not procure Tier 1 material sourced
from, by, or through a covered nation, or a covered item that contains
Tier 1 material sourced from, by, or through a covered nation, except
as provided in this subsection or in subsection (c) or (g).
``(2) The Secretary may procure Tier 1 material sourced outside
covered nations, or covered items that contain Tier 1 material sourced
outside covered nations, but only if the percentage of cost of such
material, as calculated under paragraph (3), that is produced by
domestically owned entities is at least 50 percent.
``(3) The percentage referred to in paragraph (2)--
``(A) shall be calculated as a fraction (and expressed as a
percentage), in which--
``(i) the numerator is the total cost of all Tier 1
material in the procurement (including Tier 1 material
contained in any covered item) that is produced by any
domestically owned entity; and
``(ii) the denominator is the total cost of all
Tier 1 material in the procurement (including Tier 1
material contained in any covered item); and
``(B) shall be calculated without including in either the
numerator or denominator any Tier 2 material contained in a
covered item excluded by subsection (c).
``(e) Tier 2 Materials -- Prohibition on Sourcing From Covered
Nations; Exceptions for Certain Periods.--(1) The Secretary may not
procure Tier 2 material sourced from, by, or through a covered nation,
or a covered item that contains Tier 2 material sourced from, by, or
through a covered nation, except as provided in this subsection or in
subsection (c) or (g).
``(2) For each period specified in paragraph (3), the Secretary may
procure Tier 2 material sourced from, by, or through a covered nation,
or a covered item that contains Tier 2 material sourced from, by, or
through a covered nation, but only if the percentage of cost of such
material, as calculated under paragraph (4), that is produced outside
covered nations is at least the percentage specified in paragraph (3).
``(3) The periods referred to in paragraph (2), and the percentages
associated with those periods, are as follows:
``(A) January 1, 2028, to December 31, 2028, 25 percent.
``(B) January 1, 2029, to December 31, 2029, 50 percent.
``(C) January 1, 2030, to December 31, 2030, 75 percent.
``(D) On and after January 1, 2031, 100 percent.
``(4) The percentage of cost referred to in paragraph (2)--
``(A) shall be calculated separately for each category of
Tier 2 material, with the calculation for a category including
all Tier 2 material within that category and excluding all Tier
2 material not within that category;
``(B) shall be calculated as a fraction (and expressed as a
percentage), in which--
``(i) the numerator is the total cost of all Tier 2
material in that category (including Tier 2 material
contained in a covered item) that is sourced outside
covered nations; and
``(ii) the denominator is the total cost of all
Tier 2 material in that category (including Tier 2
material contained in a covered item); and
``(C) shall be calculated without including in either the
numerator or denominator any Tier 2 material contained in a
covered item excluded by subsection (c).
``(5)(A) In addition to the certifications required by subsection
(h), for any procurement of Tier 2 material (or covered item that
contains Tier 2 material), for each category of Tier 2 material in the
procurement and for each period specified in subparagraph (B) during
which the prime contractor delivers such material to the Department
under the contract, the Secretary shall require the prime contractor
to--
``(i) certify that it has entered into a contractual
agreement, or agreements, to obtain a supply of that category
of Tier 2 material (or Tier 2 material contained in a covered
item, as applicable) from sources outside covered nations in
amounts sufficient to ensure that the prime contractor will be
able to satisfy the percentages specified in paragraph (3); and
``(ii) provide documentation in accordance with subsection
(h)(4) that not less than the applicable percentage specified
in paragraph (3) of that category of Tier 2 material (or Tier 2
material contained in a covered item, as applicable) was
sourced outside covered nations.
``(B) The period referred to in subparagraph (A) shall be the
annual period determined by the contractor's fiscal year or, in the
case of a contract with a period of performance of less than one year,
the life of the contract. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, the
Secretary may prescribe a period other than an annual period for a
contract or type of contract if the Secretary determines that it would
be impracticable for the prime contractor to certify and provide
documentation for an annual period.
``(C) In making the certification under paragraph (A)(i), the prime
contractor--
``(i) shall not be required to determine the country of
origin of Tier 2 material that is not counted toward compliance
with this subsection;
``(ii) may use a reasonable, consistently applied
estimation methodology, including grade-based, weight-based, or
industry-standard estimation, provided the methodology is
disclosed in the certifications required under subsection (h)
and supported by available documentation; and
``(iii) may rely in good faith on certifications and
supporting documentation provided by subcontractors at any tier
in establishing compliance with this subsection and shall not
be required to independently verify a subcontractor
certification absent actual knowledge of facts that would cause
a reasonable contractor to question the accuracy of the
certification.
``(f) Authority of Secretary to Add and Transfer Materials on Tier
1 and Tier 2 Lists.--(1) Not less frequently than once every 6 months,
the Secretary of Defense shall carry out a review of the categories of
Tier 1 and Tier 2 materials. If the Secretary determines, based on the
results of the review, that an addition or transfer described in
paragraph (2) is warranted to protect national security, improve
supply-chain resilience, reflect industrial base conditions, or account
for changes in defense needs or commercial availability, the Secretary
may implement the addition or transfer, subject to the requirements of
this subsection.
``(2) An addition or transfer described in this paragraph is
limited to one or more of the following:
``(A) The addition of a new category of Tier 1 or Tier 2
material.
``(B) The addition of a material that is not a covered
material to a new or existing category of Tier 1 or Tier 2
material.
``(C) The transfer of a material from a category of Tier 2
material to a category of Tier 1 material.
``(3) In carrying out a review under paragraph (1), the Secretary
may consider information from the elements and program offices of the
Department and private industry sources, including prime and sub-tier
contractors and critical mineral producers, as well as any other
information the Secretary considers appropriate.
``(4) To implement an addition or transfer under this subsection,
the Secretary shall publish the addition or transfer in the Federal
Register and on a publicly accessible website of the Department and
ensure that the addition or transfer is incorporated, as appropriate,
into the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition
Regulation.
``(5) The addition or transfer shall take effect on the later of
the following dates:
``(A) The date that is one year after the date on which it
was published in the Federal Register.
``(B) The date specified in the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
``(g) Authority to Waive Tier 1 or Tier 2 Sourcing Requirements.--
(1) The Secretary of Defense may waive the application of a requirement
in subsection (d) or (e), in whole or in part, to a procurement, or to
a covered item, or to a Tier 1 or Tier 2 material, or to a supply-chain
stage, or to any of the foregoing matters in combination or as a class,
if the waiver is made in writing that--
``(A) identifies with specificity the materials and other
circumstances covered by the waiver;
``(B) identifies the period during which the waiver
applies;
``(C) explains the factual basis for the waiver;
``(D) includes a determination that the Tier 1 material
within the scope of the waiver is not produced by domestically
owned entities, or the Tier 2 material within the scope of the
waiver is not produced outside covered nations, in sufficient
quantity, quality, or form to meet defense needs in a timely
manner and on reasonable terms;
``(E) includes a determination (which may be based on or
informed by a national security waiver issued under section
4863(k) of this title) that, absent the waiver, there would be
a significant adverse effect on national security, defense
production, readiness, sustainment, or timely contract
performance; and
``(F) provides a transition plan identifying actions to
reduce reliance by the Department on foreign nations (in the
case of a Tier 1 material) or covered nations (in the case of a
Tier 2 material), which shall include--
``(i) mitigation measures, with quantifiable
milestones and associated timelines;
``(ii) a requirement that, before the end of the
period during which the waiver applies, the contractor
will enter into one or more binding agreements with
suppliers that will result in compliance with this
section and obviate the need for a future waiver or
renewal; and
``(iii) any contractual considerations the
Secretary determines appropriate, such as performance
security or an adjustment in performance or price.
``(2) A waiver under this subsection that applies to an upstream
form of material (such as an ore, concentrate, oxide, fluoride, salt,
precursor, or intermediate) shall not apply to a downstream form of
material (such as a metal, alloy, magnet, mill product, or component)
unless the waiver expressly so provides.
``(3) A waiver under this subsection may be effective for a period
of up to two years and may be renewed one or more times for another
such period upon a new written determination satisfying paragraph (1).
There shall be no limit on the number of waivers or renewals that may
be issued under this subsection.
``(4) A waiver or renewal under this subsection shall not take
effect until the Secretary submits notice of the waiver or renewal to
the congressional defense committees and a period of 30 days has
elapsed or, if the Secretary certifies that there is an urgent need for
the waiver or renewal, a period of 7 days has elapsed. The notice shall
include the matters required by subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of
paragraph (1) and the principal mitigation measures required by
subparagraph (F)(i).
``(5) A contractor seeking a waiver under this subsection shall
submit, at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe,
reasonably available documentation supporting the waiver.
``(h) Contractor Certification and Records; Special Rule for
Preferred Domestic Manufacturers and Producers.--(1) For each
procurement of covered material or covered items that contain such
material, the Secretary shall require the prime contractor to make the
certifications described in paragraph (2), obtain the documentation
described in paragraph (3), and maintain such certifications and
documentation for not less than 10 years after the date on which the
prime contractor receives final payment. The Secretary shall require
each prime contractor to ensure that each subcontractor at any tier
that supplies such material or items also make such certifications,
obtain such documentation, and maintain such certifications and
documentation for not less than 10 years after the date on which the
subcontractor receives final payment.
``(2) The certifications referred to in paragraph (1) are the
following certifications, made in such form as the Secretary may
prescribe:
``(A) As a condition of award or exercise of option, that
the prime contractor (or subcontractor, as applicable) has a
reasonable basis to expect compliance with this section.
``(B) As a condition of payment, that the covered material
and covered items supplied by the prime contractor (or
subcontractor, as applicable) comply with this section.
``(C) That the prime contractor (or subcontractor, as
applicable) has obtained and will maintain the documentation
described in paragraph (3).
``(3) The documentation referred to in paragraph (1) is--
``(A) documentation supporting the known provenance of the
covered materials and covered items, together with any
certifications and documentation made by subcontractors; or
``(B) if the prime contractor (or subcontractor, as
applicable) is a preferred domestic manufacturer or producer,
documentation identifying the supplier of the covered material
and covered items, together with the attestation of the prime
contractor (or subcontractor) that such supplier was also a
preferred domestic manufacturer or producer and that such
supplier made a certification under paragraph (2)(B) that such
material and items comply with this section.
``(4) The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to implement this
subsection, including uniform standards for the certifications,
documentation, and attestations required by this subsection and how
those requirements apply to mixed materials, recycled materials, and
commingled lots.
``(i) Preferred Domestic Manufacturers and Producers; Designation
and Benefits.--(1) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, the
Secretary may designate as a preferred domestic manufacturer or
producer any contractor that--
``(A) is a manufacturer or producer within the United
States of covered materials; or
``(B) is a manufacturer or producer that--
``(i) manufactures or produces, within the United
States, covered items that contain covered materials;
``(ii) manufactures or produces such items in a
manner that complies with the sourcing requirements of
subsections (d) and (e); and
``(iii) maintains documentation for such items in a
manner that complies with subsection (h).
``(2) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, the Secretary
may revoke such a designation.
``(3) A prime contractor that is supplied covered material, or a
covered item that contains covered material, from a supplier that is
designated as a preferred domestic manufacturer or producer at the time
such material or item is supplied may reasonably rely on that
designation in making certifications and obtaining documentation under
subsection (h). In a case in which the supplier was not, in fact, a
preferred domestic manufacturer or producer at the time such material
or item is supplied (such as because the designation was revoked), the
prime contractor shall not be accountable for a deficiency in its
certifications and documentation under subsection (h) unless the
contractor had actual knowledge of facts that would have caused a
reasonable contractor to question whether the supplier was in fact a
preferred domestic manufacturer or producer.
``(4) The fact that a contractor is designated as a preferred
domestic manufacturer or producer may, if appropriate and consistent
with law, be used by the Department for other purposes, such as in
determining whether to provide credit in source selection, priority in
processing of qualifications, or opportunity to participate in pilot
programs.
``(j) Delegation.--The authorities in subsections (f), (g), and (i)
may be delegated no lower than the senior acquisition executive of the
military department concerned or, in the case of a Defense Agency, the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.
``(k) Annual Report; Publication.--(1) Not later than March 1 of
each year, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
committees, and publish in accordance with paragraph (3), a report on
the implementation of this section. Each report shall cover the fiscal
year that ended on September 30 of the preceding year and the fiscal
year immediately preceding that fiscal year.
``(2) Each report shall include, for each fiscal year covered by
the report, data for each category of covered material, including--
``(A) sourcing percentages achieved;
``(B) waivers granted under subsection (g), identified by
category of material and supply-chain stage, including duration
and stated basis;
``(C) contractors designated as preferred domestic
manufacturers and producers;
``(D) any findings, whether preliminary or not, of false
certification, misconduct, or noncompliance with this section;
``(E) actions taken by the Secretary to increase the supply
of Tier 1 and Tier 2 materials that meet the requirements of
this section, including progress on investments in domestic
capacity; and
``(F) such other information as the Secretary determines
appropriate to describe implementation of this section.
``(3) The report shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may
include a classified annex.
``(4) To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall
publish each report in a machine-readable, standardized format on a
publicly accessible website of the Department.
``(l) Sale of National Defense Stockpile Materials.--The Secretary
of Defense may not sell any material from the National Defense
Stockpile, if the National Defense Stockpile Manager determines that
such a sale is not in the national interests of the United States, to--
``(1) any covered nation; or
``(2) any third party that the Secretary reasonably
believes is acting as a broker or agent for a covered nation or
an entity in a covered nation.
``(m) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `commercially available off-the-shelf item'
has the meaning given such term in section 104 of title 41.
``(2) The term `covered COTS item' means a commercially
available off-the-shelf item--
``(A) at least 50 percent of which, by weight, is
covered material; or
``(B) that is a mill product, such as bar, billet,
slab, wire, cube, sphere, block, blank, plate, powder,
or sheet, that has not been incorporated into an end
item, subsystem, assembly, or component.
``(3) The term `covered item' means an end item (as defined
in section 4863 of this title), subsystem, assembly, component,
or commercially available off-the-shelf item.
``(4) The term `covered material' means a Tier 1 material
or a Tier 2 material.
``(5) 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; and
``(D) the Islamic Republic of Iran.
``(6) The term `domestically owned entity' means an entity
organized under the laws of the United States or a State and
controlled by United States persons.
``(7) The term `preferred domestic manufacturer or
producer' means a contractor designated as a preferred domestic
manufacturer or producer under subsection (i).
``(8) The term `supply-chain stage' includes stages such as
mining, concentration, refining, separation, reduction,
melting, alloying, powder production, sintering, processing,
and manufacturing, and any other stage that the Secretary
considers appropriate.
``(9) A material is `sourced from, by, or through' a nation
if any portion of the mining, refining, separation, melting and
pouring, processing, or manufacturing of the material occurred
in the nation or was performed by an entity located in the
nation.
``(10) The term `sourced outside covered nations' means,
with respect to a material, that the contractor has established
through the certifications and documentation under this section
that the material was not sourced from, by, or through a
covered nation.
``(11) Subject to the authority of the Secretary under
subsection (f), the term `Tier 1 material' means the following
material, as set forth in categories (A) through (G):
``(A) Neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) and samarium-
cobalt (SmCo) permanent magnets.
``(B) Tungsten metal powder, tungsten heavy alloy,
or any finished or semi-finished component containing
tungsten heavy alloy.
``(C) Neodymium oxide and metal, praseodymium oxide
and metal, and neodymium-praseodymium oxide and metal,
and ores and concentrates from which these oxides and
metals are sourced.
``(D) Tantalum, including tantalum ores and oxides,
concentrates, metal, tantalum powder, and tantalum
alloys.
``(E) On and after December 18, 2027, molybdenum
metals, powders, and alloys.
``(F) On and after December 18, 2027, gallium and
gallium nitride.
``(G) On and after December 18, 2027, germanium.
``(12) Subject to the authority of the Secretary under
subsection (f), and excluding any material that is Tier 1
material, the term `Tier 2 material' means the following
material, as set forth in categories (A) through (C):
``(A) Items comprised in whole or in part of
oxides, metals, alloys (and intermediate products) of
gadolinium, samarium, neodymium, praseodymium,
neodymium-praseodymium, and terbium.
``(B) Items of tungsten, including--
``(i) precursors, including tungsten ores
and concentrates, ammonium paratungstate,
ammonium metatungstate, tungstic acid, sodium
tungstate, and tungsten oxides; and
``(ii) on and after January 1, 2029,
tungsten carbide.
``(C) Items comprised in whole or in part of
niobium oxides, metals, and alloys.
``(13) The term `United States person' means--
``(A) a citizen of the United States;
``(B) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent
residence; or
``(C) an entity organized under the laws of the
United States or a jurisdiction within the United
States if the ultimate beneficial ownership and control
of such entity is with persons described in
subparagraph (A) or (B).''.
(b) Effective Date and Applicability; Regulations.--
(1) Effective date and applicability.--The amendment made
by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date (the
``effective date'') that is 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act and shall apply to solicitations issued,
and contracts entered into, on or after such effective date,
except as provided in paragraph (3).
(2) Regulations.--Not later than the effective date
specified in paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall
issue regulations to implement section 4872 of title 10, United
States Code, as amended by subsection (a).
(3) Applicability to tier 2 materials.--Subsection (e) of
section 4872, as amended by subsection (a), shall not apply to
solicitations issued or contracts awarded before January 1,
2028. Until such date, a solicitation issued or contract
awarded for a procurement of Tier 2 material (or covered item
that contains Tier 2 material) shall be administered in
accordance with section 4872 as in effect immediately before
the effective date specified in paragraph (1).
(c) Non-execution Into Current Law, and Repeal, of Amendment
Prohibiting Procurement of Material Mined, Refined, or Separated in Any
Covered Nation.--
(1) In general.--Section 844 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134
Stat. 3766), as amended by section 848 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139
Stat. 978), is repealed.
(2) Effective date.--The repeal made by paragraph (1) shall
take effect on the earlier of December 31, 2026, or the date of
the enactment of this Act.
(d) Expedited Qualification of New Domestic and Allied-nation
Sources.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish
an expedited qualification process for new domestic and allied-
nation sources of covered material (as defined in section 4872
of title 10, United States Code).
(2) Scope.--The process under paragraph (1) shall apply
to--
(A) source qualification;
(B) product qualification; and
(C) platform or program qualification.
(3) Deadline.--The Secretary shall ensure that, for each
entity seeking to be qualified as a domestic or allied-nation
source, the qualification process is completed not later than
12 months after the date on which the entity submits a
materially complete qualification package in the form
prescribed by the Secretary.
(4) Acceptance of existing testing and qualification
data.--In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall, to
the maximum extent practicable, accept and rely on--
(A) test data, analyses, certifications, or other
qualification evidence from a Government laboratory, an
accredited independent laboratory, or an accredited
commercial laboratory, whether located in the United
States or outside the United States;
(B) qualification results or approvals previously
accepted by a military department, another Federal
agency, an original equipment manufacturer, or another
commercial qualification regime; and
(C) commercial production history, first-article
results, lot acceptance data, and comparable evidence
of performance.
(5) Department-wide recognition.--The Secretary shall
ensure that the result of each qualification process completed
under this subsection is accepted throughout the Department of
Defense for the same or substantially similar applications to
the maximum extent practicable.
(6) Implementation.--The Secretary shall maintain a
centralized record of the result of each qualification process
completed under this subsection for use across the military
departments and defense agencies.
(7) Qualification by prime contractor.--The Secretary
shall, for the purposes of this subsection, establish policy
for the acceptance of a determination by a prime contractor
that a domestic supplier of a covered material is capable of
providing such covered material in the form and quality
required by the prime contractor and thus deem the domestic
supplier a qualified source.
(8) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``allied
nation'' means the United States or any foreign nation (other
than a covered nation, as defined in section 4872 of title 10,
United States Code) designated by the Secretary for purposes of
this subsection.
SEC. 1804. CHANGES WITH RESPECT TO THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION SECURITY
COUNCIL.
(a) Definition of Source of Concern, Covered Source of Concern,
Recommended Order, and Designated Order.--Section 1321 of title 41,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:
``(3) Covered article.--The term `covered article'--
``(A) has the meaning given that term in section
4713; and
``(B) includes operational technology (as defined
in section 3 of the Internet of Things Cybersecurity
Improvement Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-207; 15 U.S.C.
278g-3a)).'';
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (8) as
paragraphs (7) through (10), respectively;
(3) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
``(5) Covered source of concern.--The term `covered source
of concern' means a source of concern that sells, produces, or
is involved in the development of a covered article that is
designated in section 1328(c) as a statutorily designated
covered article.
``(6) Designated order.--The term `designated order' means
an order described under section 1323(c)(3).''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(11) Recommended order.--The term `recommended order'
means an order recommended under section 1323(c)(2).
``(12) Source of concern.--
``(A) In general.--The term `source of concern'
means a source--
``(i) subject to the jurisdiction,
direction, or control of the government of a
foreign adversary, or operates on behalf of the
government of a foreign adversary; or
``(ii) that poses a risk to the national
security of the United States based on
collaboration with, whole or partial ownership
or control by, or being affiliated with a
military, internal security force, or
intelligence agency of a foreign adversary.
``(B) Foreign adversary defined.--In this
paragraph, the term `foreign adversary' has the meaning
given the term `covered nation' in section 4872(d) of
title 10.''.
(b) Establishment and Members of Council.--Section 1322 of title
41, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``executive branch'' and
inserting ``Executive Office of the President'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1) In general.--The members of the Council shall be as
follows:
``(A) The Administrator for Federal Procurement
Policy.
``(B) The Deputy Director for Management of the
Office of Management and Budget.
``(C) The following officials, each of whom shall
occupy a position at the level of Assistant Secretary
or Deputy Assistant Secretary (or equivalent):
``(i) Two officials from the Office of the
Director of National Intelligence, one of which
shall be from the National Counterintelligence
and Security Center.
``(ii) Two officials from the Department of
Defense, one of which shall be one from the
National Security Agency.
``(iii) Two officials from the Department
of Homeland Security, one of which shall be one
from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
Security Agency.
``(iv) An official from the General
Services Administration.
``(v) An official from the Office of the
National Cyber Director.
``(vi) Two officials from the Department of
Justice, one of which shall be one from the
Federal Bureau of Investigation.
``(vii) Two officials from the Department
of Commerce, one of which shall be from the
National Institute of Standards and Technology
and one of which shall be from the Bureau of
Industry and Security.
``(viii) An official from any executive
agency not listed under clauses (i) through
(vii) whose temporary or permanent
participation is determined by the Chairperson
of the Council to be necessary to carry out the
functions of the Council while maintaining the
intended balance in subject matter
expertise.''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the heading, by striking ``Lead
representatives'' and inserting ``Members'';
(ii) by amending subparagraph (A)(i) to
read as follows:
``(i) In general.--The head of each
executive agency listed under paragraph (1)(C)
shall designate the official or officials from
that agency who shall serve on the Council in
accordance with such paragraph.'';
(iii) by amending subparagraph (A)(ii) to
read as follows:
``(ii) Requirements.--To the extent
feasible, any official designated under clause
(i) shall have expertise in supply chain risk
management, acquisitions, law, or information
and communications technology.'';
(iv) by amending subparagraph (B) to read
as follows:
``(B) Functions.--A member of the Council shall--
``(i) regularly participate in the
activities of the Council;
``(ii) ensure that any information
requested by the Council from the agency
represented by the member is provided to the
Council; and
``(iii) ensure that the head of the agency
represented by the member and other appropriate
personnel of the agency are aware of the
activities of the Council.'';
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1) In general.--
``(A) Designation.--Not later than 45 days after
the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the
President shall a designate a member of the Council to
serve as Chairperson of the Council.
``(B) Transition.--The Chairperson of the Council
on the day before the date of the enactment of this
paragraph shall remain the Chairperson until the
President makes a designation pursuant to subparagraph
(A).''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``
subsection (b)(1)(H)'' and inserting
``subsection (b)(1)(C)(viii)''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking
``lead representative of each agency
represented on the Council'' and inserting
``members of the Council''; and
(4) in subsection (d)--
(A) by striking ``The Council'' and inserting the
following:
``(1) Council meetings.--The Council''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Other meetings.--The Chairperson of the Council shall
meet, not less frequently than semiannually, with--
``(A) the Secretary of Homeland Security, Secretary
of Defense, and Director of National Intelligence; or
``(B) in the case that any of the officials under
subparagraph (A) delegated authority to an official
under section 1323(c)(6)(C), with the delegated
official.''.
(c) Functions and Authorities.--Section 1323 of title 41, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``supply chain'' each place it
appears and inserting ``acquisition security and supply
chain'';
(B) in paragraph (1), as amended by subparagraph
(A), by striking ``, particularly'' and inserting
``that arise'';
(C) in paragraph (2), as amended by subparagraph
(A)--
(i) by striking ``sharing information'' and
inserting ``exchanging information'';
(ii) by inserting ``associated with the
acquisition and use of covered articles'' after
``risk'';
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``;
and'' and inserting a semicolon;
(iv) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as
subparagraph (D); and
(v) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the
following:
``(C) the process for an executive agency to submit
supply chain risk information to the Council in
furtherance of identifying, mitigating, or managing its
supply chain risk; and'';
(D) in paragraph (6), as amended by subparagraph
(A), by--
(i) striking ``posed by'' and inserting
``associated with''; and
(ii) inserting ``and use'' before ``of
covered articles'';
(E) in paragraph (7), by striking ``posed by
acquisitions'' and inserting ``associated with the
acquisition'';
(F) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph
(12); and
(G) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following:
``(7) Implementing a prioritization scheme for evaluating
the security risks associated with the acquisition and use of
covered articles sold, produced, or developed by a covered
source of concern.
``(8) Evaluating each covered source of concern to
determine whether to issue a designated order with respect to
the covered source of concern or a covered article sold,
produced, or developed by the covered source of concern.
``(9) Evaluating sources of concern to determine whether to
issue a recommended order with respect to the source of
concern, or any covered article sold, produced, or developed by
the source of concern.
``(10) Monitoring and evaluating compliance by the
Secretary of Homeland Security, Secretary of Defense, and
Director of National Intelligence with the requirement to issue
designated orders under subsection (c)(6)(B).
``(11) Reporting to Congress annually on the security risks
associated with the acquisition and use of covered articles
sold, produced, or developed by sources of concern.'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``The Council'' and inserting the
following:
``(1) In general.--The Council'';
(B) in paragraph (1), as so redesignated, by
striking ``a program office and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Federal acquisition security council program
office.--
``(A) Establishment.--Not later than 45 days after
the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the
President shall establish a Federal Acquisition
Security Council Program Office (referred to in this
paragraph as the `Program Office') within the Executive
Office of the President to carry out the duties
described under subparagraph (B).
``(B) Duties.--The Program Office shall provide to
the Council, including any committees, working groups,
or other constituent bodies established by the Council
under paragraph (1)--
``(i) administrative, legal, and policy
support; and
``(ii) analysis and subject matter
expertise on information communications
technology, acquisition security, and supply
chain risk.
``(C) Structure.--The head of the Program Office
shall be designated by the Chairperson of the Council.
``(D) Prohibition.--The Program Office may not
provide administrative support to the Council for any
activities of the Council carried out pursuant to a
provision of law other than a provision of law under
this subchapter.
``(E) Funding and resources.--The Program Office
may use the staff and resources of the Executive Office
of the President or maintain dedicated staff and
resources, as appropriate, in the performance of the
duties of the Office.
``(F) Shared staffing authority.--
``(i) In general.--The Program Office may
accept officers or employees of the United
States or members of the Armed Forces on a
detail from an element of the intelligence
community (as such term is defined in section 3
of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
3003)) or from another element of the Federal
Government on a nonreimbursable basis, as
jointly agreed to by the heads of the receiving
and detailing elements, for a period not to
exceed three years.
``(ii) Rule of construction.--Nothing in
this subparagraph may be construed as imposing
any limitation on any other authority for
reimbursable or nonreimbursable details.
``(iii) Nonreimbursable detail.--A
nonreimbursable detail made under this
subparagraph shall not be considered an
augmentation of the appropriations of the
receiving element of the Program Office.''; and
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by striking ``supply chain risk'' and
inserting ``acquisition security and supply
chain risk associated with the acquisition of
covered articles'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by inserting
``recommended'' before ``exclusion orders'';
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting
``recommended'' before ``removal orders'';
(iv) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``;
and'' and inserting a semicolon;
(v) in subparagraph (D), by striking the
period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(vi) by adding at the end the following:
``(E) issuing designated orders.'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the heading, by striking
``Recommendations'' and inserting ``Recommended
orders'';
(ii) by striking ``use'' and inserting ``,
using'';
(iii) by striking ``to issue
recommendations'' and inserting ``, recommend
orders'';
(iv) by striking ``Such recommendations''
and inserting ``Any such order recommended'';
(v) by inserting ``to the officials
described under clause (iii) of paragraph
(6)(A) for issuance under such paragraph''
after ``thereof,'';
(vi) in subparagraph (D), by striking
``supply chain risk'' and inserting
``acquisition security and supply chain risk
associated with the acquisition of covered
articles''; and
(vii) in subparagraph (E), by striking
``exclusion or removal'';
(C) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (7) as
paragraphs (4) through (8), respectively;
(D) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
``(3) Designated orders.--
``(A) Exclusion or removal of covered sources of
concern.--
``(i) In general.--Not later than 270 days
after a source of concern is designated as a
covered source of concern, the Council--
``(I) shall provide to the
officials described under clause (iii)
of paragraph (6)(B) for issuance under
such paragraph orders requiring--
``(aa) the exclusion of the
covered source of concern from
any executive agency
procurement action, including
source selection and consent
for a contractor; or
``(bb) the removal of
covered articles sold,
produced, or developed by the
covered source of concern from
the information system of
executive agencies; or
``(II) report to Congress why the
Council has determined to not issue an
order described under subclause (I)
with respect to the covered source of
concern or covered articles sold,
produced, or developed by the covered
source of concern.
``(ii) Contents of order.--Any order
provided under clause (i) shall include--
``(I) information regarding the
scope and applicability of the order,
including any information necessary to
positively identify the covered source
of concern or covered articles sold,
produced, or developed by the covered
source of concern required to be
excluded or removed under the order;
``(II) a summary of any risk
assessment reviewed or conducted in
support of the order;
``(III) a summary of the basis for
the order, including a discussion of
less intrusive measures that were
considered and why such measures were
not reasonably available to reduce
security risk;
``(IV) a description of the actions
necessary to implement the order; and
``(V) where practicable, in the
Council's sole and unreviewable
discretion, a description of mitigation
steps that could be taken by the
covered source of concern that may
result in the Council rescinding the
order.
``(B) Exclusion or removal of second order sources
or covered articles.--
``(i) Issuance.--In the case that the
Council provides an order under subparagraph
(A), the Council may also provide an order to
the officials described under paragraph
(6)(A)(iii) requiring the exclusion of sources
or covered articles from executive agency
procurement actions or removal of covered
articles from executive agency information
systems if--
``(I) such covered articles or such
sources use a covered source of concern
in the performance of a contract with
the executive agency; or
``(II) such sources enter into a
contract, the performance of which such
source knows or has reason to believe
will require, in the performance of a
contract with the executive agency, the
use of a covered source of concern or
the use of a covered article sold,
produced, or developed by a covered
source of concern.
``(ii) Effective date considerations.--Any
effective date prescribed by the Council for an
order issued pursuant to clause (i) shall take
into account--
``(I) the risk posed by the covered
source of concern or the covered
article sold, produced, or developed by
the covered source of concern to the
national security of the United States;
``(II) the likelihood of the
covered source of concern or the
covered article sold, produced, or
developed by the covered source of
concern causing imminent threat to
public health and safety;
``(III) the availability of an
alternative source or covered article
sold, produced, or developed by an
alternative source; and
``(IV) an assessment of the
potential direct or quantifiable costs
that may be incurred by the Federal
Government, a State, local, or Tribal
government, or by the private sector,
as a result of compliance by the head
of an executive agency with such an
exclusion or removal order.'';
(E) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated--
(i) in the heading, by striking ``of
recommendation and review'' and inserting ``and
review of recommended and designated orders'';
(ii) by striking ``the recommendation''
each place it appears, and inserting ``the
order'';
(iii) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by striking ``A notice of the Council's
recommendation under paragraph (2)'' and
inserting ``Before the Council recommends an
order under paragraph (2) or issues an order
under paragraph (3), a notice'';
(iv) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``a
recommendation has been made'' and inserting
``the order will be recommended or issued'';
(v) in subparagraph (D), by striking
``paragraph (5)'' and inserting ``paragraph
(6)''; and
(vi) in subparagraph (E), by striking the
``the recommendation'' and inserting ``the
order'';
(F) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated--
(i) by striking ``paragraph (3)'' and
inserting ``paragraph (4)'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``paragraph (5)'' and inserting ``paragraph
(6)'';
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``paragraph (6)'' and inserting ``paragraph
(7)'';
(iv) by striking ``Any notice'' and
inserting ``(A) In general.--Any notice''; and
(v) by inserting at the end the following:
``(B) Information collected.--Any information
collected from a source after notice under paragraph
(4) shall be exempt from public disclosure and
disclosure under subsection (b)(3)(B) of section 552 of
title 5 (commonly referred to as the `Freedom of
Information Act'), until an order is issued pursuant to
paragraph (6).''; and
(G) in paragraph (6), as so redesignated--
(i) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as
follows:
``(A) Issuance of recommended orders.--
``(i) Modifications to order.--After
considering any response properly submitted by
a source under paragraph (4) related to an
order to be recommended under paragraph (2),
the Council shall--
``(I) make such modifications to
the order as the Council considers
appropriate; and
``(II) provide the order (together
with any information submitted by a
source under paragraph (4) related to
such order) to the officials described
under clause (iii).
``(ii) Order.--Not later than 90 days after
receiving a recommended order, the officials
described under clause (iii) shall--
``(I) issue the order to the heads
of the applicable agencies; or
``(II) submit a notification to the
Council that the order will not be
issued, that includes in the
notification to the Council, all the
reasons for why the order will not be
issued.
``(iii) Officials.--The officials described
in this clause are as follows:
``(I) The Secretary of Homeland
Security, for exclusion and removal
orders applicable to civilian agencies,
to the extent not covered by subclause
(II) or (III).
``(II) The Secretary of Defense,
for exclusion and removal orders
applicable to the Department of Defense
and national security systems other
than sensitive compartmented
information systems.
``(III) The Director of National
Intelligence, for exclusion and removal
orders applicable to the intelligence
community and sensitive compartmented
information systems, to the extent not
covered by subclause (II).'';
(ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (B)
through (E) as subparagraphs (C) through (F),
respectively;
(iii) by inserting after subparagraph (A)
the following:
``(B) Issuance of designated order.--
``(i) Modifications.--After considering any
response properly submitted by a source under
paragraph (4) related to a designated order,
the Council shall--
``(I)(aa) make any such
modifications to the order as the
Council considers appropriate; or
``(bb) if the Council determines
that the issuance of a designated order
is not warranted, rescind the
designated order and notify the source
of the rescission; and
``(II) except in the case that the
Council rescinds the designated order
under subclause (I)(bb), provide the
designated order (including any
modifications made to such order by the
Council) to the officials described in
clause (iii).
``(ii) Issuance.--The officials described
in clause (iii) shall, not later than 90 days
after receiving a designated order, issue the
order to the heads of the applicable agencies.
``(iii) Officials.--The officials described
in this clause are as follows:
``(I) The Secretary of Homeland
Security, for exclusion and removal
orders applicable to civilian agencies,
to the extent not covered by subclause
(II) or (III).
``(II) The Secretary of Defense,
for exclusion and removal orders
applicable to the Department of Defense
and national security systems other
than sensitive compartmented
information systems.
``(III) The Director of National
Intelligence, for exclusion and removal
orders applicable to the intelligence
community and sensitive compartmented
information systems, to the extent not
covered by subclause (II).
``(iv) Waiver.--An official described under
clause (iii) may waive for a period of not more
than 365 days the application of an order
issued by such official under clause (ii) with
respect to a covered source of concern or a
covered article sold, produced, or developed by
a covered source of concern if the official
submits, not later than 30 days after making
such waiver, a written notification to the
Council, appropriate congressional committees,
the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of
Representatives, and the Majority and Minority
Leaders of the Senate that contains the
justification for such waiver.
``(v) Renewal of waiver.--An official
described under clause (iii) may renew a waiver
under clause (iv) for an additional period of
not more than 180 days if--
``(I) the renewal of the waiver is
in the national security interests of
the United States; and
``(II) the official submits, not
later than 30 days after renewing such
waiver, a written notification to the
Council, appropriate congressional
committees, the Speaker and Minority
Leader of the House of Representatives,
and the Majority and Minority Leaders
of the Senate that includes the
justification for renewing the wavier.
``(vi) National security waiver.--An
official described under clause (iii) may waive
the application of an order issued by such
official under clause (ii) with respect to a
covered source of concern or a covered article
sold, produced, or developed by a covered
source of concern for any activity subject to
the reporting requirements under title V of the
National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091
et seq.) or any authorized intelligence
activities of the United States.
``(vii) Rescission of order.--An exclusion
or removal order issued under this subparagraph
by an official may be rescinded only by the
Council.'';
(iv) in subparagraph (C), as so
redesignated--
(I) by striking ``subparagraph
(A)'' and inserting ``subparagraph
(A)(iii) or (B)(iii)'';
(II) by striking ``this
subparagraph'' and inserting
``subparagraph (A)(iii) or (B)(iii)'';
and
(III) by striking ``, except'' and
all that follows before the period at
the end;
(v) in subparagraph (D), as so
redesignated--
(I) by striking ``this paragraph''
and inserting ``subparagraph (A)(iii)
or (B)(iii)''; and
(II) by striking ``help'';
(vi) in subparagraph (E), as so
redesignated, by striking ``this paragraph''
and inserting ``subparagraph (A)''; and
(vii) by adding after subparagraph (F), as
so redesignated, the following:
``(G) Effective date of orders.--The effective date
of an order issued under this paragraph may not be more
than 365 days after the order is issued.'';
(H) in paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by
striking ``paragraph (5)(A)'' and inserting
``subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (6)''; and
(I) in paragraph (8), as so redesignated, by
striking ``paragraph (5)'' and inserting ``paragraph
(6)'';
(4) in subsection (e), by inserting ``the Chief Data
Officers Council,'' before ``the Chief Acquisition''; and
(5) in subsection (f)(2), by striking the period at the end
and inserting ``, unless such source is a covered source of
concern.''.
(d) Strategic Plan.--Section 1324(a) of title 41, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) by inserting ``, and periodically thereafter'' after
``2018'';
(2) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting
``acquisition security and'' before ``supply chain risks'';
(3) in paragraph (8), by inserting ``acquisition security
and'' before ``supply chain risks''; and
(4) in paragraph (9)(A), by inserting ``acquisition
security and'' before ``supply chain risk''.
(e) Requirements for Executive Agencies.--Section 1326 of title 41,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(3) providing any information requested by the
Chairperson of the Council for the purpose of carrying out
activities of this subchapter, subject to applicable law or
policy on the control and handling of classified, sensitive, or
proprietary information.'';
(2) by striking ``supply chain'' each place it appears and
inserting ``security and supply chain''; and
(3) in subsection (b)(6), by striking ``supply chain'' and
inserting ``security or supply chain''.
(f) Judicial Procedure.--Section 1327(b) of title 41, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``section 1323(c)(6)''
and inserting ``section 1323(c)(7)'';
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``sections 1323(c)(5)''
and inserting ``sections 1323(c)(6)''; and
(3) in paragraph (4), by amending subparagraph (B)(i) to
read as follows:
``(i) Filing of record.--The United States
shall file with the court an administrative
record, which shall consist of--
``(I) in the case of a designated
order issued under section 1323(c)(6)
by the appropriate official, the
information the Council relied upon in
providing such order to such official;
and
``(II) the information that the
appropriate official relied upon in
issuing an exclusion or removal order
under section 1323(c)(6) or a covered
procurement action under section
4713.''.
(g) Additional Provisions.--Section 1328 of title 41, United States
Code, is amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 1328. Additional provisions
``(a) Compliance With Existing Prohibitions.--In implementing this
subchapter, the Council shall coordinate, as applicable and
practicable, with the head of an agency to assist with compliance by
the agency with--
``(1) section 889 of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act of 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 41 U.S.C. 3901
note);
``(2) section 5949 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act of 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 41 U.S.C. 4713
note); and
``(3) the American Security Drone Act of 2023 (Public Law
118-31; 41 U.S.C. 3901 note).
``(b) Update to Regulations.--The Federal Acquisition Security
Council shall update, not later than two years after the date of the
enactment of this section, any regulations of the Council as necessary.
``(c) Statutorily Designated Covered Article Defined.--The term
`statutorily designated covered article' pursuant to section 1321(5)--
``(1) means a vehicle or a mechanical device commonly known
as an `unmanned ground vehicle system' that--
``(A) is capable of locomotion, navigation, or
movement on the ground; and
``(B) 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
``(2) includes--
``(A) humanoid robots, mobile robotics, remote
surveillance vehicles, and autonomous patrol
technologies; and
``(B) the vehicle, its payload, and any external
device used to control the vehicle.''.
(h) Reallocating Existing Resources.--Section 5949(l)(1) of the
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
(Public Law 117-263) is amended by inserting before the period at the
end the following: ``and the Federal Acquisition Security Council
Program Office established under section 1323(b)(2) of title 41, United
States Code''.
(i) Implementation by the Department of Defense.--
(1) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
provide to the congressional defense committees a notification
of the designation of the officials of the Department of
Defense who shall serve on the Council in accordance with
clause (b)(1)(C)(ii) of section 1322 of title 41, United
States.
(2) Performance of duties.--The Secretary shall ensure that
the officials designated--
(A) regularly participate in the activities of the
Council;
(B) ensure that any information requested by the
Council from the agency represented by the such
official or officials is provided to the Council in a
timely manner; and
(C) establish procedures to ensure that Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment,
the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering, the Chair of the Joint Requirements
Oversight Council, the Assistant Secretary of Defense
for Industrial Base Policy, and other appropriate
personnel of the Department of Defense are informed of
the activities of the Council in a timely manner.
(j) Technical and Conforming Changes.--Subchapter III of chapter 13
of title 41, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the table of sections for the subchapter by adding
after the item related to section 1327 the following:
``1328. Additional provisions.''; and
(2) by striking ``of this title'' each place the term
appears.
SEC. 1805. MODIFICATIONS TO STRATEGY TO ELIMINATE SOURCING OF COMPUTER
DISPLAYS FROM CERTAIN NATIONS.
Section 835 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note prec.) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
subsection:
``(e) Certifications.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a written certification--
``(A) not later than June 30, 2027, that
implementation of the strategy required by this section
has begun; and
``(B) not later than January 1, 2030, that the
strategy required by this section has eliminated the
reliance of the Department on any covered nation to
acquire computer displays.''.
SEC. 1806. EXTENSION OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL ASSESSMENTS AND REPORTS ON
COMPLIANCE WITH PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO RARE
EARTH ELEMENTS AND STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL MATERIALS.
Section 857(c) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat.
2727) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3)(A) by inserting ``, including any
recommendations that the Comptroller General considers
appropriate'' before the period at the end; and
(2) in subsection (c)(5) by striking ``the date that is 5
years after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and
inserting ``the date that is 12 years after the date of the
enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2027''.
SEC. 1807. REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO DETECTION AND AVOIDANCE OF
COUNTERFEIT ELECTRONIC PARTS.
(a) In General.--Section 818(c)(3) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81; 10 U.S.C.
3241 note prec.) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in subparagraph (D)(iii), by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(E) require that, for purchases made in
accordance with procedures applicable to purchases
below micro-purchase threshold (as defined in section
3573 of title 10, United States Code) or in accordance
with procedures applicable to purchases below
simplified acquisition threshold (as defined in section
3571 of such title), Department personnel--
``(i) obtain electronic parts that are in
production or currently available in stock from
the original manufacturer or an authorized
dealer for such electronic part, or from a
supplier that obtains such electronic parts
exclusively from the original manufacturer or
an authorized dealer for such electronic part;
and
``(ii) obtain electronic parts that are not
in production or currently available in stock
in accordance with regulations prescribed
pursuant to subparagraph (C) or (D).''.
(b) DFARS Revision.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall revise the Department of
Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to carry out
the amendments made by this section.
(c) Guidance Required.--Not later than 30 days after the revision
required under subsection (b) has been finalized, the Secretary shall
update the guidance required under section 818(c) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81; 10
U.S.C. 3241 note prec.)) as amended by this section, including
practices and procedures to be used under part 8 of the Federal
Acquisition Regulation.
(d) Comptroller General Report.--Not later than 270 days after the
date of the enactment of this section, the Comptroller General of the
United States shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report that reviews of use of government purchase cards by the
Department of Defense to obtain electronic parts (as defined in section
818 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
(Public Law 112-81; 10 U.S.C. 3241 note prec.)) and components for such
electronic parts using multiple award contracts or using full and open
competition, along with any recommendations to improve procurement
procedures to reduce the risk posed by counterfeit electronic parts and
components.
SEC. 1808. ANALYSIS AND REPORT ON SOURCING OF CERTAIN ITEMS.
(a) Analysis Required.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through
the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
and other appropriate officials, shall conduct an analysis of
each item described in subsection (c) and shall make
recommendations for action, consistent with the policies,
programs, and activities required under chapters 381 through
385 and chapter 389 of title 10, United States Code, chapter 83
of title 41, United States Code, and the Defense Production Act
of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.), including--
(A) actions for restricting procurement of each
such item (with appropriate waivers for cost, emergency
requirements, and nonavailability of suppliers),
including such restrictions applicable to--
(i) domestic suppliers;
(ii) suppliers in the national technology
and industrial base (as defined in section 4801
of title 10, United States Code); or
(iii) suppliers in other allied country;
(B) actions for increasing Federal Government
investment in research and development or using other
available authorities such as contracts, grants, loans,
cooperative agreements, or other transaction
authorities, including actions to--
(i) expand sourcing, processing,
production, manufacturing capability, or
production capacity of each such item;
(ii) diversify sources of supply of each
such item; or
(iii) promote alternative approaches for
addressing military requirements for each such
item;
(C) actions for prohibiting procurement each such
item from selected sources or countries;
(D) stockpiling actions for each such item,
including creating incentives for domestic suppliers to
expand and retain capacity such as--
(i) use of long-term purchasing agreements;
or
(ii) restrictions related to provenance of
each such item purchased for such stockpile;
(E) actions for increasing availability of each
such item through recycling or reuse; or
(F) a combination of actions described under
subparagraphs (A) through (E).
(2) Considerations.--In conducting the analysis described
in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider how any actions
taken under the analysis would enhance or improve--
(A) national security;
(B) the economy;
(C) current and potential suppliers of the items in
subsection (c), including the ability of such suppliers
to meet anticipated surge production requirements of
the Department of Defense; and
(D) implementation of any existing treaties or
international agreements to which the United States is
a party.
(b) Reporting on Analyses, Recommendations, and Actions.--Not later
than October 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report containing the following:
(1) A summary of the findings of the analyses undertaken
for each item pursuant to subsection (a).
(2) Relevant findings and recommendations for action
resulting from such analyses.
(3) Descriptions of specific actions undertaken or planned
to be taken as a result of the analyses, including schedule and
resources allocated for any planned actions.
(4) Any relevant findings or recommendations from such
analyses, as appropriate, that should be incorporated into one
or more of the following:
(A) The biennial report to Congress on the national
technology and industrial base required under section
4814 of title 10, United States Code.
(B) The annual report on unfunded priorities of the
national technology and industrial base required under
section 4815 of such title.
(C) The Department of Defense national security
strategy for the national technology and industrial
base and associated policy guidance prescribed under
section 4811(c) of such title.
(D) Activities to modernize acquisition processes
to ensure integrity of industrial base pursuant to
section 4819 of such title.
(E) Activities and associated expenditures related
to defense supply chains, including for material,
material production, components, subassemblies, and
finished products, testing and qualification,
infrastructure, facility construction and improvement,
and equipment needed in accordance with 4817 of such
title.
(F) Activities of the Office of Strategic Capital.
(G) Defense memoranda of understanding and related
agreements between the Secretary of Defense, acting on
behalf of the United States, and one or more foreign
countries considered in accordance with section 4851 of
such title.
(H) Activities of the Industrial Analysis Group (or
successor group) of the Defense Contract Management
Agency.
(I) Activities of the Warstopper Program (or
successor program) of the Defense Logistics Agency.
(J) Industrial base or acquisition policy changes.
(K) Legislative proposals for modifications to
relevant statutes.
(c) Items Described.--The items described in this subsection are
the following:
(1) A material or other item of supply for which the
Secretary or another designated official has issued a waiver or
exception to a statutory sourcing restriction, or for which a
domestic non-availability determination has been applied.
(2) Strategic and critical materials (as defined in section
12(1) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act
(50 U.S.C. 98h-3(1)), including rare earth materials.
(3) Strategic and critical minerals derived from recycled
or reused minerals and metals.
(4) Printed circuit boards and components of printed
circuit boards.
(5) Microelectronic, semiconductor, and data storage
components.
(6) Neodymium-iron-boron permanent magnets.
(7) Samarium and samarium-cobalt permanent magnets.
(8) Neodymium oxide and metal, praseodymium oxide and
metal, and neodymium-praseodymium oxide and metal.
(9) Additive powders for specialty metals such as titanium-
based and nickel-based alloys.
(10) Tantalum, including tantalum metal, tantalum powder,
and tantalum alloys.
(11) Gallium, gallium nitride, and gallium oxide.
(12) Niobium, including niobium metal, niobium powder, and
niobium alloys.
(13) Tungsten, tungsten carbide, and tungsten precursors,
including tungsten ores and concentrates, ammonium
paratungstate, ammonium metatungstate, tungstic acid, sodium
tungstate, and tungsten oxides.
(14) Heavy rare earth oxides, namely oxides of erbium,
gadolinium, lutetium, samarium, scandium, dysprosium, terbium,
ytterbium, and yttrium.
(15) Rare earth metals and alloys, namely metals and alloys
of erbium, gadolinium, lutetium, neodymium, praseodymium,
samarium, scandium, dysprosium, terbium, ytterbium, and
yttrium.
(16) Rare earth fluorides, namely fluorides of erbium,
gadolinium, lutetium, neodymium, praseodymium, samarium,
scandium, dysprosium, terbium, ytterbium, and yttrium.
(17) Magnesium alloy parts.
(18) High-purity iron suitable for rare earth magnet
manufacturing, naval shipbuilding alloys, electrical steel, and
other specialty alloys.
(19) Aluminum and aluminum-based alloys.
(20) Graphene and graphene-based materials.
(21) Mesophase pitch, isotropic pitch, and other critical
precursor materials for carbon-carbon composites and synthetic
graphite.
(22) Boron carbide powder or any finished or semi-finished
product containing boron carbide powder.
(23) Optical glass or optical glass systems, as defined in
section 834 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026, and weapon sights made from such glass.
(24) Optical transmission equipment, including optical
fiber, optical transmitters, and optical cable equipment.
(25) Continuous filament glass fiber yarn.
(26) Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fiber
production capacity.
(27) Copper foil and copper clad laminate (including woven
glass mat and glass fibers necessary to produce such laminate).
(28) Chemicals critical to defense applications, as
determined by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment.
(29) Non-rare earth permanent magnets composed of materials
such as iron nitride, iron-nickel, or manganese bismuth.
(30) Synthetic diamond and super abrasive materials used in
defense applications.
(d) Conforming Repeal.--Section 849 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is
repealed.
SEC. 1809. ASSESSMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR SOURCING OF SYNTHETIC
DIAMOND AND SUPER ABRASIVE MATERIALS USED IN DEFENSE
APPLICATIONS.
(a) Assessment.--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) an assessment of the extent to which the Department of
Defense relies on foreign sources, including sources of
concern, for synthetic diamond materials and related super
abrasive materials used in defense-critical applications;
(2) a description of the defense systems, subsystems, and
manufacturing processes for which such materials are critical,
including their role in the production, sustainment, repair,
sensing, guidance, navigation, communications, electronic
warfare, and precision manufacturing functions of covered
systems;
(3) an evaluation of the current and projected capacity of
capable domestic sources and capable sources located in allied
or partner countries to meet Department of Defense requirements
for such materials;
(4) an assessment of risks to the defense industrial base
associated with supply disruption, including risks arising from
single points of failure, limited qualified suppliers, and
reliance on sources of concern; and
(5) recommendations to mitigate identified risks and to
strengthen domestic production capability where the Secretary
determines such capability is necessary to address national
security risks.
(b) Implementation Plan.--Not later than 90 days after submittal of
the report under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a plan--
(1) to reduce reliance on foreign sources of concern for
synthetic diamond materials and related super abrasive
materials; and
(2) to increase the use of capable domestic sources and,
only where such capable domestic sources are not available,
capable sources located in allied or partner countries, for
such materials in designated defense-critical applications.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``allied or partner country'' means a country
that the Secretary of Defense determines, based on national
security considerations, does not pose an undue risk to the
defense industrial base or the security of defense supply
chains.
(2) The term ``capable domestic source'' means a source
located in the United States that the Secretary of Defense
determines has the technical capability, production capacity,
quality controls, security posture, and ability to meet
designated defense requirements at program scale.
(3) The term ``covered system'' means such defense systems
or platforms as the Secretary of Defense determines
appropriate.
(4) The term ``source of concern'' means a covered nation
as defined in section 4872(f)(2) of title 10, United States
Code.
(5) The term ``super abrasive material'' includes cubic
boron nitride and other ultra-hard materials used in defense
manufacturing or defense system applications.
(6) The term ``synthetic diamond materials'' means
synthetic or laboratory-engineered diamond materials, including
grit, powders, wafers, films, optical components, electronic
components, and other functional diamond forms, used in
defense-critical applications.
SEC. 1810. DEFENSE SUPPLY CHAIN INTELLIGENCE AND RISK RESPONSE PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, shall
establish a Department of Defense-wide program to be known as the
``Defense Supply Chain Intelligence and Risk Response Program'' (in
this section referred to as the ``Program'') to enhance the
Department's ability to illuminate, assess, anticipate, and respond to
risks across the defense industrial base supply chain.
(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Program shall be to provide a
coordinated, holistic framework for the Department of Defense to
effectively identify and manage the risks within and across the broader
defense supply chain, including risks associated with microelectronics,
semiconductors, counterfeit items, diminishing manufacturing sources
and material shortages, obsolescence, supply chain disruptions, cyber
vulnerabilities, foreign sourced components, foreign investments,
financial distress, and sourcing of critical technologies from entities
within or associated with covered nations.
(c) Activities.--The Program shall--
(1) identify and characterize supplier concentration,
single-point dependencies, structural vulnerabilities, and
risks arising from foreign ownership, control, or influence;
(2) inform Department of Defense policy and funding
decisions intended to enable rapid, scalable response to supply
chain vulnerabilities, including creation of stockpiles and
identification of alternative domestic suppliers and surge
capacity; and
(3) support and inform Department of Defense efforts to
reduce reliance on covered nations for supply chains essential
to the national defense.
(d) Implementation.--In implementing this section, the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy shall, in consultation
with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment and not later
than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act--
(1) perform an identification and assessment of the supply
chain illumination efforts, supply chain risk management
activities, and policies of the Department of Defense, along
with annual funding profiles associated with such efforts,
activities and policies;
(2) develop a common framework across the Department of
Defense and with contractors of the Department to enable a
holistic and coordinated approach for identifying managing
risks within defense supply chains; and
(3) provide the Secretary of Defense the following:
(A) Findings and recommendations based on the
assessment performed under paragraph (1), including
recommendations related to expansion, consolidation, or
cancellation of identified supply chain illumination
efforts and supply chain risk management activities.
(B) A plan of action for successful implementation
of the framework developed under paragraph (2).
(C) Recommendations for employment of advanced data
analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities or
tools to support and enable Program activities,
including capabilities such as--
(i) mapping of multi-tier supply chains
across the defense industrial base, including
domestic and international supplier networks;
(ii) identifying and linking entities
across public records, corporate registries,
trade data, and other commercial datasets to
identify foreign ownership, control, or
influence;
(iii) highlighting supplier concentration,
single-point dependencies, and other structural
risk indicators; and
(iv) modeling and forecasting of supply
chain disruptions and economic security risks.
(e) Commercial Technology Utilization.--The Secretary shall ensure
that any advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence
capabilities or tools to support the Program are procured--
(1) in accordance with the preference for commercial
products and commercial services under section 3453 of title
10, United States Code;
(2) in accordance with the requirements to use competitive
procedures under applicable law and the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation; and
(3) in a manner that provides the Department with
flexibility to adapt procurement strategies to Program needs,
evolving market conditions, and advances in technology
throughout the life of the Program.
(f) Reporting Requirements.--
(1) Initial report.--Not later than April 1, 2027, the
Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees
a report describing--
(A) progress made in implementing the Program;
(B) integration of Program activities with existing
Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment activities and
supply chain risk management activities; and
(C) resource requirements, including funding,
personnel, data access, and technical infrastructure.
(2) Annual report.--Not later than one year after the date
on which the Program is established, and annually thereafter
for five years, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report that includes--
(A) an assessment of the effectiveness of the
Program in improving the Department's ability to
illuminate, assess, anticipate, and respond to risks
across the defense industrial base supply chain; and
(B) any additional legislative, regulatory, or
policy recommendations necessary to strengthen defense
industrial base resilience.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered nation'' has the meaning given such
term in section 4872 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``foreign ownership, control, or influence''
refers to ownership structures, governance arrangements,
financial relationships, or other mechanisms through which a
foreign person or entity may direct, materially influence, or
control a supplier or sub-tier entity within the defense
industrial base.
(3) The term ``economic security risks'' means risks
arising from supply chain fragility, economic coercion by a
covered nation including financing by a covered nation, or
other vulnerabilities in a commercial supply chain that may
adversely affect national security.
SEC. 1811. IDENTIFICATION OF SUPPLY CHAIN DEPENDENCIES.
(a) Annual Reports.--
(1) In general.--Not later than March 1, 2028, and annually
thereafter until 2032, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the appropriate congressional committees an unclassified report
with a classified annex that assesses, during the year
preceding the date of the report, the extent to which the
supply chains for biotechnology equipment and services obtained
or funded by the Department of Defense through covered
transactions contain critical supply dependencies.
(2) Report contents.--The unclassified report required
under paragraph (1) shall, for biotechnology equipment and
services described in such paragraph--
(A) describe the supply chains for such
biotechnology equipment and services, including an
analysis of critical supply dependencies for such
supply chains and the overall vulnerability of such
supply chains to geopolitical risk stemming from
critical supply dependencies;
(B) identify the value of such biotechnology
equipment and services, both in absolute numbers and as
a percentage of the total value of such biotechnology
equipment and services, where the supply chain for such
biotechnology equipment or service contained at least
one critical supply dependency;
(C) list the types of such biotechnology equipment
or services with critical supply dependencies in
defense industrial base supply chains that, if
compromised, would cause significant potential
disruption to military readiness; and
(D) identify the top five percent of covered
transactions for biotechnology equipment and services,
as measured by the total expected value over the life
of the transaction for biotechnology equipment or
services obtained or funded by the Department of
Defense for which the supply chains contain at least
one critical supply dependency.
(3) Annex contents.--The classified annex required under
paragraph (1) shall, for biotechnology equipment and services
described in paragraph (1)--
(A) identify any covered foreign entities analyzed
in the report that the Secretary of Defense has
recommended or is considering recommending to the
Office of Management and Budget for designation as a
biotechnology company of concern to inform that
recommendation;
(B) describe any additional legislative authorities
or resource requirements necessary to adequately assess
the vulnerability of supply chains for biotechnology
equipment and services that contributes to the defense
industrial base, including funding, personnel, data
access, and technical infrastructure; and
(C) elaborate as necessary on the contents of the
unclassified report.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.
(2) The terms ``biotechnology company of concern'',
``biotechnology equipment or service'', and ``foreign
adversary'' have the meaning givens, respectively, in section
851 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026 (Public Law 119-60).
(3) The term ``covered foreign entity'' means an entity
including any subsidiary thereof, organized under the laws of a
foreign country if either the principal place of business of
such entity is in a foreign adversary or the equity securities
of the entity are primarily traded on one or more exchanges
based in a foreign adversary.
(4) The term ``covered transaction'' means any Department
of Defense contract, subcontract, cooperative agreement, grant,
or other transaction with a value greater than $10,000,000.
(5) The term ``critical supply dependency'' means a step in
a supply chain for a biotechnology equipment or service
characterized by a limited supplier base consisting entirely or
almost entirely of covered foreign entities, such that
disruption from a single covered foreign entity or a small set
of covered foreign entities is likely to materially impair the
availability of functionally interchangeable biotechnology
equipment or services.
SEC. 1812. FEDERAL ACQUISITION SECURITY COUNCIL EXCLUSION ORDERS FOR
CHINESE MILITARY COMPANY DESIGNEES.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) CMC list.--The term ``CMC List'' means the list of
Chinese military companies operating in the United States under
section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 113
note).
(2) Covered article.--The term ``covered article'' has the
meaning given such term in section 1321 of title 41, United
States Code.
(3) Exclusion order.--The term ``exclusion order'' means an
order referred to in section 1323(c)(1)(A) of title 41, United
States Code.
(4) Council.--The term ``Council'' means the Federal
Acquisition Security Council established under section 1322(a)
of title 41, United States Code.
(b) Mandatory Referral by the Secretary of Defense.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after determining
to add an entity to the CMC List, the Secretary of Defense
shall transmit to the Council a written referral recommending
that the Council recommend an exclusion order for covered
articles produced or provided by such entity.
(2) Contents.--Each referral shall include--
(A) identification of the entity, including known
subsidiaries and affiliates;
(B) the basis for the determination under such
section 1260H, consistent with protection of
intelligence sources and methods; and
(C) any additional information relevant to the
Council's assessment of whether to recommend an
exclusion order for covered articles produced or
provided by such entity.
(c) Required Council Action.--
(1) Review required.--Upon receipt of a referral under
subsection (b), the Council shall use the information provided
in the referral and any other information the Council
determines appropriate under section 1323(c) of title 41,
United States Code, to review whether to issue a recommendation
to the President for an exclusion order prohibiting executive
agencies from procuring covered articles produced or provided
by the designated entity. The Council shall complete such
review not later than 270 days after the date on which the
Council receives the referral.
(2) Recommendation to the president.--If, as a result of
the review, the Council determines to issue such a
recommendation, the Council shall transmit the recommendation
to the President not later than 90 days after the date on which
the Council completes the review.
(3) Scope.--The recommendation shall apply Government-wide
and include subsidiaries and affiliates identified in the
referral.
(d) Removal From CMC List.--
(1) Notice.--Not later than 90 days after determining to
remove an entity from the CMC List, the Secretary of Defense
shall notify the Council of the determination and provide the
basis for the determination.
(2) Review.--Upon receipt of such a notice, the Council
shall review whether to transmit to the President a
recommendation to rescind or modify the exclusion order.
(3) No automatic rescission.--Removal from the CMC List
shall not automatically rescind an exclusion order.
(e) Existing Designees.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall transmit to
the Council a written referral under subsection (b)(1) for each entity
already appearing on the CMC List for which no exclusion order is in
effect.
SEC. 1813. DOMESTIC PREFERENCE IN THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES.
(a) Establishment of Preference.--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 to ensure that with respect to contracts for the procurement
of professional services, a contracting officer--
(1) shall establish a preference for offerors that are
United States companies, to the maximum extent practicable and
consistent with the interests of national security; and
(2) may elect not to apply such preference if the
contracting officer provides documentation, including a
rationale, for not applying the preference, which may include
evidence--
(A) that the Secretary of Defense prioritized the
urgency of the procurement or delivery of professional
services over such preference;
(B) that no United States company is capable of
fulfilling the requirements of the contract in a timely
or cost-effective manner; or
(C) of other circumstances determined by the
Secretary.
(b) Relationship to Other Preferences.--The preference established
under subsection (a) shall not take priority over any preference for
procurement from the procurement list established pursuant to section
8503 of title 41, United States Code, the Federal Prison Industries
catalog described under section 4124(d) of title 18, United States
Code, or under the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.).
(c) Reports.--Beginning on March 1, 2028, and annually thereafter
through March 1, 2031, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that includes--
(1) a description of the effectiveness of the preference
described in subsection (a) in improving acquisition outcomes
in the procurement of professional services;
(2) the effect of such preference on the number of domestic
entities providing professional services to the Department of
Defense; and
(3) a summary of instances during the calendar year
preceding the date of submission of the report where such
preference was not applied, along with rationale for not
applying such preference.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``foreign entity'' has the meaning given in
section 225.772-1 of the Department of Defense Supplement to
the Federal Acquisition Regulation (or a successor regulation).
(2) The term ``United States company''--
(A) means a business entity that--
(i) is organized under the laws of a State,
the District of Columbia, or a territory or
possession of the United States;
(ii) has its principal place of business
located in the United States, the District of
Columbia, or a territory or possession of the
United States; and
(iii) is not directly or indirectly owned
and controlled by a foreign entity; and
(B) includes a joint venture for which a business
entity described in subparagraph (A) holds an ownership
interest greater than or equal to 50 percent.
(3) The term ``professional services'' includes one or more
of the following services:
(A) Engineering.
(B) Architecture.
(C) Design.
(D) Environmental consulting.
(E) Financial consulting.
(F) Program management.
(G) Legal.
SEC. 1814. PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF CHINESE-MANUFACTURED OPTICAL FIBER
BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of Defense may not procure or
obtain optical fiber and optical fiber cable produced, manufactured, or
assembled by an entity that is owned by, controlled by, or subject to
the jurisdiction or direction of the People's Republic of China for use
in Department of Defense information networks or communications
systems.
(b) Covered Optical Fiber Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered optical fiber'' means single-mode or multi-mode optical fiber
and optical fiber cable.
(c) Waiver Authority.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the
prohibition under subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis if the
Secretary determines that--
(A) the waiver is necessary for the national
security interests of the United States; and
(B) no practicable alternative exists from a source
not described in subsection (a).
(2) Limitation.--A waiver granted under this subsection
shall be limited in time and in scope to the minimum extent
necessary.
(3) Notice.--Not later than 30 days after granting a
waiver, the Secretary shall submit written notice to the
Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives describing--
(A) the justification for the waiver;
(B) the duration and scope of the waiver; and
(C) the plan to transition to compliant materials.
(d) Effective Date.--This section shall apply to contracts awarded
on and after October 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(e) FASC Recommendation.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall direct the
Department of Defense official serving on the Federal Acquisition
Security Council to formally recommend that the Council--
(1) evaluate optical fiber and optical fiber cable
(including fiber optic cable assemblies) sold, produced, or
developed by any entity that constitutes a source of concern
due to the relationship of the entity to the People's Republic
of China; and
(2) determine, based on such evaluation, whether to issue a
recommended order with respect to such source of concern, or
any covered article sold, produced, or developed by such source
of concern.
(f) Scope of Evaluation.--The recommendation under subsection (b)
shall specifically request that the Federal Acquisition Security
Council evaluation under paragraph (1) of such subsection consider, at
a minimum--
(1) whether an entity that produces or assembles optical
fiber and optical fiber cable in the People's Republic of China
would meet the definition of source of concern; and
(2) potential vectors for intelligence collection,
disruption, or degradation of national security communications
through optical fiber infrastructure procured from such an
entity.
(g) Report.--
(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 a report that
includes--
(A) an assessment by the Secretary regarding
national security risks posed by the procurement or use
of optical fiber and optical fiber cable produced or
assembled by an entity that is a source of concern
based on such entity's affiliation with the People's
Republic of China;
(B) an assessment of the extent to which such
optical fiber is present in, or procured for
information networks or communications systems of the
Department of Defense, or the networks of Department of
Defense contractors and subcontractors;
(C) an assessment of the availability of
alternative sources of optical fiber from domestic
suppliers or suppliers from a country that is not a
foreign adversary;
(D) an update on the status of the recommendation
for evaluation made in accordance with subsection (b);
(E) an update on any recommended order or
designated order issued or under consideration by the
Federal Acquisition Security Council with respect to
optical fiber or optical fiber cable from any source of
concern affiliated with the People's Republic of China;
and
(F) any actions taken or recommended to be taken by
the Secretary to mitigate risks identified under
subparagraph (A), including any proposed amendments to
the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal
Acquisition Regulation.
(2) Form.--The report required under this subsection shall
be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.
(h) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``covered article'',
``designated order'', ``Federal Acquisition Security Council'',
``foreign adversary'', ``recommended order'', and ``source of concern''
have the meanings given, respectively, in section 1322 of title 41,
United States Code (as amended by section 1804 of this Act) in that
term in section 1321(3) of title 41, United States Code (as amended by
section 1804 of this Act).
SEC. 1815. REPORT ON PRIMARY ALUMINUM SECTOR INDUSTRIAL BASE
ASSESSMENT.
(a) Report.--Upon enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall transmit to the
congressional defense committees the report titled ``Primary Aluminum
Sector Industrial Base Assessment Report'' issued by the Industrial
Analysis Division of the Defense Contract Management Agency and
submitted to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base
Policy on April 9, 2025.
(b) Briefing Required.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing detailing--
(1) the reliance of the United States on imports or scrap
for aluminum production, including reliance on foreign
adversaries or other foreign sources that are at risk of supply
chain disruption;
(2) the current alumina and primary aluminum production
capacity in the United States and a near- and long-term
assessment of the robustness of such capacity;
(3) the status and risks facing advanced aluminum
fabrication facilities that are an essential part of the
defense industrial base;
(4) insights and findings from the ``Aluminum Wargame''
executed by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Defense
Logistics Agency Industrial Base Campaign of Learning series;
(5) an assessment of the need for large-scale aluminum
extrusion capabilities in the United States to support current
and projected national defense requirements;
(6) an assessment of workforce, permitting, infrastructure,
and energy considerations associated with sustaining or
expanding large-scale aluminum extrusion capabilities in the
United States;
(7) opportunities for increased secondary aluminum
production in the United States to increase domestic defense-
grade aluminum production; and
(8) policy, acquisition, or investment options the
Secretary of Defense is undertaking or considering to mitigate
identified risks or gaps in domestic aluminum extrusion
capacity, including potential public-private partnerships or
other industrial base support mechanisms, as appropriate.
SEC. 1816. ASSESSMENT OF RISK RELATED TO ADVERSARIAL CAPITAL IN THE
DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE.
(a) Designation.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall designate an
office within the Office of Industrial Base Policy with primary
responsibility for assessing and mitigating risks related to the use of
adversarial capital by the entities in the national technology and
industrial base (as defined in section 4801 of title 10, United States
Code).
(b) Duties.--The Secretary shall ensure the office designated under
subsection (a) is responsible for the following:
(1) Facilitating collaboration among elements of the
Department of Defense and with other stakeholders, including
private sector entities and academia, to identify and mitigate
such risks, including--
(A) by coordinating, deconflicting, and
synchronizing adversarial capital risk management
activities;
(B) by facilitating timely sharing with entities in
the national technology and industrial base of threat
information, vulnerability assessments, and risk
indicators; and
(C) by establishing relationships, including
through cooperative research and development
agreements, to support shared informational
understanding of the commercial and economic domain to
advance the economic security interests of the
Department.
(2) Tracing the flow of adversarial capital from its source
to entities in the national and technological industrial base.
(3) Identifying and monitoring dependencies of entities in
the national and technological industrial base on foreign
adversaries by identifying--
(A) single points of failure, critical chokepoints,
and foreign adversary-controlled aspects of relevant
supply chains that could vulnerable to adversarial
capital; and
(B) tactics, techniques, and procedures used by
foreign adversaries to gain influence or control over
such entities.
(4) Providing specific recommendations to Secretary of
Defense on actions or policies necessary to reduce adversarial
capital flows for mission-critical weapons systems,
technologies, and materials.
(5) Working with stakeholders to develop and implement
clear legal, contractual, and technical procedures to--
(A) support and enable identification of beneficial
ownership data of subcontractors (at any tier) and
suppliers in the national and technological industrial
base that is relevant to national security;
(B) ensure appropriate liability protections for
such subcontractors and suppliers making good-faith
disclosures of data described in subparagraph (A);
(C) implement a voluntary risk-sharing framework
under which national and technological industrial base
entities may share supplier risk information and
receive validated risk assessments of the supply chain
of such entity in return, with safeguards for
proprietary data.
(6) Implementing and maintaining continuous automated
monitoring of entities in the national and technological
industrial base for changes in corporate control, beneficial
ownership, geographic sourcing, and supply chain structure.
(7) Issuing automated alerts to appropriate members of the
acquisition workforce and affected stakeholders upon detection
of significant risk indicators of adversarial capital.
(8) Applying corroboration protocols requiring validation
of significant risk indicators of adversarial capital across
not fewer than two independent data sources before forming the
basis for risk-tier elevation, mitigation action, or referral
to appropriate law enforcement or regulatory authorities.
(c) Economic Security Risk Assurance Capability.--Not later than
180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the head of the
office designated under subsection (a) shall establish and maintain a
capability to be known as the ``Economic Security Risk Assurance''
capability, which shall--
(1) consolidate and analyze information related to
adversarial capital flows to entities in the national and
technological industrial base, supplier identifiers, links
between programs of the Department of Defense and suppliers,
and other information as determined by such head;
(2) enable analysis and reporting to support the assessment
and risk mitigation of adversarial capital in the national
technology and industrial base;
(3) provide visualization of the risk of adversarial
capital on entities in the national and technological
industrial base;
(4) enable federated access by program managers, portfolio
acquisition executives, and other appropriate officials of the
Department of Defense to supply chain illumination efforts of
the Department; and
(5) enable the office to better perform the duties outlined
by this subsection.
(d) Reporting Requirements.--
(1) Initial establishment.--The Secretary shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a notification of the
designation of an office under subsection (a) and the
establishment of the Economic Security Risk Assurance tool in
accordance with subsection (c).
(2) Annual report.--Not later than December 1, 2027, and
annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees an annual report analyzing the
activities of the office designated under subsection (a). The
report may be provided in classified form and may include any
recommendations of the Secretary to reduce or further mitigate
risks related to adversarial capital in the national and
technological industrial base.
(e) Adversarial Capital Defined.--In this section, the term
``adversarial capital'' means loans or other forms of financial
assistance provided to entities in the national and technological
industrial base.
SEC. 1817. INTEGRATION OF DEMAND FOR FOREIGN MILITARY SALES INTO
INDUSTRIAL BASE PLANNING.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall include projected
demand for foreign military sales, including any foreign military sales
that are in progress, in--
(1) Any industrial base assessments conducted by the
Secretary.
(2) Munitions production planning documents.
(3) Sustainment planning for major defense acquisition
programs (as defined in section 4201 of title 10, United States
Code).
(4) Decisions of the Secretary regarding production rate
increases and capacity expansion of defense articles (as
defined in section 644 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
(22 U.S.C. 2403)).
(b) Objectives.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary
shall seek to achieve the following objectives with respect to the
defense industrial base:
(1) Expand production capacity.
(2) Stabilize critical suppliers and of the defense
industrial base.
(3) Incentivize capital investment in critical production
lines.
SEC. 1818. REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF REQUIRING BILLS OF MATERIALS
FOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION.
(a) Report Required.--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 following:
(1) The feasibility of including requirements for Bills of
Materials, including software, hardware, artificial
intelligence, and cryptography, within DoD Instruction 5000.87
and the Software Acquisition Pathway.
(2) The expected value of the information gained through
Bills of Materials as it relates to risk management and supply
chain integrity.
(3) The necessity of establishing a new system or
consolidating existing systems to perform asset management
within the Department to house the information in Bills of
Materials as it relates to weapon system components currently
in use across the Armed Forces.
(b) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted
in unclassified form and may include a classified annex.
Subtitle B--Provisions Relating to Defense Industrial Base
Manufacturing
SEC. 1831. CLARIFICATION OF ELIGIBLE USES OF DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE
FUND.
(a) In General.--Section 4817(g)(1) of title 10, United States
Code, as added by section 867 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60), is amended--
(1) by amending subparagraph (L) to read as follows:
``(L) Ships or submarines, including technologies
and capabilities supporting the assembly or automation
of ships or submarines, new or modernized
infrastructure for the construction of ships or
submarines, and infrastructure or capabilities for the
maintenance, sustainment, or battle-damage repair of
ships or submarines (including private-sector drydock
and ship repair infrastructure components and
systems).''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(P) Advanced microelectronics packaging,
including substrates, interposers, heterogeneous
integration, and related manufacturing capability and
capacity.''.
(b) Limitation on Use of Certain Funds.--The Secretary of Defense
may not use funds made available before the date of the enactment of
this Act to carry out activities under the authority of subsection
(g)(1)(L) or (g)(1)(P) of section 4817 of title 10, United States Code,
as added by this Act.
SEC. 1832. INCLUSION OF BIOTECHNOLOGY IN USES OF THE INDUSTRIAL BASE
FUND.
(a) In General.--Section 4817(g)(1) of title 10, United States
Code, as amended by section 1831, is further amended by adding at the
end the following new subparagraph:
``(Q) Biotechnology and biomanufacturing.''.
(b) Limitation on Use of Certain Amounts.--The Secretary of Defense
may not use amounts made available before the date of the enactment of
this Act to carry out activities under the authority of subparagraph
(Q) of section 4817(g)(1) of title 10, United States Code, as added by
this section.
SEC. 1833. DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF ALTERNATIVE MATERIAL SOURCES.
(a) Defense Modernization Account.--Section 3136(d) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(7) For developing alternative material sources, through
technologies including reverse engineering, reengineering, and
advanced manufacturing (as defined in section 4841 of this
title), to meet operational requirements.''.
(b) Life-cycle Sustainment Plan.--Section 4324(b)(1)(C) of title
10, United States Code, is amended by inserting before the period at
the end the following: ``, where such considerations shall include the
application of alternative methods to support sustainment, including
reverse engineering, reengineering, and advanced manufacturing (as
defined in section 4841 of this title)''.
SEC. 1834. REPORT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
FOR CERTAIN CRITICAL READINESS ITEMS OF SUPPLY.
Section 1842 of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60) is amended--
(1) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsections:
``(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this subsection, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit the plan required by
subsection (a) to--
``(1) the collaborative forum established under section
1844 of this Act (Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. 4811 note);
``(2) the Defense Logistics Agency; and
``(3) the congressional defense committees.
``(d) Implementation.--
``(1) Working group.--Following receipt of the plan
described in paragraph (1), members of the collaborative forum
established under such section 1844 shall establish a working
group (or other appropriate organization) to implement such
plan by developing or identifying advanced manufacturing
solutions to increase the production of critical readiness
items of supply identified under subsection (a)(1), where such
solutions are likely ensure the production of such items not
later than 24 months after the date of the establishment of the
working group.
``(2) Notation.--Not later than 60 days after receipt of
the plan described in paragraph (1), the Director of the
Defense Logistics Agency shall update the No Bid Solicitation
List to include a notation for items that have been identified
under subsection (a)(1) as critical readiness items of
supply.''; and
(2) in subsection (e), by adding at the end the following
new paragraphs:
``(3) The term `No Bid Solicitation List' means the list
maintained by the Defense Logistics Agency identifying
solicitations that have received no bids or no responsive
offers within required procurement timelines.
``(4) The term `covered system' has the meaning given in
section 4324 of title 10, United States Code.''.
SEC. 1835. ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE RELATED TO ADVANCED MANUFACTURING.
Section 1846(b)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (F), by striking the word ``and'';
(2) in subparagraph (G)(ii), by striking the period and
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding the following new subparagraph:
``(H) risk-based policies and best practices to
prevent the dissemination of information or
capabilities that enable influence of entities located
in China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea over the
production of parts, including a preference for the use
of parts produced through secure, domestic advanced
manufacturing processes.''.
SEC. 1836. MODIFICATIONS TO ADVANCED MANUFACTURING POLICY REVIEW AND
GUIDANCE.
Section 1846(b)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. 4841 note) is amended--
(1) by striking ``September 30, 2027'' and inserting
``February 28, 2027'';
(2) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(3) in subparagraph (G)(ii), by striking the period at the
end and inserting a semicolon; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(H) a methodology for establishing common part
numbering system for AM materials, processes, and
parts; and
``(I) a methodology for qualification testing for
small run critical parts.''.
SEC. 1837. ENHANCED DOMESTIC CONTENT REQUIREMENT FOR SHIPBUILDING
PROGRAMS.
Section 835(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2023 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 338; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4201)
is amended--
(1) in paragraph (4)(B), by inserting ``except as provided
in paragraph (5),'' before ``shall not apply''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(5) Exclusion for shipbuilding programs.--Paragraph
(4)(B) shall not apply to manufactured articles procured in
connection with a shipbuilding program.''.
SEC. 1838. TRIENNIAL REVIEW OF MERGER AND ACQUISITION ACTIVITY
ASSOCIATED WITH MAJOR DEFENSE SUPPLIERS.
(a) Triennial Review.--The Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Industrial Base Policy shall triennially review merger and acquisition
activity associated with major defense suppliers, including assessing
the resulting financial health of such suppliers and whether resulting
mergers and acquisitions have affected the supply of an essential good
or service needed to support the Department of Defense's mission to
provide national security and defense.
(b) Triennial Report.--Not later than December 31, 2027, and
triennially thereafter, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Industrial Base Policy shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the findings of the review conducted for the
previous three fiscal years, including a description of the effects of
completed mergers and acquisitions on the health of the defense
industrial base and actions taken to mitigate any risks identified.
SEC. 1839. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN MUNITIONS.
(a) Authority.--Subject to the provisions of section 3501 of title
10, United States Code, specified in subsection (c), the head of an
agency may enter into one or more multiyear contracts for more than one
but not more than seven program years, beginning in fiscal year 2027,
for the procurement of the following systems (including items,
services, and logistics support associated with those systems and their
subsystems):
(1) Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IB missile systems.
(2) Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA missile systems.
(3) Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM).
(4) Standard Missile-6 Missiles (SM-6).
(5) Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM).
(6) Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM).
(7) Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM).
(8) Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) and Maritime Strike
Tomahawk (MST).
(9) Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) systems.
(10) Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment
Enhancement (MSE) systems.
(11) Low-cost hypersonic strike systems.
(12) Family of Affordable Mass Munitions (FAMM), Extended-
Range Attack Munition (ERAM), Enterprise Test Vehicle (ETV),
and ground-launched low-cost cruise missile systems.
(13) Joint Advanced Tactical Missiles (JATM).
(b) Procurement in Conjunction With Existing Contracts.--The
systems authorized to be procured under subsection (a) may be procured
as an addition to an existing contract relating to such systems.
(c) Limited Applicability of Other Law.--The provisions of section
3501 of title 10, United States Code, specified in this subsection are
as follows:
(1) Subsection (f).
(2) Subsection (g), applied by substituting ``contract
awarded pursuant to the authority of this section'' for
``contract described in subsection (a)'' each place it appears.
(3) Subsection (i)(1).
(4) Subsection (1)(3).
(d) Certification to Congressional Defense Committees Required.--
The head of an agency may enter into a multiyear contract under
subsection (a) only if the head of the agency certifies to the
congressional defense committees in writing, not later than seven days
before entering into such a contract, each of the following:
(1) That the use of such a contract is consistent with the
projected force structure requirements for the applicable
program.
(2) That the use of such a contract will result in
significant savings compared to the total anticipated costs of
carrying out the program through annual contracts.
(3) That there is a reasonable expectation that throughout
the contemplated contract period the head of the agency will
request funding for the contract at the level required to avoid
contract cancellation.
(4) That there is a stable design for the property to be
acquired and the technical risks associated with such property
are not excessive.
(5) That the estimates of both the cost of the contract and
the anticipated cost avoidance through the use of a such a
contract are realistic.
(6) That the use of such a contract will promote the
national security of the United States.
(7) That during the fiscal year in which the contract is to
be awarded, sufficient funds will be available to perform the
contract in such fiscal year, and the future-years defense
program (as defined in section 221 of title 10, United States
Code) for such fiscal year will include the funding required to
execute the program without cancellation.
(e) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The head of an agency may
enter into one or more contracts for advance procurement associated
with a program for which authorization to enter into a multiyear
contract is provided under subsection (a) and for systems and
subsystems associated with such program, in economic order quantities
when cost savings are achievable.
(f) Condition for Out-year Contract Payments.--A multiyear 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 for that purpose for such later fiscal year.
(g) Definition.--In this section, the term ``head of an agency''
means--
(1) the Secretary of Defense;
(2) the Secretary of the Army;
(3) the Secretary of the Navy; or
(4) the Secretary of the Air Force.
SEC. 1840. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR PLATFORMS AND COMPONENTS
SYSTEMS.
(a) Authority.--Subject to the provisions of section 3501 of title
10, United States Code, specified in subsection (c), the head of an
agency may enter into one or more multiyear contracts for more than one
but not more than seven program years, beginning in fiscal year 2027,
for the procurement of the following systems (including items,
services, and logistics support associated with those systems and their
subsystems):
(1) Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS).
(2) 6.8mm ammunition.
(3) Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) (AGR-20
A/B), II / Fixed-Wing, Air Launched, Counter-Unmanned [Aircraft
Systems] Ordnance (FALCO) (AGR-20F).
(4) Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS).
(5) Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II).
(6) Air Intercept Missile-9X (AIM-9X).
(7) Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical (GEM-T).
(8) Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS).
(9) Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon Increment 1 (ARRW
Inc 1).
(10) Army/Navy Transportable Radar Surveillance (TPY-2).
(11) Javelin CLU (Command Launch Unit).
(12) FGM-148 Javelin.
(13) Coyote Block 2C (C-UAS interceptor).
(14) Sonobuoys (SSQ-36, SSQ-53, SSQ-62, SSQ-101, SSQ-125).
(15) RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM).
(16) RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM).
(17) Remote Modular Terminal (RMT).
(18) Counter Communications System (CCS).
(b) Procurement in Conjunction With Existing Contracts.--The
systems authorized to be procured under subsection (a) may be procured
as additions to existing contracts covering such systems.
(c) Limited Applicability of Other Law.--In applying section 3501
of title 10, United States Code, to subsection (a), only the following
provisions of that section shall apply:
(1) Subsection (f).
(2) Subsection (g), in which the term ``contract described
in subsection (a)'' shall mean a contract awarded pursuant to
the authority of this section.
(3) Subsection (i)(1).
(4) Subsection (l)(3).
(d) Certification to Congressional Defense Committees Required.--
The head of an agency may enter into a multiyear contract under
subsection (a) only if the head of the agency certifies to the
congressional defense committees in writing, not less than 7 days
before entry into the contract, each of the following:
(1) That the use of such a contract is consistent with the
projected force structure requirements for the respective
program.
(2) That the use of such a contract will result in--
(A) savings of the total anticipated costs of
carrying out the program through annual contracts; or
(B) necessary defense industrial base stability not
otherwise achievable through annual contracts.
(3) That there is a reasonable expectation that throughout
the contemplated contract period the head of the agency will
request funding for the contract at the level required to avoid
contract cancellation.
(4) That there is a stable design for the property to be
acquired and the technical risks associated with such property
are not excessive.
(5) That the estimates of both the cost of the contract and
the anticipated cost avoidance through the use of a such a
contract are realistic.
(6) That the use of such a contract will promote the
national security of the United States.
(7) That during the fiscal year in which the contract is to
be awarded, sufficient funds will be available to perform the
contract in such fiscal year, and the future-years defense
program (as defined in section 221 of title 10, United States
Code) for such fiscal year will include the funding required to
execute the program without cancellation.
(e) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The head of an agency may
enter into one or more contracts for advance procurement associated
with a program for which authorization to enter into a multiyear
contract is provided under subsection (a) and for systems and
subsystems associated with such program, in economic order quantities
when cost savings are achievable.
(f) Condition for Out-year Contract Payments.--A multiyear 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 for that purpose for such later fiscal year.
(g) Definition.--In this section, the term ``head of an agency''
means--
(1) the Secretary of Defense;
(2) the Secretary of the Army;
(3) the Secretary of the Navy; or
(4) the Secretary of the Air Force.
SEC. 1841. MANAGING AND MITIGATING RISKS IN MAJOR MUNITIONS PROGRAMS.
(a) Requirement.--In meeting the requirements of the Department of
Defense for major munitions programs, the Secretary of Defense shall
consider alternative designs, including designs such as low-cost, mass-
produced munitions or other capabilities that could complement existing
munitions capabilities.
(b) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``major munitions program'' means--
(A) any major munitions program within the meaning
given such term in section 4172 of title 10, United
States Code; and
(B) any munitions program that is identified as a
critical munitions requirement by the Munitions
Acceleration Council in the budget justification
materials submitted to Congress in support of the
Department of Defense budget for fiscal year 2027; and
(2) the term ``low-cost, mass-produced munition'' means any
munition that can be produced and delivered by a single
contractor--
(A) in quantities two or more times greater than
the quantities that the relevant existing munition can
be produced and delivered in a single fiscal year using
production capacity that is currently available to the
contractor; and
(B) at a cost to the Department at least 25 percent
lower per unit than the relevant existing munition.
SEC. 1842. COMPTROLLER GENERAL ASSESSMENT ON IMPROVING WEAPON SYSTEMS
AND TECHNOLOGY PROCUREMENT.
(a) Assessments.--The Comptroller General of the United States
shall conduct one or more assessments of how the Secretary of Defense
can improve procurement of weapon systems and technologies.
(b) Elements.--Any assessment under subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) An evaluation of the extent to which the members of the
acquisition workforce (as defined in section 101 of title 10,
United States Code) have the knowledge, skills, and expertise
necessary to negotiate a fair deal for weapon systems and
technologies for the Department of Defense.
(2) With respect to a procurement described in subsection
(a), a determination of whether the Secretary--
(A) has sufficient understanding and data on the
incentives and motivations of defense contractors
necessary to negotiate a fair deal for the Department
of Defense;
(B) has and uses mechanisms to assess contractor
performance and tools for accountability for meeting
contractual obligations;
(C) understands the data rights needed to maintain,
sustain, and upgrade weapon systems and effectively
uses contracting approaches to facilitate iterative
development and to adopt commercial technologies;
(D) has sufficient understanding of, and can
monitor changes in, the defense industrial base,
including the effect of mergers and acquisitions and
tracking as new entrants; and
(E) evaluates the effectiveness of efforts to
reduce supply chain risks and measure the effects of
available industrial policy tools.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the
enactment of this section, the Comptroller General shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on plans for any
assessments required under subsection (a) and a timeline and format for
delivery of the final results of such assessments.
Subtitle C--Organic Industrial Base
SEC. 1861. MODIFICATION TO ANNUAL REPORT ON DEPOT-LEVEL MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR WORKLOADS BY PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS.
Section 2466(d)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``each Defense Agency, the percentage'' and
inserting ``each Defense Agency--''
``(A) the percentage'';
(2) in subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by striking
the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(B) the dollar amount of such expended and projected
funds, respectively, disaggregated by covered depot.''.
SEC. 1862. AUTHORITY TO WRITE OFF CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FOR CERTAIN
DEPOTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
Chapter 146 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting after section 2470 the following new section:
``Sec. 2471. Accounting for certain depots: authority to write off
capital expenditures
``(a) Authority.--With respect to any covered depot, the Secretary
of Defense may write off, for accounting purposes, any depreciated cost
or debt associated with capital that does not generate revenue as a
result of a Government-directed mission change.
``(b) Delegation of Authority.--The Secretary may delegate the
authority under subsection (a) to the Secretary of a military
department.
``(c) Covered Depot Defined.--In this section, the term `covered
depot' has the meaning given such term in section 2476 of this
title.''.
SEC. 1863. REFORMS RELATING TO ARMY ORGANIC INDUSTRIAL BASE.
(a) Modernization.--Chapter 146 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 2477. Modernization of organic industrial base of Department of
the Army
``(a) Modernization.--The Secretary of the Army shall take such
steps as may be necessary to accelerate the modernization of the
organic industrial base of the Army to meet the requirements of the
Army, including by carrying out the following:
``(1) Ensuring the production of additional materials by, or the
expanded use of capabilities of, such organic industrial base.
``(2) Establishing an updated structure for the governance of such
organic industrial base, under which--
``(A) decisions regarding resourcing and site operations
overseen by the Army Materiel Command shall be delineated from,
and reconciled with, workload and acquisition requirements
overseen by the Assistant Secretary of the Army for
Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology; and
``(B) the relationship between the Army Sustainment Command
and the Joint Energetics Transition Office established under
section 148 of this title shall be delineated with respect to
such organic industrial base.
``(3) Establishing an updated resourcing model for such organic
industrial base, for the purpose of--
``(A) reducing production costs associated with each
covered Army depot; and
``(B) ensuring such costs are, to the maximum extent
practicable, competitive with commercial capabilities.
``(4) Ensuring the updated resourcing model established under
paragraph (3)--
``(A) details any modification to a working-capital fund of
the Army necessary to achieve a purpose specified in such
paragraph; and
``(B) accounts for the use of funds appropriated for the
Army or relevant elements of the Department of Defense,
including the Army Contracting Command, the Civilian Human
Resources Agency of the Army, the Defense Finance and
Accounting Service, and the Defense Information Systems Agency,
or for base operating services.
``(5) Establishing key training pipelines, and desired throughput
with respect to such pipelines, necessary to support each covered Army
depot in accordance with this subsection, including by identifying
appropriations necessary for such support.
``(b) Limitation on Actions to Decrease Workload.--The Secretary of
the Army may not carry out any action that would decrease the workload
performed by any covered Army depot for a year by more than 10 percent
as compared with the workload performed by that covered Army depot five
years prior unless--
``(1) the Secretary of the Army submits to the
congressional defense committees a notification that includes
an explanation for such decrease and a plan to shift other
workload requirements of the Army to the covered Army depot, to
maintain workforce capability; and
``(2) a period of 30 days has elapsed following such
notification.
``(c) Reports on Modernization Efforts.--Concurrent with the
submission of each plan required by section 2473 of this title, the
Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report detailing, with respect to the five-year period
covered by the plan, the efforts of the Army over such period to
modernize covered Army depots consistent with this section, including
the criteria used to allocate funds available for such modernization
between such depots.
``(d) Annual Report on Certain Activities.--On an annual basis, the
Secretary of the Army shall disseminate to each covered Army depot, and
submit to the congressional defense committees, a report that
includes--
``(1) with respect to the year preceding the date of the
submission of the report, detailed information on--
``(A) the type and quantity of production
activities and depot-level maintenance and repair
activities performed by each such depot during such
year; and
``(B) how such activities were coordinated with
other production activities and depot-level maintenance
and repair activities across the Department of Defense;
and
``(2) with respect to the three-year period following the
date of the submission of the report, a comprehensive plan for
the production activities and depot-level maintenance and
repair activities to be performed by each such depot during
such period, including detailed information on--
``(A) the type and quantity of such activities;
``(B) how such activities would be coordinated with
other production activities and depot-level maintenance
and repair activities across the Department of Defense;
``(C) for each fiscal year within such period, how
the projected use of funds for the depot-level
maintenance and repair workload of each covered Army
depot would contribute to the percentage limitation
under section 2466 of this title; and
``(D) the current and projected needs of the Army,
the other military departments, and foreign partners,
that may be addressed through such activities.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered Army depot' means a covered depot
listed in section 2476(f)(1) of this title.
``(2) The term `organic industrial base of the Army' means
each covered Army depot.''.
(b) Guidance.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall issue guidance
to implement section 2477 of title 10, United States Code, as added by
subsection (a).
(c) GAO Review.--
(1) Review.--The Comptroller General of the United States
shall conduct a review of plans of the Army for sustainment
with respect to the development and fielding of new weapon
systems. Such review shall include the following:
(A) An identification of key weapon systems
expected to be fielded by the Army for the first time
during the five-year period following the date of the
commencement of such review.
(B) An assessment of the plans of the Army for the
maintenance and repair of, and the logistics, supply
chain, and other sustainment functions for, such weapon
systems.
(C) An assessment of the extent to which the Army
is developing and investing in the sustainment
functions specified in subparagraph (B) concurrent with
the fielding of such weapon systems.
(2) Briefing.--Not later than April 1, 2027, the
Comptroller General shall provide to the congressional defense
committees a briefing on preliminary observations relating to
the review under paragraph (1), including on planned reporting
formats and schedules.
(3) Report.--Not later than August 1, 2027, the Comptroller
General shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report containing the results of the review under paragraph
(1).
SEC. 1864. EXCLUSION OF MANUFACTURING ARSENAL WORKLOAD FROM DEPOT
CARRYOVER CALCULATION.
Section 377(2) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C.
2476 note) is amended by inserting ``any manufacturing arsenal workload
and'' after ``calculated carryover amount''.
SEC. 1865. TEMPORARY AUTHORITY FOR USE OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
FUNDS TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES
PERFORMING SERVICES OR WORK FUNDED BY WORKING-CAPITAL
FUNDS.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsection (c) of section 2208 of
title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense and the
Secretary of a military department may use funds available for
operations and maintenance to pay expenses necessary to train
prevailing rate employees, as defined by section 5342(a)(2)(A) of title
5, United States Code, who perform services or work funded by a
working-capital fund.
(b) Termination.--The authority under subsection (a) shall expire
on October 1, 2032.
SEC. 1866. DEMONSTRATION AND PROTOTYPING PROGRAM FOR QUALIFICATION OF
ORGANIC INDUSTRIAL BASE AS ALTERNATE SOURCE FOR
MANUFACTURE OF CASTS AND FORGED COMPONENTS FOR LEGACY
AIRCRAFT.
(a) Program.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a
demonstration and prototyping program, to be known as the ``Organic
Industrial Base Qualification Program for Castings and Forgings for
Legacy Aircraft'', to develop, test, and qualify the organic industrial
base as an alternate source for the manufacture of casts and forged
components for fixed wing or rotary wing legacy aircraft.
(b) Selection of Depots.--
(1) Selection.--The Secretary shall select one or more
covered depots at which to carry out the Program.
(2) Foundry requirement.--The Secretary shall ensure that
any covered depot selected under paragraph (1) has a foundry
capable of manufacturing casts and forged components.
(c) Activities Authorized.--In carrying out the Program, the
Secretary of Defense may conduct at any covered depot selected pursuant
to subsection (b) one or more of the following activities:
(1) Such activities as may be necessary to certify or
otherwise accredit the covered depot to meet industry standards
relating to the manufacturing of casts and forged components
for legacy aircraft, including the processing of raw materials
for such manufacturing.
(2) The identification of candidate casts or forged
components to be manufactured at a covered depot for legacy
aircraft.
(3) The manufacture of test articles for such candidate
casts or forged components.
(4) The analysis, test, demonstration, and qualification of
such candidate casts and forged components for use with respect
to legacy aircraft.
(5) The manufacture, in limited production quantities, of
such candidate casts and forged components for use as reserve
stock for such legacy aircraft.
(6) The development or acquisition of such workforce,
equipment, or materials as may be necessary to accomplish any
activity under paragraphs (1) through (5).
(d) Public-private Partnership.--
(1) Requirement.--Under the Program, each covered depot
selected under subsection (b) shall seek to enter into at least
one public-private partnership with an original manufacturer of
legacy aircraft for the purpose of such manufacturer supporting
the activities conducted at the covered depot under subsection
(c).
(2) Authority under partnership.--As part of any
partnership entered into between an original manufacturer of
legacy aircraft and a covered depot under paragraph (1), such
original manufacturer may analyze requirements and
specifications relating to legacy aircraft, and update related
technical data, to identify the minimum requirements for raw
material, processing of such raw material, and manufacturing,
relating to casts and forged components for legacy aircraft.
(e) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on the activities carried out under the
Program, including--
(1) an identification of any certification or accreditation
achieved pursuant to subsection (c)(1);
(2) a description of the number and type of casts and
forged components manufactured by each covered depot under the
Program and whether such casts or forged components have been
qualified for use with respect to legacy aircraft;
(3) a description of any operational or funding barriers to
implementation of the Program;
(4) any recommendations for legislative, regulatory, or
policy modifications necessary to reduce such barriers,
including with respect to the receipt of funds to carry out the
Program; and
(5) any other recommendations for improving the Program,
including whether to extend the or make permanent the Program.
(f) Termination.--The authority to carry out the Program shall
terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered depot'' has the meaning given such
term in 2476 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``organic industrial base'' means each covered
depot.
(3) The term ``Program'' means the program established
under subsection (a).
SEC. 1867. BRIEFING AND REPORT ON DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE CHOKEPOINTS
AND ORGANIC INDUSTRIAL BASE MODERNIZATION.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Industrial Base Policy shall provide to the congressional defense
committees a briefing and report that include each of the following:
(1) An identification of supply chain chokepoints for each
covered strategic component, including--
(A) the defense articles and systems dependent on
the chokepoint, particularly for components necessary
to produce multiple critical defense articles;
(B) the current domestic and foreign sources of
supply, including identification of any covered nation
sources and any single points of failure;
(C) the consequences to defense production of a
disruption of the chokepoint; and
(D) the estimated time required to restore or
replace the capability in the event of a disruption.
(2) A categorization of identified supply chain chokepoints
into the following approaches best suited for expanding
domestic production, including a description of the criteria
used for each category:
(A) Government production.
(B) Government-supported commercial production.
(C) Commercially viable production with de-risked
private entry.
(3) An evaluation of production and financing models and
mechanisms best suited to expand domestic production for each
identified supply chain chokepoint, including each of the
following:
(A) Government-owned, government-operated, or other
forms of government production;
(B) Government-owned, contractor-operated
production;
(C) Contractor-owned, contractor-operated
production, or other forms of commercial production;
(D) Pre-qualifying additional commercial production
sources;
(E) Strategic stockpiling;
(F) Government lending, grants, and other
financing; and
(G) Offtake agreements, price-floor commitments,
multiyear procurement, or other government commitments
to ensure predictable demand aggregation.
(4) Such recommendations, including legislative
recommendations and recommendations for new or expanded
production or financing authorities, as the Assistant Secretary
considers appropriate to expand organic industrial base and
other production needs identified in the briefing and report.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered strategic component'' means each of
the following:
(A) High-strength steel and titanium castings and
forgings and other components supporting the submarine
industrial base.
(B) Subcomponents required for long-range fires and
air and missile defense systems, including--
(i) solid rocket motors;
(ii) energetics and their precursors; and
(iii) sensitive electronics.
(C) Batteries, rare earth magnets, and other energy
storage platforms.
(D) Castings and forgings.
(E) Printed circuit boards.
(F) Subcomponents for attritable, unmanned, and
autonomous systems, including--
(i) optical sensors;
(ii) motors; and
(iii) cameras.
(G) Such other components as designated by the
Assistant Secretary pursuant to a determination that
the sector is critical to the ability of the United
States to deter or prevail in a high-end conflict.
(2) The term ``supply chain chokepoint'' means any
component or subcomponent that--
(A) is a necessary input to the production of one
or more defense articles within a covered strategic
sector; and
(B) is--
(i) produced by a limited number of
domestic suppliers, a single domestic supplier,
or no domestic supplier; or
(ii) is sourced in significant part from a
covered nation, as such term is defined in
section 4872(f)(2) of title 10, United States
Code, the disruption of which would materially
impair the production of one or more defense
articles.
Subtitle D--Small Business Matters
SEC. 1871. EXCEPTION TO CONTRACT PRICE REQUIREMENT RELATING TO USE OF
TEST AND EVALUATION INSTALLATIONS BY COMMERCIAL ENTITIES.
Section 4175 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (c), by striking ``A contract entered
into'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (e), a
contract entered into'';
(2) in subsection (d), by inserting ``or subsection (e)''
after ``subsection (c)'';
(3) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections
(f) and (g), respectively;
(4) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
subsection:
``(e) Exception to Contract Price Requirement.--(1) Notwithstanding
subsection (c), a contract entered into under subsection (a) with a
covered contractor may include a provision authorizing a commercial
entity using a Major Range and Test Facility Installation under the
contract to reimburse the Department of Defense for a cost that is less
than the amount of all direct costs to the United States associated
with the test and evaluation activities conducted by the covered
contractor under the contract if the Secretary determines, and
certifies in writing, that--
``(A) such test and evaluation activities are for a
promising science and technology concept with a low technology
readiness level;
``(B) the contract is expected to yield to the Department
of Defense a significant, long-term technological benefit or
benefit relating to the defense industrial base; and
``(C) such test and evaluation activities will not delay or
displace previously scheduled test activities associated with
an existing program of record or the Portfolio Acquisition
Executive of such program of record has provided written
agreement to the delay or displacement.
``(2) The Secretary of Defense may delegate the authority under
paragraph (1) to the commander of a Major Range and Test Facility
Installation.''; and
(5) in subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by
adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
``(3) The term `covered contractor' means a small business
concern or nontraditional defense contractor, that, during the
preceding fiscal year, received not greater than $50,000,000 in
contracts or agreements from the Department of Defense.
``(4) The term `nontraditional defense contractor' has the
meaning given such term in section 3014 of this title.
``(5) The term `small business concern' has the meaning
given such term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15
U.S.C. 632).''.
SEC. 1872. AMENDMENTS TO THE PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROGRAM.
(a) Purposes.--Section 4952(1) of title 10, United States Code, as
amended by section 861 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60), is amended by striking
``furnishing procurement technical assistance'' and inserting
``furnishing confidential procurement technical assistance''.
(b) Increased Funding Limits.--Section 4955 of title 10, United
States Code, as amended by section 861(c) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60), is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``$1,500,000''
and inserting ``$2,000,000'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$750,000'' and
inserting ``$1,000,000''; and
(C) in paragraph (4), by striking ``1,500,000'' and
inserting ``$2,000,000''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(f) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive or modify the dollar amounts
in subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis, if the Secretary--
``(1) determines that it would be in the best interest of
the program; and
``(2) provides the congressional defense committees notice
of such modification or waiver not later than 30 days after
making such modification or issuing such waiver.''.
SEC. 1873. PILOT PROGRAM ON DIGITAL ENGINEERING AND ADVANCED
MANUFACTURING TO ADDRESS NO-BID SOLICITATIONS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, in
coordination with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment
and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy,
shall establish a pilot program to leverage small business concerns to
address supply chain gaps associated with parts, components, and
assemblies listed on the No Bid Solicitation List.
(b) Program Activities.--In carrying out the pilot program
established under subsection (a), the Director shall--
(1) identify each part, component, or assembly listed on
the No Bid Solicitation List that--
(A) is a critical readiness item of supply;
(B) is associated with a solicitation made at least
18 months in the past that has received no bids or no
responsive offers; and
(C) is suitable to be produced by advanced
manufacturing;
(2) for each part, component, or assembly identified under
paragraph (1), identify one or more small business concerns
with capabilities to produce or contribute to the production of
the part, component, or assembly, including capabilities such
as--
(A) utilization of digital engineering, digital
twins, or model-based engineering;
(B) employment of advanced manufacturing
technologies, including additive manufacturing;
(C) rapid prototyping or reverse engineering;
(D) ability to produce low-volume or legacy parts,
components, or assemblies; or
(E) specialization in--
(i) development of engineering and
technical data packages;
(ii) validated manufacturing processes and
materials; or
(iii) support testing, certification, and
qualification activities of parts, components,
or assemblies; and
(3) use available authorities to enter into contracts or
agreements with small business concerns identified under
paragraph (2) for the manufacture of parts, components, or
assemblies identified under paragraph (1).
(c) Duration.--The authority to carry out the pilot program under
this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the
date on which the Director establishes the pilot program.
(d) Reports.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the
Director establishes the pilot program, and annually thereafter for the
duration of the program, the Director shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report that includes--
(1) the number and type of parts, components, and
assemblies addressed under the program;
(2) the number of small business concerns participating in
the program;
(3) the number of small business concerns for which the
contract or agreement entered into under the program is their
first contract or agreement with the Department of Defense;
(4) improvements in lead times and readiness metrics as a
result of the program; and
(5) recommendations of the Director regarding continuation,
modification, or expansion of the program.
(e) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``advanced manufacturing'' has the meaning
given such term in section 4841(f) of title 10, United States
Code;
(2) the term ``critical readiness item of supply'' has the
meaning given such term in section 4324 of title 10, United
States Code;
(3) the term ``No Bid Solicitation List'' means the list
maintained by the Defense Logistics Agency identifying
solicitations that have received no bids or no responsive
offers within required procurement timelines; and
(4) the term ``small business concern'' means a small
business concern as defined under section 3 of the Small
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).
SEC. 1874. PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE PARTICIPATION BY SMALL BUSINESS
CONCERNS IN CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTS.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a pilot
program to improve participation by small business concerns (as defined
under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) seeking to
submit offers for Department of Defense contracts relating to
artificial intelligence, software modernization, cybersecurity, quantum
technologies, autonomous systems, advanced software development, and
related dual-use technologies.
(b) Procedures.--The pilot program established by subsection (a)
shall include the following:
(1) Alternative acquisition pathways, including commercial
solutions openings, simplified proposal requirements,
accelerated acquisition timelines, and other streamlined
acquisition procedures.
(2) Coordination with existing Department of Defense
innovation organizations, including the Defense Innovation
Unit, AFWERX, NavalX, Army Applications Laboratory, Strategic
Capabilities Office, or similar organizations.
(c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this section, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees, the Committee on Small Business of
the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Small Business and
Entrepreneurship of the Senate a report describing implementation of
the pilot program established by subsection (a), including
participation outcomes for small business concerns, barriers to
submitting contracts described in subsection (a) identified by
participants, and recommendations for improving participation of small
business concerns in Department of Defense emerging technology
acquisition programs.
SEC. 1875. GUIDANCE TO ENSURE PROTECTION OF COVERED INFORMATION DURING
COVERED PREAWARD ENGAGEMENTS.
(a) Establishment of Process.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
establish a process to provide timely guidance to covered entities and
Department of Defense personnel to ensure protection of covered
information during covered preaward engagements.
(b) Requirements.--The process established under subsection (a)
shall provide the following:
(1) Standard procedures and guidance to Department of
Defense personnel for structuring a covered preaward engagement
to reduce the risk of inadvertent disclosure or improper
receipt of classified or controlled information.
(2) Development and use of standard templates, request
procedures, and best practices for use by covered entities and
Department of Defense officials during covered preaward
engagements.
(3) Timely notification to a covered entity on measures to
ensure proper handling of sensitive information including--
(A) whether the proposed covered preaward
engagement may involve covered information;
(B) whether a solicitation-stage Department of
Defense Form 254, security classification guide,
nondisclosure agreement, controlled unclassified
information guidance, or other security instrument may
be required before the engagement proceeds;
(C) appropriate procedures for marking,
transmitting, storing, or discussing covered
information during the engagement;
(D) referral, where appropriate, to existing
mechanisms of the Department of Defense for access to
classified facilities, secure workspaces, secure
networks, or shared classified commercial
infrastructure; and
(E) points of contact for resolving unresolved
classification, disclosure, or safeguarding questions.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this section, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to
the congressional defense committees a briefing on the implementation
of this section, including--
(1) steps taken to coordinate the process established under
this section with existing mechanisms of the Department of
Defense for facility clearances, secure workspaces, classified
networks, shared classified commercial infrastructure, and each
solicitation-stage Department of Defense Form 254; and
(2) any recommendations for improving the ability of
covered entities to engage with the Department before award of
a contract, grant, cooperative agreement, other transaction
agreement, or other agreement while protecting classified and
controlled information.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered entity'' means--
(A) a small business concern, as defined under
section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632); or
(B) a nontraditional defense contractor, as defined
in section 3014 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``covered information'' means information that
is or may be--
(A) classified information;
(B) controlled unclassified information;
(C) controlled technical information;
(D) export-controlled technical data;
(E) government-furnished information; or
(F) other technical, operational, or security-
sensitive information that may require safeguarding
under law, regulation, or Department of Defense policy.
(3) The term ``covered preaward engagement'' means an
engagement between the Department of Defense and a covered
entity before the award of a contract, grant, cooperative
agreement, other transaction agreement, or other agreement,
including market research, technical exchange, concept
development, demonstration planning, request for information
activity, broad agency announcement activity, commercial
solutions opening activity, prototype discussions, or other
preaward acquisition or technology-transition activity.
Subtitle E--Defense Industrial Base Workforce Matters
SEC. 1881. SKILLS-BASED REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL.
(a) In General.--Chapter 223 of title 10, United States Code, as
amended by section 802, is further amended by inserting after section
3244 the following new section:
``Sec. 3245. Flexibility in contractor education requirements
``(a) Prohibition.--A solicitation, or a task order or delivery
order under an indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract, issued
by the Department for any procurement of property or services may not
set forth any minimum education requirement for proposed contractor
personnel in order for an offeror to be eligible for award of a
contract (or task or delivery order, as applicable) unless the
contracting officer includes in the solicitation (or task order or
delivery order, as applicable) a written justification that explains
why the needs of the Department cannot be met without any such
requirement and clarifies how the requirement ensures the needs are
met.
``(b) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `education' means an associate,
baccalaureate, graduate, or professional degree, specified
coursework, or other form of educational attainment awarded by
a junior or community college, baccalaureate, graduate, or
professional degree or other form of educational attainment
awarded by a junior or community college, college, or
university that is accredited as a collegiate institution by a
recognized accrediting agency or approved by the appropriate
State education authority under State law (or the appropriate
education authority of the District of Columbia) to grant
associate or higher degrees.
``(2) The term `education requirement' includes a
requirement that can be met through--
``(A) education alone;
``(B) either education or experience; or
``(C) a combination of education and experience.''.
(b) Applicability.--Section 3245 of title 10, United States Code,
as added by subsection (a), shall apply to solicitations, and to task
or delivery orders, issued on or after the date that is 18 months after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Regulation.--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
to carry out such section 3245, including--
(1) instructions for contracting officers regarding the
written justifications required under such section, including a
standardized format or template for such justifications;
(2) instructions encouraging the use of alternatives to
education requirements, including skills assessments, relevant
work experience, professional certifications, apprenticeship
completion, and demonstrated competencies; and
(3) requirements for data collection on the use of
education requirements in solicitations, including the number
and type of justifications issued and the rate at which
education requirements are used relative to alternative
qualifications.
(d) Conforming Repeal.--Effective at the close of the date on which
the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition
Regulation is revised as required by subsection (c), section 813 of the
Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001
(Public Law 106-398; 114 Stat. 1654A-214) is repealed.
SEC. 1882. MODIFICATION OF WORKING GROUP ON THE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
WORKFORCE.
(a) Expansion of Responsibilities.--Section 1843(c) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60) is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``skills and abilities
that are required for such fields; and'' and inserting
``skills, abilities, training, and certifications that are
required for such fields in the defense industrial base;'';
(2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4);
(3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new
paragraph:
``(3) identify limitations to the capacity of entities in
the defense industrial base to recruit, train, and certify a
sufficient workforce in advanced manufacturing career fields in
the defense industrial base; and''; and
(4) in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated)--
(A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as
subparagraph (D); and
(C) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the
following new subparagraph:
``(C) approaches to expand the capacity to develop
and sustain a sufficient workforce in advanced
manufacturing career fields in the defense industrial
base; and''.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report, which may be included along with or as an
addendum to the report required under section 1843(d) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60),
that includes--
(1) an assessment of the extent to which existing pilot
programs or initiatives, such as the Accelerated Training in
Defense Manufacturing program, demonstrate the ability to train
and certify individuals in advanced manufacturing career fields
in the defense industrial base;
(2) options for increasing the capacity to train and
certify the advanced manufacturing workforce, including options
to institutionalize existing pilot programs or initiatives or
to establish new programs to address workforce shortages;
(3) options for supporting the long-term sustainability and
continuous improvement of workforce training and certification
programs, including through public-private partnerships and
other funding or cost-sharing mechanisms; and
(4) any recommendations the Secretary may have to
accelerate training, credentialing, and qualification of
workers supporting the defense industrial base, including
recommendations related to improving the Department's planning
and resourcing of such activities.
SEC. 1883. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT MINING OF
CRITICAL MINERALS.
(a) Requirement for Initiatives.--In order to support and enable
the development of domestic critical mineral supply chains to meet
defense industrial base requirements, the Secretary of Defense shall
use existing authorities, including authorities under title III of the
Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4531 et seq.) and under
section 4817 of title 10, United States Code, to ensure that the
workforce development initiatives of the Department of Defense for the
defense industrial base include workforce development initiatives to
support the mining industry.
(b) Initiatives That May Be Included.--The initiatives required by
subsection (a) may include--
(1) contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other
transactions with accredited mining schools for the purpose of
recruiting and educating the next generation of mining
engineers, faculty, and other qualified professionals;
(2) scholarship, stipend, or tuition assistance programs
designed to reduce financial barriers to entry into fields
related to critical minerals;
(3) workforce development pathways, such as cooperative
education, apprenticeships, internships, and work-based
learning opportunities, in fields related to critical minerals;
(4) industry-driven senior design projects, applied
research opportunities, faculty development, and other
experiential learning activities directly related to production
and processing of critical minerals; and
(5) activities to recruit, train, qualify, and place
individuals into the mining profession or occupations
supporting the supply chains for critical minerals.
(c) Priority.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall
prioritize initiatives that--
(1) align with current and projected defense industrial
base requirements for critical minerals; and
(2) demonstrate the ability to expand workforce training,
credentialing, and placement into the mining profession or
occupations supporting the supply chains for critical minerals.
(d) Coordination.--The Secretary shall ensure that activities
carried out under this section are coordinated with other workforce
development initiatives of the Department of Defense for the defense
industrial base and with institutions and entities participating in
such initiatives.
(e) Recommendations to Enhance Implementation.--
(1) Assessment.--Not later than September 1, 2027, the
Secretary shall complete an assessment of the feasibility and
advisability of requiring, as a condition of award, that the
prime awardee of a covered project award actively participate
in one or more workforce development initiatives to support the
mining industry, including the feasibility and advisability of
requiring that the prime awardee--
(A) establish and maintain a partnership with an
accredited mining school as described in subsection
(b)(1);
(B) establish and maintain one or more workforce
development pathways as described in subsection (b)(3)
that are aligned with the workforce needs of the
project and are for United States veterans and members
of the Armed Forces who are transitioning to civilian
life; and
(C) implement any other workforce development
initiative identified by the Secretary for inclusion in
the assessment.
(2) Report.--Not later than March 1, 2028, the Secretary
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the assessment, including the results of the assessment and
any recommendations the Secretary may have to expand domestic
mining, processing, refining, recycling, or related production
capacity for critical minerals.
(f) Annual Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter through 2030, the
Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
describing--
(1) the activities carried out under this section;
(2) the number of participants supported through workforce
development initiatives described in this section and the
workforce placement outcomes for those participants; and
(3) any recommendations the Secretary may have to improve
the development of mining schools to meet the future workforce
needs.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered project award'' means an award for a
project to expand domestic mining, processing, refining,
recycling, or related production capacity for critical minerals
made by the Department of Defense under title III of the
Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4531 et seq.) or
under section 4817 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``mining industry'' means the mining industry
of the United States, consisting of the search for, and
extraction, beneficiation, refining, smelting, processing,
reprocessing, and recycling of, naturally occurring metal and
nonmetal minerals from the earth.
(3) The term ``mining profession'' means the body of jobs
directly relevant to--
(A) the exploration, planning, execution, and
remediation of metal and nonmetal mining sites; and
(B) the extraction, including the separation,
refining, alloying, smelting, concentration,
processing, beneficiation, reprocessing, and recycling,
of mineral ores.
(4) The term ``mining school'' means--
(A) a mining, metallurgical, geological, or mineral
engineering program accredited by the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology that is located at
an institution of higher education, including a Tribal
College or University; or
(B) a geology or engineering program or department
that is located at a 4-year public institution of
higher education located in a State the gross domestic
product of which in 2024 was not less than
$2,000,000,000 in the combined categories of ``Mining
(except oil and gas)'' and ``Support activities for
mining'', according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
(5) The term ``Tribal College or University'' has the
meaning given the term in section 316(b) of the Higher
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b)).
Subtitle F--Other Matters
SEC. 1891. EXEMPTION FROM TRADEMARK LICENSING FEES FOR CERTAIN MILITARY
EXCHANGE CONTRACTORS.
Section 2260 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``and may retain'' and
inserting ``and may, except as provided in subsection (f),
retain'';
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``The Secretary
concerned'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection
(f), the Secretary concerned'';
(3) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); and
(4) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new
subsection:
``(f) Exemption for Long-term Exchange Contractors.--(1) The
Secretary concerned may not require contractor performing a contract of
one year or longer with a military exchange--
``(A) to be subject to any fee described in subsection (a)
or (b);
``(B) to obtain approval from the trademark and licensing
office of a military department for the production or sale of
items sold through such exchange; or
``(C) to pay a royalty or other licensing fee to the
trademark and licensing office of a military department,
including any royalty or other licensing fee collected pursuant
to a licensing agreement authorized under this section, in
connection with the production or sale of items through such
exchange or a Morale, Welfare, and Recreation program.
``(2) In this subsection, the term `Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
program' means a nonappropriated fund activity providing community
support, recreational, and quality-of-life services to members of the
armed forces and dependents of such members, as authorized under
chapter 147 of title 10.''.
SEC. 1892. 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. 1893. INAPPLICABILITY OF BERRY AMENDMENT EXCEPTIONS TO CERTAIN
SEAFOOD PURCHASES.
Section 4862 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by amending subsection (g) to read as follows:
``(g) Exception for Commissaries, Exchanges, and Other
Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities.--Subsection (a) does not apply
to items purchased for resale purposes in commissaries, exchanges, or
nonappropriated fund instrumentalities operated by the Department of
Defense.'';
(2) by inserting after subsection (k) the following new
subsection:
``(l) Application to 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. 1894. CLARIFICATION OF COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION RESTRICTIONS DURING
INITIAL ENTRY TRAINING FOR MEMORABILIA AND PHOTOGRAPHY.
(a) Amendment to Implementing Regulations.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense,
acting through each Secretary of a military department, shall revise
any regulations governing commercial solicitation during initial entry
training at military installations, including section 552.60(d) of
title 32, Code of Federal Regulations and any similar provisions
specific to a military department, to provide the following:
(1) Such regulations shall not apply to preorders for
cycle-commemorative or unit-specific merchandise organized at
the initiative of members of the Armed Forces or dependents of
such members, provided that no financial commitment, payment,
or other consideration is made by or collected from a member
until delivery of the product occurs after completion of the
applicable training cycle.
(2) Such regulations shall not apply to photography
services provided by photographers operating under a contract
or other agreement with a military installation, a Morale,
Welfare, and Recreation program, or a military exchange, for
the sale of graduation ceremony photographs to members of the
Armed Forces or dependents of such members during or
immediately following graduation ceremonies.
(b) Uniformity of Application.--Each Secretary of a military
department shall ensure that any military installation-specific
policies--
(1) are applied uniformly across military installations
under the jurisdiction of such Secretary; and
(2) do not impose restrictions more stringent than those
established by the regulations described in subsection (a), as
revised by this section.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(2) The term ``military exchange'' means the Army and Air
Force Exchange Service, the Navy Exchange Service Command, the
Marine Corps Exchange, the Coast Guard Exchange, or any
successor organization, as applicable.
(3) The term ``Morale, Welfare, and Recreation program''
means a nonappropriated fund activity providing community
support, recreational, and quality-of-life services to members
of the armed forces and their families, as authorized under
chapter 147 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 2027''.
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, 2029; or
(2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds
for military construction for fiscal year 2030.
(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, 2029; or
(2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds
for fiscal year 2030 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, 2026; 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
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State Installation or Location Amount
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Guam........................................... Joint Region Marianas......................... $155,000,000
Hawaii......................................... Wheeler Army Air Field........................ $380,000,000
Schofield Barracks............................ $30,000,000
Louisiana...................................... Fort Polk..................................... $237,000,000
New York....................................... Fort Drum..................................... $25,000,000
Oklahoma....................................... Fort Sill..................................... $94,000,000
Texas.......................................... Joint Base San Antonio........................ $918,000,000
Fort Bliss.................................... $35,000,000
Fort Hood..................................... $81,000,000
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(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
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Installation or
Country Location Amount
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Italy.......................... Caserma Renato Del $17,000,000
Din................
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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
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Country Installation Amount
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Germany........................ South Camp Vilseck.. $95,060,000
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(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 $39,079,000.
SEC. 2103. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, ARMY.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2026,
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 2104 of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (division
B of Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1266), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2027, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2028, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Army: Extension of 2021 Project Authorization
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Original
State Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Georgia............................... Fort Gillem............... Forensic Laboratory...... $71,000,000
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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 authorization set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2101 of that Act (135
Stat. 2163) and most recently extended by section 2105 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (division B of
Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1267), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2027, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2028, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Army: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Georgia............................... Fort Stewart.............. Barracks................. $105,000,000
Germany............................... Smith Barracks............ Live Fire Exercise $16,000,000
Shoothouse..............
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SEC. 2106. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2022
PROJECT AT FORT STEWART, GEORGIA.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
2101 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2022 (division B of Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161) for Fort
Stewart, Georgia for construction of a barracks, the Secretary of the
Army may construct a facility consisting of 193,347 square feet.
SEC. 2107. 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 2101 of that Act
(136 Stat. 2971), and extended by section 2106 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (division B of
Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1267), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2027, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2028, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Army: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Germany............................... East Camp Grafenwoehr..... EDI: Battalion Trng Cplx2 $64,000,000
(OPS/Veh Maint).........
Hawaii................................ Fort Shafter.............. Water System Upgrade..... $33,000,000
Tripler Army Medical Upgrade Potable Water $38,000,000
Center................... System..................
Japan................................. Kadena Air Force Base..... Vehicle Maintenance Shop. $80,000,000
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SEC. 2108. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2024
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 709), the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2101 of that Act (137
Stat. 710), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2027, or the date
of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction
for fiscal year 2028, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Army: Extension of 2024 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Germany............................... Grafenwoehr............... Automated Multipurpose $10,400,000
Machine Gun Range.......
Hohenfels................. Simulations Center....... $88,000,000
Hawaii................................ Aliamanu Military Water Storage Tank....... $20,000,000
Reservation..............
Fort Shafter.............. Clearwell and Booster $80,000,000
Pump....................
Helemano Military Wells and Storage Tanks.. $90,000,000
Reservation..............
Schofield Barracks........ Elevated Tank and $35,000,000
Distribution Lines......
.......................... Water Storage Tank....... $35,000,000
Kentucky.............................. Fort Campbell............. Multipurpose Training $39,000,000
Range...................
North Carolina........................ Fort Liberty.............. Aircraft Maintenance $61,000,000
Hangar..................
.......................... Barracks (Facility $85,000,000
Prototyping)............
Texas................................. Red River Army Depot...... Component Rebuild Shop... $113,000,000
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SEC. 2109. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2025
PROJECT AT GRAFENWOEHR, GERMANY.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
2101 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2025 (Division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2211) for U.S.
Garrison Bavaria, Germany, for construction of an Operational Readiness
Training Complex (ORTC) underground electric line as specified in the
funding table in section 4601 of such Act, the Secretary of the Army
may construct an Operational Readiness Training Complex (ORTC)
underground electric line at Grafenwoehr, Germany.
SEC. 2110. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2026
PROJECT AT JOINT REGION MARIANAS, GUAM.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
2101 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026 (division B of Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1265) for Joint Region
Marianas, Guam, for construction of PDI: Guam Defense System, EIAMD,
Phase 2 (Inc), at that location, the Secretary of the Army may
construct a 2,496 square foot pump house and 648,000 gallon non-
portable water storage tank.
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 and Marine Corps: Inside the United States
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State Installation or Location Amount
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California.................................... Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton............. $53,150,000
Florida....................................... Cape Canaveral Space Force Station........... $60,990,000
Georgia....................................... Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay............... $490,550,000
Albany....................................... $86,350,000
Guam.......................................... Joint Region Marianas........................ $1,346,763,000
Hawaii........................................ Ford Island.................................. $183,760,000
Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay............... $210,640,000
Maryland...................................... United States Naval Academy.................. $86,020,000
Nevada........................................ Naval Air Station Fallon..................... $387,570,000
North Carolina................................ Camp Lejeune................................. $391,910,000
Virginia...................................... Naval Air Station Oceana.................... $104,340,000
Naval Station Norfolk....................... $177,980,000
Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort $65,640,000
Story.
Washington.................................... Puget Sound Naval Shipyard................... $14,759,360,000
Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton.................. $195,227,000
Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor..................... $558,530,000
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(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
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Country Installation or Location Amount
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Japan....................................... Kadena Air Base................................. $31,780,000
Spain....................................... Naval Station Rota............................... $64,080,000
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SEC. 2202. FAMILY HOUSING.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
appropriations in section 2203(a) and available for military family
housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601,
the Secretary of the Navy may carry out architectural and engineering
services and construction design activities with respect to the
construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to
exceed $14,971,000.
SEC. 2203. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NAVY.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2026,
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 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) and extended by section 2206 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (division B of
Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1271), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2027, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2028, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Navy: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Florida............................... Naval Air Station Engine Test Cells $100,570,000
Jacksonville............. Modifications...........
Hawaii................................ Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Missile Magazines........ $142,783,000
Hickam...................
North Carolina........................ Marine Corps Air Station CH-53K Gearbox Repair and $44,830,000
Cherry Point............. Test Facility...........
South Carolina........................ Marine Corps Recruit Depot Recruit Barracks......... $81,690,000
Parris Island............
.......................... Recruit Barracks......... $85,040,000
Spain................................. Naval Station Rota........ EDI: Missile Magazines... $92,323,000
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SEC. 2205. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2024
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 709), the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2201 of that Act (137
Stat. 714), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2027, or the date
of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction
for fiscal year 2028, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Navy: Extension of 2024 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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California............................ Marine Corps Air Ground Communications Towers.... $55,341,000
Combat Center Twentynine
Palms....................
Connecticut........................... Naval Submarine Base New Weapons Magazine & $219,200,000
London................... Ordnance Operations Fac.
District of Columbia.................. Marine Barracks Washington Bachelor Enlisted $131,800,000
(8th Street and I)....... Quarters & Support
Facility................
Guam.................................. Naval Base Guam........... PDI: Consolidated MEB HQ/ $19,740,000
NCIS Phase II...........
.......................... PDI: Satellite $595,100,000
Communications Facility
(INC)...................
Hawaii................................ Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Water Reclamation $318,845,000
Bay...................... Facility Compliance
Upgrade.................
Italy................................. Naval Air Station EDI Ordnance Magazines... $90,348,000
Sigonella................
Maryland.............................. Fort Meade................ Cybersecurity Operations $186,480,000
Facility................
Naval Air Station Pax Aircraft Development and $141,700,000
River.................... Maintenance Facilities..
North Carolina........................ Marine Corps Base Camp 10th Marines Maintenance $117,550,000
Lejeune.................. & Operations Complex....
Virginia.............................. Marine Corps Base Quantico Water Treatment Plant.... $127,120,000
Naval Station Norfolk..... MQ-25 Aircraft Laydown $128,678,000
Facility................
Naval Weapons Station Weapons Magazines........ $283,500,000
Yorktown.................
Washington............................ Naval Base Kitsap......... Alternate Power $19,000,000
Transmission Line.......
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SEC. 2206. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL
YEAR 2024 PROJECT AT MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO,
VIRGINIA.
(a) Modification.--In the case of the authorization contained in
the table in section 2201 of the Military Construction Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat.
714) for construction of a Water Treatment Plant at Marine Corps Base
Quantico, Virginia, the Secretary of the Navy may construct 20,000
linear feet of water supply lines, three pump houses (non-occupied),
and one 2,300 square foot pump station/multi-purpose building
(occupied) in lieu of a water treatment plant at the installation.
(b) Extension.--Such authorization shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2027, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2028, whichever is
later.
SEC. 2207. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2026
PROJECT AT PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY BARKING SANDS,
HAWAII.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
2201 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026 (division B of Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1268) for construction
of PDI: Airfield Pavement Upgrades at Pacific Missile Range Facility
Barking Sands, Hawaii, the Secretary of the Navy may expand airfield
pavement areas to 280,000 square meters to mitigate the risk of
aircraft hydroplane.
SEC. 2208. TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS FOR MITIGATION FOR PROJECTS LOCATED AT
PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD, BREMERTON, WASHINGTON.
Not later than one year after the date of enactment of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, the Secretary of the
Navy shall transfer $42,000,000 of amounts authorized to be
appropriated for fiscal year 2027 to the Secretary of the Navy to carry
out the P454 military construction project (as authorized in the table
in section 2201 of this Act) to an account for mitigation efforts not
otherwise authorized by law relating to the projects known as ``Multi-
Mission Drydock'' and ``Pier 2'' located at or near the Puget Sound
Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington, as described in the memorandum
of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy signed on April 29, 2026.
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
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State Installation or Location Amount
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Alabama...................................... Redstone Arsenal............................... $2,050,000,000
Alaska....................................... Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson................ $2,066,050,000
Eielson Air Force Base......................... $91,000,000
Arkansas..................................... Little Rock Air Force Base..................... $27,000,000
California................................... Edwards Air Force Base......................... $4,500,000
Colorado..................................... Schriever Space Force Base..................... $250,000,000
Florida...................................... Tyndall Air Force Base......................... $160,000,000
Eglin Air Force Base........................... $87,800,000
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station............. $409,800,000
Georgia...................................... Moody Air Force Base........................... $15,870,000
Mississippi.................................. Columbus Air Force Base........................ $11,800,000
Missouri..................................... Whiteman Air Force Base........................ $169,000,000
Montana...................................... Malmstrom Air Force Base....................... $1,390,000,000
Nevada...................................... Nellis Air Force Base.......................... $730,700,000
Creech Air Force Base.......................... $91,000,000
New Jersey................................... Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst............... $22,500,000
New Mexico................................... Kirtland Air Force Base........................ $250,000,000
North Dakota................................. Grand Forks Air Force Base..................... $250,000,000
Minot Air Force Base........................... $232,000,000
Oklahoma..................................... Tinker Air Force Base.......................... $110,000,000
Tennessee.................................... Arnold Air Force Base.......................... $20,000,000
Texas........................................ Joint Base San Antonio......................... $180,000,000
Lackland Air Force Base........................ $96,000,000
Dyess Air Force Base........................... $386,000,000
Virginia..................................... Joint Base Langley-Eustis...................... $49,000,000
Wake Island.................................. Wake Island.................................... $335,000,000
Wyoming...................................... F.E. Warren Air Force Base..................... $171,000,000
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(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
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Country Installation or Location Amount
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Djibouti...................................... Chabelley Airfield.............................. $27,000,000
Japan......................................... Kadena Air Base................................. $99,000,000
Spain......................................... Moron Air Base.................................. $156,000,000
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SEC. 2302. FAMILY HOUSING.
(a) Construction and Acquisition.--Using amounts appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2303(a) and
available for military family housing functions as specified in the
funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may
construct or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition
and supporting facilities) at the installations or locations and in the
amounts set forth in the following table:
Air Force: Family Housing
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Country Installation Amount
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United Kingdom................................ Royal Air Force Croughton....................... $24,104,000
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(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 $25,854,000.
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, 2026,
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 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 2305 of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (division
B of Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1274), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2027, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2028, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Air Force: Extension of 2019 Project Authorizations
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Original
Country Installation or Location Project Authorized
Amount
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United Kingdom........................ Royal Air Force Fairford.. EDI: Construct DABS-FEV $87,000,000
Storage.................
EDI: Munitions Holding $19,000,000
Area....................
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SEC. 2305. 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 most recently extended by section
2306 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026 (division B of Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1275), shall remain in
effect until October 1, 2027, or the date of the enactment of an Act
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2028,
whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Air Force: Extension of 2020 Project Authorizations
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Original
State Installation or Location Project Authorized
Amount
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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
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SEC. 2306. 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), and extended by section 2308 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (division B of
Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1272), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2027, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2028, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Air Force: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized
Amount
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Florida............................... Patrick Space Force Base.. Consolidated $97,000,000
Communications Center...
Norway................................ Rygge Air Station......... EDI: Base Perimeter $8,200,000
Security Fence..........
Texas................................. Joint Base San Antonio- Child Development Center. $29,000,000
Randolph.................
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SEC. 2307. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2024
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 709), the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2301 and 2302 of that
Act (136 Stat. 719), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2027, or
the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military
construction for fiscal year 2028, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Air Force: Extension of 2024 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized
Amount
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Alabama............................... Maxwell Air Force Base... MHPI Restructure AETC $65,000,000
Group II.................
Colorado.............................. U.S. Air Force Academy... Construction Improvement.. $9,282,000
Florida............................... Eglin Air Force Base..... LRSO Hardware Software $15,500,000
Development and Test
Facility.................
MacDill Air Force Base... KC-46A ADAL Aircraft $25,000,000
Corrosion Control........
KC-46A ADAL Aircraft $27,000,000
Maintenance Hangar.......
KC-46A ADAL Apron and $78,000,000
Hydrant Fueling Pits.....
KC-46A ADAL Fuel System $18,000,000
Maintenance Dock.........
Guam.................................. Joint Region Marianas.... PDI: North Aircraft $411,000,000
Parking Ramp (INC).......
Hawaii................................ Joint Base Pearl Harbor- MHPI Restructure-Joint $75,000,000
Hickam.................. Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
Massachusetts......................... Hanscom Air Force Base... Child Development Center.. $37,000,000
Mississippi........................... Keesler Air Force Base... MHPI Restructure-Southern $80,000,000
Group....................
Montana............................... Malmstrom Air Force Base. Fire Station Bay/Storage $10,300,000
Area.....................
Norway................................ Rygge Air Station........ EDI: DABS-FEV Storage..... $96,000,000
......................... EDI: Munitions Storage $40,000,000
Area.....................
Spain................................. Moron Air Base........... EDI: Munitions Storage.... $34,000,000
Texas................................. Joint Base San Antonio- BMT-Chapel For America's $90,000,000
Lackland................ Airmen...................
United Kingdom........................ Royal Air Force Fairford. EDI: RADR Storage Facility $67,000,000
Royal Air Force EDI: RADR Storage Facility $51,000,000
Lakenheath..............
Wyoming............................... F.E. Warren Air Force GBSD Integrated Training $85,000,000
Base.................... Center...................
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SEC. 2308. AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT PROJECT AT EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE,
FLORIDA.
The Secretary of the Air Force may carry out a military
construction project to construct a 6,934 square meter Joint All-Domain
Command and Control (JADC2) and Air Battle Management Systems (ABMS)
Test Facility at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, in the amount of
$87,800,000 using funds made available in fiscal year 2027, or any
subsequent fiscal year, for research, development, test, and
evaluation.
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
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State Installation or Location Amount
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Alabama........................................ Maxwell Air Force Base........................ $44,000,000
Colorado....................................... Def Reutil and Mktg Ofc-Colorado Springs...... $85,000,000
Florida........................................ Naval Air Station Jacksonville............... $40,000,000
Guam........................................... Joint Region Marianas......................... $315,286,000
Kentucky...................................... Fort Knox..................................... $117,000,000
Maryland....................................... Bethesda Naval Hospital....................... $415,739,000
Fort Meade.................................... $1,393,465,000
Nevada......................................... Creech Air Force Base......................... $25,381,000
North Carolina................................. Camp Lejeune.................................. $72,000,000
Fort Bragg.................................... $115,000,000
Utah........................................... Camp Williams................................. $471,000,000
Virginia....................................... Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort $36,000,000
Story........................................
Wake Island.................................... Wake Island................................... $1,652,000,000
Washington..................................... Joint Base Lewis-McChord...................... $35,000,000
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(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
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Country Installation or Location Amount
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Belgium........................................ Brussels...................................... $33,000,000
Germany........................................ Baumholder.................................... $140,000,000
Ramstein Air Base............................. $20,500,000
Japan.......................................... Yokota Air Base............................... $88,200,000
Camp Butler................................... $37,900,000
Korea.......................................... Kunsan Air Base............................... $65,000,000
United Kingdom................................. Menwith Hill Station.......................... $35,000,000
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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
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State Installation or Location Amount
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Alabama........................................ Redstone Arsenal.............................. $90,000,000
California..................................... Camp Roberts.................................. $79,000,000
Florida........................................ Eglin Air Force Base.......................... $43,000,000
Pennsylvania................................... Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna...... $58,000,000
Puerto Rico.................................... Fort Buchanan................................. $33,500,000
Texas.......................................... Brooks Army Medical Center.................... $55,500,000
Washington..................................... Naval Base Kitsap............................. $132,690,000
Yakima Training Center........................ $73,000,000
Wyoming........................................ F.E. Warren Air Force Base.................... $51,717,000
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(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
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Country Installation or Location Amount
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Bahrain........................................ Naval Support Activity Bahrain............... $5,900,000
Germany........................................ Army Garrison Ansbach......................... $72,000,000
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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, 2026,
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 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 2402 of that Act
(136 Stat. 2983) and most recently extended by section 2406 of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (division
B of Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1281), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2027, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2028, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
ERCIP Projects: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
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Installation or Original
State/Country Location Project Authorized Amount
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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...
Texas Fort Hood........ Power Generation $31,500,000
and Microgrid...
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SEC. 2405. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2024
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 709), the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2401 and 2402 of that
Act (137 Stat. 726, 727), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2027,
or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military
construction for fiscal year 2028, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Defense Agencies and ERCIP Projects: Extension of 2024 Project Authorizations
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Installation or Original Authorized
State/Country Location Project Amount
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California.......................... Marine Corps Air Electrical $30,550,000
Station Miramar....... Infrastructure, On-Site
Generation, and
Microgrid Improvements..
Vandenberg Space Force Microgrid and Backup $57,000,000
Base.................. Power...................
Georgia............................. Naval Submarine Base Electrical Transmission $74,500,000
Kings Bay............. and Distribution
Improvements, Phase 2...
Kansas.............................. Forbes Field........... Microgrid and Backup $5,850,000
Power...................
Missouri............................ Lake City Army Microgrid and Backup $80,100,000
Ammunition Plant...... Power...................
Nebraska............................ Offutt Air Force Base.. Microgrid and Backup $41,000,000
Power...................
North Carolina...................... Fort Bragg (Camp Microgrid and Backup $10,500,000
Mackall).............. Power...................
Oklahoma............................ Fort Sill.............. Microgrid and Backup $76,650,000
Power...................
Puerto Rico......................... Fort Buchanan.......... Microgrid and Backup $56,000,000
Power...................
Spain............................... Naval Station Rota..... Bulk Tank Farm, Phase 1.. $80,000,000
Texas............................... Fort Hood.............. Microgrid and Backup $18,250,000
Power...................
Wyoming............................. F.E. Warren Air Force Microgrid and Battery $25,000,000
Base.................. Storage.................
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TITLE XXV--INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment
Program
SEC. 2501. AUTHORIZED NATO CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.
The Secretary of Defense may make contributions for the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program as provided in
section 2806 of title 10, United States Code, in an amount not to
exceed the sum of the amount collected from the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization as a result of construction previously financed by the
United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program
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Country Installation or Location Amount
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Worldwide Unspecified....................... NATO Security Investment Program................. $604,270,000
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SEC. 2502. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NATO.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years
beginning after September 30, 2026, for contributions by the Secretary
of Defense under section 2806 of title 10, United States Code, for the
share of the United States of the cost of projects for the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program authorized by
section 2501 as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
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
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Installation or
Component Location Project Amount
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Air Force............................ Osan Air Base.......... Consolidated Aircraft $78,000,000
Maintenance Facility,
Phase 1.
Air Force............................ Osan Air Base.......... Upgrade Electrical $103,000,000
Distribution, East,
Phase 2.
Army................................. Camp Walker............ Elementary School...... $91,000,000
Army................................. USAG Humphreys......... POL Pipeline........... $35,000,000
Marine Corps......................... Camp Mujuk............. Administrative District $18,500,000
Access Control Point.
Marine Corps......................... Yecheon Air Base....... Replace Concrete Apron. $47,000,000
Navy................................. CFA Chinhae............ Enlisted Unaccompanied $44,000,000
Personnel Housing.
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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
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Installation or
Component Location Project Amount
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Air Force............................ Wroclaw................ Dormitory and Multi-Use $32,000,000
Support Building.
Army................................. Powdiz................. Rotary Wing Maintenance $102,000,000
Hangars.
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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
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State Location Amount
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Florida..................................... Camp Blanding.................................... $28,000,000
Guam........................................ Barrigada........................................ $20,000,000
Idaho....................................... Orchard Training Area............................ $27,000,000
Illinois.................................... Peoria........................................... $8,000,000
Louisiana.................................. Abbeville Readiness Center...................... $23,000,000
Massachusetts............................... Camp Edwards..................................... $43,000,000
Oklahoma.................................... Tulsa Army Aviation Support Facility............. $18,500,000
Washington.................................. Yakima Training Center........................... $18,000,000
West Virginia............................... Martinsburg Readiness Center..................... $20,000,000
Wisconsin................................... Black River Falls................................ $20,000,000
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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: Inside the United States
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State Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Colorado.................................... Fort Carson...................................... $92,000,000
Illinois.................................... Fort Sheridan.................................... $38,000,000
Virginia.................................... Richmond Reserve Center.......................... $48,000,000
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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: Inside the United States
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State Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Florida..................................... Naval Air Station Jacksonville................... $47,000,000
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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: Inside the United States
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State Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alaska...................................... Eielson Air Force Base........................... $16,000,000
Michigan.................................... Selfridge Air National Guard Base............... $425,000,000
Missouri.................................... Rosecrans Air National Guard Base................ $63,000,000
Texas....................................... Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth. $27,000,000
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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: Inside the United States
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State Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pennsylvania................................ Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station................... $19,500,000
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SEC. 2606. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years
beginning after September 30, 2026, 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) and extended by section 2607
of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
(division B of Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1287), shall remain in
effect until October 1, 2027, or the date of the enactment of an Act
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2028,
whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
National Guard and Reserve: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
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Installation or Original Authorized
State/Country Location Project Amount
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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...
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. $12,500,000
Guard Base............
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SEC. 2608. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2024
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 709), the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2601, 2602, 2604, and
2605 of that Act (137 Stat. 735-737), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2027, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2028, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
National Guard and Reserve: Extension of 2024 Project Authorizations
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Installation or Original Authorized
State/Country Location Project Amount
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Alabama.............................. Birmingham............. Army Reserve Center/ $57,000,000
AMSA/Land.............
Arizona.............................. Davis-Monthan Air Force Guardian Angel POTFF $8,500,000
Base.................. Facility..............
Arkansas............................. Ebbing Air National 3-Bay Hangar........... $54,000,000
Guard Base............
Special Access Program $21,989,000
Facility..............
Florida.............................. Camp Blanding.......... Multipurpose Machine $11,000,000
Gun Range.............
Indiana.............................. Fort Wayne Fire Station........... $8,900,000
International Airport.
New Mexico........................... Rio Rancho Training National Guard Vehicle $11,000,000
Site.................. Maintenance Shop
Addition..............
Oregon............................... Portland International Special Tactics $23,000,000
Airport............... Complex, Phase 1......
Special Tactics $21,000,000
Complex, Phase 2......
Special Tactics $24,000,000
Complex, Phase 3......
Special Tactics $11,000,000
Complex, Phase 4......
Pennsylvania Hermitage Readiness National Guard $13,600,000
Center Readiness Center......
Rhode Island......................... Quonset Point.......... National Guard $41,000,000
Readiness Center......
South Carolina....................... Aiken County Readiness National Guard $20,000,000
Center................ Readiness Center......
McCrady Training Site.. Automated Multipurpose $7,900,000
Machine Gun Range.....
Texas................................ Naval Air Station Joint LRS Warehouse.......... $16,000,000
Reserve Base Fort
Worth.................
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SEC. 2609. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2026
PROJECT AT COLONIE, NEW YORK.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
2601 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026 (Division B of Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1264) for Albany, New
York, for construction of a readiness center as specified in the
funding table in section 4601 of such Act, the Secretary of the Army
may construct a readiness center at Colonie, New York.
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, 2026, 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. EXECUTION OF PROJECTS UNDER THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY
ORGANIZATION SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM.
Section 2350q of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (d), by striking ``The construction
agent'' and all that follows through ``to execute'' and
inserting ``The head of the contracting activity for the
Department of Defense executing''; and
(2) in subsection (e), by striking ``construction agent
designated by the Department of Defense'' and inserting ``head
of the contracting activity''.
SEC. 2802. INCLUSION OF TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS IN DEFENSE COMMUNITY
INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM.
Section 2391 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting `` Indian
tribes,'' after ``local governments,''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``or local
government'' each place such term appears and inserting
``government, local government, or Indian tribe,''; and
(2) in subsection (e)--
(A) in paragraph (4)(A)(ii)(I), by striking ``or
local government'' and inserting ``government, local
government, or Indian tribe''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(7) The term `Indian tribe' has the meaning given that
term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and
Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).''.
SEC. 2803. BRIEFING REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN BASING ACTIONS OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE.
Section 2392 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) Briefing Required for Covered Basing Actions.--(1) Not later
than 15 days after any date on which the Secretary notifies the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
Senate of a covered basing action, the Secretary shall provide to
Congress a briefing with respect to the covered basing action that
includes--
``(A) an identification of the affected basing action,
military installation, and unit or weapons system;
``(B) an identification of the authority of the Secretary
pursuant to which the covered basing action will be carried
out;
``(C) an explanation of the reasons the covered basing
action is not in compliance with the process for strategic
basing actions under this section;
``(D) an assessment of potential consequences of the
covered basing action, including how the covered basing
decision may conflict with--
``(i) planning of the Department of the Air Force;
and
``(ii) timelines for other military installations,
units, or weapons systems;
``(E) an assessment of the military installation in receipt
of units or weapons systems pursuant to the covered basing
action, including--
``(i) whether the military installation is in
compliance with applicable environmental protection
laws;
``(ii) the amount of appropriations for military
construction needed for the military installation;
``(iii) any deficiencies in infrastructure on the
military installation with respect to--
``(I) operational capacity;
``(II) training capacity and requirements;
and
``(III) funding.
``(2) In this subsection, the term `covered basing action' means a
basing action that--
``(A) is not approved by the strategic basing panel and
strategic basing executive steering group pursuant to this
section; and
``(B) the Secretary of the Air Force received direction to
implement prior to completing the process for strategic basing
actions under this section.''.
SEC. 2804. UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION DOLLAR THRESHOLDS.
(a) In General.--Section 2805(a)(2) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``$9,000,000'' and inserting
``$12,000,000''.
(b) Laboratory Revitalization.--Section 2805(d) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by striking ``$9,000,000'' each place it
appears and inserting ``$15,000,000''.
(c) Adjustment of Dollar Limitations.--Section 2805(f) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``for Location'' and all that follows
through ``Each fiscal year'' and inserting ``Each fiscal
year''; and
(2) by striking ``may exceed'' and all that follows through
the period at the end and inserting the following: ``may
exceed--
``(1) with respect to a project described in subsection
(d), 150 percent of the dollar amount specified in such
subsection; and
``(2) with respect to any other project described in
subsection (a)(2), 150 percent of the dollar amount specified
in such subsection.''.
SEC. 2805. REPEAL OF LIMITATION ON AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR RESEARCH,
DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS.
(a) In General.--Section 2810(f)(5) of title 10, United States
Code, is repealed.
(b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall
apply with respect to amounts made available for research, development,
test, and evaluation on or after the date of the enactment of this
section.
SEC. 2806. MODIFICATION OF APPROVAL AND NOTIFICATION THRESHOLDS FOR
REPAIR PROJECTS ON MILITARY FACILITIES.
Section 2811(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``$7,500,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''.
SEC. 2807. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MILITARY INSTALLATION STORMWATER
PROJECT ACCELERATION PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment of Program.--Subchapter I of chapter 169 of title
10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2815a the
following new section:
``Sec. 2815b. Military Installation Stormwater Project Acceleration
Program
``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a
program to be known as the `Military Installation Stormwater Project
Acceleration Program' (in this section referred to as the `Program').
``(b) Activities.--Under the Program, the Secretary shall--
``(1) establish procedures to accelerate the planning for
and implementation of military construction projects described
in subsection (c); and
``(2) provide supplemental funding to military construction
projects described in such subsection.
``(c) Military Construction Project Described.--A military
construction project described in this subsection is a military
construction project that is--
``(1) specified in the military installation resilience
component of a military installation master plan developed
pursuant to section 2864(a);
``(2) identified as a potential military installation
resilience project under section 2815 of this title;
``(3) identified as a stormwater management project under
section 2815a of this title; or
``(4) identified as suitable to preserve or enhance defense
access roads in accordance with section 210 of title 23.
``(d) Merit-based Criteria.--The Secretary shall establish merit-
based criteria for use in the selection of military construction
projects to receive funding under the Program.
``(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to require or enable any official of the Department of
Defense to provide funding under this section pursuant to--
``(1) a community project funding request; or
``(2) a congressionally directed spending item (as defined
in the Standing Rules of the Senate).
``(f) Annual Report.--Not later than March 1 of the first calendar
year beginning after the date of the enactment of this section, and on
an annual basis thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report on the Program. Each such report shall include
the following:
``(1) A description of the nature and status of the
military construction projects or actions undertaken in whole
or part with funds appropriated for the Program.
``(2) An assessment of the effectiveness of such military
construction projects or actions as part of a long-term
strategy--
``(A) to prevent flooding on--
``(i) military installations;
``(ii) key supporting civilian
infrastructure; and
``(iii) and defense access roads; and
``(B) to improve the management of stormwater on or
related to a military installation.
``(3) An evaluation of the methodology and criteria used to
select and establish priorities for military construction
projects and actions funded in whole or part with funds
appropriated for the Program.
``(4) Such recommendations as the Secretary determines
appropriate for legislative or administrative actions to
improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Program.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of
such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to
section 2815a the following new item:
``2815b. Military Installation Stormwater Project Acceleration
Program.''.
SEC. 2808. EXPANSION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON UNFUNDED REQUIREMENTS FOR
CERTAIN MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Section 2806 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10 U.S.C. 222a note) is amended--
(1) by striking ``The Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering'' and inserting the following: ``(a)
In General.--The Chief of Staff of the Army, the Chief of Naval
Operations, and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, in
coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research
and Engineering'';
(2) by striking ``order'' and all that follows through the
end of the section and inserting ``order.''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subsections:
``(b) Elements.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall
include, for each military construction project listed in the report--
``(1) a description that identifies the objectives of the
national defense strategy required under section 113(g) of this
title and the National Military Strategy required under section
139(b) of this title that would be advanced if the military
construction project were funded, in whole or in part;
``(2) a detailed assessment of each specific risk to the
execution of the national defense strategy and the National
Military Strategy that would be reduced the military
construction project were funded, in whole or in part; and
``(3) a Department of Defense Form 1391.
``(c) Consistency With Military Construction Requirements.--
Information regarding project scope, cost estimate, and design maturity
for military construction projects included in a report under
subsection (a) shall be prepared and validated in a manner consistent
with the requirements applicable to military construction projects
included in the budget of the President submitted to Congress under
section 1105(a) of title 31.
``(d) Certification.--The Secretary of the military department
concerned shall certify each military construction project under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary that is listed in a report required under
subsection (a) as--
``(1) a valid unfunded military construction requirement of
the military department; and
``(2) appropriate for consideration by Congress as part of
the unfunded priorities of the military department.''.
Subtitle B--Military Housing Reforms
SEC. 2811. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF WINDOW FALL INCIDENTS IN
CERTAIN PRIVATIZED MILITARY HOUSING.
Section 2857(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``The Secretary concerned'' and inserting
``(1) The Secretary concerned'';
(2) by inserting ``or any other individual'' after ``minor
child''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2) Not later than 72 hours after any date on which an incident
in which a minor child or any other individual falls from a window in a
unit of military family housing under the jurisdiction of the Secretary
concerned occurs, the Secretary concerned shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a notification that includes, with
respect to such incident--
``(A) the date;
``(B) the location;
``(C) the associated circumstances; and
``(D) whether injury or death resulted.''.
SEC. 2812. EXPANSION OF PROTECTIONS AGAINST REPRISAL OR RETALIATION FOR
CERTAIN TENANTS OF PRIVATIZED MILITARY HOUSING.
Section 2890 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(7), by striking ``and housing
management office'' and inserting ``housing management office,
the Chief Housing Officer of the Department of Defense, the
Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Inspector
General of the military department concerned, or a Member of
Congress''; and
(2) in subsection (e)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``for reporting
an issue relating to a housing unit'' and inserting the
following: ``who reports an issue relating to a housing
unit to any of the following:
``(A) The landlord.
``(B) The chain of command.
``(C) The applicable housing management office.
``(D) The Chief Housing Officer of the Department of
Defense.
``(E) The Inspector General of the Department of Defense.
``(F) The Inspector General of the military department
concerned.
``(G) A Member of Congress.''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and
(B) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively;
(ii) by inserting before subparagraph (B),
as so redesignated, the following new
subparagraph (A):
``(A) provide notice of that determination to the
Secretary of the military department concerned;''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (C), as so
redesignated, by striking ``the Inspector
General has taken final action'' and inserting
``the Secretary of the military department
concerned has notified the Inspector General
that the Secretary has taken final action''.
SEC. 2813. TREATMENT OF NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO
PRIVATIZED MILITARY HOUSING.
Section 2890(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), in the first sentence--
(A) by striking ``A tenant or prospective tenant of
a housing unit may not be required to sign'' and
inserting ``A landlord may not request that a tenant,
former tenant, or prospective tenant of a housing unit
sign''; and
(B) by inserting ``or in connection with the
provision of services related to the housing unit''
before the period; and
(2) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the
following:
``(2) The prohibition under paragraph (1) shall apply to all
housing units, including military family housing and military
unaccompanied housing.
``(3) In this subsection, the term `tenant' includes any party
(other than a landlord) to a lease for a housing unit.''.
SEC. 2814. EXPANSION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO INCLUDE AUTHORITY TO REPLACE
CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE LABORATORIES.
Section 2835 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2821 note) is amended--
(1) in the heading, by striking ``covered military
unaccompanied housing'' and inserting ``department of
defense''; and
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``, to replace a covered military
unaccompanied housing facility'';
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as
subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively;
(C) by inserting before subparagraph (A), as so
redesignated, the following new paragraph (1):
``(1) to replace a covered military unaccompanied housing
facility--'';
(D) in subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, by
striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and'';
and
(E) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph (2):
``(2) to replace a Department of Defense laboratory at
which--
``(A) research with respect to science and
technology is carried out; or
``(B) test and evaluation activities are
conducted.''.
SEC. 2815. MODIFICATION TO PILOT PROGRAM FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS TO REPLACE CERTAIN MILITARY UNACCOMPANIED
HOUSING FACILITIES.
Section 2835 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 USC 2821 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``a covered military unaccompanied
housing facility'';
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``that such
Secretary determines is'' and inserting ``covered
military housing facilities that such Secretary
determines are''; and
(C) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the
following:
``(2) facilities in a failed or failing condition which are
located within covered depots, or which are directly related to
the function or activity managed through the Army Working
Capital Fund.'';
(2) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following
new sentence: ``Charges for goods and services provided through
a working capital fund may not include amounts necessary to
recover costs of military construction projects funded under
the pilot program.'';
(3) in subsection (f), by striking ``shall terminate on''
and all that follows through ``this Act'' and inserting ``shall
terminate on October 1, 2032''; and
(4) in subsection (g)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph
(3); and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following
new paragraph (2):
``(3) The term `covered depot' means a depot specified in
paragraph (1) of section 2476(f) of title 10, United States
Code.''.
SEC. 2816. ESTABLISHMENT OF TIMELINESS STANDARDS WITH RESPECT TO
MAINTENANCE WORK ORDERS FOR COVERED MILITARY
UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING; ANNUAL REPORT.
Section 2839 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) is amended--
(1) in the heading, by inserting ``; work order timeliness
standards'' after ``covered military unaccompanied housing'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (c) through subsection (e)
as subsections (d) through (f), respectively; and
(3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection:
``(c) Work Order Timeliness Standards; Annual Report.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than July 1, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense shall establish Department of Defense-wide
timeliness standards for the resolution of work orders for
covered military unaccompanied housing.
``(2) Annual report.--In conjunction with the submission of
the report under subsection (a) for fiscal year 2028, and on an
annual basis thereafter during the reporting requirement under
such subsection is effective, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that includes, for
each military installation under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary, with respect to the fiscal year that precedes the
fiscal year during which the report is submitted, an
identification of--
``(A) the total number of work orders for covered
military unaccompanied housing resolved within a period
that complied with the timeliness standards under
paragraph (1);
``(B) the total number of such work orders resolve
within a period that did not comply with such
timeliness standards;
``(C) the total number of such work orders that
remain open at the end of the fiscal year covered by
the report;
``(D) the total number of work orders comprising
the total numbers under subparagraphs (A) through (C),
respectively, that relate to the health and safety of
covered military unaccompanied housing;
``(E) the total number of employees with duties
that include the maintenance and administration of
military unaccompanied housing authorized;
``(F) the total number of authorized positions for
employment with such duties that remain open at the end
of the fiscal year covered by the report; and
``(G) the total amount obligated or expended on
service contracts for the maintenance and
administration of covered military unaccompanied
housing.''.
SEC. 2817. EXPANSION OF ELEMENTS INCLUDED IN ANNUAL REPORTS ON THE
CONDITION OF COVERED MILITARY UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING.
Section 2839(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (6); and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new
paragraphs:
``(4) A list of whether each such covered military
unaccompanied housing facility located on each military
installation under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the
military department concerned complies with the uniform minimum
habitability standards for covered military unaccompanied
housing as required under section 2856b of title 10, United
States Code.
``(5) For such facilities that do not comply with uniform
minimum habitability standards--
``(A) a list of elements that are not in
compliance;
``(B) the funding required to conduct improvements
to meet uniform minimum habitability standards; and
``(C) a five-year plan for carrying out such
improvements.''.
SEC. 2818. MODIFICATION TO REQUIRED INVESTMENTS IN IMPROVING MILITARY
UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING.
(a) In General.--Section 2814 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``a covered fiscal year'' and
inserting ``the fiscal years specified in subsection
(e)''; and
(B) by striking ``five percent'' and inserting
``ten percent'';
(2) by amending subsection (b)(1) to read as follows:
``(1) The term `military unaccompanied housing' has the
meaning given in section 2871 of title 10, United States
Code.'';
(3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (e);
(4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsections:
``(c) Standards.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a
Department-wide standard for tracking the use of facilities
sustainment, restoration, and modernization funds for military
unaccompanied housing.
``(d) Report.--Along with the submission of the budget of the
President to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States
Code, the Secretary of Defense shall report on the extent to which each
Secretary of a military department is meeting the minimum requirements
of this section.''; and
(5) in subsection (e), by striking ``2026'' and inserting
``2031''.
(b) Applicability.--This section and the amendments made by this
section shall apply with respect to amounts reserved pursuant to
section 2814 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2022 (Public Law 117-81) on or after October 1, 2026.
Subtitle C--Real Property and Facilities Administration
SEC. 2821. AUTHORIZATION FOR CERTAIN PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTS IN SUPPORT OF MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES.
Subchapter I of chapter 134 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 2246 the following new section:
``Sec. 2247. Authorization for certain planning, design, and
construction contracts in support of military service
academies
``(a) Authority.--Subject to subsection (b) and amounts made
available in advance for such purpose, and pursuant to such regulations
as the Secretary of Defense may prescribe, the Superintendent of a
Service Academy may seek to enter into a contract with a covered
foundation for the planning, design, construction, equipping, and
maintenance of facilities and other projects that support the mission
of such Service Academy.
``(b) Limitations.--Contractual agreements under subsection (a) may
be provided only if such agreements--
``(1) are without any liability of the United States to the
covered foundation;
``(2) do not affect the ability of any official or employee
of the military department concerned to carry out any
responsibility or duty in a fair and objective manner;
``(3) do not compromise the integrity or appearance of
integrity of any program of the military department concerned,
or any individual involved in such a program;
``(4) comply with the Joint Ethics Regulation; and
``(5) have been reviewed and approved by an attorney of the
military department concerned.
``(c) Briefing.--In any fiscal year during which the Superintendent
of a Service Academy exercises the authority under subsection (a), the
Secretary of the military department concerned shall provide a briefing
not later than the last day of that fiscal year to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding the
campus improvement projects initiated during such fiscal year.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered foundation' means a charitable,
educational, or civic nonprofit organization under section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, that the
Secretary concerned determines operates exclusively to support,
with respect to a Service Academy, any of the following:
``(A) Recruiting.
``(B) Parent or alumni development.
``(C) Academic, leadership, or character
development.
``(D) Institutional development.
``(E) Athletics.
``(2) The term `Service Academy' has the meaning given such
term in section 347 of this title.''.
SEC. 2822. EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN MILITARY INSTALLATIONS FROM GUIDANCE
WITH RESPECT TO AGGREGATE SQUARE FOOTAGE REQUIREMENTS.
Section 2849(f) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 2802 note) is amended
by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(5) Military installations undergoing a mission
transition as of the date of the enactment of this
paragraph.''.
SEC. 2823. MATCHING REQUIREMENT FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON MILITARY
INSTALLATIONS PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--With respect to a grant, cooperative agreement, or
supplementary financial assistance provided to a State or local
educational agency for a project to construct, renovate, repair, or
expand an elementary or secondary public school on a military
installation pursuant to section 8109 of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103; 136 Stat. 201), the
Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the terms of such grant,
cooperative agreement, or financial assistance do not require the
recipient State or local educational agency to provide a matching
contribution in an amount greater than the amount that is equal to 20
percent of the total cost of the project.
(b) Rulemaking.--The Secretary of Defense shall revise the notice
titled ``Department of Defense Program for Construction, Renovation,
Repair or Expansion of Public Schools Located on Military
Installations'' (76 Fed. Reg. 55883 et seq.; published September 9,
2011) to carry out the requirements of this section.
(c) Applicability.--Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a
grant awarded, cooperative agreement entered into, or financial
assistance provided on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 2824. IMPROVEMENT TO PROCEDURES FOR PROCESSING VISITORS TO
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that, at all
military installations located inside the United States--
(1) not fewer than one open gate always has the capability
and procedures to process visitors for access to the military
installation, regardless of whether the installation's primary
visitor control center is open; and
(2) personnel at the military installation responsible for
security at all open gates are able to direct visitors to the
military installation to the appropriate office on the military
installation for visitor processing.
(b) Military Installation Defined.--In this section, the term
``military installation'' has the meaning given such term in section
2801 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 2825. RESTRICTIONS ON DATA FACILITY EQUIPMENT PLACED ON FACILITIES
LEASED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall not to enter into
an enhanced use lease unless the lease terms prohibit the lessee (and
any sublessor or operator thereof) from installing or operating data
facility equipment that contains one or more significant components
manufactured in, or by an entity domiciled in or subject to the
jurisdiction of, a covered nation.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered nation'' shall mean--
(A) China;
(B) Russia;
(C) Iran; or
(D) North Korea.
(2) The term ``data facility'' shall mean any data center,
supercomputer, or other facility for the mass storage,
processing, or transmission of data.
(3) The term ``enhanced use lease'' means a lease entered
into under section 2667 of title 10, United States Code, or any
other similar authority.
(4) The term ``significant component'' shall mean--
(A) any covered printed circuit board, as that term
is defined in section 4873 of title 10, United States
Code;
(B) advanced semiconductors and chipsets, including
any integrated circuit--
(i) manufactured using a non-planar
transistor architecture; or
(ii) manufactured using a production
technology node of 14 nanometers or smaller;
and
(C) any other component that provides a unique
functionality to the data facility that the Secretary
of Defense determines to be a risk to national security
of the United States.
SEC. 2826. 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 Shughart
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 Shughart Gordon.
SEC. 2827. 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. 2828. MILITARY INSTALLATION RENAMINGS.
Upon the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Defense shall
rename military installations as set forth in the following table:
Military Installation Renamings
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Current New Installation
State Installation Name Name
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North Carolina.................. Fort Bragg........ Fort Liberty
Georgia......................... Fort Benning...... Fort Moore
Texas........................... Fort Hood......... Fort Cavazos
Georgia......................... Fort Gordon....... Fort Shughart-
Gordon
Virginia........................ Fort Lee.......... Fort Gregg-Adams
Louisiana....................... Fort Polk......... Fort Johnson
Alabama......................... Fort Rucker....... Fort Novosel
Virginia........................ Fort Pickett...... Fort Barfoot
Virginia........................ Fort A.P. Hill.... Fort Walker
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Subtitle D--Land Conveyances and Withdrawals
SEC. 2831. REPORT ON LAND WITHDRAWAL AT YUMA PROVING GROUND, ARIZONA.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
Senate a report on the land withdrawal at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
include--
(1) a description of effects on operational and testing
capabilities if the land withdrawal authorization at Yuma
Proving Ground were not renewed or extended; and
(2) recommendations of the Secretary with respect to
modifications of the land withdrawal at Yuma Proving Ground
that the Secretary determines would require an Act of Congress.
SEC. 2832. LAND CONVEYANCE, STATE ARMORY BOARD, UTAH NATIONAL GUARD,
CAMP WILLIAMS STATE MILITARY RESERVATION, LEHI, UTAH.
(a) Conveyance Authorized.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Army (in this section
referred to as the ``Secretary'') may convey to the Utah
National Guard, Lehi, Utah, all right, title, and interest of
the United States in and to a parcel of real property,
including any improvements thereon, consisting of three parcels
described in subsection (b).
(2) Continuation of existing easements, restrictions, and
covenants.--The conveyance of the property under paragraph (1)
shall be subject to any easement, restriction, or covenant of
record applicable to the property and in existence on the date
of the enactment of this Act.
(b) Description of Property.--
(1) In general.--The property, including all land,
improvements, and appurtenances, described in this subsection
is the following:
(A) First parcel.--A strip of land of varying width
situated in Section 35, Township 4 South, Range 1 West,
Salt Lake Base and Meridian. Such strip of land
extending 25 feet each side and parallel with the
following described center line: Beginning at a point
in the East line of section 35, 1298 feet East and 1808
feet North 44 59'' West from the Southwest corner of
Section 36, Township 4 South, Range 1 West, Salt Lake
Base and Meridian; thence North 45 9'' West 1999 feet,
describing a 75 foot strip of land extending 25 feet
Eastwardly and 50 feet Westwardly and Parallel with
such center line; thence continuing on same bearing
1368.1 feet to the PC of a 5 spiralled curve to the
right. Describing a 100 foot strip of land extending 50
feet each side and parallel with said center line,
thence Northwesterly along said 5 curve to the right
507.9 feet more or less to a point in the South line of
the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of said
Section 35, describing a 100 foot strip of land
extending 50 feet each side and parallel with such
center line.
(B) Second parcel.--An irregular shaped parcel of
land situated in the Northeast quarter of the Northwest
quarter of Section 35, Township 4 South Range 1 West,
Salt Lake Base and Meridian. Beginning at the Northwest
corner of the herein described land, said point bears
West 194 feet from the North quarter corner of Section
35, thence South 5 47'' West 587 feet more or less,
thence along the line of the 5 spiralled curve to the
left a distance of 767.4 feet to a point in the South
line of the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter
of said Section 35; thence East 50 feet to the west
right of way line of the Utah Lake Irrigation Company's
canal, thence North 1 24'' East along said West right
of way line in distance of 1180 feet more or less;
thence North 3 2'' West 128 feet; thence West 115 feet
to the point of beginning.
(C) Third parcel.--A parcel of land situated in
Southwest quarter of Section 26, Township 4 South,
Range 1 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian: Commencing
144 feet West from South quarter corner of Section 26;
a strip of land 200 feet wide extending 100 feet each
side and parallel with the following described center
line: Commencing from said point of beginning North 5
47'' East 861.1 feet more or less, along the line of a
7 spiral cure to left a distance of 464.4 feet more of
less to a point in North line of Southeast, quarter of
Southwest quarter of Section 26, extending 100 feet
each side and parallel with side center line.
(2) Survey.--The exact acreage and legal description of the
parcels described in paragraph (1) shall be determined by a
survey satisfactory to the Secretary.
(c) Reversionary Interest.--
(1) In general.--If the Secretary determines at any time
that the property conveyed under subsection (a) is not being
used for activities of the Utah National Guard relating to
training and readiness, all right, title, and interest in and
to the property, including any improvements thereto, may, at
the option of the Secretary, revert to and become the property
of the United States, and the United States may have the right
of immediate entry onto such property.
(2) Determination.--A determination by the Secretary under
paragraph (1) may be made on the record after an opportunity
for a hearing.
(d) Payment of Costs of Conveyance.--
(1) Payment required.--The Secretary may require the State
of Utah to cover all costs (except costs for environmental
remediation of the property) to be incurred by the Secretary,
or to reimburse the Secretary for costs incurred by the
Secretary, to carry out the conveyance under subsection (a),
including costs for environmental and real estate due diligence
and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance.
(2) Refund of excess amounts.--If amounts are collected
from the State under paragraph (1) in advance of the Secretary
incurring the actual costs, and the amount collected exceeds
the costs actually incurred by the Secretary to carry out the
conveyance under subsection (a), the Secretary shall refund the
excess amount to the State.
(e) Limitation on Source of Funds.--The State may not use Federal
funds to cover any portion of the costs required to be paid by the
State under this section.
(f) 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.
SEC. 2833. LAND CONVEYANCE, MILAN ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT, TENNESSEE.
(a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Army may convey,
without consideration, to the University of Tennessee System (in this
section referred to as the ``University'') all right, title, and
interest of the United States in and to parcels of real property,
including any improvements thereon, at Milan Army Ammunition Plant,
Tennessee, that consist of a total of approximately 5,000 acres for the
purpose of permitting the University to use the parcels for education
research.
(b) Revisionary Interest.--
(1) Interest retained.--
(A) In general.--If the Secretary of the Army
determines at any time that the property conveyed to
the University under subsection (a) is not being used
in accordance with the purpose of the conveyance
specified in such subsection, all right, title, and
interest in and to the conveyed property, including any
improvements thereon, shall, at the option of the
Secretary, revert to and become the property of the
United States, and the United States shall have the
right of immediate entry onto the property.
(B) Determination.--A determination by the
Secretary of the Army under subparagraph (A) shall be
made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing.
(2) Alternative consideration option.--In lieu of
exercising the reversionary interest retained under paragraph
(1), the Secretary of the Army may accept an offer by the
University to pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the fair
market value of the property conveyed under subsection (a),
excluding the value of any improvements on the conveyed
property constructed without Federal funds after the date the
conveyance is completed, as determined by the Secretary.
(c) Payment of Costs of Conveyance.--The Secretary of the Army
shall require the University to pay costs (except costs for
environmental remediation of the property) to be incurred by the
Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for such costs incurred by the
Secretary, to carry out the conveyance authorized under subsection (a),
including survey costs, appraisal costs, costs for environmental
documentation related to the conveyance, and any other administrative
costs related to the conveyance.
(d) Treatment of Amounts Received.--
(1) In general.--Amounts received as reimbursement under
subsection (c) or as alternative consideration under subsection
(b)(2) shall be credited to the fund or account that was used
to pay the costs incurred by the Secretary of the Army in
carrying out the conveyance under subsection (a) or, if the
period of availability of obligation for appropriations to that
fund or account has expired, to the fund or account that is
currently available to the Secretary for the same purpose.
(2) Merger of amounts.--Amounts credited to a fund or
account under paragraph (1) 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.
(e) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal
description of the parcels of real property to be conveyed under
subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the
Secretary of the Army.
(f) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary of the Army may
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the
conveyance authorized by subsection (a) as the Secretary considers
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
Subtitle E--Pilot Programs
SEC. 2841. DIGITAL TWIN MODELS AT CERTAIN MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Secretaries of the military departments, shall carry out a three-
year pilot program to implement digital twin models at not less than
five covered military installations for the purposes of identifying any
vulnerabilities or interdependencies of such covered military
installations.
(b) Requirements of Models.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure
that each digital twin model represents a virtual model of the
infrastructure systems of the respective covered military installation,
including--
(1) the energy systems;
(2) the water systems;
(3) the transportation systems;
(4) the communications systems; and
(5) any other critical mission-support systems.
(c) Use of Models.--The Secretary of Defense shall use such digital
twin models to--
(1) conduct an assessment of--
(A) the infrastructure system of each covered
military installation represented by such digital twin
models; and
(B) any public infrastructure systems, including
local facilities of the bulk-power system,
transportation systems, local systems for the
distribution of fuel, and public water systems, that
are used by such covered military installations; and
(2) to evaluate, during a disruption scenario, the
resilience and continuity of operations of such covered
military installations, including during--
(A) a cyber attack;
(B) a kinetic attack;
(C) a natural disaster; or
(D) an interruption of the supply chains of such
covered military installations.
(d) Covered Military Installation.--In this section, the term
``covered military installation'' means a military installation that
would be critical to a contingency operation in the Indo-Pacific
region, as determined by the Secretary of Defense.
SEC. 2842. PILOT PROGRAM ON WASTEWATER MONITORING AND PATHOGEN-AGNOSTIC
MONITORING SYSTEM OF CERTAIN MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
(a) Pilot Program Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Defense shall carry
out a pilot program under which the Secretary shall develop and
implement a comprehensive wastewater monitoring system at not fewer
than four military installations at which the Secretary seeks to
identify the prevalence of infectious diseases among members of the
Armed Forces at the installation (in this section referred to as the
``pilot program'').
(b) Pathogen-agnostic Pilot Program.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this section, the Secretary shall carry out a
second pilot program under which the Secretary shall develop
and implement a pathogen-agnostic monitoring system that
leverages emerging biotechnologies for early detection of novel
pathogens (in this section referred to as the ``pathogen-
agnostic pilot program'').
(2) Purposes.--The purpose of the pathogen-agnostic pilot
program shall aim to--
(A) improve detection, identification, and analysis
of infectious disease prevalence among members of the
Armed Forces and other relevant Department of Defense
personnel; and
(B) strengthen early-warning capabilities for novel
pathogens.
(c) Technologies and Data System Used.--In carrying out the pilot
program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure all systems
developed and implemented under such subsection is comprised of
appropriate technologies, standardized analytical tools, and a uniform
data system.
(d) Duration.--The pilot program shall be carried out during a two-
year period beginning on the date of the commencement of the pilot
program and the pathogen-agnostic pilot program, respectively.
(e) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the termination of the
pilot program and the pathogen-agnostic pilot program, respectively,
the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report that includes the following:
(1) A summary of the findings from all monitoring systems
under the pilot program and pathogen-agnostic pilot program.
(2) Recommendations for interventions or policy changes
based on trends observed under the pilot program.
(3) An assessment of the effectiveness of the pilot program
in enhancing force health protection, readiness, and early
pathogen detection.
(f) Strategic Plan.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a
strategic plan that--
(1) defines requirements for implementing a scalable,
pathogen-agnostic monitoring capability;
(2) identifies technologies and risk-based methodologies to
achieve mission requirements; and
(3) demonstrates coordination with the Biodefense Council
ensuring compliance with Privacy Act and Department
regulations.
SEC. 2843. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PILOT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT AND USE
OF ONLINE REAL ESTATE INVENTORY TOOL.
(a) Pilot Program Required.--
(1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall
establish a pilot program for the development of an online real
estate tool to identify the existing inventory of space
available at the military installations selected by the
Secretary under paragraph (2) for the purposes specified in
subsection (b).
(2) Selection of pilot locations.--The Secretary shall
evaluate the online inventory tool at not less than five, but
not more than ten, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Space
Force military installations selected by the Secretary as
appropriate locations for evaluation of the online inventory
tool.
(3) Coordination with army.--In addition to the military
installations selected under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall
include in the pilot program--
(A) all military installations under the
jurisdiction of the Department of the Army that
participated in the pilot program established under
section 2866 of the Military Construction Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (division B of Public Law 116-
283; 10 U.S.C. 7771 note prec.); and
(B) entries included in the online real estate tool
of the Department of Army as of the date on which such
pilot program terminated.
(4) Consultation.--The Secretary shall establish the pilot
program and develop the online inventory tool in consultation
with the Administrator of General Services and each of the
service Secretaries.
(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the online inventory tool are--
(1) to achieve efficiencies in real estate property
management consistent with the National Defense Strategy goal
of finding greater efficiencies within Department of Defense
operations and leveraging commercial off-the-shelf technologies
to better enable members of the Armed Forces;
(2) to provide a means to better market to the public
information regarding space available at all Department of
Defense military installations for better utilization of such
space; and
(3) to provide a means to better quantify existing space
available at all Department of Defense military installations
and how it is utilized for current missions and requirements.
(c) Considerations.--To establish the pilot program, the Secretary
of Defense shall--
(1) consider innovative approaches, including the use of
other transaction authorities consistent with section 2371 of
title 10, United States Code, and the use of commercial off-
the-shelf technologies;
(2) develop appropriate protections of sensitive or
classified information from being included with the online
inventory tool; and
(3) develop appropriate levels of access for private sector
users of the online inventory tool;
(4) in developing these considerations shall include
lessons learned from the Secretary of the Army on the
development of the pilot program for the online real estate
tool under 2866 of the Military Construction Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2021.
(d) Establishment of Use Policy.--In connection with the
development of the online inventory tool, the Secretary of the Defense
shall develop policy requiring the use of the online inventory tool at
all Department of Defense military installations selected under
subsection (a)(2) to query for existing inventory at such military
installations before any military construction or off-post leases are
agreed to for such military installations. The Secretary shall
prescribe guidelines that will be implemented by each respective
service secretary. Further, the Secretary shall ensure that all
relevant notifications to congressional defense committees include
certification that the online inventory tool was used.
(e) Online Inventory Tool Defined.--In this section, the term
``online inventory tool'' means the online real estate tool developed
under the pilot program to identify existing inventory of space
available at Department of Defense military installations selected to
participate in the pilot program.
(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to effect the application of title V of the McKinney- Vento
Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11411 et seq.).
(g) Reporting Requirement.--Not later than February 15, 2027, the
Secretary of the Defense shall submit to Committees on Armed Services
of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report evaluating the
success of the pilot program in achieving the purposes specified in
subsection (b). At a minimum, the report also shall identify and
contain the following:
(1) The Department of Defense military installations
selected under subsection (a)(2) to participate in the pilot
program broken out by respective service.
(2) The number of real estate agreements entered into by
each of the respective service secretaries that were
facilitated by use of the online inventory tool, including for
each agreement the installation, amount of space, value, and
purpose of the agreement.
(3) An evaluation of the extent to which use of the online
inventory tool reduced the need for military construction or
off-post leases.
(4) An evaluation of any impediments to efficient use of
the online inventory tool.
(5) The recommendations of the Secretary of Defense
regarding whether the pilot program should be extended,
expanded, or made permanent.
(h) Duration.--The authority of the Secretary of the Defense to
carry out the pilot program shall expire on September 30, 2031.
SEC. 2844. PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE INTEGRATED CONNECTIVITY SERVICE.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and
Environment, shall establish and carry out a pilot program to provide
integrated connectivity service to a covered population--
(1) stationed at five covered military installations in the
Middle East, as determined by the Secretary; and
(2) at no cost to such covered population.
(b) Program Requirements.--
(1) Service provisioning and ensuring.--The Assistant
Secretary shall enter into a contract with an American
contracted entity to act as telecommunications operator for the
covered military installation--
(A) to provision the integrated connectivity
service with a private network management system or a
hybrid-capable network management system;
(B) to ensure the integrated connectivity service
can support multiple tenant commands, or activity
present on such covered military installations with
individualized commitments, such as separate network
slices and security policies that can be tailored to
the tenant command requirements; and
(C) to provision and ensure operation of the
integrated connectivity service.
(2) Integrated connectivity service requirement.--The
integrated connectivity service provided under the pilot
program established pursuant to subsection (a) shall--
(A) provide broadband internet access service as
the baseline service and meet or exceed any speed
benchmarks established by the Chairman of the Federal
Communications Commission for broadband internet access
services, including--
(i) a minimum download speed of 100-Mbps;
and
(ii) a minimum upload speed of 20-Mbps; and
(B) support the integration of P5G data services
with broadband internet access service over a common
integrated connectivity service, where such mobile
services are identified as required by the covered
military installation tenant command.
(3) Goods procured under contract.--Any goods procured
under the contract described under paragraph (1) shall be the
property of the Department of Defense.
(4) Standard.--Infrastructure setup and operation of the
integrated connectivity service--
(A) shall be based on National Institute of
Standards and Technology standards specified in NIST SP
800-171 Rev. 3, or successor standards, including any
future revisions, updates, or successor publications to
ensure the availability and security of such integrated
connectivity service; and
(B) shall exclude hybrid-capable network management
systems with availability and security risks, such as
pure public cloud only network management systems.
(5) Cost.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Assistant
Secretary shall account for the full life cycle costs of such
pilot program, including--
(A) the initial build and setup;
(B) a refresh, every five years during the period
the authority to carry out the pilot program is
effective, of the integrated connectivity service,
including a refresh of the underlying infrastructure of
the entire integrated connectivity service, to ensure
long-term--
(i) availability;
(ii) security; and
(iii) usability; and
(C) monthly recurring costs, including services
provided by--
(i) the host nation carrier for bandwidth;
and
(ii) the telecommunications operator.
(6) Methodology.--When carrying out the pilot program, the
Assistant Secretary shall use industry standard life cycle
methodologies and broadly adopted practices, including the NIST
Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, Information Technology
infrastructure library and the Plan, Prepare, Design,
Implement, Operate, Optimize methodology to deliver a cost-
effective, secure, sustainable, right-sized network
infrastructure.
(7) Equipment procurement.--Any articles, materials, or
supplies procured by the American contracted entity for the
purpose of providing integrated connectivity service, as
described under paragraph (1), shall be made in the United
States.
(c) Report.--Not later than five years after the date of the
enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Assistant
Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the pilot program
carried out under this section, including--
(1) an analysis of the cost; and
(2) a determination of which additional military
installations located outside the contiguous United States
should be provided with integrated connectivity service.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``5G'' means fifth generation mobile network
technology, including higher-speed and lower latency device
connectivity over mobile radio networks.
(2) The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and
Environment.
(3) The term ``American contracted entity'' means an
entity--
(A) organized in the United States and with its
principal place of business located within the United
States;
(B) majority-owned and controlled by a United
States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or
publicly traded on a United States stock exchange and
subject to United States laws and jurisdiction;
(C) that employs primarily personnel based in the
United States to perform management, engineering,
operations, and customer support functions, including
staffing key operational and decision-making roles
within the United States;
(D) that procures equipment and technology through
a supply chain compliant with sections 889 and 1260H of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021 (Public Law 116-283), including the avoidance of
prohibited or restricted telecommunications and video
surveillance equipment and services; and
(E) that complies with section 8302 of title 41,
United States Code, whenever practicable, prioritizing
United States manufactured products, United States
sourced components, and United States based
subcontractors and suppliers wherever and whenever
possible, consistent with project requirements,
availability and cost reasonableness.
(4) The term ``broadband internet access service'' has the
meaning given such term in section 8.1(b), title 47, Code of
Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation.
(5) The term ``cloud only deployment model'' means a
deployment model in which the network management system is
delivered solely as a vendor-managed software-as-a-service
offering, with no option for self-hosted, on-premises, or
private cloud deployment.
(6) The term ``covered military installation'' means a
military installation as defined in section 2801 of title 10,
United States Code, under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of
the Army, the Secretary of the Air Force, or the Secretary of
the Navy and located in the Middle East.
(7) The term ``covered population'' means active duty
members of the Armed Forces, as defined in section 101(d)(1) of
title 10, United States Code, but may be expanded to include
employees of a Defense Agency as defined in section 101(a)(11)
of title 10, United States Code, by the tenant command of a
covered military installation through the telecommunications
officer of the covered military installation.
(8) The term ``host nation carrier'' means a
telecommunications provider that is--
(A) licensed or authorized to operate in the
foreign nation in which the covered military
installation is located; and
(B) provides broadband internet access, data, or
mobile communication services within the foreign
nation.
(9) The term ``hybrid-capable network management system''
means a common architectural framework that supports both
broadband internet access service and private or hybrid public
and P5G mobile connectivity services, as required and is not
limited to a public only deployment model or a cloud only
deployment model.
(10) The term ``integrated connectivity service'' means a
fixed, high-speed broadband internet access service, and may
include private or hybrid mobile connectivity, including P5G,
as required by the Secretary to meet operational requirements.
(11) The term ``Mbps'' means one million bits per second.
(12) The term ``P5G'' means a private mobile network
service using 5G mobile network technology and available only
to members of the Armed Forces stationed on covered military
installations participating in the pilot program established in
subsection (a).
(13) The term ``private network management system'' means a
network management system that is compliant with the
requirements for a cyber security maturity model certification
and which is not cloud-based.
(14) The term ``public only deployment model'' means a
deployment model in which the network management system is
hosted exclusively in a third-party public cloud environment,
including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud and cannot be deployed
or operated on customer-owned or on-premises infrastructure.
(15) the term ``pure public cloud only network management
system'' means a network management platform hosted and
operated exclusively within a third-party public cloud
environment and delivered solely as a cloud-based service, with
no capability for deployment, operation, or control within on-
premises or private cloud infrastructure.
(16) The term ``telecommunications operator'' means an
American contracted entity responsible for the design,
installation, and ongoing operations and maintenance of the
broadband internet access service and P5G mobile network access
to be provided on a covered military installation.
Subtitle F--Miscellaneous Authorities
SEC. 2851. AUTHORITY FOR SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY
AND FACILITIES IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION AND TO
ADMINISTER SUCH PROPERTY AS PART OF THE PENTAGON
RESERVATION.
(a) Authority of the Secretary of Defense to Acquire Real Property
and Facilities in National Capital Region.--Chapter 159 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by inserting before section 2674 the
following new section:
``Sec. 2673. Acquisition by Secretary of Defense of real property and
facilities in the National Capital Region
``(a) Authority.--Notwithstanding section 2682 of this title, the
Secretary of Defense may acquire real property and facilities in the
National Capital Region for an element of the Department of Defense
other than a military department.
``(b) Authorization by Law Required for Above-threshold
Acquisition.--If the cost to acquire real property or facilities under
subsection (a) exceeds the limitations specified in section 2663(c) of
this title for an acquisition of interests in land, the Secretary may
acquire the real property or facilities only if the acquisition is
specifically authorized by law.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section, the terms `National Capital
Region' and `Pentagon Reservation' have the meanings given those terms
in section 2674(f) of this title.''.
(b) Acquired Real Property Included in Authorities Applicable to
Pentagon Reservation.--Section 2674(f)(1) of such title is amended by
striking ``means the'' and all that follows and inserting the
following: ``means the following:
``(A) The Pentagon.
``(B) The Mark Center Campus.
``(C) The Raven Rock Mountain Complex.
``(D) Any real property or facility acquired under
section 2673 of this title.''.
SEC. 2852. ESTABLISHMENT OF A DASHBOARD FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION
FACILITIES.
(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the enactment of
this section, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering, in coordination with each Secretary of a military
department, shall establish a central dashboard to monitor and track
Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation facility data related to
military construction planning, design, and execution metrics across
the military departments.
(b) Requirements.--The database shall--
(1) use existing financial management tools;
(2) display relevant data for Research, Development, Test,
and Evaluation facilities including, at a minimum, facility
location, manager of the facility, building number, plant
replacement value, age, size, building condition index, mission
dependency index, civil engineering projects programmed for the
facility, and value of each such projects;
(3) track unfunded facility requirements;
(4) summarize laboratory real property and non-real
property data and metrics;
(5) use Real Property Unique Identifiers (or a similar
identifier for real property or other assets authorized by the
Secretary of Defense) for Equipment Replacement Value of
equipment that is not real property; and
(6) display trends across any data included in the
database.
(c) Notification to Congress.--Not later than 30 days after the
date on which the dashboard required by subsection (a) is established,
the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a certification that the
dashboard is operational and meets the requirements of subsection (b).
(d) Recommendation.--Not later than three years after the enactment
of this section, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a recommendation
on whether use of the dashboard should be continued. Not later than 15
days after making such submission, the Under Secretary shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a notice of such recommendation.
(e) Termination.--The authority under this section terminates on
December 30, 2030.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation
facility'' means a laboratory facility or a test and evaluation
facility.
(2) The term ``Equipment Replacement Value'' means the
estimated cost to replace the non-real property installed test
equipment within a ground test infrastructure asset.
SEC. 2853. ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY FOR DEFENSE SITE REIMBURSEMENT IN THE
FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA.
Using amounts authorized to be appropriated on or after the date of
enactment of this Act for such purposes, the Department of Defense is
authorized to reimburse the Federal States of Micronesia for land
acquisition costs for defense sites in Yap.
SEC. 2854. 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 G--Reports and Other Matters
SEC. 2861. ANNUAL REPORT ON SUPERVISION, INSPECTION, AND OVERHEAD COSTS
FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Subchapter III of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 2851a the following new section:
``Sec. 2851b. Annual report on supervision, inspection, and overhead
costs of military construction projects
``(a) In General.--Not later than the date on which the budget of
the President for fiscal year 2028 is submitted to Congress pursuant to
section 1105 of title 31, and on an annual basis thereafter, the
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment, shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report with respect to supervision,
inspection, and overhead costs for military construction projects
during the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year in which
the report is submitted.
``(b) Elements.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall
include, with respect to the period covered by the report, the
following:
``(1) The total amount of supervision, inspection, and
overhead costs accrued, disaggregated by--
``(A) military department; and
``(B) construction agent.
``(2) A description of how amounts appropriated for
supervision, inspection, and overhead for military construction
projects were expended during such period, disaggregated by--
``(A) direct project supervision and inspection
costs;
``(B) field office overhead;
``(C) regional office overhead; and
``(D) headquarters overhead.
``(3) The supervision, inspection, and overhead rate in
effect during the fiscal year immediately preceding such
period.
``(4) If the supervision, inspection, and overhead rate in
effect as of the date of the submission of the report is
different than the rate described in paragraph (3)--
``(A) a summary of the changes to such rate; and
``(B) the justification for such changes.
``(5) A summary that compares the total amount of
supervision, inspection, and overhead costs accrued to the
total amount of supervision, inspection, and overhead funds
expended, including--
``(A) an identification of any surplus or shortfall
in such funds; and
``(B) a description of how any surplus of such
funds was used.
``(6) The total amount of any similar overhead cost
assessed on operation and maintenance funds used for facility
sustainment, restoration, and modernization projects,
disaggregated by military department, and a description of the
facility sustainment, restoration, and modernization projects
for which such operation and maintenance funds were expended.
``(7) Any recommendations of the Secretary with respect to
adjustments to the supervision, inspection, and overhead rate
for the fiscal year immediately succeeding the fiscal year
during which such report is submitted, including the
justification for any such recommendations.
``(c) Data Submission by Construction Agents.--Not later than 90
days before the deadline for each report required under subsection (a),
the Chief of Engineers of the United States Army Corps of Engineers and
the Commander of the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command shall
submit to the Secretary of Defense such data as the Secretary
determines necessary to prepare such report, in such form as the
Secretary determines appropriate.
``(d) Construction Agent Defined.--In this section, the term
`construction agent' means--
``(1) the United States Army Corps of Engineers;
``(2) the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command; or
``(3) any other entity designated to supervise a military
construction project pursuant to section 2851 of this title.''.
SEC. 2862. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE MULTI-MISSION DRY DOCK MILITARY
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD,
WASHINGTON.
(a) Designation.--The Secretary of the Navy shall designate the
Multi-Mission Dry Dock military construction project at Puget Sound
Naval Shipyard, Washington, authorized under section 2201 of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, to be a
subprogram of a major defense acquisition program (as defined in
section 4201 of title 10, United States Code).
(b) Submission.--Not later than six months after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the
congressional defense committees--
(1) a Baseline Estimate (as defined in section 4371(a)(4)
of title 10, United States Code) for the project described in
subsection (a); and
(2) the report described in section 4351 of title 10,
United States Code, for the most recently concluded fiscal year
quarter for such project.
SEC. 2863. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW OF SHIPYARD INFRASTRUCTURE
OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM.
(a) Review.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually until Jan 1, 2031, the Comptroller
General of the United States shall review the following:
(1) The costs, timeframes, risks, and progress of the
Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program of the Department
of the Navy.
(2) The status of each project conducted under the Shipyard
Infrastructure Optimization Program.
(b) Briefing.--Not later than March 1, 2027, and annually
thereafter until March 1, 2031, the Comptroller General shall provide
to the congressional defense committees a briefing on findings from the
review required under subsection (a).
(c) Report.--Not later than June 1, 2031, the Comptroller General
shall provide to the congressional defense committees a report on the
findings from the review required under subsection (a).
SEC. 2864. CONDITIONS ON TRANSFER OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE POWER GRID
INFRASTRUCTURE IN GUAM.
(a) Grid Infrastructure Transfer Pending Requirements.--The
Secretary of Defense may not transfer ownership of any power generation
infrastructure or power transmission infrastructure located in Guam to
the Guam Power Authority until the Secretary certifies to the
congressional defense committees that such infrastructure is sufficient
to meet projected mission requirements of the Department of Defense for
power generation and transmission capacity in Guam through fiscal year
2036.
(b) Underground Transmission Requirement.--Not less than 50 percent
of the total linear miles of power transmission lines transferred to
the Guam Power Authority pursuant to any agreement with the Secretary
of Defense shall consist of underground transmission lines. For
purposes of this subsection, transmission lines supported by above-
ground concrete poles shall not be considered to be underground
transmission lines.
(c) Authorization to Use Operation and Maintenance and Military
Construction Funds.--
(1) Amounts described.--The Secretary of Defense may use
amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made
available in fiscal year 2027 or subsequent fiscal years for
Operation and Maintenance accounts and for Military
Construction accounts to carry out upgrades, repairs,
modernization, hardening, or undergrounding of transmission
lines, capacity expansion, or other improvements necessary to
ensure that power generation infrastructure and power
transmission infrastructure in Guam meets the requirements set
forth in this section before the Secretary transfers ownership
of any such infrastructure to the Guam Power Authority. This
paragraph shall apply to infrastructure owned by the Secretary
of Defense, including infrastructure that is currently leased
to, operated by, or otherwise made available for use by the
Guam Power Authority.
(2) Use of amounts.--Amounts described in paragraph (1) may
be obligated or expended for planning, design, environmental
review, construction, recapitalization, equipment procurement,
cybersecurity enhancements, resiliency measures, and related
project management costs for power generation infrastructure
and power transmission infrastructure necessary to achieve
compliance with this section, regardless of whether such
infrastructure is under direct control of the Secretary of
Defense or subject to a lease or operating agreement with the
Guam Power Authority at the time such funds are obligated.
(3) Applicability.--The authority provided by this
subsection is in addition to any other authority available to
the Secretary of Defense and shall not be construed to limit
the availability or use of amounts otherwise authorized to be
appropriated or otherwise made available by law for Operation
and Maintenance accounts and for Military Construction
accounts.
(d) Guam Power Authority Defined.--In this section, the term ``Guam
Power Authority'' means the public corporation of the Government of
Guam responsible for electric generation and transmission services in
Guam.
SEC. 2865. ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS SUPPORTING
READINESS AND PUBLIC INTEREST IN GUAM.
Not later than December 31 of the first calendar year beginning
after the date of the enactment of this section, and on an annual basis
thereafter for five years, the Commander of Joint Region Marianas, in
consultation with the Governor of Guam, shall submit to the Committee
on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on military
construction projects in progress as of the date of the enactment of
this Act that support military readiness and public interests in Guam.
Such report shall include military construction projects carried out--
(1) pursuant to--
(A) section 2802 of title 10, United States Code;
(B) section 2805 of such title;
(C) section 2815 of such title;
(D) section 2391(d) of such title; or
(E) any other provision of law granting authority
to the Commander to carry out such a military
construction project;
(2) using amounts authorized to be appropriated for the
fiscal year covered by the report for operation and
maintenance; and
(3) under any authority under which the Department of
Defense transfers funds to other Federal agencies.
SEC. 2866. ANNUAL REPORT ON EFFECTS OF EXTREME WEATHER ON DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE MILITARY INSTALLATIONS AND COMBATANT COMMANDER
REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Annual Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and on an annual basis thereafter,
the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on vulnerabilities to military
installations and combatant commander requirements resulting
from extreme weather.
(2) Consideration.--In developing the first report required
under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall--
(A) consider the report submitted under section
335(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1358);
and
(B) expand upon the elements described in
subsection (c) of such section that were included in
such report.
(b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) An assessment of how extreme weather affects--
(A) low-lying military installations;
(B) military installations under the jurisdiction
of the Secretary of the Navy;
(C) military installations located outside the
United States;
(D) the ability of members of the Armed Forces to
use training ranges on military installations; and
(E) housing safety and food security on military
installations.
(2) With respect to military installations located outside
the United States, an assessment of the collaboration between
the Department and the military or civilian agencies of the
government of that country or nongovernmental organizations
operating in that country to adapt to risks from extreme
weather.
(3) An assessment of the strategic benefits to the national
defense of the United States derived from--
(A) the segregation of Department infrastructure
located in the United States from the national electric
grid; and
(B) the use of energy-efficient, distributed, and
smart power grids by the Armed Forces in the United
States and overseas to ensure affordable access to
electricity.
(4) For each military department, a list of the ten
military installations under the jurisdiction of the department
that are most vulnerable to extreme weather based on the
effects of--
(A) geographic location;
(B) rising sea tides and sea levels;
(C) increased flooding;
(D) drought;
(E) desertification;
(F) wildfires;
(G) thawing permafrost; and
(H) such other categories as the Secretary
determines necessary.
(5) A summary of efforts to mitigate the effects listed in
subparagraphs (A) through (H) of paragraph (4), in addition to
efforts undertaken by the Department as of the date of the
enactment of this section, that the Secretary determines may be
necessary to--
(A) ensure the continued operational viability of
the military installations identified under such
paragraph; and
(B) increase the resilience of such military
installations.
(6) An estimation of the costs to the United States of such
the efforts described in paragraph (5).
(7) An assessment of how adapting to extreme weather
affects the readiness of the Armed Forces to address the
threats posed by Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and violent
extremism.
(c) Form.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.
(d) Publication.--Upon submission of a report required by
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall publish the unclassified
portion of the report on a publicly-available Internet website of the
Department of Defense.
(e) United States Defined.--In this section, the term ``United
States'' means the several States, the District of Columbia, and any
territory or possession of the United States.
SEC. 2867. REPORTS TO CENSUS BUREAU WITH RESPECT TO MILITARY AND
CIVILIAN PERSONNEL ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
(a) Reports Required.--Prior to the completion of each decennial
census, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Director of the
Census a report that identifies, with respect to each military
installation located in the contiguous United States, the number of--
(1) military personnel who reside on such installation; and
(2) civilian personnel who reside on such installation.
(b) Coordination.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of
Defense shall coordinate with the Secretaries of the military
departments.
(c) Military Installation Defined.--In this section, the term
``military installation'' has the meaning given that term in section
2801 of title 10, United States Code.
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.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
to be appropriated to the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2027 for
the activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration in
carrying out programs as specified in the funding table in section
4701.
(b) Authorization of New Plant Projects.--From funds referred to in
subsection (a) that are available for carrying out plant projects, the
Secretary of Energy may carry out new plant projects for the National
Nuclear Security Administration as follows:
Project 27-D-512 Plutonium Engineering Support Building,
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico,
$88,700,000.
SEC. 3102. DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of
Energy for fiscal year 2027 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 2027 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 2027 for nuclear energy as specified in the
funding table in section 4701.
Subtitle B--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations
SEC. 3111. MODIFICATIONS TO REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUTONIUM PIT PRODUCTION
CAPACITY.
Section 6128 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
``(a) Requirement.--Consistent with the requirements of the
Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy shall ensure that, by not
later than 2050, the nuclear security enterprise has the capability to
reliably produce no fewer than 180 war reserve plutonium pits
annually.''; and
(2) in subsection (e)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``each year'' and
inserting ``each odd numbered year''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)(D), by striking ``as compared
to the report submitted during the previous year'' and
inserting ``as compared to the preceding report''.
SEC. 3112. MODIFICATION TO IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS FOR ACCELERATION
OF REPLACEMENT OF CESIUM BLOOD IRRADIATION SOURCES.
Section 6156(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``50 percent of the per-device cost'' and inserting ``100
percent of the cost''.
SEC. 3113. OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY.
Chapter 608 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting after section 6328 the following new section:
``Sec. 6329. Other transaction authority
``(a) Authority.--In addition to other acquisition authorities, the
Administrator may exercise the acquisition authorities referred to in
sections 4021 and 4022 of this title to enhance the mission
effectiveness of the Administration or to improve the nuclear security
enterprise, subject to the provisions of this section.
``(b) Administering Authority.--In carrying out this section,
section 4021 and 4022 of this title shall be applied as follows:
``(1) By substituting `Administrator' for `Secretary of
Defense', `Secretary', and `covered official'.
``(2) By substituting `Administration' for `Department of
Defense' and `agency'.
``(3) By substituting `nontraditional government
contractor' for `nontraditional defense contractor'.
``(4) By substituting `construction' for `military
construction'.
``(c) Delegation.--The Administrator may not delegate the authority
under subsection (a) to any official other than the Principal Deputy
Administrator.
``(d) Annual Report.--(1) Not later than March 1, 2028, and
annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report detailing the use by the
Administrator of the authority under subsection (a).
``(2) Each report under paragraph (1) shall contain the following:
``(A) The number of transactions entered into using the
authority under subsection (a).
``(B) The participants to each such transaction.
``(C) The purpose of each such the transaction.
``(D) The amount of each such transaction.
``(E) Any recommendations by the Administrator for
legislative changes to improve the use of such authority.''.
SEC. 3114. EXTENSION OF ALTERNATIVE PERSONNEL SYSTEM OF THE NATIONAL
NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.
Section 3116 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 50 U.S.C. 2441 note prec.) is--
(1) amended in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``until the
date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this
Act'' and inserting ``through December 31, 2032'';
(2) transferred to subtitle C of the National Nuclear
Security Administration Act (50 U.S.C. 2441 et seq.);
(3) inserted after section 3241A of such Act; and
(4) redesignated as section 3242.
SEC. 3115. DEADLINE FOR COMMENCEMENT OF HIGH EXPLOSIVE SYNTHESIS,
FORMULATION, AND PRODUCTION FACILITY.
Section 3127(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 794) is amended by
striking ``2034'' and inserting ``2032''.
SEC. 3116. CONTRACTING AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE COMMERCIAL TESTING SERVICES
FOR EFFECTS OF RADIATION.
(a) In General.--The Administrator of the National Nuclear Security
Administration, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, may seek
to enter into contractual arrangements with private entities to acquire
services to test the effects of radiation in support of National
Nuclear Security Administration and Department of Defense mission
requirements for--
(1) nuclear deterrence;
(2) strategic systems survivability; and
(3) weapons component qualification testing.
(b) Reporting Requirement.--Not later than 180 days after the first
contractual agreement is executed under this section, and annually
thereafter, the Administrator, in coordination with the Secretary,
shall submit to Congress a report that includes--
(1) an assessment on the contractual arrangements best
suited for accelerating timelines and delivering capabilities,
to include, with respect to the number of parts to be tested,
the--
(A) cost per radiation shot;
(B) cost per qualification; or
(C) cost per dose rate or fluence;
(2) testing capabilities acquired under the contractual
agreement and the cost of such testing capabilities;
(3) an identification of the entities that will use such
testing capabilities;
(4) cost comparison analysis relative to Government-owned
facilities;
(5) test execution timelines compared to Government-owned
facilities; and
(6) an assessment of how commercial entities can complement
ongoing Government-owned facilities; and
(7) any recommendations for additional authorities or
resources that the Administrator or the Secretary determines is
necessary to support the implementation of this section.
SEC. 3117. PROHIBITION RELATING TO RECLASSIFICATION OF HIGH-LEVEL
WASTE.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 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.
Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters
SEC. 3121. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS RELATING TO CODIFICATION
OF ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS.
(a) Section 6114.--Section 6114 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (c)(9), by striking ``summary or''; and
(2) in subsection (d)(1)(A)--
(A) in clause (i), by striking ``subsection
(d)(4)(A)(i)'' and inserting ``subsection
(c)(4)(A)(i)''; and
(B) in clause (ii)--
(i) by striking ``subsection (d)(4)'' and
inserting ``subsection (c)(4)''; and
(ii) by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and
inserting ``subparagraph (C)''.
(b) Section 6125.--Section 6125 of such title is amended in the
section heading by striking ``acquisition reports'' and inserting
``Acquisition Reports''.
(c) Section 6171.--Section 6171 of such title is amended in the
section heading by striking ``environmental cleanup account'' and
inserting ``Environmental Cleanup Account''.
(d) Section 6180.--Section 6180(c) of such title is amended to read
as follows:
``(c) Coordination.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary
shall act through the Deputy Secretary of Energy, in coordination with
such other officials of the Department as the Deputy Secretary
determines appropriate.''.
(e) Section 6222.--Section 6222(c)(2)(D) of such title is amended
by inserting ``pursuant'' after ``completed''.
(f) Section 6226.--Section 6226 of such title is amended in the
section heading by striking ``Annual'' and inserting ``Biennial''.
(g) Section 6272.--Section 6272(a) of such title is amended by
striking ``sections 5791 and 5792'' and inserting ``sections 6281 and
6282''.
(h) Section 6322.--Section 6322 of such title is amended in the
section heading by striking ``and report''.
(i) Section 6332.--Section 6332 of such title is amended--
(1) by striking ``Of the funds'' and inserting ``(a)
Authority.--Of the funds'';
(2) by striking ``in this Act or subsequent'' and inserting
``in any'';
(3) by striking ``Acts,'' and inserting ``Act,'';
(4) by striking ``: Provided, That the'' and inserting ``.
The'';
(5) by striking ``: Provided further, That'' and inserting
a period; and
(6) by striking ``notwithstanding Department'' and
inserting the following:
``(b) Eligibility.--Notwithstanding Department''.
(j) Section 6334.--Section 6334 of such title is amended--
(1) by striking ``Of the funds'' and inserting ``Beginning
October 1, 2015, of the funds'';
(2) by striking ``this or any subsequent Act'' and
inserting ``any Act''; and
(3) by striking the colon and all that follows through
``2015''.
(k) Section 6353.--Section 6353 of such title is amended--
(1) by striking ``The Administrator may'' and inserting
``(a) Authority.--The Administrator may'';
(2) by striking ``: Provided,'' and inserting a period;
(3) by striking ``That of the amount'' and inserting the
following:
``(b) Amounts.--Of the amount'';
(4) in subsection (b), as so designated--
(A) by striking ``these activities'' and inserting
``the activities under subsection (a)'';
(B) by striking ``: Provided further, That'' and
inserting a period; and
(C) by striking ``for purposes of this section,''
and inserting the following:
``(c) Covered Nuclear Weapons Facility Defined.--In this
section:''; and
(5) in paragraph (5) of subsection (c), as so designated,
by striking ``Nevada Test Site'' and inserting ``Nevada
National Security Site''.
SEC. 3122. MODIFICATION OF SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR CERTAIN SELECTED
ACQUISITION REPORTS.
Section 6125(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``At the end of the first quarter of each fiscal year'' and
inserting ``Not later than 30 days after the date on which the
President transmits to Congress the budget for the following fiscal
year pursuant to section 1105 of title 31''.
TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD
SEC. 3201. AUTHORIZATION.
There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2027,
$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 2027 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--Authorization of Appropriations
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 2027, 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, $873,500,000 of which--
(A) $129,500,000 shall be for Academy operations;
(B) $120,000,000 shall be for construction of
facilities and infrastructure at the United States
Merchant Marine Academy in accordance with the Campus
Modernization Plan and for facilities maintenance and
repair and equipment; and
(C) $624,000,000 shall be for construction of
capital improvement projects at the United States
Merchant Marine Academy, provided that such
authorization shall expire on the later of--
(i) October 1, 2031; or
(ii) the date of the enactment of an Act
authorizing funds for the United States
Merchant Marine Academy for fiscal year 2032.
(2) For expenses necessary to support the State maritime
academies, $53,400,000, of which--
(A) $9,400,000 shall be for the Student Incentive
Payment Program;
(B) $7,000,000 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) $21,000,000 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, $105,760,000, 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) $73,760,000 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, $400,500,000.
(7) For expenses necessary to maintain a Cable Security
Fleet to serve the national security needs of the United States
under chapter 532 of title 46, United States Code, $30,000,000.
(8) 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, $167,600,000.
(9) 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.
(10) 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.
(11) 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.
(12) For maritime incentive payments to centers of
excellence designated under section 51706 of title 46, United
States Code, $300,000,000.
(b) Limitation.--
(1) In general.--No funds may be obligated or expended for
the port infrastructure development program pursuant to
subsection (a)(10) 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--Merchant Marine Academy
SEC. 3511. TRANSFERRING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNITED STATES
MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY TO THE DEPARTMENT.
Chapter 513 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in section 51301(c)(1), by striking ``of the Maritime
Administrator under the'' and inserting ``and'';
(2) in section 51307--
(A) in subsection (b)--
(i) in paragraph (1) by striking ``if
available'' and inserting ``if assigned to such
vessel by the Superintendent of the Academy'';
and
(ii) in paragraphs (2) and (3) by striking
``Maritime Administrator'' each place it
appears and inserting ``Secretary''; and
(B) in subsection (c)(1) by striking ``if
available'' and inserting ``if assigned to such vessel
by the Superintendent of the Academy'';
(3) in section 51309--
(A) in subsection (a)(1) by striking ``United
States Merchant Marine''; and
(B) in subsection (b) by striking ``Maritime
Administration's Operations and Training'' and
inserting ``Superintendent of the Academy's'';
(4) in section 51310 by striking ``of the military
department that has jurisdiction over the service'' and
inserting ``concerned, as defined in section 101(a)(9) of title
10,'';
(5) in section 51312(g)(3) by striking ``Maritime
Administrator and'';
(6) in section 51313(a) by striking ``the Maritime
Administrator and'';
(7) in section 51314(b) by striking ``Maritime
Administration's Operations and Training'' and inserting
``Superintendent of the Academy's'';
(8) in section 51315--
(A) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' in each
place it appears and inserting ``Superintendent of the
Academy'';
(B) in subsection (a)--
(i) by striking ``Merchant Marine'' and
inserting ``such''; and
(ii) by striking ``Administrator's'' and
inserting ``Superintendent's''; and
(C) in subsection (b) by striking ``Academy Gift
Fund'' and inserting ``United States Merchant Marine
Academy Gift Fund'' each place it appears;
(9) in section 51316 by striking ``Maritime Administrator''
and inserting ``Secretary'';
(10) in section 51317 by striking ``Maritime
Administrator'' and inserting ``Superintendent of the Academy''
each place it appears;
(11) in section 51318--
(A) in subsection (a)(3)(A) by striking ``Maritime
Administrator'' and inserting ``Secretary'';
(B) in subsection (b)--
(i) in paragraph (1) in the matter
preceding subparagraph (A) by striking
``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting
``Secretary'';
(ii) in paragraph (2)(A) by striking
``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting
``Secretary''; and
(iii) in paragraph (3)(A) by striking
``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting
``Superintendent''; and
(C) by striking ``Office of Civil Rights of the
Maritime Administration'' and inserting ``Office of the
Secretary Office of Civil Rights'';
(12) in section 51319--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) in paragraph (4)(A)--
(I) by striking ``Not later than 90
days after the date of the enactment of
the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2018, the Maritime
Administrator'' and inserting ``The
Superintendent''; and
(II) by striking ``Office of Civil
Rights of the Maritime Administration''
and inserting ``Office of the Secretary
Office of Civil Rights''; and
(ii) in paragraph (5)(H) by striking
``Director of the Maritime Administration
Office of Civil Rights'' and inserting
``Director of the Office of the Secretary
Office of Civil Rights'';
(B) in subsection (b)(1)--
(i) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as
follows:
``(A) Reporting.--Each sexual assault response
coordinator shall report directly--
``(i) to the Superintendent; or
``(ii) upon belief that the Superintendent
is acting inappropriately regarding sexual
assault prevention and response matters, to the
Secretary.''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B) by striking
``Maritime Administration'' and inserting
``Office of the Secretary''; and
(C) in subsection (e) by striking ``Administrator
of the Maritime Administration'' and inserting
``Secretary'';
(13) in sections 51320, 51321, 51322, 51325, and 51328 by
striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Secretary''
each place it appears;
(14) in section 51322(c)(2) by striking ``with the
international Convention of Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (32 UST
47) and sections 8106 and 70103(c)'' and inserting the
following: ``with
``(A) section 8106;
``(B) section 70103(c); and
``(C)(i) the International Convention of Safety of
Life at Sea, 1974 (32 UST 47); or
``(ii) with a certificate of inspection issued
under section 3309.'';
(15) in section 51322(e) by striking ``or staff of the
Maritime Administration'' each place it appears; and
(16) in section 51326--
(A) in subsection (a) by striking ``Maritime
Administrator'' and inserting ``Secretary'';
(B) in subsection (c) by striking ``Maritime
Administrator'' and inserting ``Secretary'';
(C) in subsection (d) by striking ``Maritime
Administrator'' and inserting ``Secretary'' each place
it appears;
(D) in subsection (e) by striking ``Maritime
Administrator'' and inserting ``Superintendent'';
(E) in subsection (f)(3) by striking ``Maritime
Administrator'' and inserting ``Superintendent''; and
(F) in subsection (h) by striking ``Maritime
Administrator'' and inserting ``Superintendent''.
SEC. 3512. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY
AS AN OFFICE WITHIN THE OFFICE IN THE DEPARTMENT.
Section 102 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following:
``(k) Office of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.--
``(1) Establishment.--There is established in the
Department an Office of the United States Merchant Marine
Academy to--
``(A) operate the United States Merchant Marine
Academy in Kings Point, New York; and
``(B) monitor the service obligations of Academy
graduates established under chapter 513 of title 46.
``(2) Leadership.--
``(A) In general.--
``(i) Superintendent.--The head of the
Office shall be the Superintendent of the
Academy appointed under section 51301(c)(2) of
title 46.
``(ii) Reporting.--The Superintendent shall
report directly to the Secretary of
Transportation to carry out the duties
prescribed by the Secretary.
``(B) Deputy superintendent.--
``(i) In general.--A Deputy Superintendent
of the Academy shall be appointed in the
competitive service by the Secretary.
``(ii) Duties and powers.--The Deputy
Superintendent shall carry out the duties and
powers prescribed by the Superintendent.
``(3) Elimination or consolidation of offices and office
functions.--The Secretary may eliminate or consolidate any
office or office function within the Department into the Office
of the United States Merchant Marine Academy that the Secretary
determines has duties, responsibilities, resources, or
expertise that support the purposes of the Office.
``(4) Staffing and budgetary resources.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that
the Office of the United States Merchant Marine Academy
is adequately staffed and funded.
``(B) Staffing.--
``(i) In general.--The Secretary may
transfer to the Office of the United States
Merchant Marine Academy a position within the
Department from any office that is eliminated
or consolidated under this subsection if the
Secretary determines that the position is
necessary to carry out the purposes of the
Office.
``(ii) Savings provision.--If the Secretary
transfers a position to the Office under clause
(i), the Secretary, in coordination with the
appropriate modal administration, shall ensure
that the transfer of the positions does not
adversely affect the obligations of such modal
administration under any Federal law.''.
SEC. 3513. SUPPORT FOR ATHLETIC PROGRAMS OF THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT
MARINE ACADEMY.
(a) In General.--Chapter 513 of title 46, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 51329. Support for athletic programs of the United States
Merchant Marine Academy
``(a) Corporation for Support Authorized.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary may, in accordance with
the laws of the State of New York, establish a corporation (in
this section referred to as the `corporation') to support the
athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
All stock of the corporation shall be owned by the United
States and held in the name of and voted by the Secretary.
``(2) Operation.--The corporation shall operate exclusively
for charitable, educational, and civic purposes to support the
athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
``(b) Corporate Organization.--The corporation shall be organized
and operated--
``(1) as a nonprofit corporation under section 501(c)(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;
``(2) in accordance with this section; and
``(3) pursuant to the laws of the State of New York, its
articles of incorporation, and its bylaws.
``(c) Corporate Board of Directors.--
``(1) In general.--The members of the board of directors of
the corporation shall serve without compensation as members of
the board, except for reasonable travel and other related
expenses for attendance at meetings of the board.
``(2) Department of transportation employees.--The
Secretary may authorize employees of the Department of
Transportation to serve, in their official capacities, as
members of the board of directors of the corporation, but such
employees shall not hold more than one-third of the
directorships. Such authorization to participate in the
management of the corporation shall be without compensation and
may be made only for the purpose of providing oversight and
advice to, and coordination with, the corporation.
Participation of the employee in the activities of the
corporation may not extend to participation in the day-to-day
operations of the corporation.
``(d) Contracts and Cooperative Agreements.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary may enter contract and
cooperative agreements with the corporation for the purpose of
supporting the athletic programs of the United States Merchant
Marine Academy.
``(2) Authority.--Notwithstanding section 3105 of title 41,
the Secretary may enter into such contracts and cooperative
agreements on a sole source basis pursuant to section 3304(a)
of title 41.
``(3) Acquisitions.--Notwithstanding chapter 63 of title
31, a cooperative agreement under this section may be used to
acquire property, services, or travel for the direct benefit or
use of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
``(e) Leases.--For the purpose of supporting the athletic programs
of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, in consultation with the
General Services Administration, the Secretary may rent or lease real
property located at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, under
such terms and conditions as are deemed advisable, for a period not
exceeding 5 years, such real property as may not be required for
immediate use by the United States Merchant Marine Academy, to the
corporation, and that proceeds from such a lease shall be retained and
expended in accordance with subsection (j).
``(f) Support Services.--
``(1) Authority.--To the extent required by a contract or
cooperative agreement under subsection (a), the Secretary may
provide support services to the corporation while the
corporation conducts support activities at the United States
Merchant Marine Academy only if the Secretary determines that
the provision of such services is essential for the support of
the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine
Academy.
``(2) No liability of the united states.--Support services
may only be provided without any liability of the United States
to the corporation.
``(3) Support services defined.--In this subsection, the
term `support services' includes utilities, office furnishings
and equipment, communications services, records staging and
archiving, audio and video support, and security systems, in
conjunction with the leasing or licensing of property.
``(g) Transfers From Nonappropriated Fund Operation.--
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
Secretary may, subject to the acceptance of the corporation,
transfer to the corporation all title to and ownership of the
assets and liabilities of the United States Merchant Marine
Academy nonappropriated fund instrumentality, the function of
which includes providing support for the athletic programs of
the United States Merchant Marine Academy, including bank
accounts and financial reserves in the accounts of such fund
instrumentality, equipment, supplies, and other personal
property.
``(2) Limitation.--The Secretary may not transfer under
paragraph (1) any interest in real property.
``(h) Acceptance of Support.--
``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 1342 of title
31, the Secretary may accept from the corporation funds,
supplies, and services for the support of the athletic programs
of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
``(2) Employees of the corporation.--For purposes of this
section, employees or personnel of the corporation may not be
considered to be employees of the United States.
``(3) Funds received from other sources.--The Secretary may
charge fees for the support of athletic programs of the United
States Merchant Marine Academy. To support the athletic
programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, the
Secretary may accept funds from the National Collegiate
Athletic Association, funds from athletic conferences, game
guarantees from other educational institutions, fees for
ticketing and licensing, and other consideration provided
incidental to the execution of the athletic programs of the
United States Merchant Marine Academy.
``(4) Limitation.--The Secretary shall ensure that
contributions under this subsection and expenditure of funds
pursuant to subsection (j) do not--
``(A) reflect unfavorably on the ability of the
Department of Transportation or any employee of the
Department of Transportation to carry out any
responsibility or duty in a fair and objective manner;
or
``(B) compromise the integrity or appearance of
integrity of any program of the Department of
Transportation, or any individual involved in such a
program.
``(i) Trademarks and Service Marks.--
``(1) Licensing, marketing, and sponsorship agreements.--An
agreement under subsection (d) may, consistent with section
51330, authorize the corporation to enter into licensing,
marketing, and sponsorship agreements relating to trademarks
and service marks identifying the United States Merchant Marine
Academy, subject to the approval of the Secretary.
``(2) Limitations.--A licensing, marketing, or sponsorship
agreement may not be entered into under paragraph (1) if--
``(A) such agreement would reflect unfavorably on
the ability of the Department of Transportation or any
employee of the Department of Transportation to carry
out any responsibility or duty in a fair and objective
manner; or
``(B) the Secretary determines that the use of the
trademark or service mark would compromise the
integrity or appearance of integrity of any program of
the Department of Transportation or any individual
involved in such a program.
``(j) Retention and Use of Funds.--Funds received by the Secretary
under this section may be retained for use to support the athletic
programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy and shall remain
available until expended.
``Sec. 51330. Licensing of intellectual property
``(a) Authority.--The Secretary may license trademarks and service
marks owned or controlled by the Secretary with respect to the United
States Merchant Marine Academy and may retain and expend fees received
from such licensing in accordance with this section.
``(b) Designated Marks.--The Secretary shall designate the
trademarks and service marks regarding which the Secretary will
exercise the authority to retain licensing fees under this section.
``(c) Use of Fees.--The Secretary shall use fees retained under
this section for the following purposes:
``(1) For payment of costs incurred by the Secretary of
securing trademark registrations and of operating the licensing
program under this section.
``(2) For support of athletic programs and recruiting
activities of the United States Merchant Marine Academy under
the jurisdiction of the Secretary, to the extent (if any) that
the total amount of the licensing fees available under this
section for a fiscal year exceed the total amount needed for
such fiscal year under paragraph (1).
``(d) Availability.--Fees received in a fiscal year and retained
under this section shall be available until expended.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section, the terms `trademark' and
`service mark' have the meanings given such terms in section 45 of the
Act of July 5, 1946 (commonly referred to as the Trademark Act of 1946;
15 U.S.C. 1127).''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of
such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new items:
``51329. Support for athletic programs of the United States Merchant
Marine Academy.
``51330. Licensing of intellectual property.''.
Subtitle C--Other Matters
SEC. 3521. LIMITATION ON WAIVER OF NAVIGATION AND VESSEL-INSPECTION
LAWS TO ADDRESS FOREIGN ENTITIES OF CONCERN.
(a) Limitation.--Section 501 of title 46, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
subsection:
``(d) Limitation Relating to Foreign Entities of Concern.--No
vessel may operate under a waiver issued under this section until--
``(1) the owner or operator of the vessel and the
individual requesting such waiver (if not the owner or operator
of the vessel) submits to the Maritime Administrator sufficient
proof that the vessel is not owned, operated, or crewed by a
foreign entity of concern, as such term is defined in section
10612 of the CHIPS Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-167; 42 U.S.C.
19221); and
``(2) the Maritime Administrator confirms the validity of
the proof submitted under paragraph (1).''.
(b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall
apply with respect to vessels operating on or after the date of the
enactment of this Act, regardless of whether a waiver governing such
operation has been issued under section 501 of title 46, United States
Code, prior to such date of enactment.
SEC. 3522. FINANCING OF FISHING VESSELS.
(a) Definitions.--Section 53701 of title 46, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (15) as
paragraphs (6) through (16), respectively;
(2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
``(5) Fishing.--The term `fishing' has the meaning given
such term in section 3 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1802).''; and
(3) in paragraph (14), as so redesignated, by inserting
``used'' before ``fishing vessels''.
(b) Direct Loans.--Section 53702(b) of title 46, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading by striking ``DIRECT LOANS
FOR FISHERIES'' and inserting ``DIRECT LOANS'';
(2) in paragraph (1) by inserting ``used'' before ``fishing
vessel''; and
(3) in paragraph (4) by striking ``the purpose of'' and all
that follows through ``financing the purchase'' and inserting
``the purpose of financing the purchase''.
(c) Funding Limits.--Section 53704(a) of title 46, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``obligations related to fishing vessels
and fishery facilities'' and inserting ``obligations by the Secretary
related to fishing facilities, and used fishing vessels''.
(d) Eligible Purposes of Obligations.--Section 53706(a)(1)(A) of
title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in clause (iv) by striking the second ``or'';
(2) in clause (v) by striking the period and inserting ``;
or''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(vi) in the fishing industry or seafood
related trade.''.
(e) Findings Related to Obligors and Operators.--Section 53707(c)
of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``or
Administrator'' after ``Secretary''.
(f) Findings Related to Economic Soundness.--Section 53708 of title
46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(f) Limitation.--The Administrator may not guarantee or make a
commitment to guarantee an obligation under this chapter if the
Secretary determines such guarantee or commitment is inconsistent with
the wise use of the fisheries resources and the development,
advancement, management, conservation, and protection of the fisheries
resources consistent with the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.).''.
(g) Amount of Obligations.--Section 53709 of title 46, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(3)--
(A) by striking ``For a fishing vessel or fishery
facility'' and inserting the following:
``(A) In general.--For a used fishing vessel or
fishery facility''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) Increased limitation.--For a fishing vessel
for which the Administrator guarantees an obligation,
the principal amount may not exceed 87.5 percent of the
actual cost or depreciated cost.''; and
(2) in subsection (e) by inserting ``or Administrator''
after ``Secretary''.
(h) Replacement of Vessels Because of Changes in Operating
Standards.--Section 53734 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1) by inserting ``fishing, or other
seafood related,'' before ``coastwise, intercoastal, or foreign
trade'';
(2) in subsection (b)(2) by striking ``construction or
reconstruction of the vessel'' and inserting ``construction or
refinancing and reconstruction of the vessel''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(f) Applicability.--Guarantees made under subsection (a) for the
construction or refinancing and reconstruction of a vessel designed and
to be used in fishing or seafood related trade shall be made only with
funds, including funds for the cost of guaranteed loans, appropriated
on or after the date of enactment of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2026.''.
(i) Eligibility.--Notwithstanding any requirements that such vessel
be reconstructed, reconditioned, or repaired to qualify for a guarantee
of an obligation, for a period of 2 years after the date of enactment
of this Act, a fishing vessel greater than 79 feet overall in length
built and documented after January 1, 2021, shall be eligible for a
guarantee of an obligation from the Administrator under chapter 537 of
title 46, United States Code.
(j) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section, or the amendments
made by this section, shall limit the authority of the Secretary of
Commerce to provide direct loan obligations authorized by section
211(e) of the American Fisheries Act (Public Law 105-277).
SEC. 3523. CRANES; SHORE POWER.
Section 54301 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(3)(A)(ii)(III)--
(A) by striking ``including projects to improve
port resilience;'' and inserting ``including--''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(aa) projects to improve
port resilience; and
``(bb) projects to upgrade
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;''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Eligibility of Shore Power Projects.--
``(1) In general.--In making port infrastructure
development grants under this section, the Secretary shall
treat a project described in paragraph (2) as--
``(A) having met the requirements of paragraphs (1)
and (6)(A)(i); and
``(B) being an eligible project under subsection
(a)(3).
``(2) Project described.--A project described in this
paragraph is a project to provide shore power at a port that
services both of the following:
``(A) Passenger vessels described in section
3507(k).
``(B) Vessels that move goods or freight.''.
SEC. 3524. 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. 3525. ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL SHIPYARDS.
Section 54101 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)(1)--
(A) in subparagraph (A) by inserting ``, including
through the acquisition of advanced digital
manufacturing capabilities,'' after ``improvements'';
and
(B) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``, including
digital training technologies,'' after ``training'';
and
(2) in subsection (h)--
(A) by striking ``Small Shipyard Defined'' and all
that follows through ``the term'' and inserting the
following: ``Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Small shipyard.--The term''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Advanced digital manufacturing capabilities.--The
term `advanced digital manufacturing capabilities' means
commercially available integrated software and hardware used to
plan, design, schedule, execute, and assure quality in ship
construction and repair, including--
``(A) product lifestyle management;
``(B) 3-dimensional computer aided design;
``(C) computer aided manufacturing;
``(D) manufacturing execution systems;
``(E) quality management systems;
``(F) digital twin and internet of things sensors
and gateways;
``(G) automation systems;
``(H) open data standards for interoperability;
``(I) cybersecurity controls; and
``(J) integration, commissioning, and data-
migration services necessary for operational use.
``(3) Digital training technologies.--The term `digital
training technologies' means the use of digital tools and
platforms, such as simulation, augmented or virtual reality,
digital work instructions, e-learning, and learning management
systems, to deliver and assess training in shipbuilding and
ship repair competencies.''.
SEC. 3526. COMMITTEE ON THE MARINE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM.
Section 50401 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating and transferring such section to
appear after subsection (k) of section 102 of title 49, United
States Code (as added by this Act), as subsection (j),
including by redesignating each subordinate provision
appropriately to reflect the transfer and by amending the
enumerator, subsection catchline, typeface, and typestyle to
conform to those appearing in other subsections of such
section;
(2) in paragraph (1), as so redesignated, by inserting ``in
the Department within the Office of the Deputy Secretary''
after ``established''; and
(3) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated--
(A) in subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by
adding at the end the following:
``(iii) Work plan.--The Coordinating Board
shall approve annually a yearly work plan and
to carry out the activities of the
Committee.'';
(B) in subparagraph (B)--
(i) by striking ``The Secretary of
Transportation'' and inserting the following:
``(i) In general.--The Secretary of
Transportation''; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following:
``(ii) Reporting.--The Executive Director
report directly to the Deputy Secretary.''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(D) Executive secretariat.--The Executive
Secretariat shall provide administrative, analytical,
and operational support to the Executive Director to
accomplish the purpose and activities of the Committee.
The Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of
Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the
Secretary of Commerce, shall each provide a minimum of
one full-time staff member to the Executive
Secretariat. Any head of any other member agency may
provide additional staff support.''.
SEC. 3527. ASSESSMENT OF CHANNEL DEPTHS AND PLACEMENT OF AIDS TO
NAVIGATION.
Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the
President shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
Representative and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the
Senate a proposal to improve coordination between the Army Corps of
Engineers, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the
Coast Guard with respect to the measurement and publication of channel
depths and real time physical oceanographic data with respect to
Federal navigation channels and the timely marking of such channels
with aids to navigation especially after any changes to such channels
as a result of construction or a natural disaster.
SEC. 3528. WAIVER.
Section 501 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2) by inserting ``, and the waiver''
after ``without such a waiver''; and
(2) in subsection (b)(4)(B) by inserting ``the waiver and''
after ``subparagraph (A)(ii)''.
SEC. 3529. NATIONAL MARITIME WORKFORCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Chapter 151 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following:
``Sec. 15110. Maritime Workforce Advisory Committee
``(a) Establishment.--There is established a National Maritime
Workforce Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the
`Committee').
``(b) Function.--The Committee shall advise the Secretary on
matters relating to the skills, training, and numbers of workers
necessary to maintain the United States maritime industrial base
workforce, including the merchant marine, shipyards, and associated
activities.
``(c) Membership.--
``(1) In general.--The Committee shall consist of not more
than 25 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with
this section and section 15109 of this chapter.
``(2) Expertise.--Each member of the Committee shall have
particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters
relating to the function of the Committee.
``(3) Representation.--At least 1 member of the Committee
shall represent 1 of the following:
``(A) Ocean Common Carriers.
``(B) State Maritime Academies.
``(C) Centers of excellence designated under
section 54101.
``(D) Unlicensed Merchant Mariner Labor Unions.
``(E) Licensed Merchant Mariner Labor Unions.
``(F) Shipyard Labor Unions.
``(G) Shipyards.
``(H) Vessel design and construction entities.
``(I) Post-Secondary Education Vocational Training.
``(J) Secondary Education Vocational Training.
``(K) Offshore Energy Production.
``(L) Offshore Support.''.
SEC. 3530. ENHANCING UNITED STATES MARITIME WORKFORCE.
(a) Proposals.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees proposals to implement the recommendations set
forth in the Maritime Action Plan issued by the White House and dated
February, 2026, with respect to--
(1) maximizing the credits for military training and sea
service eligible to count toward merchant mariner credential
endorsements and expanding associated fee exemptions to all
members of the Armed Forces;
(2) in consultation with the National Merchant Marine
Personnel Advisory Committee established under section 15103 of
title 46, United States Code, formalizing equivalency guidance
with respect to such credits and credentials;
(3) continuing to approve reciprocity for military courses
to meet training requirements for such credentials;
(4) strengthening outreach and counseling to enable members
of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under
section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, to efficiently
convert relevant skills of such members to qualifications
necessary for such credentials;
(5) streamlining and clarifying the processes for merchant
mariner credentialing;
(6) streamlining training approvals for such credentials,
including with respect to the approval of training involving
simulators and other modern innovations, to safely accelerate
the acquisition of skills and qualifications necessary for such
credentials; and
(7) streamlining training requirements and provider
accreditation to accelerate merchant mariner credentialing.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of
the Senate.
(2) The term ``merchant mariner credential'' has the
meaning given such term in section 2101 of title 46, United
States Code.
SEC. 3531. ENHANCING UNITED STATES SHIPYARDS AND SHIPBUILDING.
(a) Proposals.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees proposals to implement the recommendations set
forth in the Maritime Action Plan issued by the White House and dated
February, 2026, with respect to--
(1) blending Federal and private resources for durable
shipyards and shipbuilding component fabrication;
(2) simplifying and standardizing requirements relating to
applications, eligibility, and compliance across programs of
the Federal Government that provide assistance or financing for
shipyards or shipbuilding;
(3) employing commercially available technologies and
solutions in shipbuilding by the Federal Government;
(4) establishing a Federal Government-wide shipbuilding
plan;
(5) expanding eligibility, improving efficiency, and
streamlining program administration with respect to Federal
funding and other incentives for shipbuilding, to align such
funding and incentives with modern program management and
business practices; and
(6) promulgating, revising, or rescinding such regulations
as may be necessary to prioritize shipbuilding in the United
States and repairs at domestic shipyards.
(b) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.
TITLE XXXVI--SHIPS FOR AMERICA
SEC. 3601. REPORT ON PRIVILEGE.
(a) In General.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the Secretary of
Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the
Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission, and the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget, shall submit to the appropriate
committees of Congress a report including ways to ensure vessels of the
United States operating in foreign commerce are privileged in
regulation, taxation, fees, insurance, and policy compared to foreign
vessels conducting trade with a United States domiciled entity, while
remaining consistent with the international obligations of the United
States.
(b) Contents.--In submitting the report under subsection (a), the
Secretary of Transportation shall include options for regulating trade
with foreign vessels in order to sustain and grow the Maritime Security
Fleet under chapter 531 of title 56, United States Code, the Cable
Security Fleet under chapter 532 of such title, the Tanker Security
Fleet under chapter 534 of such title, and other vessels of the United
States operating in foreign commerce.
SEC. 3602. FLEET TESTING AND BRIEFING REQUIREMENT.
(a) Test.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Commander of the United States Transportation Command,
in coordination with the Secretary of the Navy and the Maritime
Administrator, shall devise a tabletop exercise to test the effective
control of the Maritime Security Fleet under chapter 531 of title 46,
United States Code, and the Tanker Security Fleet under chapter 534 of
such title, in case of crisis or war.
(b) Briefing.--After completion of the tabletop exercise under
subsection (a), the Commander shall submit to the appropriate
committees of Congress a briefing on the results of such tabletop
exercise.
(c) Annual Testing.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the
briefing is submitted under subsection (b), the Commander shall--
(1) carry out tabletop drills to test effective control of
the Maritime Security Fleet under chapter 531 of title 46,
United States Code, and the Tanker Security Fleet under chapter
534 of such title; and
(2) provide to the appropriate committees of Congress a
briefing after each such drill on the results of such drill.
SEC. 3603. ASSESSMENT OF THE USE OF COMMERCIAL BEST PRACTICES FOR NAVY
SHIPBUILDING.
(a) Assessment.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Navy, in coordination
with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of the
Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, shall--
(A) conduct an assessment of best practices used in
the construction and repair of commercial, oceangoing
maritime vessels; and
(B) identify--
(i) opportunities for the Navy and Coast
Guard to leverage those best practices to make
ship construction and repair efforts of
combatant and non-combatant vessels more
efficient; and
(ii) advanced technologies that can be
leveraged to improve the overall readiness and
dominance of the United States maritime fleet
(both commercial and military), to specifically
include small modular reactors for ship power
and propulsion.
(2) Elements.--The assessment required by paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) An evaluation of the best practices described
in subparagraph (A) of such paragraph, including best
practices used by commercial shipyards in foreign
allied countries, consideration of commercial design
standards, and the vessel construction manager model
used to construct the National Security Multi Mission
Vessel Program, that could improve the efficiency of
shipbuilding and repair by the Navy and Coast Guard.
(B) An identification of commercial-grade
components and capabilities being used in state-of-the-
art commercial, oceangoing maritime vessels and an
assessment of whether the Navy and Coast Guard could
better use commercial off-the-shelf components or
capabilities to reduce costs, improve efficiencies, or
enhance capabilities in the construction of new naval
vessels and cutters, and in repair of naval vessels and
cutters.
(C) A determination as to whether shipbuilding and
acquisition programs of the Navy and Coast Guard use
modern best practices from the commercial maritime
industry in terms of contracting, ship design,
construction, overhaul, and maintenance.
(D) An identification of technologies and
procedures that are used in commercial shipbuilding
that, if used by the Navy and Coast Guard, would
improve the efficiency of designing and constructing
new naval vessels.
(E) An identification of technologies and
procedures that are used in commercial shipbuilding and
repair that, if used by the Navy and Coast Guard, would
improve the efficiency of repairing naval vessels.
(F) An identification of opportunities to improve
commonality in ship design, ship components, and
shipbuilding procedures between commercial, oceangoing
maritime vessels, naval vessels, and cutters that could
lead to improved efficiencies and a more resilient
industrial base to support shipbuilding and repair for
military and civil maritime vessels.
(G) An identification of advanced nuclear
technologies that are under development for use in
commercial shipbuilding that, if used by the Navy and
Coast Guard, would improve the operational capability
of naval vessels and cutters.
(H) An identification of the barriers preventing or
making prohibitive the use of small modular reactors in
naval or commercial, oceangoing maritime vessels,
including--
(i) ambiguity in regulations governing
nuclear propulsion restricting the commercial
maritime industry from utilizing nuclear
propulsion or collaborating between United
States and foreign entities under export
controls requirements, including section 744.5
of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations (or a
similar successor regulation); and
(ii) a lack of clarity in the meaning of
``maritime (civil) nuclear propulsion plant
projects'' contained in the Export
Administration Regulations and ``Naval Nuclear
Propulsion'' contained in the International
Traffic in Arms Regulations (Cat VI).
(I) An evaluation of education and technology
development best practices used by commercial shipyards
in foreign allied countries, and an identification of
education and technology development opportunities,
that could improve the efficiency of shipbuilding and
repair by the Navy and Coast Guard.
(J) An evaluation of whether adoption of the best
practices evaluated under subparagraph (A) for the
construction and repair of naval vessels and cutters
would support the domestic commercial maritime
shipbuilding industry, the commercial maritime
industrial base, and the merchant marine of the United
States.
(b) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on--
(1) the results of the assessment required by subsection
(a); and
(2) a plan to execute any measures pursuant to such
assessment.
(c) Strategy Required.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and biennially thereafter, the Secretary of the
Navy and Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is
operating shall--
(1) provide to the appropriate committees of Congress
strategies describing how measures identified as a result of
the assessment required by subsection (a) will be incorporated
into shipbuilding programs for the Navy and Coast Guard; and
(2) publish a public version of the strategies.
SEC. 3604. MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND.
(a) Authority To Offer Increased Paid Leave Accrual.--The Secretary
of the Navy is authorized to offer government merchant mariners
employed by Military Sealift Command paid leave accrual at a faster
rate than provided pursuant to the standard General Schedule (GS)
system to make government seafaring jobs more competitive with the
commercial sector.
(b) Report on Recruiting and Retention Efforts.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the
Secretary of the Navy, in coordination with the Commander of
the Military Sealift Command and the Maritime Security Board,
and in consultation with the Commander of United States
Transportation Command, the Commander of United States Fleet
Forces Command, and the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for
Research, Development and Acquisition, shall submit to the
appropriate committees of Congress a report on efforts to
improve recruitment and retention of Military Sealift Command
Mariners.
(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1)
shall consider--
(A) opportunities to enhance the integration of
Military Sealift Command civilian mariners into the
military command structure;
(B) providing training on the roles and
significance of Military Sealift Command civilian
mariner workforce to relevant military commands; and
(C) authorities required to improve recruitment and
retention of civilian mariners in Military Sealift
Command.
(c) Report on Extending Charter Durations.--Not later than 90 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy
shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report
assessing the merits of extending the maximum charter durations of
commercial and specialty vessels for the Military Sealift Command.
SEC. 3605. ASSESSMENT ON MARITIME INFRASTRUCTURE READINESS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Maritime Administrator shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a report on the status and
resources and authorities needed to execute and complete necessary
vessels, harborcraft, port, shipyard, and other infrastructure
improvements to ensure the national security interests of the United
States and support the domestic and foreign commerce of the United
States.
(b) Contents.--The report under subsection (a) shall include--
(1) consideration of existing literature and reporting from
Federal and non-Federal sources;
(2) an assessment of the number of commercial shipping
vessels by class required to sustain a peace-time and wartime
national economy;
(3) an assessment of opportunities to leverage private
sector funding to enhance the capability of marine
infrastructure of the United States;
(4) an evaluation of future infrastructure needs to support
alternative fuels for vessels and harborcraft;
(5) an assessment of an ability to construct and repair
seaports and shipyards during national security emergencies,
including readiness to construct temporary facilities, and
carry out marine salvage and firefighting operations; and
(6) an evaluation of the possible effects on the commercial
operations of United States ports and other critical
infrastructure of prohibiting any entity that owns or operates
a port or terminal in the United States from using or sharing
data with--
(A) LOGINK;
(B) any logistics platform controlled by,
affiliated with, or subject to the jurisdiction of the
Chinese Communist Party or the Government of the
People's Republic of China; or
(C) any logistics platform that shares data with a
system described in subparagraph (A) or (B).
(c) Definitions.--
(1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Commerce of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives.
(2) The term ``critical infrastructure'' has the meaning
given the term in section 721(a) of the Defense Production Act
of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)).
(3) The term ``LOGINK'' means the public, open, shared
logistics information network known as the National Public
Information Platform for Transportation and Logistics by the
Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China.
SEC. 3606. UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY INFRASTRUCTURE AND
FACILITIES MODERNIZATION.
Congress finds the following:
(1) The United States Merchant Marine Academy plays a
critical role in training service-obligated licensed merchant
mariners to operate commercial vessels, in peacetime and during
times of conflict.
(2) The United States Merchant Marine Academy is 1 of the 5
Federal service academies and plays a critical role in
maintaining a domestic, commercial maritime industry, with each
graduate having a commitment to serve not less than 8 years in
the foreign and domestic commerce and the national defense of
the United States, which may include service on a merchant
vessel documented under chapter 121 of title 46, and graduates
make up more than 80 percent of the United States Navy's
Strategic Sealift Officer Program.
(3) The United States defense readiness and economic
security relies on a strong investment in training and
cultivating United States Merchant Marine officers at the
United States Merchant Marine Academy.
(4) Most of the facilities at the United States Merchant
Marine Academy date back to the Academy's founding, have not
been modernized since, and are not conducive to the immersive
training and demanding coursework today's Midshipmen are
required to complete.
(5) Rehabilitating and modernizing the campus
infrastructure at the United States Merchant Marine Academy is
necessary to ensuring current and future generations of
Midshipmen receive a first-class education.
SEC. 3607. UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the United States Merchant Marine Academy, one of our
Nation's 5 Federal service academies, is vital to our national
security, and modernizing the Academy's aging infrastructure
and investing in faculty and students must be congressional
priorities;
(2) sufficient funding must be provided to enable the
maximum student enrollment that the campus infrastructure of
the United States Merchant Marine Academy can support; and
(3) considering the Academy's role as a co-equal military
service academy, the United States Merchant Marine Academy
should be included in the rotation of presidential attendance
at graduations.
(b) Report on Enrollment.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Maritime Administrator shall submit a
report to the appropriate committees of Congress identifying the
additional resources needed to increase enrollment at the United States
Merchant Marine Academy.
SEC. 3608. STATE MARITIME ACADEMIES.
(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Maritime Administrator shall submit a report
to Congress containing the results of a study to evaluate the
additional resources needed to allow State maritime academies to
increase enrollment and produce additional mariners.
(b) Need for Additional State Maritime Academies.--Such study shall
consider whether there is a need for additional State maritime
academies in States that do not operate a maritime academy.
SEC. 3609. ENFORCEMENT OF SERVICE OBLIGATION REQUIREMENTS.
(a) In General.--The Maritime Administrator shall ensure that--
(1) each citizen who is appointed as a cadet at the United
States Merchant Marine Academy and signs a cadet commitment
agreement under section 51306 of title 46, United States Code,
meets the service obligation requirements of that agreement;
and
(2) each individual that signs a student incentive payment
agreement under section 51509 of title 46, United States Code,
meets the service obligation requirements under that agreement.
(b) Reporting Requirement.--The Maritime Administrator shall
establish an electronic system through which each individual with a
service obligation under such section 51306 or 51509 (referred to in
this section as a ``service-obligated mariner'') shall annually
demonstrate that they are meeting their service obligation or have a
valid deferment consistent with section 51310 of title 46, United
States Code, or section 51510 of title 46, United States Code, as
applicable.
(c) Notification of Violation.--The Maritime Administrator shall
transmit a written notice to each service-obligated mariner who fails
to meet the reporting requirement of subsection (b), notifying such
individual of the applicable penalties established under section 51306
of title 46, United States Code, or section 51509 of title 46, United
States Code, for failure to carry out the applicable service
requirements, including cost recovery.
(d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Maritime
Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a
report on the status of all service-obligated mariners, which shall
include--
(1) information about how each service-obligated mariner is
meeting their service obligation requirement, which shall be
based on the results of the data collected under subsection
(b);
(2) the number of service-obligated mariners who have not
met their service obligation and have not complied with the
reporting requirement under subsection (b); and
(3) the number of actions taken by the Maritime
Administrator under sections 51306(b), 51306(d), 51306(f), and
51509(g) to recover costs from service-obligated mariners who
have not demonstrated that they have met their service
obligation requirements.
SEC. 3610. STATE MARITIME ACADEMY SEA TERM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 515 of title 46, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 51512. State Maritime Academy Sea Term Scholarship Programs
``(a) In General.--The Maritime Administrator shall work with
private entities in the maritime industry to establish a scholarship
program--
``(1) for students at State maritime academies to offset
expenses associated with completion of a summer sea term to
receive sea-time required to earn a Coast Guard license; and
``(2) which is entirely or predominantly funded through
contributions from a private entity.
``(b) Contributed Funds.--The Maritime Administrator shall enter
into a cooperative agreement, or other agreement, with private entities
in the maritime industry to accept funding from private entities for
the purpose of establishing such a scholarship program. The cooperative
agreement may include any terms considered necessary by the Maritime
Administrator.
``(c) Privileges.--The Maritime Administrator may provide certain
privileges to a private entity who contributes funds for a scholarship
program under this section, including opportunities to provide
information about employment opportunities with the private entity to
students enrolled in the scholarship program.
``(d) Structure.--In establishing a scholarship program to offset
expenses associated with a summer sea term--
``(1) the Maritime Administrator may enter into an
agreement with a student at a State maritime academy that has
an agreement with the Secretary of Transportation under section
51505 of this title, to offset expenses associated with
completion of a summer sea term; or
``(2) the Maritime Administrator may enter into an
agreement with a State maritime academy that has an agreement
with the Secretary of Transportation under section 51505 of
this title, to offset expenses for all students who participate
in a summer sea term program.
``(e) Relationship to Financial Assistance Programs.--Recognizing
the need for licensed merchant mariners, the Maritime Administrator
shall encourage participants of the financial assistance programs under
part C of this subtitle, to enter into agreements under this section to
establish scholarship programs to offset expenses associated with
summer sea term.
``(f) Requirements for Students.--Any student who benefits from a
scholarship program under this section shall enter into an agreement
with the Maritime Administrator which requires the student to--
``(1) complete the course of instruction at the academy the
individual is attending;
``(2) obtain a merchant mariner license, without limitation
as to tonnage or horsepower, from the Coast Guard as an officer
in the merchant marine of the United States, accompanied by the
appropriate national and international endorsements and
certification required by the Coast Guard for service aboard
vessels on domestic and international voyages, without
limitation, within 3 months of completion of the course of
instruction at the academy the individual is attending;
``(3) serve in a position that supports the foreign and
domestic commerce and the national defense of the United States
for at least 1 year after graduation from the academy--
``(A) as a merchant marine officer on a documented
vessel or a vessel owned and operated by the United
States Government or by a State; or
``(B) as a commissioned officer on active duty in
an Armed Force of the United States, as a commissioned
officer in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, or in other maritime-related Federal
employment which serves the national security interests
of the United States, as determined by the Maritime
Administrator; and
``(4) report to the Maritime Administrator on compliance
with this subsection.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 515 of
title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``51512. State Maritime Academy Sea Term Scholarship Programs.''.
SEC. 3611. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.
(a) Implementation Plan Required.--Not later than 60 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Maritime Administrator and the
Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall
each submit to the appropriate committees of Congress and the Maritime
Security Board a separate implementation plan for carrying out this
title, and the amendments made by this title.
(b) Elements.--Each implementation plan required under subsection
(a) shall include, for each action required of the Maritime
Administrator and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast
Guard is operating (as applicable) in this title, including the
amendments made by this title--
(1) an identification of all administrative restructuring
requirements;
(2) an identification of each office or division within the
Maritime Administration or Coast Guard principally responsible
for each relevant section of this title;
(3) an identification of additional personnel needed to
sufficiently implement this title, a hiring plan, and a
training plan;
(4) an identification of any barrier (including any policy,
law, or regulation) to implementation of any section of this
title, and recommendations to address those barriers;
(5) a descriptive implementation timeline, taking into
account the administrative needs of the Maritime Administration
or the Coast Guard; and
(6) any additional components determined appropriate by the
Maritime Administrator or such Secretary to ensure the success
of implementation of this title.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 15 days after submitting each
implementation plan required under subsection (a), the Maritime
Administrator and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast
Guard is operating shall provide a briefing to the appropriate
committees of Congress on the status of that implementation plan
required under subsection (a).
(d) Biannual Update.--Not less frequently than biannually following
the submission of the plans under subsection (a) and for 2 years
thereafter, the Maritime Administrator and the Secretary of the
department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit to the
appropriate committees of Congress separate reports containing any
updates on the implementation of such plans.
(e) GAO Review.--The Comptroller General of the United States
shall--
(1) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of
this Act, and biennially thereafter for 10 years, conduct a
review of the activities carried out in accordance with this
title, and the amendments made by this title; and
(2) submit to the appropriate committees of Congress the
results of each review.
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 3201 and 4024 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 or Written Communications.--No oral or written
communication concerning any amount specified in the funding tables in
this division shall supersede the requirements of this section.
TITLE XLI--PROCUREMENT
SEC. 4101. PROCUREMENT.
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SEC. 4101. PROCUREMENT (In Thousands of Dollars)
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FY 2027 House
Line Item Request Authorized
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AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT,
ARMY
FIXED WING
003 SMALL UNMANNED 291,472 306,472
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.
Fiber Optic Drone [5,000]
Procurement.
Program decrease. [-5,000]
Solid Oxide [15,000]
Powered Long
Range
Reconnaissance
Aircraft
Procurement.
004 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 52,398 52,398
SYSTEMS (UAS).
005 HADES PLATFORM, 227,569 227,569
PAYLOADS/PED, AND
INTEGRATION.
ROTARY
007 AH-64 APACHE BLOCK 1,552 1,552
IIIA REMAN.
009 FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT 127,217 0
FAMILY OF SYSTEMS AP.
Program [-127,217]
realignment for
operational test
aircraft.
010 UH-60 BLACKHAWK M 39,257 289,257
MODEL (MYP).
6 additional [250,000]
aircraft.
012 CH-47 HELICOPTER..... 210,645 591,645
7 additional [381,000]
aircraft.
MODIFICATION OF
AIRCRAFT
015 MQ-1 PAYLOAD......... 53,190 53,190
016 GRAY EAGLE MODS2..... 2,556 2,556
017 AH-64 MODS........... 251,645 251,645
018 SCALABLE CONTROL 2,061 2,061
INTERFACE (SCI).
019 CH-47 CARGO 108,408 108,408
HELICOPTER MODS
(MYP).
020 UTILITY HELICOPTER 120,013 125,013
MODS.
UH-72 Limited [5,000]
User Test for
ARNG helicopters.
021 NETWORK AND MISSION 29,235 29,235
PLAN.
022 COMMS, NAV 14,384 14,384
SURVEILLANCE.
024 AVIATION ASSURED PNT. 55,055 55,055
GROUND SUPPORT
AVIONICS
027 AIRCRAFT 125,050 125,050
SURVIVABILITY
EQUIPMENT.
028 CMWS................. 21,511 21,511
029 COMMON INFRARED 140,636 140,636
COUNTERMEASURES
(CIRCM).
OTHER SUPPORT
030 COMMON GROUND 29,778 29,778
EQUIPMENT.
031 AIRCREW INTEGRATED 15,229 15,229
SYSTEMS.
032 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL.. 11,044 11,044
033 LAUNCHER, 2.75 ROCKET 3,864 3,864
TOTAL AIRCRAFT 1,933,769 2,457,552
PROCUREMENT,
ARMY.
MISSILE PROCUREMENT,
ARMY
SURFACE-TO-AIR
MISSILE SYSTEM
001 LOWER TIER AIR AND 2,036,358 2,036,358
MISSILE DEFENSE
(AMD) SEN.
002 TERMINAL HIGH 907,162 907,162
ALTITUDE AREA
DEFENSE (THAAD).
003 M-SHORAD--PROCUREMENT 712,690 712,690
004 MSE MISSILE.......... 1,297,528 1,297,528
005 PRECISION STRIKE 1,226,526 1,226,526
MISSILE (PRSM).
006 INDIRECT FIRE 1,626,004 1,556,004
PROTECTION
CAPABILITY INC 2-I.
Unjustified [-70,000]
growth.
007 MID-RANGE CAPABILITY 370,351 370,351
(MRC).
AIR-TO-SURFACE
MISSILE SYSTEM
009 JOINT AIR-TO-GROUND 104,059 104,059
MSLS (JAGM).
011 LONG-RANGE HYPERSONIC 301,777 301,777
WEAPON.
ANTI-TANK/ASSAULT
MISSILE SYS
012 JAVELIN (AAWS-M) 417,031 417,031
SYSTEM SUMMARY.
014 GUIDED MLRS ROCKET 1,014,937 1,014,937
(GMLRS).
015 GUIDED MLRS ROCKET 49,106 49,106
(GMLRS) AP.
016 MLRS REDUCED RANGE 7,412 7,412
PRACTICE ROCKETS
(RRPR).
017 HIGH MOBILITY 745,682 745,682
ARTILLERY ROCKET
SYSTEM (HIMARS.
020 FAMILY OF LOW 139,191 139,191
ALTITUDE UNMANNED
SYSTEMS.
MODIFICATIONS
021 PATRIOT MODS......... 796,837 796,837
022 STINGER MODS......... 10,786 10,786
023 AVENGER MODS......... 6,823 6,823
024 MLRS MODS............ 289,496 289,496
025 HIMARS MODIFICATIONS. 54,363 54,363
SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
026 SPARES AND REPAIR 6,698 6,698
PARTS.
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT &
FACILITIES
027 AIR DEFENSE TARGETS.. 9,613 9,613
TOTAL MISSILE 12,130,430 12,060,430
PROCUREMENT,
ARMY.
PROCUREMENT OF
WEAPONS AND TRACKED
COMBAT VEHICLES,
ARMY
TRACKED COMBAT
VEHICLES
001 ARMORED MULTI PURPOSE 1,150,759 1,150,759
VEHICLE (AMPV).
003 ASSAULT BREACHER 17,807 17,807
VEHICLE (ABV).
005 XM30 MECHANIZED 546,990 546,990
INFANTRY COMBAT
VEHICLE (MICV.
MODIFICATION OF
TRACKED COMBAT
VEHICLES
007 STRYKER UPGRADE...... 45,725 45,725
008 BRADLEY FIRE SUPPORT 4,863 4,863
TEAM (BFIST) VEHICLE.
009 BRADLEY PROGRAM (MOD) 161,979 161,979
010 M109 FOV 74,070 74,070
MODIFICATIONS.
011 PALADIN INTEGRATED 84,193 260,193
MANAGEMENT (PIM).
Program increase. [176,000]
012 IMPROVED RECOVERY 106,036 106,036
VEHICLE (M88
HERCULES).
013 JOINT ASSAULT BRIDGE. 163,354 163,354
014 ABRAMS UPGRADE 654,969 654,969
PROGRAM.
015 VEHICLE PROTECTION 16,134 16,134
SYSTEMS (VPS).
WEAPONS & OTHER
COMBAT VEHICLES
019 MORTAR SYSTEMS....... 3,575 13,575
Modular Turreted [10,000]
Mortar System.
020 LOCATION & AZIMUTH 10,420 10,420
DETERMINATION SYSTEM
(LADS.
024 NEXT GENERATION SQUAD 372,641 372,641
WEAPON.
MOD OF WEAPONS AND
OTHER COMBAT VEH
028 M777 MODS............ 1,569 1,569
030 M119 MODIFICATIONS... 4,453 4,453
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT &
FACILITIES
031 ITEMS LESS THAN $5.0M 512 512
(WOCV-WTCV).
032 PRODUCTION BASE 308,110 308,110
SUPPORT (WOCV-WTCV).
TOTAL 3,728,159 3,914,159
PROCUREMENT OF
WEAPONS AND
TRACKED COMBAT
VEHICLES, ARMY.
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, ARMY
SMALL/MEDIUM CAL
AMMUNITION
001 CTG, 5.56MM, ALL 114,418 134,418
TYPES.
Program decrease. [-30,000]
Program increase. [50,000]
002 CTG, 7.62MM, ALL 41,356 66,356
TYPES.
Program decrease. [-15,000]
Program increase. [40,000]
003 NEXT GENERATION SQUAD 536,695 556,695
WEAPON AMMUNITION.
6.8mm............ [20,000]
004 CTG, HANDGUN, ALL 6,719 6,719
TYPES.
005 CTG, .50 CAL, ALL 50,861 115,861
TYPES.
Program increase. [65,000]
006 CTG, 20MM, ALL TYPES. 9,427 9,427
007 CTG, 25MM, ALL TYPES. 34,038 34,038
008 CTG, 30MM, ALL TYPES. 164,116 164,116
009 CTG, 40MM, ALL TYPES. 146,105 146,105
010 CTG, 50MM, ALL TYPES. 58,221 58,221
MORTAR AMMUNITION
011 60MM MORTAR, ALL 67,727 67,727
TYPES.
012 81MM MORTAR, ALL 123,745 123,745
TYPES.
013 120MM MORTAR, ALL 192,826 192,826
TYPES.
TANK AMMUNITION
014 CARTRIDGES, TANK, 421,735 421,735
105MM AND 120MM, ALL
TYPES.
ARTILLERY AMMUNITION
015 ARTILLERY CARTRIDGES, 48,841 48,841
75MM & 105MM, ALL
TYPES.
016 ARTILLERY PROJECTILE, 120,703 120,703
155MM, ALL TYPES.
018 ARTILLERY 431,328 431,328
PROPELLANTS, FUZES
AND PRIMERS, ALL.
MINES
019 MINES & CLEARING 47,012 47,012
CHARGES, ALL TYPES.
021 MINE, AT, VOLCANO, 4,026 4,026
ALL TYPES.
ROCKETS
022 SHOULDER LAUNCHED 50,235 50,235
MUNITIONS, ALL TYPES.
023 ROCKET, HYDRA 70, ALL 92,772 92,772
TYPES.
OTHER AMMUNITION
024 CAD/PAD, ALL TYPES... 11,615 11,615
025 DEMOLITION MUNITIONS, 21,691 21,691
ALL TYPES.
026 GRENADES, ALL TYPES.. 66,845 66,845
027 SIGNALS, ALL TYPES... 44,927 44,927
028 SIMULATORS, ALL TYPES 11,508 11,508
MISCELLANEOUS
030 AMMO COMPONENTS, ALL 4,109 4,109
TYPES.
031 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 16,290 16,290
MILLION (AMMO).
032 AMMUNITION PECULIAR 14,007 14,007
EQUIPMENT.
033 FIRST DESTINATION 18,712 18,712
TRANSPORTATION
(AMMO).
034 CLOSEOUT LIABILITIES. 101 101
PRODUCTION BASE
SUPPORT
035 INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES 2,331,763 2,351,763
6.8mm equipping [10,000]
support.
6.8mm facilities. [10,000]
036 CONVENTIONAL 161,179 161,179
MUNITIONS
DEMILITARIZATION.
037 ARMS INITIATIVE...... 3,935 3,935
TOTAL 5,469,588 5,619,588
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, ARMY.
OTHER PROCUREMENT,
ARMY
TACTICAL VEHICLES
001 FAMILY OF 129,602 129,602
SEMITRAILERS.
003 GROUND MOBILITY 526,796 526,796
VEHICLES (GMV).
004 ARNG HMMWV 100,000
MODERNIZATION
PROGRAM.
HMMWV ABS/ESC [100,000]
Rollover
Mitigation.
006 TRUCK, DUMP, 20T 17,030 35,030
(CCE).
M917A3 Heavy Dump [18,000]
Truck for the
ARNG.
007 FAMILY OF MEDIUM 283,344 283,344
TACTICAL VEH (FMTV).
008 FAMILY OF COLD 38,294 38,294
WEATHER ALL-TERRAIN
VEHICLE (C.
009 FIRETRUCKS & 40,203 40,203
ASSOCIATED
FIREFIGHTING EQUIP.
010 FAMILY OF HEAVY 169,404 169,404
TACTICAL VEHICLES
(FHTV).
011 FAMILY OF COMMON 80,187 80,187
TACTICAL TRUCKS.
013 MODIFICATION OF IN 28,583 88,583
SVC EQUIP.
Ground combat [60,000]
vehicle Organic
Industrial Base.
NON-TACTICAL VEHICLES
014 NONTACTICAL VEHICLES, 12,029 12,029
OTHER.
COMM--JOINT
COMMUNICATIONS
016 C2 INFRASTRUCTURE.... 1,293,203 933,203
Program decrease. [-360,000]
017 C2 TRANSPORT......... 1,581,863 1,121,863
Program decrease. [-460,000]
018 JCSE EQUIPMENT 39 39
(USRDECOM).
COMM--SATELLITE
COMMUNICATIONS
021 DEFENSE ENTERPRISE 73,959 73,959
WIDEBAND SATCOM
SYSTEMS.
022 ASSURED POSITIONING, 243,303 243,303
NAVIGATION AND
TIMING.
COMM--COMBAT
COMMUNICATIONS
025 HANDHELD MANPACK 516,045 516,045
SMALL FORM FIT (HMS).
026 ARMY LINK 16 SYSTEMS. 33,711 33,711
027 UNIFIED COMMAND SUITE 20,187 20,187
028 COTS COMMUNICATIONS 5,188 5,188
EQUIPMENT.
030 ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & 54,428 54,428
ELECTRONICS.
COMM--INTELLIGENCE
COMM
031 CI AUTOMATION 16,382 16,382
ARCHITECTURE-INTEL.
032 MULTI-DOMAIN 243,732 208,732
INTELLIGENCE.
Program decrease. [-35,000]
INFORMATION SECURITY
033 INFORMATION SYSTEM 853 853
SECURITY PROGRAM-
ISSP.
034 COMMUNICATIONS 145,507 145,507
SECURITY (COMSEC).
035 BIOMETRIC ENABLING 65 65
CAPABILITY (BEC).
COMM--BASE
COMMUNICATIONS
036 INFORMATION SYSTEMS.. 133,046 127,046
Unjustified [-6,000]
growth.
037 BASE EMERGENCY 50,644 50,644
COMMUNICATION.
038 INSTALLATION INFO 335,050 326,050
INFRASTRUCTURE MOD
PROGRAM.
Program decrease. [-9,000]
ELECT EQUIP--TACT INT
REL ACT (TIARA)
042 TITAN................ 368,672 358,672
Program decrease. [-10,000]
043 TERRESTRIAL LAYER 172,558 147,558
SYSTEMS (TLS).
Program decrease. [-25,000]
044 COLLECTION CAPABILITY 5,914 5,914
046 DCGS-A-INTEL......... 1,075 1,075
047 TROJAN............... 48,885 48,885
048 MOD OF IN-SVC EQUIP 12,441 12,441
(INTEL SPT).
ELECT EQUIP--
ELECTRONIC WARFARE
(EW)
050 AIR VIGILANCE (AV)... 106,497 106,497
052 ELECTRONIC WARFARE 46,570 46,570
PLANNING & MGMT
TOOLS (EWP.
053 FAMILY OF PERSISTENT 163 163
SURVEILLANCE CAP..
054 COUNTERINTELLIGENCE/ 8,427 8,427
SECURITY
COUNTERMEASURES.
ELECT EQUIP--TACTICAL
SURV. (TAC SURV)
056 SENTINEL MODS........ 485,840 485,840
059 BASE EXPEDITIARY 1,818 1,818
TARGETING AND SURV
SYS.
060 INDIRECT FIRE 18,000 18,000
PROTECTION FAMILY OF
SYSTEMS.
061 FAMILY OF WEAPON 15,340 15,340
SIGHTS (FWS).
062 ENHANCED PORTABLE 13,228 13,228
INDUCTIVE ARTILLERY
FUZE SE.
063 SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS. 9,848 9,848
064 FORWARD LOOKING 84,134 84,134
INFRARED (IFLIR).
065 COUNTER SMALL 994,127 1,009,127
UNMANNED AERIAL
SYSTEM (C-SUAS).
Non-kinetic c-UAS [15,000]
swarm solutions.
067 JOINT EFFECTS 7,663 7,663
TARGETING SYSTEM
(JETS).
068 COMPUTER BALLISTICS: 6,382 6,382
LHMBC XM32.
069 MORTAR FIRE CONTROL 2,391 2,391
SYSTEM.
070 MORTAR FIRE CONTROL 7,139 7,139
SYSTEMS
MODIFICATIONS.
071 COUNTERFIRE RADARS... 196,522 176,522
Program decrease. [-10,000]
Unjustified [-10,000]
growth.
072 ADVANCED SITUATIONAL 397,286 397,286
AWARENESS SYSTEMS.
ELECT EQUIP--TACTICAL
C2 SYSTEMS
074 FIRE SUPPORT C2 3,559 3,559
FAMILY.
075 AIR & MSL DEFENSE 61,127 61,127
PLANNING & CONTROL
SYS.
076 IAMD BATTLE COMMAND 1,052,868 982,868
SYSTEM.
Unjustified [-70,000]
growth.
077 AIAMD FAMILY OF 16,446 16,446
SYSTEMS (FOS)
COMPONENTS.
078 LIFE CYCLE SOFTWARE 5,265 5,265
SUPPORT (LCSS).
082 MOD OF IN-SVC 16,673 16,673
EQUIPMENT (ENFIRE).
ELECT EQUIP--
AUTOMATION
083 ARMY TRAINING 4,303 4,303
MODERNIZATION.
084 AUTOMATED DATA 99,039 99,039
PROCESSING EQUIP.
086 HIGH PERF COMPUTING 75,004 75,004
MOD PGM (HPCMP).
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
087A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 1,577 1,577
CHEMICAL DEFENSIVE
EQUIPMENT
088 BASE DEFENSE SYSTEMS 143 143
(BDS).
089 CBRN DEFENSE......... 65,020 65,020
BRIDGING EQUIPMENT
090 TACTICAL BRIDGE, 35,806 35,806
FLOAT-RIBBON.
ENGINEER (NON-
CONSTRUCTION)
EQUIPMENT
092 ROBOTICS AND APPLIQUE 84,303 69,303
SYSTEMS.
Program decrease. [-15,000]
093 RENDER SAFE SETS KITS 12,461 12,461
OUTFITS.
094 FAMILY OF BOATS AND 8,028 8,028
MOTORS.
COMBAT SERVICE
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
095 HEATERS AND ECU'S.... 15,021 15,021
097 GROUND SOLDIER SYSTEM 193,491 193,491
101 CARGO AERIAL DEL & 39,505 39,505
PERSONNEL PARACHUTE
SYSTEM.
103 ITEMS LESS THAN $5M 4,129 4,129
(ENG SPT).
PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT
104 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, 133,881 133,881
PETROLEUM & WATER.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
105 COMBAT SUPPORT 93,705 103,705
MEDICAL.
Modernization of [10,000]
field deployed
mobile X-rays.
MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
106 MOBILE MAINTENANCE 58,997 58,997
EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS.
CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT
107 CONSTRUCTION 72,582 72,582
EQUIPMENT.
RAIL FLOAT
CONTAINERIZATION
EQUIPMENT
108 ARMY WATERCRAFT ESP.. 75,717 75,717
109 MANEUVER SUPPORT 104,705 166,705
VESSEL (MSV).
Army Autonomous [62,000]
Resupply Vessel.
110 ITEMS LESS THAN $5.0M 22,021 22,021
(FLOAT/RAIL).
GENERATORS
111 GENERATORS AND 79,456 79,456
ASSOCIATED EQUIP.
MATERIAL HANDLING
EQUIPMENT
112 FAMILY OF FORKLIFTS.. 6,238 6,238
TRAINING EQUIPMENT
113 COMBAT TRAINING 141,848 141,848
CENTERS SUPPORT.
114 TRAINING DEVICES, 140,860 140,860
NONSYSTEM.
115 SYNTHETIC TRAINING 115,535 115,535
ENVIRONMENT (STE).
116 GAMING TECHNOLOGY IN 4,180 4,180
SUPPORT OF ARMY
TRAINING.
TEST MEASURE AND DIG
EQUIPMENT (TMD)
117 INTEGRATED FAMILY OF 18,570 18,570
TEST EQUIPMENT
(IFTE).
118 TEST EQUIPMENT 53,597 53,597
MODERNIZATION
(TEMOD).
OTHER SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
119 PHYSICAL SECURITY 137,271 137,271
SYSTEMS (OPA3).
120 BASE LEVEL COMMON 19,889 19,889
EQUIPMENT.
121 MODIFICATION OF IN- 41,358 41,358
SVC EQUIPMENT (OPA-
3).
122 PRODUCTION BASE 362,356 362,356
SUPPORT (OTH).
123 BUILDING, PRE-FAB, 10,878 10,878
RELOCATABLE.
124 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR 88,721 88,721
TEST AND EVALUATION.
OPA2
126 INITIAL SPARES--C&E.. 7,323 7,323
TOTAL OTHER 12,667,053 11,922,053
PROCUREMENT,
ARMY.
AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT,
NAVY
COMBAT AIRCRAFT
001 F/A-18E/F (FIGHTER) 49,088 49,088
HORNET.
002 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER 995,707 995,707
CV.
003 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER 651,081 651,081
CV AP.
004 JSF STOVL............ 62,363 62,363
005 JSF STOVL AP......... 77,963 77,963
006 CH-53K (HEAVY LIFT).. 3,044,450 3,044,450
007 CH-53K (HEAVY LIFT) 429,295 429,295
AP.
009 H-1 UPGRADES (UH-1Y/ 5,974 5,974
AH-1Z).
010 P-8A POSEIDON........ 4,227,350 4,227,350
011 E-2D ADV HAWKEYE..... 2,075,025 1,725,025
E-2D Multi-Year [-350,000]
Procurement Cost
Savings.
012 E-2D ADV HAWKEYE AP.. 550,000 495,000
Excess to need... [-55,000]
OTHER AIRCRAFT
015 KC-130J.............. 1,601,906 1,601,906
016 MQ-4 TRITON.......... 104,326 104,326
017 MQ-25................ 771,177 771,177
018 MQ-25 AP............. 80,965 80,965
019 MARINE GROUP 5 UAS... 118,600 118,600
020 OTHER SUPPORT 204,476 204,476
AIRCRAFT.
MODIFICATION OF
AIRCRAFT
021 F-18 A-D UNIQUE...... 36,951 36,951
022 F-18E/F AND EA-18G 563,832 563,832
MODERNIZATION AND
SUSTAINM.
023 MARINE GROUP 5 UAS 179,603 179,603
SERIES.
024 AEA SYSTEMS.......... 37,125 37,125
026 INFRARED SEARCH AND 171,345 171,345
TRACK (IRST).
027 ADVERSARY............ 24,732 24,732
028 F-18 SERIES.......... 858,716 858,716
029 H-53 SERIES.......... 91,903 91,903
030 MH-60 SERIES......... 236,555 236,555
031 H-1 SERIES........... 304,267 304,267
032 E-2 SERIES........... 96,428 96,428
033 TRAINER A/C SERIES... 12,359 12,359
034 C-130 SERIES......... 185,266 185,266
036 CARGO/TRANSPORT A/C 20,100 20,100
SERIES.
037 E-6 SERIES........... 270,832 270,832
038 EXECUTIVE HELICOPTERS 57,319 57,319
SERIES.
039 T-45 SERIES.......... 191,139 191,139
040 POWER PLANT CHANGES.. 23,765 23,765
041 JPATS SERIES......... 28,059 28,059
043 COMMON ECM EQUIPMENT. 365,990 365,990
044 COMMON AVIONICS 246,728 222,056
CHANGES.
Program decrease. [-24,672]
045 COMMON DEFENSIVE 11,028 11,028
WEAPON SYSTEM.
046 ID SYSTEMS........... 3,199 3,199
047 P-8 SERIES........... 381,014 381,014
048 MAGTF EW FOR AVIATION 20,686 20,686
049 V-22 (TILT/ROTOR 641,715 641,715
ACFT) OSPREY.
050 NEXT GENERATION 458,658 458,658
JAMMER (NGJ).
051 F-35 STOVL SERIES.... 428,881 428,881
052 F-35 CV SERIES....... 135,612 135,612
053 QRC.................. 27,686 27,686
054 MQ-4 SERIES.......... 157,849 157,849
AIRCRAFT SPARES AND
REPAIR PARTS
058 SPARES AND REPAIR 4,511,417 4,811,417
PARTS.
F-35B Spare Parts [150,000]
F-35C Spare Parts [150,000]
AIRCRAFT SUPPORT
EQUIP & FACILITIES
059 COMMON GROUND 666,140 632,833
EQUIPMENT.
Program decrease. [-33,307]
060 AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIAL 113,513 113,513
FACILITIES.
061 WAR CONSUMABLES...... 56,577 56,577
062 OTHER PRODUCTION 61,970 61,970
CHARGES.
063 SPECIAL SUPPORT 218,318 207,903
EQUIPMENT.
Program decrease. [-10,415]
TOTAL AIRCRAFT 26,947,023 26,773,629
PROCUREMENT,
NAVY.
WEAPONS PROCUREMENT,
NAVY
BALLISTIC MISSILES
001 CONVENTIONAL PROMPT 750,387 750,387
STRIKE.
MODIFICATION OF
MISSILES
002 TRIDENT II MODS...... 3,912,267 3,912,267
STRATEGIC MISSILES
004 TOMAHAWK............. 1,015,106 1,015,106
TACTICAL MISSILES
005 AMRAAM............... 167,439 167,439
006 SIDEWINDER........... 174,750 174,750
007 JOINT ADVANCE 557,806 557,806
TACTICAL MISSILE
(JATM).
008 STANDARD MISSILE..... 733,159 733,159
010 SMALL DIAMETER BOMB 166,688 166,688
II.
011 RAM.................. 119,166 119,166
012 MSE MISSILE.......... 97,835 97,835
013 JOINT AIR GROUND 73,226 73,226
MISSILE (JAGM).
015 AERIAL TARGETS....... 179,931 179,931
016 OTHER MISSILE SUPPORT 3,877 3,877
017 LRASM................ 670,456 606,456
Transfer to RDN- [-64,000]
95.
018 NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE 75,972 75,972
(NSM).
019 NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE 2,103 2,103
(NSM) AP.
021 PRECISION ATTACK 4,019 4,019
STRIKE MUNITION
(PASM).
MODIFICATION OF
MISSILES
022 TOMAHAWK MODS........ 799,139 799,139
023 ESSM................. 521,006 521,006
024 AARGM-ER............. 20 20
025 AARGM-ER AP.......... 5,210 5,210
026 STANDARD MISSILES 69,579 69,579
MODS.
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT &
FACILITIES
027 WEAPONS INDUSTRIAL 62,403 62,403
FACILITIES.
028 INDUSTRIAL 640 640
PREPAREDNESS.
ORDNANCE SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
029 ORDNANCE SUPPORT 43,261 43,261
EQUIPMENT.
TORPEDOES AND RELATED
EQUIP
030 SSTD................. 3,969 3,969
031 MK-48 TORPEDO........ 571,274 571,274
032 ASW TARGETS.......... 47,277 47,277
MOD OF TORPEDOES AND
RELATED EQUIP
033 MK-54 TORPEDO MODS... 112,126 112,126
034 MK-48 TORPEDO ADCAP 67,279 67,279
MODS.
035 MARITIME MINES....... 251,724 251,724
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
036 TORPEDO SUPPORT 160,445 160,445
EQUIPMENT.
037 ASW RANGE SUPPORT.... 4,438 4,438
DESTINATION
TRANSPORTATION
038 FIRST DESTINATION 6,011 6,011
TRANSPORTATION.
GUNS AND GUN MOUNTS
039 SMALL ARMS AND 13,946 13,946
WEAPONS.
MODIFICATION OF GUNS
AND GUN MOUNTS
040 CIWS MODS............ 7,939 7,939
041 COAST GUARD WEAPONS.. 49,537 49,537
042 GUN MOUNT MODS....... 84,004 84,004
043 LCS MODULE WEAPONS... 2,190 2,190
044 AIRBORNE MINE 14,265 14,265
NEUTRALIZATION
SYSTEMS.
SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
046 SPARES AND REPAIR 167,242 167,242
PARTS.
TOTAL WEAPONS 11,769,111 11,705,111
PROCUREMENT,
NAVY.
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, NAVY AND
MARINE CORPS
NAVY AMMUNITION
001 GENERAL PURPOSE BOMBS 45,607 45,607
002 JDAM................. 96,935 96,935
003 AIRBORNE ROCKETS, ALL 92,145 92,145
TYPES.
004 MACHINE GUN 14,832 14,832
AMMUNITION.
005 PRACTICE BOMBS....... 46,782 46,782
006 CARTRIDGES & CART 63,064 63,064
ACTUATED DEVICES.
007 AIR EXPENDABLE 121,059 121,059
COUNTERMEASURES.
008 JATOS................ 8,179 8,179
009 5 INCH/54 GUN 44,136 44,136
AMMUNITION.
010 INTERMEDIATE CALIBER 40,095 40,095
GUN AMMUNITION.
011 OTHER SHIP GUN 43,106 43,106
AMMUNITION.
012 SMALL ARMS & LANDING 48,801 48,801
PARTY AMMO.
013 PYROTECHNIC AND 9,510 9,510
DEMOLITION.
015 AMMUNITION LESS THAN 1,692 1,692
$5 MILLION.
016 EXPEDITIONARY 165,662 165,662
LOITERING MUNITIONS.
MARINE CORPS
AMMUNITION
017 MORTARS.............. 181,464 181,464
018 DIRECT SUPPORT 29,715 29,715
MUNITIONS.
019 INFANTRY WEAPONS 142,179 142,179
AMMUNITION.
020 COMBAT SUPPORT 12,510 12,510
MUNITIONS.
021 AMMO MODERNIZATION... 19,009 19,009
022 ARTILLERY MUNITIONS.. 723,278 713,278
Unjustified [-10,000]
growth.
023 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 8,837 8,837
MILLION.
TOTAL 1,958,597 1,948,597
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, NAVY
AND MARINE CORPS.
SHIPBUILDING AND
CONVERSION, NAVY
FLEET BALLISTIC
MISSILE SHIPS
001 COLUMBIA CLASS 10,233,832 10,233,832
SUBMARINE.
002 COLUMBIA CLASS 4,763,342 4,888,342
SUBMARINE AP.
Additive [45,000]
manufacturing
planning for
submarine
industrial base
resilience.
Scaling of Low- [10,000]
Cost Titanum
Manufacturing for
Submarine
Construction.
Submarine [70,000]
Workforce
Pipeline.
OTHER WARSHIPS
003 CARRIER REPLACEMENT 641,907 641,907
PROGRAM.
004 CARRIER REPLACEMENT 1,940,566 1,940,566
PROGRAM AP.
005 CVN-81............... 1,447,882 1,447,882
006 VIRGINIA CLASS 8,402,316 8,402,316
SUBMARINE.
007 VIRGINIA CLASS 4,143,618 4,143,618
SUBMARINE AP.
009 BBG(X) AP............ 1,000,000 1,000,000
010 CVN REFUELING 4,418,902 4,418,902
OVERHAULS.
011 CVN REFUELING 53,070 53,070
OVERHAULS AP.
012 DDG 1000............. 66,516 66,516
013 DDG-51............... 2,954,238 3,954,238
Incremental [1,000,000]
funding for an
additional DDG-51.
017 FF(X)................ 1,429,000 1,429,000
AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS
018 LPD FLIGHT II........ 2,188,700 2,188,700
019 LPD FLIGHT II AP..... 355,950 355,950
021 LHA REPLACEMENT...... 3,850,319 3,850,319
AUXILIARIES, CRAFT
AND PRIOR YR PROGRAM
COST
026 AS SUBMARINE TENDER.. 4,444,000 3,564,000
Program decrease. [-380,000]
Reduction for [-500,000]
incremental
funding of
submarine tender
contract.
028 TAO FLEET OILER...... 1,946,063 1,946,063
031 TAGOS SURTASS SHIPS.. 610,664 580,664
Program decrease. [-30,000]
035 STRATEGIC SEALIFT.... 450,000 450,000
036 OUTFITTING........... 741,270 741,270
037 SHIP TO SHORE 733,895 733,895
CONNECTOR.
038 SERVICE CRAFT........ 177,079 259,079
Additional Yard, [82,000]
Repair, Berthing
and Messing
Barges.
039 AUXILIARY PERSONNEL 83,000 83,000
LIGHTER.
040 BULK FUEL VESSEL..... 450,000 450,000
043 LCAC SLEP............ 37,998 37,998
045 COMPLETION OF PY 2,611,990 2,599,990
SHIPBUILDING
PROGRAMS.
Program decrease. [-12,000]
TOTAL 60,176,117 60,461,117
SHIPBUILDING AND
CONVERSION, NAVY.
OTHER PROCUREMENT,
NAVY
SHIP PROPULSION
EQUIPMENT
001 SURFACE POWER 22,668 22,668
EQUIPMENT.
GENERATORS
002 SURFACE COMBATANT 103,871 103,871
HM&E.
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
003 OTHER NAVIGATION 83,510 83,510
EQUIPMENT.
OTHER SHIPBOARD
EQUIPMENT
004 SUB PERISCOPE, 344,885 344,885
IMAGING AND SUPT
EQUIP PROG.
005 DDG MOD.............. 1,000,278 1,000,278
006 FIREFIGHTING 177,708 177,708
EQUIPMENT.
007 COMMAND AND CONTROL 2,259 2,259
SWITCHBOARD.
008 LHA/LHD MIDLIFE...... 131,315 131,315
009 LCC 19/20 EXTENDED 766 766
SERVICE LIFE PROGRAM.
010 POLLUTION CONTROL 22,506 22,506
EQUIPMENT.
011 SUBMARINE SUPPORT 330,951 330,951
EQUIPMENT.
012 VIRGINIA CLASS 83,297 83,297
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
013 LCS CLASS SUPPORT 15,815 15,815
EQUIPMENT.
014 SUBMARINE BATTERIES.. 26,211 26,211
015 LPD CLASS SUPPORT 213,723 213,723
EQUIPMENT.
016 DDG 1000 CLASS 58,284 58,284
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
017 STRATEGIC PLATFORM 72,163 72,163
SUPPORT EQUIP.
018 DSSP EQUIPMENT....... 7,440 7,440
019 SMALL UNMANNED 585 585
SURFACE VEHICLES.
020 LCAC................. 22,515 22,515
021 UNDERWATER EOD 20,575 20,575
EQUIPMENT.
022 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 69,425 69,425
MILLION.
023 CHEMICAL WARFARE 2,425 2,425
DETECTORS.
REACTOR PLANT
EQUIPMENT
024 SHIP MAINTENANCE, 2,737,140 2,737,140
REPAIR AND
MODERNIZATION.
025 REACTOR COMPONENTS... 519,821 519,821
OCEAN ENGINEERING
026 DIVING AND SALVAGE 33,013 33,013
EQUIPMENT.
SMALL BOATS
027 MEDIUM UNMANNED 121,130 121,130
SURFACE VEHICLE
(MUSVS).
028 STANDARD BOATS....... 97,746 152,746
Additional 40ft [55,000]
Patrol Boats.
PRODUCTION FACILITIES
EQUIPMENT
029 OPERATING FORCES IPE. 492,100 492,100
OTHER SHIP SUPPORT
030 LCS COMMON MISSION 30,565 30,565
MODULES EQUIPMENT.
031 LCS MCM MISSION 65,113 65,113
MODULES.
032 LCS SUW MISSION 1,719 1,719
MODULES.
033 LCS IN-SERVICE 315,272 125,272
MODERNIZATION.
Insufficient [-35,000]
justification.
Program decrease. [-155,000]
034 SMALL & MEDIUM UUV... 110,955 110,955
035 LARGE UUV............ 222,998 256,998
Procurement of [34,000]
dual modality
large
displacement
unmanned undersea
vehicles.
036 EXTRA LARGE UUV...... 135,802 135,802
LOGISTIC SUPPORT
037 LSD MIDLIFE & 240 240
MODERNIZATION.
SHIP SONARS
039 AN/SQQ-89 SURF ASW 142,355 142,355
COMBAT SYSTEM.
040 SSN ACOUSTIC 454,161 454,161
EQUIPMENT.
ASW ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
042 SUBMARINE ACOUSTIC 68,881 68,881
WARFARE SYSTEM.
043 SSTD................. 14,857 14,857
044 FIXED SURVEILLANCE 490,548 490,548
SYSTEM.
045 SURTASS.............. 72,190 72,190
ELECTRONIC WARFARE
EQUIPMENT
046 AN/SLQ-32............ 653,483 653,483
RECONNAISSANCE
EQUIPMENT
047 SHIPBOARD IW EXPLOIT. 701,667 701,667
048 MARITIME BATTLESPACE 8,652 8,652
AWARENESS.
OTHER SHIP ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
049 COOPERATIVE 33,932 33,932
ENGAGEMENT
CAPABILITY.
050 NAVAL TACTICAL 10,108 10,108
COMMAND SUPPORT
SYSTEM (NTCSS).
051 ATDLS................ 52,758 52,758
052 NAVY COMMAND AND 16,167 16,167
CONTROL SYSTEM
(NCCS).
053 MINESWEEPING SYSTEM 14,879 14,879
REPLACEMENT.
054 NAVSTAR GPS RECEIVERS 43,097 43,097
(SPACE).
055 AMERICAN FORCES RADIO 289 289
AND TV SERVICE.
AVIATION ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
056 ASHORE ATC EQUIPMENT. 83,057 83,057
057 AFLOAT ATC EQUIPMENT. 62,581 62,581
058 ID SYSTEMS........... 35,620 35,620
059 JOINT PRECISION 2,976 2,976
APPROACH AND LANDING
SYSTEM (.
060 NAVAL MISSION 54,487 54,487
PLANNING SYSTEMS.
OTHER SHORE
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
062 TACTICAL/MOBILE C4I 48,262 48,262
SYSTEMS.
063 INTELLIGENCE 11,824 11,824
SURVEILLANCE AND
RECONNAISSANCE (ISR).
064 CANES................ 493,046 486,046
Program decrease. [-7,000]
065 RADIAC............... 38,000 38,000
066 CANES-INTELL......... 43,028 43,028
067 GPETE................ 31,462 31,462
068 MASF................. 5,822 5,822
069 INTEG COMBAT SYSTEM 6,454 6,454
TEST FACILITY.
070 EMI CONTROL 3,435 3,435
INSTRUMENTATION.
071 IN-SERVICE RADARS AND 338,946 338,946
SENSORS.
SHIPBOARD
COMMUNICATIONS
072 BATTLE FORCE TACTICAL 125,661 125,661
NETWORK.
073 SHIPBOARD TACTICAL 50,350 50,350
COMMUNICATIONS.
074 SHIP COMMUNICATIONS 156,605 156,605
AUTOMATION.
075 COMMUNICATIONS ITEMS 15,097 15,097
UNDER $5M.
SUBMARINE
COMMUNICATIONS
076 SUBMARINE BROADCAST 173,069 173,069
SUPPORT.
077 SUBMARINE 88,071 88,071
COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT.
SATELLITE
COMMUNICATIONS
078 SATELLITE 57,961 57,961
COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEMS.
079 NAVY MULTIBAND 57,768 57,768
TERMINAL (NMT).
080 MOBILE ADVANCED EHF 202,305 202,305
TERMINAL (MAT).
CRYPTOGRAPHIC
EQUIPMENT
082 INFO SYSTEMS SECURITY 349,099 349,099
PROGRAM (ISSP).
083 MIO INTEL 1,063 1,063
EXPLOITATION TEAM.
CRYPTOLOGIC EQUIPMENT
084 CRYPTOLOGIC 7,419 7,419
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIP.
OTHER ELECTRONIC
SUPPORT
091 COAST GUARD EQUIPMENT 67,106 67,106
DRUG INTERDICTION
SUPPORT
092 OTHER DRUG 57,568 57,568
INTERDICTION SUPPORT.
SONOBUOYS
093 SONOBUOYS--ALL TYPES. 300,151 550,151
Additional [250,000]
Procurement of
Sonobuoys.
AIRCRAFT SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
094 MINOTAUR............. 4,831 4,831
095 WEAPONS RANGE SUPPORT 119,900 119,900
EQUIPMENT.
096 AIRCRAFT SUPPORT 69,065 69,065
EQUIPMENT.
097 ADVANCED ARRESTING 23,551 23,551
GEAR (AAG).
098 ELECTROMAGNETIC 36,908 36,908
AIRCRAFT LAUNCH
SYSTEM (EMALS.
099 METEOROLOGICAL 7,477 7,477
EQUIPMENT.
100 AIRBORNE MCM......... 9,507 9,507
101 AVIATION SUPPORT 116,873 116,873
EQUIPMENT.
102 UMCS-UNMAN CARRIER 211,216 211,216
AVIATION(UCA)MISSION
CNTRL.
SHIP GUN SYSTEM
EQUIPMENT
103 SHIP GUN SYSTEMS 6,962 6,962
EQUIPMENT.
SHIP MISSILE SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT
104 HARPOON SUPPORT 195 195
EQUIPMENT.
105 SHIP MISSILE SUPPORT 431,069 416,069
EQUIPMENT.
Insufficient [-15,000]
justification.
106 TOMAHAWK SUPPORT 116,208 116,208
EQUIPMENT.
FBM SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
107 CPS SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 188,430 188,430
108 STRATEGIC MISSILE 327,941 327,941
SYSTEMS EQUIP.
ASW SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
109 SSN COMBAT CONTROL 165,416 165,416
SYSTEMS.
110 ASW SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 25,105 25,105
OTHER ORDNANCE
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
111 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE 48,252 48,252
DISPOSAL EQUIP.
113 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 2,592 2,592
MILLION.
OTHER EXPENDABLE
ORDNANCE
114 ANTI-SHIP MISSILE 606,241 606,241
DECOY SYSTEM.
115 SUBMARINE TRAINING 73,681 73,681
DEVICE MODS.
116 SURFACE TRAINING 218,181 218,181
EQUIPMENT.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
117 PASSENGER CARRYING 3,567 3,567
VEHICLES.
118 GENERAL PURPOSE 4,801 4,801
TRUCKS.
120 CONSTRUCTION & 91,269 91,269
MAINTENANCE EQUIP.
121 FIRE FIGHTING 17,107 17,107
EQUIPMENT.
122 TACTICAL VEHICLES.... 46,796 46,796
123 AMPHIBIOUS EQUIPMENT. 53,916 53,916
124 POLLUTION CONTROL 3,586 3,586
EQUIPMENT.
125 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 131,449 131,449
MILLION.
126 PHYSICAL SECURITY 998 998
VEHICLES.
SUPPLY SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
127 SUPPLY EQUIPMENT..... 67,828 67,828
128 FIRST DESTINATION 4,732 4,732
TRANSPORTATION.
129 SPECIAL PURPOSE 323,644 323,644
SUPPLY SYSTEMS.
TRAINING DEVICES
130 TRAINING SUPPORT 10,608 10,608
EQUIPMENT.
131 TRAINING AND 331,016 331,016
EDUCATION EQUIPMENT.
COMMAND SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
132 COMMAND SUPPORT 55,202 55,202
EQUIPMENT.
133 MEDICAL SUPPORT 54,862 54,862
EQUIPMENT.
135 NAVAL MIP SUPPORT 5,213 5,213
EQUIPMENT.
136 OPERATING FORCES 15,107 15,107
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
137 C4ISR EQUIPMENT...... 33,975 33,975
138 ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT 60,467 60,467
EQUIPMENT.
139 PHYSICAL SECURITY 218,037 191,037
EQUIPMENT.
Insufficient [-27,000]
justification.
140 ENTERPRISE 40,490 40,490
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY.
OTHER
142 NEXT GENERATION 223,647 216,647
ENTERPRISE SERVICE.
Unjustified [-7,000]
growth.
143 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES 7,131 7,131
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
143A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 42,813 42,813
SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
144 SPARES AND REPAIR 765,711 765,711
PARTS.
TOTAL OTHER 18,866,679 18,959,679
PROCUREMENT,
NAVY.
PROCUREMENT, MARINE
CORPS
TRACKED COMBAT
VEHICLES
002 AMPHIBIOUS COMBAT 237,336 237,336
VEHICLE FAMILY OF
VEHICLES.
003 LAV PIP.............. 68,825 68,825
ARTILLERY AND OTHER
WEAPONS
004 155MM LIGHTWEIGHT 5,709 5,709
TOWED HOWITZER.
005 ARTILLERY WEAPONS 341,085 341,085
SYSTEM.
006 WEAPONS AND COMBAT 50,299 50,299
VEHICLES UNDER $5
MILLION.
GUIDED MISSILES
008 NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE 204,639 204,639
(NSM).
009 NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE 14,391 14,391
(NSM) AP.
010 GROUND BASED AIR 1,274,446 1,254,446
DEFENSE.
Unjustified [-20,000]
growth.
011 ANTI-ARMOR MISSILE- 63,020 63,020
JAVELIN.
012 FAMILY ANTI-ARMOR 808 808
WEAPON SYSTEMS
(FOAAWS).
013 ANTI-ARMOR MISSILE- 1,265 1,265
TOW.
014 GUIDED MLRS ROCKET 61,355 61,355
(GMLRS).
REPAIR AND TEST
EQUIPMENT
016 REPAIR AND TEST 65,665 65,665
EQUIPMENT.
OTHER SUPPORT (TEL)
017 MODIFICATION KITS.... 1,047 1,047
COMMAND AND CONTROL
SYSTEM (NON-TEL)
018 ITEMS UNDER $5 140,929 140,929
MILLION (COMM &
ELEC).
RADAR + EQUIPMENT
(NON-TEL)
020 GROUND/AIR TASK 55,622 60,622
ORIENTED RADAR (G/
ATOR).
Program increase. [5,000]
INTELL/COMM EQUIPMENT
(NON-TEL)
021 ELECTRO MAGNETIC 79,269 79,269
SPECTRUM OPERATIONS
(EMSO).
022 GCSS-MC.............. 3,435 3,435
023 FIRE SUPPORT SYSTEM.. 136,070 146,070
Fiber Optic Drone [10,000]
Procurement.
024 INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT 395,854 395,854
EQUIPMENT.
026 UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS 262,815 262,815
(INTEL).
028 UAS PAYLOADS......... 14,834 14,834
OTHER SUPPORT (NON-
TEL)
029 MARINE CORPS 190,282 190,282
ENTERPRISE NETWORK
(MCEN).
030 COMMON COMPUTER 15,950 15,950
RESOURCES.
031 COMMAND POST SYSTEMS. 442,308 442,308
032 RADIO SYSTEMS........ 764,001 764,001
034 COMM & ELEC 37,640 37,640
INFRASTRUCTURE
SUPPORT.
035 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES 19,854 19,854
036 UNMANNED 1,001 1,001
EXPEDITIONARY
SYSTEMS.
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
039A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 2,029 2,029
ADMINISTRATIVE
VEHICLES
040 COMMERCIAL CARGO 27,582 27,582
VEHICLES.
TACTICAL VEHICLES
041 MOTOR TRANSPORT 22,460 22,460
MODIFICATIONS.
042 JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL 244,941 244,941
VEHICLE.
043 TRAILERS............. 136,438 136,438
ENGINEER AND OTHER
EQUIPMENT
044 TACTICAL FUEL SYSTEMS 112,197 112,197
045 POWER EQUIPMENT 34,219 34,219
ASSORTED.
046 AMPHIBIOUS SUPPORT 29,042 29,042
EQUIPMENT.
047 EOD SYSTEMS.......... 24,297 24,297
MATERIALS HANDLING
EQUIPMENT
048 PHYSICAL SECURITY 151,740 151,740
EQUIPMENT.
GENERAL PROPERTY
049 FIELD MEDICAL 227,761 227,761
EQUIPMENT.
050 TRAINING DEVICES..... 136,639 136,639
051 FAMILY OF 115,681 115,681
CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT.
052 ULTRA-LIGHT TACTICAL 972 972
VEHICLE (ULTV).
OTHER SUPPORT
053 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 54,228 54,228
MILLION.
SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
054 SPARES AND REPAIR 18,925 18,925
PARTS.
TOTAL 6,288,905 6,283,905
PROCUREMENT,
MARINE CORPS.
AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT,
AIR FORCE
STRATEGIC OFFENSIVE
001 B-21 RAIDER.......... 2,230,615 2,230,615
002 B-21 RAIDER AP....... 1,005,667 1,005,667
TACTICAL FORCES
003 F-35................. 2,393,723 2,393,723
004 F-35 AP.............. 738,103 738,103
005 COLLABORATIVE COMBAT 996,528 996,528
AIRCRAFT.
006 COLLABORATIVE COMBAT 150,500 150,500
AIRCRAFT AP.
007 F-15EX............... 2,656,716 2,656,716
009 JOINT SIMULATION 52,695 52,695
ENVIRONMENT.
TACTICAL AIRLIFT
010 KC-46A MDAP.......... 3,520,530 3,470,530
BTAR early to [-50,000]
need.
OTHER AIRLIFT
011 C-130J............... 636,680 916,680
Additional C-130J [20,000]
weapon system
trainer.
Two additional [260,000]
aircraft.
UPT TRAINERS
012 ADVANCED PILOT 529,464 529,464
TRAINING T-7A.
013 ADVANCED PILOT 69,690 69,690
TRAINING T-7A AP.
HELICOPTERS
014 MH-139A.............. 252,949 380,578
Four additional [127,629]
aircraft.
015 COMBAT RESCUE 69,395 69,395
HELICOPTER.
MISSION SUPPORT
AIRCRAFT
016 C-37A................ 208,000 208,000
018 CIVIL AIR PATROL A/C. 3,219 3,219
OTHER AIRCRAFT
020 TARGET DRONES........ 31,912 31,912
021 COMPASS CALL......... 660,000 660,000
024 RQ-20B PUMA.......... 15,513 15,513
STRATEGIC AIRCRAFT
025 B-2A................. 178,668 178,668
026 B-1B................. 146,862 106,862
Excessive growth. [-40,000]
027 B-52................. 422,399 422,399
028 LARGE AIRCRAFT 66,638 66,638
INFRARED
COUNTERMEASURES.
TACTICAL AIRCRAFT
029 COLLABORATIVE COMBAT 822 822
AIRCRAFT MODS.
031 F-15................. 140,204 140,204
032 F-15EX............... 214,176 214,176
033 F-16 MODIFICATIONS... 946,747 946,747
034 F-22A................ 1,052,088 1,052,088
035 F-35 MODIFICATIONS... 335,973 335,973
036 F-15 EPAW............ 141,233 141,233
037 KC-46A MDAP.......... 85,515 85,515
AIRLIFT AIRCRAFT
038 C-5.................. 10,308 10,308
039 C-17A................ 59,867 59,867
042 OSA-EA MODIFICATIONS. 136,786 136,786
TRAINER AIRCRAFT
043 GLIDER MODS.......... 164 164
044 T-6.................. 131,747 131,747
046 T-38................. 84,452 84,452
OTHER AIRCRAFT
047 U-2 MODS............. 297 10,297
Program increase. [10,000]
050 C-130................ 23,546 23,546
051 C-130J MODS.......... 315,308 315,308
052 C-135................ 158,715 148,715
Slow execution... [-10,000]
053 COMPASS CALL......... 506,265 506,265
054 CVR (CONNON ULF 18 18
RECEIVER) INC 2.
055 RC-135............... 252,846 252,846
056 E-3.................. 841 841
057 E-4.................. 30,779 30,779
058 H-1.................. 17,872 17,872
059 MH-139A MOD.......... 5,021 5,021
061 HH60W MODIFICATIONS.. 46,662 46,662
062 HC/MC-130 257,742 257,742
MODIFICATIONS.
063 OTHER AIRCRAFT....... 102,052 91,847
Program decrease. [-10,205]
064 MQ-9 MODS............ 105,966 105,966
065 SOFTWARE DEFINED USER 25,847 25,847
EQUIPMENT.
066 SENIOR LEADER C3 32,654 32,654
SYSTEM--AIRCRAFT.
067 CV-22 MODS........... 168,042 168,042
AIRCRAFT SPARES AND
REPAIR PARTS
068 INITIAL SPARES/REPAIR 1,441,052 1,741,052
PARTS.
F-35A Spare Parts [300,000]
COMMON SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
071 AIRCRAFT REPLACEMENT 252,808 227,528
SUPPORT EQUIP.
Program decrease. [-25,280]
POST PRODUCTION
SUPPORT
073 B-2B................. 95,457 95,457
074 B-52................. 114 114
075 C-17A................ 3,027 3,027
076 CV-22 POST PRODUCTION 5,088 5,088
SUPPORT.
079 F-15EX............... 16,930 16,930
080 F-16 POST PRODUCTION 57,781 57,781
SUPPORT.
081 HC/MC-130 POST PROD.. 20,415 20,415
083 MQ-9 POST PROD....... 15,365 15,365
INDUSTRIAL
PREPAREDNESS
084 INDUSTRIAL 20,590 20,590
RESPONSIVENESS.
WAR CONSUMABLES
085 WAR CONSUMABLES...... 85,387 85,387
OTHER PRODUCTION
CHARGES
086 OTHER PRODUCTION 2,528,401 2,528,401
CHARGES.
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
088A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 15,800 15,800
TOTAL AIRCRAFT 26,985,236 27,567,380
PROCUREMENT, AIR
FORCE.
MISSILE PROCUREMENT,
AIR FORCE
MISSILE REPLACEMENT
EQUIPMENT--BALLISTIC
001 MISSILE REPLACEMENT 27,006 27,006
EQ-BALLISTIC.
BALLISTIC MISSILES
003 GROUND BASED 107,602 107,602
STRATEGIC DETERRENT.
STRATEGIC
005 LONG RANGE STAND-OFF 506,047 506,047
WEAPON.
006 LONG RANGE STAND-OFF 456,810 456,810
WEAPON AP.
TACTICAL
007 REPLAC EQUIP & WAR 23,575 23,575
CONSUMABLES.
009 AGM-183A AIR-LAUNCHED 452,035 452,035
RAPID RESPONSE
WEAPON.
010 FAMILY OF AFFORDABLE 55,000 55,000
MASS MISSILE (FAMM).
011 HYPERSONIC ATTACK 403,974 403,974
CRUISE MISSILE.
012 JOINT AIR-SURFACE 967,866 967,866
STANDOFF MISSILE.
013 JOINT ADVANCED 608,743 608,743
TACTICAL MISSILE.
014 JOINT STRIKE MISSILE. 384,607 384,607
015 LRASM0............... 500,916 500,916
016 SIDEWINDER (AIM-9X).. 419,238 419,238
017 AMRAAM............... 115,856 115,856
019 SMALL DIAMETER BOMB.. 44,596 44,596
020 SMALL DIAMETER BOMB 194,509 194,509
II.
021 STAND-IN ATTACK 401,607 401,607
WEAPON (SIAW).
INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES
022 INDUSTRIAL 931 931
PREPAREDNESS/POL
PREVENTION.
CLASS IV
023 ICBM FUZE MOD........ 169,747 169,747
025 MM III MODIFICATIONS. 9,865 9,865
026 AIR LAUNCH CRUISE 30,407 30,407
MISSILE (ALCM).
MISSILE SPARES AND
REPAIR PARTS
027 MSL SPRS/REPAIR PARTS 15,621 15,621
(INITIAL).
028 MSL SPRS/REPAIR PARTS 123,224 123,224
(REPLEN).
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
030 SPECIAL UPDATE 168,578 168,578
PROGRAMS.
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
030A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 622,814 622,814
TOTAL MISSILE 6,811,174 6,811,174
PROCUREMENT, AIR
FORCE.
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, AIR
FORCE
ROCKETS
001 ROCKETS.............. 102,059 102,059
CARTRIDGES
002 CARTRIDGES........... 157,508 157,508
BOMBS
003 GENERAL PURPOSE BOMBS 168,469 168,469
004 MASSIVE ORDNANCE 755 755
PENETRATOR (MOP).
005 JOINT DIRECT ATTACK 129,568 129,568
MUNITION.
006 B61-12 TRAINER....... 24,226 24,226
OTHER ITEMS
007 CAD/PAD.............. 45,448 45,448
008 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE 7,168 7,168
DISPOSAL (EOD).
009 SPARES AND REPAIR 626 626
PARTS.
010 FIRST DESTINATION 2,873 2,873
TRANSPORTATION.
011 ITEMS LESS THAN 5,468 5,468
$5,000,000.
FLARES
013 EXPENDABLE 99,180 99,180
COUNTERMEASURES.
FUZES
014 FUZES................ 141,149 141,149
SMALL ARMS
015 SMALL ARMS........... 25,619 25,619
TOTAL 910,116 910,116
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, AIR
FORCE.
OTHER PROCUREMENT,
AIR FORCE
SPECIAL PURPOSE
VEHICLES
005 JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL 103,304 103,304
VEHICLE.
MATERIALS HANDLING
EQUIPMENT
009 MATERIALS HANDLING 2,132 2,132
VEHICLES.
MISSION SUPPORT
VEHICLES
012 MISSION SUPPORT 439,892 439,892
VEHICLES.
COMM SECURITY
EQUIPMENT(COMSEC)
014 COMSEC EQUIPMENT..... 374,613 374,613
INTELLIGENCE PROGRAMS
016 INTERNATIONAL INTEL 19,060 19,060
TECH & ARCHITECTURES.
017 INTELLIGENCE TRAINING 5,531 5,531
EQUIPMENT.
018 INTELLIGENCE COMM 37,717 37,717
EQUIPMENT.
ELECTRONICS PROGRAMS
019 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL & 58,313 58,313
LANDING SYS.
021 BATTLE CONTROL 3,391 3,391
SYSTEM--FIXED.
022 THEATER AIR CONTROL 11,640 11,640
SYS IMPROVEMEN.
023 3D EXPEDITIONARY LONG- 430,607 430,607
RANGE RADAR.
024 WEATHER OBSERVATION 33,111 33,111
FORECAST.
025 STRATEGIC COMMAND AND 89,931 89,931
CONTROL.
026 CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN 7,434 7,434
COMPLEX.
027 MISSION PLANNING 23,927 23,927
SYSTEMS.
028 STRATEGIC MISSION 9,435 9,435
PLANNING & EXECUTION
SYSTEM.
SPCL COMM-ELECTRONICS
PROJECTS
029 GENERAL INFORMATION 234,417 234,417
TECHNOLOGY.
033 AIR FORCE PHYSICAL 1,770,698 1,660,698
SECURITY SYSTEM.
Program decrease. [-110,000]
034 SAMTEC COMMUNICATIONS 17,641 17,641
035 COMBAT TRAINING 94,378 95,878
RANGES.
BMGR LMR Upgrades [1,500]
036 MINIMUM ESSENTIAL 279,516 279,516
EMERGENCY COMM N.
037 WIDE AREA 17,000 17,000
SURVEILLANCE (WAS).
038 C3 COUNTERMEASURES... 163,127 163,127
040 THEATER BATTLE MGT C2 460 460
SYSTEM.
041 AIR & SPACE 23,778 23,778
OPERATIONS CENTER
(AOC).
AIR FORCE
COMMUNICATIONS
042 BASE INFORMATION 125,702 125,702
TRANSPT INFRAST
(BITI) WIRED.
043 AFNET................ 325,839 322,839
Unjustified [-3,000]
growth.
044 JOINT COMMUNICATIONS 16,267 16,267
SUPPORT ELEMENT
(JCSE).
045 USCENTCOM............ 15,328 15,328
046 USSTRATCOM........... 5,013 5,013
047 USSPACECOM........... 195,370 195,370
ORGANIZATION AND BASE
048 TACTICAL C-E 162,835 162,835
EQUIPMENT.
049 NEXT GENERATION 80,321 80,321
SURVIVAL RADIO
(NGSR).
051 RADIO EQUIPMENT...... 36,874 36,874
052 BASE COMM 158,113 158,113
INFRASTRUCTURE.
MODIFICATIONS
053 COMM ELECT MODS...... 220,855 220,855
PERSONAL SAFETY &
RESCUE EQUIP
054 PERSONAL SAFETY AND 87,994 87,994
RESCUE EQUIPMENT.
DEPOT PLANT+MTRLS
HANDLING EQ
055 POWER CONDITIONING 14,444 14,444
EQUIPMENT.
056 MECHANIZED MATERIAL 24,594 24,594
HANDLING EQUIP.
BASE SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
057 BASE PROCURED 81,686 81,686
EQUIPMENT.
058 ENGINEERING AND EOD 247,989 247,989
EQUIPMENT.
059 MOBILITY EQUIPMENT... 288,930 268,930
Program decrease. [-20,000]
060 FUELS SUPPORT 81,066 81,066
EQUIPMENT (FSE).
061 BASE MAINTENANCE AND 68,127 68,127
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
SPECIAL SUPPORT
PROJECTS
063 DARP RC135........... 31,496 31,496
064 DCGS-AF.............. 316,157 306,157
Unjustified [-10,000]
growth.
066 SPECIAL UPDATE 5,099,420 5,099,420
PROGRAM.
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
066A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 27,241,704 27,241,704
SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
067 SPARES AND REPAIR 8,657 8,657
PARTS (CYBER).
068 SPARES AND REPAIR 14,129 14,129
PARTS.
TOTAL OTHER 39,199,963 39,058,463
PROCUREMENT, AIR
FORCE.
PROCUREMENT, SPACE
FORCE
SPACE PROCUREMENT, SF
001 AF SATELLITE COMM 54,391 54,391
SYSTEM.
003 AUXILIARY PAYLOADS... 241,076 241,076
005 COUNTERSPACE SYSTEMS. 459,466 459,466
007 EVOLVED STRATEGIC 139,700 139,700
SATCOM (ESS) AP.
011 GROUND MOVING TARGET 1,016,612 1,016,612
INDICATOR (GMTI).
013 GENERAL INFORMATION 14,895 14,895
TECH--SPACE.
014 GPSIII FOLLOW ON..... 680,875 680,875
017 SPACEBORNE EQUIP 95,061 95,061
(COMSEC).
018 MILSATCOM............ 38,067 38,067
020 SPECIAL SPACE 2,021,299 2,021,299
ACTIVITIES.
021 MOBILE USER OBJECTIVE 50,640 50,640
SYSTEM.
022 NATIONAL SECURITY 3,370,958 3,370,958
SPACE LAUNCH.
024 PTES HUB............. 12,046 12,046
025 SPACE DEVELOPMENT 835,197 835,197
AGENCY LAUNCH.
026 SPACE DIGITAL 5,119 5,119
INTEGRATED NETWORK
(SDIN).
027 SPACE MODS........... 448,674 448,674
028 SPACELIFT RANGE 64,885 64,885
SYSTEM SPACE.
029 WIDEBAND SATCOM 81,483 81,483
OPERATIONAL
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
SPARES
030 SPARES AND REPAIR 971 971
PARTS.
NON-TACTICAL VEHICLES
031 USSF VEHICLES........ 6,032 6,032
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
033 POWER CONDITIONING 7,906 7,906
EQUIPMENT.
TOTAL 9,645,353 9,645,353
PROCUREMENT,
SPACE FORCE.
PROCUREMENT, DEFENSE-
WIDE
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, OSD
002 MAJOR EQUIPMENT, OSD. 213,031 208,031
Program decrease. [-5,000]
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, WHS
006 MAJOR EQUIPMENT, WHS. 453 453
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DISA
007 INFORMATION SYSTEMS 27,652 27,652
SECURITY.
008 TELEPORT PROGRAM..... 93,512 93,512
009 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 24,013 24,013
MILLION.
010 DEFENSE INFORMATION 392,650 392,650
SYSTEM NETWORK.
012 WHITE HOUSE 611,216 611,216
COMMUNICATION AGENCY.
013 SENIOR LEADERSHIP 81,584 81,584
ENTERPRISE.
015 JOINT SERVICE 53,596 53,596
PROVIDER.
016 FOURTH ESTATE NETWORK 60,808 60,808
OPTIMIZATION (4ENO).
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DLA
022 MAJOR EQUIPMENT...... 19,707 19,707
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, TJS
024 MAJOR EQUIPMENT, TJS. 11,689 11,689
025 COUNTER-SMALL 800,000 800,000
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT
SYSTEMS.
MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
MISSILE DEFENSE
AGENCY
029 BMDS AN/TPY-2 RADARS. 17,840 17,840
030 SM-3 IIAS............ 778,964 778,964
031 ARROW 3 UPPER TIER 150,000 150,000
SYSTEMS.
032 SHORT RANGE BALLISTIC 30,000 30,000
MISSILE DEFENSE
(SRBMD).
035 IRON DOME............ 20,000 20,000
036 AEGIS BMD HARDWARE 39,256 39,256
AND SOFTWARE.
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DHRA
037 PERSONNEL 82,438 82,438
ADMINISTRATION.
MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
DEFENSE THREAT
REDUCTION AGENCY
040 VEHICLES............. 99 99
041 OTHER MAJOR EQUIPMENT 8,963 8,963
042 DTRA CYBER ACTIVITIES 900 900
MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
DMACT
044 MAJOR EQUIPMENT...... 6,854 6,854
MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
USCYBERCOM
045 CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS 103,855 103,855
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
045A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 3,587,405 3,587,405
AVIATION PROGRAMS
050 ROTARY WING UPGRADES 185,930 185,930
AND SUSTAINMENT.
051 SKYRAIDER II......... 59,894 279,894
Program increase. [220,000]
053 NON-STANDARD AVIATION 72,650 110,290
Non-Standard [37,640]
Aviations (NSAv).
055 MH-47 CHINOOK........ 168,411 168,411
056 CV-22 MODIFICATION... 9,479 9,479
057 MQ-9 UNMANNED AERIAL 75,841 75,841
VEHICLE.
059 AC/MC-130J........... 366,857 366,857
SHIPBUILDING
060 UNDERWATER SYSTEMS... 76,879 76,879
AMMUNITION PROGRAMS
061 ORDNANCE ITEMS <$5M.. 237,153 380,683
Ground Organic [25,519]
Precision Strike
Systems (GOPSS).
Munitions War [118,011]
Reserves.
OTHER PROCUREMENT
PROGRAMS
062 INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS. 319,241 319,241
064 OTHER ITEMS <$5M..... 119,047 119,047
065 COMBATANT CRAFT 33,858 33,858
SYSTEMS.
066 SPECIAL PROGRAMS..... 130,462 130,462
067 TACTICAL VEHICLES.... 36,983 36,983
068 WARRIOR SYSTEMS <$5M. 511,016 635,125
Advanced Tactical [5,000]
Pants.
Electromagnetic [79,945]
Warfare (EW)
Family of Systems.
Ground Infil [39,164]
Protection
Systems(GIPS).
069 COMBAT MISSION 4,988 4,988
REQUIREMENTS.
070 OPERATIONAL 28,074 28,074
ENHANCEMENTS
INTELLIGENCE.
071 OPERATIONAL 360,595 408,595
ENHANCEMENTS.
Accelerated [36,000]
Fielding of Group
3 Unmanned Aerial
System (UAS)
Capability.
Ground Infil [12,000]
Protection
Systems(GIPS).
CBDP
072 CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL 223,166 223,166
SITUATIONAL
AWARENESS.
073 CB PROTECTION & 117,859 117,859
HAZARD MITIGATION.
TOTAL 10,354,868 10,923,147
PROCUREMENT,
DEFENSE-WIDE.
NATIONAL GUARD AND
RESERVE EQUIPMENT
ARMY RESERVE
001 MISC EQUIPMENT--ARMY 155,000 155,000
RESERVE.
NAVY RESERVE
002 MISC EQUIPMENT--NAVY 57,000 57,000
RESERVE.
MARINE CORPS RESERVE
003 MISC EQUIPMENT-- 23,000 23,000
MARINE CORPS RESERVE.
AIR FORCE RESERVE
004 MISC EQUIPMENT--AF 155,000 155,000
RESERVE.
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
005 MISC EQUIPMENT--ARMY 305,000 305,000
NATIONAL GUARD.
AIR NATIONAL GUARD
006 MISC EQUIPMENT--AIR 305,000 305,000
FORCE NATIONAL GUARD.
TOTAL NATIONAL 1,000,000 1,000,000
GUARD AND
RESERVE
EQUIPMENT.
DEFENSE STRATEGIC
CAPITAL CREDIT
PROGRAM
DEFENSE STRATEGIC
CAPITAL CREDIT
PROGRAM
001 OFFICE OF STRATEGIC 216,000 216,000
CAPITAL LOAN PROGRAM.
TOTAL DEFENSE 216,000 216,000
STRATEGIC
CAPITAL CREDIT
PROGRAM.
TOTAL 257,058,141 258,237,453
PROCUREMENT.
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TITLE XLII--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION
SEC. 4201. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION.
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SEC. 4201. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION (In Thousands of Dollars)
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FY 2027 House
Line Program Element Item Request Authorized
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.................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND
EVALUATION, ARMY
.................................. BASIC RESEARCH
001 0601102A DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES......... 215,322 225,322
.................................. Program increase.............. [10,000]
002 0601103A UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES... 63,102 83,102
.................................. Program increase.............. [20,000]
003 0601104A UNIVERSITY AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH 53,598 71,098
CENTERS.
.................................. Foundational Research for [5,000]
biotechnology.
.................................. Program increase.............. [10,000]
.................................. Research Center of Excellence [2,500]
Partnership.
005 0601275A ELECTRONIC WARFARE BASIC RESEARCH. 64,031 64,031
006 0601601A ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND 2,500
MACHINE LEARNING BASIC RESEARCH.
.................................. Army AI Integration Center.... [2,500]
.................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........ 396,053 446,053
..................................
.................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
009 0602135A COUNTER SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL 26,523 29,023
SYSTEMS (C-SUAS) APPLIED RESEARCH.
.................................. Enhanced Acoustic UAS [2,500]
Detection and Tracking.
010 0602141A LETHALITY TECHNOLOGY.............. 232,046 239,546
.................................. Applied Armaments Tech for [2,500]
Distributed Lethality.
.................................. Dynamic Digital Definition of [2,500]
Armaments Systems.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-2,500]
.................................. Rapid Apt Processing [5,000]
Technologies for Hypersonics.
011 0602143A SOLDIER LETHALITY TECHNOLOGY...... 68,018 90,518
.................................. Advance Medical Simulation [15,000]
Science and Technologies for
Warfighters.
.................................. Isostatic Pressure Advanced [2,500]
Armor Development.
.................................. Next Generation Ballistic [2,500]
Plate.
.................................. Pathfinder Air Assault........ [2,500]
012 0602144A GROUND TECHNOLOGY................. 44,146 46,646
.................................. Research on the Soil-Structure [2,500]
Interaction of Buildings
Subjected to Blast Loading
from Hypersonic Strike
Vehicles.
013 0602145A NEXT GENERATION COMBAT VEHICLE 70,540 75,540
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Standardized Army Battery for [5,000]
Enhanced Performance and
Safety.
014 0602146A NETWORK C3I TECHNOLOGY............ 53,373 70,873
.................................. Autonomous EMS Dominance & [2,500]
Edge Resilience.
.................................. Distributed Aperture Spectrum [5,000]
Dominance.
.................................. Enhancing Planning and [5,000]
Rehearsal for Large-Scale
Combat Operations.
.................................. Group 3 autonomous operations [5,000]
in RF-contested environments.
015 0602147A LONG RANGE PRECISION FIRES 24,086 31,586
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Digital Arsenal for Solid [2,500]
Rocket Motors.
.................................. PRESTO-Fires Testbed.......... [5,000]
016 0602148A FUTURE VERTICLE LIFT TECHNOLOGY... 17,727 20,227
.................................. UxS Platform Agnostic [2,500]
Intelligent Robotic Core.
017 0602150A AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY 36,113 43,613
.................................. AI Integration and Security [5,000]
for IBCS.
.................................. C-UAS Testing and Research [2,500]
Center.
021 0602183A AIR PLATFORM APPLIED RESEARCH..... 43,700 53,700
.................................. Ion-trap quantum computing [10,000]
systems.
022 0602184A SOLDIER APPLIED RESEARCH.......... 2,429 2,429
023 0602213A C3I APPLIED CYBER................. 63 63
024 0602275A ELECTRONIC WARFARE APPLIED 51,184 46,184
RESEARCH.
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-5,000]
025 0602276A ELECTRONIC WARFARE CYBER APPLIED 9,857 9,857
RESEARCH.
026 0602345A UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS LAUNCHED 22,871 22,871
EFFECTS APPLIED RESEARCH.
027 0602386A BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR MATERIALS-- 14,979 14,979
APPLIED RESEARCH.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-2,500]
.................................. Program increase.............. [2,500]
029 0602785A MANPOWER/PERSONNEL/TRAINING 14,275 14,275
TECHNOLOGY.
030 0602787A MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY................ 149,221 142,221
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-7,000]
030A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 32,883 32,883
.................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH...... 914,034 987,034
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
031 0603002A MEDICAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY....... 17,876 17,876
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-5,000]
.................................. Wearable Blast Overpressure [5,000]
Monitoring System.
032 0603007A MANPOWER, PERSONNEL AND TRAINING 11,113 11,113
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
033 0603025A ARMY AGILE INNOVATION AND 3,325 5,825
DEMONSTRATION.
.................................. Army EW Sensing and Hunting [2,500]
UAS Payload.
035 0603041A ALL DOMAIN CONVERGENCE ADVANCED 3,575 3,575
TECHNOLOGY.
036 0603042A C3I ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY........... 1,211 3,711
.................................. Imaging Cold Environments [2,500]
using Multispectral Airborne
Networks.
037 0603043A AIR PLATFORM ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.. 23,471 20,471
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-3,000]
038 0603044A SOLDIER ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY....... 3,951 3,951
039 0603116A LETHALITY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY..... 31,812 39,312
.................................. Drone Netting Enclosure System [2,500]
for Counter UAS Testing.
.................................. Future Armaments Scalable [2,500]
Technologies.
.................................. Secure Hypersonic Prototype [2,500]
Manufacturing.
040 0603118A SOLDIER LETHALITY ADVANCED 125,121 120,121
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Automated Paragliders for [5,000]
Paratroopers.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-10,000]
041 0603119A GROUND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY........ 25,043 40,043
.................................. Fuel cell multi-modular use [10,000]
development.
.................................. Intelligent Runway Technology [2,500]
Program.
.................................. Next Generation Cracked Armor [2,500]
Laminated Patch Repair
Technology.
043 0603135A COUNTER SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL 156,520 154,020
SYSTEMS (C-SUAS) ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-2,500]
044 0603275A ELECTRONIC WARFARE ADVANCED 156,326 149,326
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-7,000]
045 0603276A ELECTRONIC WARFARE CYBER ADVANCED 15,278 15,278
TECHNOLOGY.
046 0603345A UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS LAUNCHED 33,129 33,129
EFFECTS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT.
047 0603386A BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR MATERIALS-- 22,402 22,402
ADVANCED RESEARCH.
048 0603457A C3I CYBER ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.... 8,509 8,509
049 0603461A HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING 215,090 210,090
MODERNIZATION PROGRAM.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-5,000]
050 0603462A NEXT GENERATION COMBAT VEHICLE 118,207 143,607
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Advanced Passive Fire [5,400]
Protection Technologies.
.................................. Discontinuous thermoplastic [10,000]
materials.
.................................. Ground Vehicle Systems Center. [10,000]
051 0603463A NETWORK C3I ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY... 48,490 93,790
.................................. Development and demonstration [15,000]
of prototype communications
solutions at overseas
installations.
.................................. Modular Radio Frequency (RF) [7,000]
Communications Technology.
.................................. OTM SATCOM Terminals.......... [23,300]
052 0603464A LONG RANGE PRECISION FIRES 422,590 430,090
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Missile Delivered Launched [7,500]
Effects- Virtual Test Range.
053 0603465A FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT ADVANCED 14,984 19,984
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Program increase.............. [5,000]
054 0603466A AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE ADVANCED 63,924 78,924
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. CWS Enhanced Swarm Defeat [15,000]
Capability.
056 0603920A HUMANITARIAN DEMINING............. 7,619 7,619
056A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 80,717 80,717
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 1,610,283 1,713,483
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
PROTOTYPES
058 0603305A ARMY MISSLE DEFENSE SYSTEMS 8,367 12,367
INTEGRATION.
.................................. High Power Microwave (HPM) [4,000]
Against Lethal Threats (HALT).
059 0603308A ARMY SPACE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION.... 59,573 91,573
.................................. Gliding Offensive Lightweight [32,000]
Unmanned Munition (GOLUM).
061 0603619A LANDMINE WARFARE AND BARRIER--ADV 31,374 31,374
DEV.
062 0603627A SMOKE, OBSCURANT AND TARGET 5,596 5,596
DEFEATING SYS-ADV DEV.
063 0603639A TANK AND MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION 277,248 257,248
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-20,000]
064 0603645A ARMORED SYSTEM MODERNIZATION--ADV 23,594 23,594
DEV.
065 0603747A SOLDIER SUPPORT AND SURVIVABILITY. 4,109 4,109
066 0603766A TACTICAL ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE 98,331 113,331
SYSTEM--ADV DEV.
.................................. Harsh Environment [15,000]
Microelectronics Innovation.
067 0603774A NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS ADVANCED 5,310 5,310
DEVELOPMENT.
068 0603779A ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TECHNOLOGY-- 19,499 19,499
DEM/VAL.
069 0603790A NATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT..... 5,145 5,145
071 0603804A LOGISTICS AND ENGINEER EQUIPMENT-- 12,822 12,822
ADV DEV.
072 0603807A MEDICAL SYSTEMS--ADV DEV.......... 1,017 1,017
073 0603827A SOLDIER SYSTEMS--ADVANCED 56,122 56,122
DEVELOPMENT.
074 0604017A ROBOTICS DEVELOPMENT.............. 20,290 20,290
075 0604019A EXPANDED MISSION AREA MISSILE 235,593 210,593
(EMAM).
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-25,000]
077 0604035A LOW EARTH ORBIT (LEO) SATELLITE 319 319
CAPABILITY.
078 0604036A MULTI-DOMAIN SENSING SYSTEM (MDSS) 99,471 99,471
ADV DEV.
079 0604037A TACTICAL INTEL TARGETING ACCESS 4,123 4,123
NODE (TITAN) ADV DEV.
080 0604100A ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES.......... 10,077 10,077
084 0604114A LOWER TIER AIR MISSILE DEFENSE 162,074 162,074
(LTAMD) SENSOR.
085 0604115A TECHNOLOGY MATURATION INITIATIVES. 314,671 304,271
.................................. 3D printed non-traditional [5,000]
battery manufacturing.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-15,400]
086 0604117A MANEUVER--SHORT RANGE AIR DEFENSE 460,980 460,980
(M-SHORAD).
087 0604120A ASSURED POSITIONING, NAVIGATION 18,993 18,993
AND TIMING (PNT).
088 0604121A SYNTHETIC TRAINING ENVIRONMENT 219,137 219,137
REFINEMENT & PROTOTYPING.
089 0604129A ADVANCED POWER APPLICATIONS....... 48,000 48,000
091 0604135A STRATEGIC MID-RANGE FIRES......... 211,848 211,848
092 0604182A HYPERSONICS....................... 82,939 82,939
099 0305251A CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS FORCES AND 22,889 21,889
FORCE SUPPORT.
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-1,000]
099A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 261,466 261,466
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 2,780,977 2,775,577
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
..................................
.................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
100 0604201A AIRCRAFT AVIONICS................. 30,658 35,658
.................................. Enhancing Cyber Resilience for [5,000]
Mission Assurance and Supply
Chain Security.
101 0604270A ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT.... 2,807 2,807
102 0604601A INFANTRY SUPPORT WEAPONS.......... 55,296 64,296
.................................. Combat Aviation Aircrew [4,000]
Enhancement - Safety and
Lethality.
.................................. Operational evaluation of an [5,000]
omnidirectional tactical
throwable camera.
103 0604604A MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES.......... 23,763 23,763
104 0604611A JAVELIN........................... 10,217 10,217
105 0604622A FAMILY OF HEAVY TACTICAL VEHICLES. 43,003 43,003
108 0604642A LIGHT TACTICAL WHEELED VEHICLES... 6,142 6,142
110 0604710A NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS--ENG DEV..... 418,427 418,427
111 0604713A COMBAT FEEDING, CLOTHING, AND 6,701 6,701
EQUIPMENT.
112 0604715A NON-SYSTEM TRAINING DEVICES--ENG 29,685 31,685
DEV.
.................................. AI-Enabled Weapon System [2,000]
Sensor Integration for
Training.
113 0604741A AIR DEFENSE COMMAND, CONTROL AND 14,276 14,276
INTELLIGENCE--ENG DEV.
114 0604742A CONSTRUCTIVE SIMULATION SYSTEMS 5,618 5,618
DEVELOPMENT.
115 0604746A AUTOMATIC TEST EQUIPMENT 9,625 9,625
DEVELOPMENT.
116 0604760A DISTRIBUTIVE INTERACTIVE 7,883 7,883
SIMULATIONS (DIS)--ENG DEV.
117 0604798A BRIGADE ANALYSIS, INTEGRATION AND 26,602 26,602
EVALUATION.
118 0604802A WEAPONS AND MUNITIONS--ENG DEV.... 124,881 174,881
.................................. Battalion Mortar System [10,000]
Modernization.
.................................. Development of 120mm APFSDS [10,000]
Propellant.
.................................. Medium Caliber Ammunition [5,000]
Fuzing.
.................................. Solid Rocket Second Source [25,000]
Qualification Increase.
119 0604804A LOGISTICS AND ENGINEER EQUIPMENT-- 65,238 65,238
ENG DEV.
120 0604805A COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS 5,541 5,541
SYSTEMS--ENG DEV.
121 0604807A MEDICAL MATERIEL/MEDICAL 9,744 9,744
BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE EQUIPMENT--ENG
DEV.
122 0604808A LANDMINE WARFARE/BARRIER--ENG DEV. 17,586 17,586
123 0604818A ARMY TACTICAL COMMAND & CONTROL 42,584 42,584
HARDWARE & SOFTWARE.
124 0604820A RADAR DEVELOPMENT................. 58,260 58,260
126 0604827A SOLDIER SYSTEMS--WARRIOR DEM/VAL.. 5,663 5,663
127 0604852A SUITE OF SURVIVABILITY ENHANCEMENT 78,331 78,331
SYSTEMS--EMD.
128 0604854A ARTILLERY SYSTEMS--EMD............ 709,192 651,692
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-7,500]
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-50,000]
129 0605013A INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT 121,525 116,525
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-5,000]
130 0605018A INTEGRATED PERSONNEL AND PAY 102,694 102,694
SYSTEM-ARMY (IPPS-A).
131 0605030A JOINT TACTICAL NETWORK CENTER 21,561 21,561
(JTNC).
132 0605031A JOINT TACTICAL NETWORK (JTN)...... 50,390 50,390
133 0605035A COMMON INFRARED COUNTERMEASURES 11,573 11,573
(CIRCM).
134 0605036A COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS 5,605 5,605
DESTRUCTION (CWMD).
135 0605037A EVIDENCE COLLECTION AND DETAINEE 5,513 5,513
PROCESSING.
136 0605038A NUCLEAR BIOLOGICAL CHEMICAL 13,864 13,864
RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLE (NBCRV)
SENSOR SUITE.
137 0605041A DEFENSIVE CYBER TOOL DEVELOPMENT.. 3,519 3,519
138 0605042A TACTICAL NETWORK RADIO SYSTEMS 3,804 3,804
(LOW-TIER).
139 0605047A CONTRACT WRITING SYSTEM........... 4,777 4,777
141 0605051A AIRCRAFT SURVIVABILITY DEVELOPMENT 106,621 96,621
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-10,000]
142 0605052A INDIRECT FIRE PROTECTION 175,352 175,352
CAPABILITY INC 2--BLOCK 1.
143 0605053A GROUND ROBOTICS................... 192,185 182,185
.................................. Low expenditure rates......... [-10,000]
144 0605054A EMERGING TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES... 147,881 164,881
.................................. Vertically integrated advanced [17,000]
processes.
145 0605058A TERMINAL HIGH ALTITUDE AREA 1,053,983 1,053,983
DEFENSE (THAAD) RDTE.
146 0605144A NEXT GENERATION LOAD DEVICE-- 2,380 2,380
MEDIUM.
147 0605148A TACTICAL INTEL TARGETING ACCESS 35,769 35,769
NODE (TITAN) EMD.
151 0605224A MULTI-DOMAIN INTELLIGENCE......... 49,594 49,594
152 0605231A PRECISION STRIKE MISSILE (PRSM)... 288,304 288,304
153 0605232A HYPERSONICS EMD................... 446,616 446,616
154 0605233A ACCESSIONS INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT 33,770 33,770
(AIE).
155 0605235A STRATEGIC MID-RANGE CAPABILITY.... 82,550 82,550
157 0605241A FUTURE LONG RANGE ASSAULT AIRCRAFT 2,140,569 2,267,786
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. Program realignment for [127,217]
operational test aircraft.
159 0605244A JOINT REDUCED RANGE ROCKET (JR3).. 16,014 16,014
161 0605275A ELECTRONIC WARFARE SYSTEMS 99,691 99,691
DEVELOPMENT.
162 0605330A C2 TRANSPORT...................... 45,370 45,370
163 0605331A C2 APPLICATIONS................... 488,401 488,401
164 0605332A C2 DATA........................... 306,019 306,019
165 0605333A C2 INFRASTRUCTURE................. 64,849 64,849
166 0605345A UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS LAUNCHED 816,433 816,433
EFFECTS SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
167 0605347A COUNTER UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS 359,182 359,182
(UAS) DEVELOPMENT.
169 0605457A ARMY INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE 126,623 126,623
DEFENSE (AIAMD).
170 0605531A COUNTER--SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 695 695
SYSTEMS SYS DEV & DEMONSTRATION.
172 0605625A MANNED GROUND VEHICLE............. 290,069 290,069
173 0605766A NATIONAL CAPABILITIES INTEGRATION 17,211 17,211
(MIP).
174 0605812A JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE 2,749 2,749
(JLTV) ENGINEERING AND
MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT PHASE
(EMD).
175 0605830A AVIATION GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. 951 951
176 0303032A TROJAN--RH12...................... 3,946 3,946
178 0304270A ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT.... 125,301 125,301
178A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 89,121 89,121
.................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND 9,760,747 9,888,464
DEMONSTRATION.
..................................
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
179 0604256A THREAT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT...... 60,233 60,233
180 0604258A TARGET SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT........ 16,488 16,488
181 0604759A MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT.............. 106,140 106,140
182 0605103A RAND ARROYO CENTER................ 10,737 10,737
183 0605301A ARMY KWAJALEIN ATOLL.............. 7,051 7,051
184 0605326A CONCEPTS EXPERIMENTATION PROGRAM.. 55,596 55,596
186 0605601A ARMY TEST RANGES AND FACILITIES... 469,723 479,723
.................................. Space Layer Representation to [10,000]
Enhance Near-Peer Readiness.
187 0605602A ARMY TECHNICAL TEST 62,303 62,303
INSTRUMENTATION AND TARGETS.
188 0605604A SURVIVABILITY/LETHALITY ANALYSIS.. 31,283 31,283
189 0605606A AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION............ 1,983 1,983
190 0605706A MATERIEL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS......... 19,013 19,013
191 0605709A EXPLOITATION OF FOREIGN ITEMS..... 10,481 10,481
192 0605712A SUPPORT OF OPERATIONAL TESTING.... 60,733 60,733
193 0605716A ARMY EVALUATION CENTER............ 65,565 65,565
194 0605718A ARMY MODELING & SIM X-CMD 15,608 15,608
COLLABORATION & INTEG.
195 0605801A PROGRAMWIDE ACTIVITIES............ 52,978 52,978
196 0605803A TECHNICAL INFORMATION ACTIVITIES.. 27,004 27,004
197 0605805A MUNITIONS STANDARDIZATION, 44,851 62,351
EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY.
.................................. Demilitarization Process for [10,000]
White Phosphorus Ammunition
Items.
.................................. Production of Critical [7,500]
Chemicals in a Flexible
Manufacturing Facility.
198 0605857A ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TECHNOLOGY 3,256 3,256
MGMT SUPPORT.
199 0605898A ARMY DIRECT REPORT HEADQUARTERS-- 54,276 54,276
R&D - MHA.
200 0606002A RONALD REAGAN BALLISTIC MISSILE 118,585 118,585
DEFENSE TEST SITE.
201 0606003A COUNTERINTEL AND HUMAN INTEL 5,802 5,802
MODERNIZATION.
202 0606118A AIAMD SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT & 653,653 646,653
INTEGRATION.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-7,000]
203 0606942A ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATIONS CYBER 6,468 6,468
VULNERABILITIES.
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.... 1,959,810 1,980,310
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
205 0603778A MLRS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.. 17,780 17,780
206 0605024A ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.... 6,613 16,613
.................................. Secure Microelectronics for [10,000]
Anti-Tamper and Resilient
Technology.
207 0607101A COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS 488 488
DESTRUCTION (CWMD) PRODUCT
IMPROVEMENT.
208 0607131A WEAPONS AND MUNITIONS PRODUCT 21,553 21,553
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS.
209 0607136A BLACKHAWK PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT 35,147 35,147
PROGRAM.
210 0607137A CHINOOK PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT 7,277 7,277
PROGRAM.
211 0607139A IMPROVED TURBINE ENGINE PROGRAM... 100,000
.................................. Program increase.............. [100,000]
213 0607145A APACHE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT......... 30,759 30,759
214 0607148A AN/TPQ-53 COUNTERFIRE TARGET 90,981 80,981
ACQUISITION RADAR SYSTEM.
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-10,000]
215 0607150A INTEL CYBER DEVELOPMENT........... 13,694 13,694
216 0607212A TENCAP ENHANCEMENTS............... 20,982 20,982
219 0607665A FAMILY OF BIOMETRICS.............. 1,640 1,640
220 0607865A PATRIOT PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT....... 219,046 219,046
221 0203728A JOINT AUTOMATED DEEP OPERATION 11,255 11,255
COORDINATION SYSTEM (JADOCS).
222 0203735A COMBAT VEHICLE IMPROVEMENT 492,364 502,364
PROGRAMS.
.................................. Development and qualification [10,000]
of AGT1500 Abrams tank engine
parts.
224 0203752A AIRCRAFT ENGINE COMPONENT 239 239
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
225 0203758A DIGITIZATION...................... 1,615 1,615
226 0203801A MISSILE/AIR DEFENSE PRODUCT 2,054 2,054
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
229 0205778A GUIDED MULTIPLE-LAUNCH ROCKET 73,639 73,639
SYSTEM (GMLRS).
232 0303140A INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 15,932 15,932
PROGRAM.
234 0303142A SATCOM GROUND ENVIRONMENT (SPACE). 4,870 4,870
237 0305179A INTEGRATED BROADCAST SERVICE (IBS) 6,870 6,870
238 0305219A MQ-1 GRAY EAGLE UAV............... 2,590 2,590
239 0708045A END ITEM INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS 68,097 85,097
ACTIVITIES.
.................................. Army depot directed energy [5,000]
readiness.
.................................. Digital Forge................. [12,000]
239A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 47,342 47,342
.................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 1,192,827 1,319,827
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
PILOT PROGRAMS
240 0608041A DEFENSIVE CYBER--SOFTWARE 94,095 91,095
PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-3,000]
.................................. SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL 94,095 91,095
TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 18,708,826 19,201,843
TEST AND EVALUATION, ARMY.
..................................
.................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND
EVALUATION, NAVY
.................................. BASIC RESEARCH
001 0601103N UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES... 47,500
.................................. Artificial Intelligence [2,500]
Maritime Maneuvering.
.................................. Multi-Frequency Satellite Data [5,000]
Reception and Technological
Upgrades.
.................................. Program increase.............. [40,000]
002 0601153N DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES......... 525,399 527,899
.................................. Physiological Stress Response [2,500]
Program.
.................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........ 525,399 575,399
..................................
.................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
003 0602114N POWER PROJECTION APPLIED RESEARCH. 38,838 43,838
.................................. Hypersonics Correlation [5,000]
Modeling and Simulation.
004 0602123N FORCE PROTECTION APPLIED RESEARCH. 137,779 145,279
.................................. Arctic Unmanned Resilient [5,000]
Offshore Reconnaissance Asset
(AURORA) USV Study.
.................................. Talent and Technology for Navy [2,500]
Power Systems.
005 0602131M MARINE CORPS LANDING FORCE 57,567 60,067
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Unmanned Logistics............ [2,500]
006 0602235N COMMON PICTURE APPLIED RESEARCH... 40,433 40,433
007 0602236N WARFIGHTER SUSTAINMENT APPLIED 60,350 60,350
RESEARCH.
008 0602271N ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEMS APPLIED 74,603 74,603
RESEARCH.
009 0602435N OCEAN WARFIGHTING ENVIRONMENT 64,693 64,693
APPLIED RESEARCH.
010 0602651M JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS APPLIED 4,105 4,105
RESEARCH.
011 0602747N UNDERSEA WARFARE APPLIED RESEARCH. 52,515 55,015
.................................. Academic Partnerships for [2,500]
Submarine and Undersea Vehicle
Research and Manufacturing.
012 0602750N FUTURE NAVAL CAPABILITIES APPLIED 305,357 300,357
RESEARCH.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-5,000]
013 0602782N MINE AND EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE 24,634 34,634
APPLIED RESEARCH.
.................................. Procurement of undersea [10,000]
attritable systems.
015 0602861N SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT-- 74,378 74,378
ONR FIELD ACITIVITIES.
.................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH...... 935,252 957,752
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
016 0603123N FORCE PROTECTION ADVANCED 50,869 50,869
TECHNOLOGY.
017 0603271N ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEMS ADVANCED 8,635 8,635
TECHNOLOGY.
018 0603273N SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR NUCLEAR 114,767 114,767
RE-ENTRY SYSTEMS.
019 0603640M USMC ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 287,897 292,897
DEMONSTRATION (ATD).
.................................. Advanced Technology [5,000]
Demonstration.
020 0603651M JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS 8,727 8,727
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
021 0603673N FUTURE NAVAL CAPABILITIES ADVANCED 445,977 440,977
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-5,000]
022 0603680N MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.. 79,132 116,632
.................................. Pilot Program for Adaptive [2,500]
Electronic Warfare-Resilient
and Quantum-Secure Autonomy
small UAS Architecture Testing.
.................................. Solid Rocket Second Source [25,000]
Qualification Increase.
.................................. Trusted Radiation-hardened [10,000]
integrated electronics.
024 0603758N NAVY WARFIGHTING EXPERIMENTS AND 66,395 76,395
DEMONSTRATIONS.
.................................. Deployable data centers that [10,000]
deliver remote and resilient
edge computing.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 1,062,399 1,109,899
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
PROTOTYPES
027 0603128N UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM............ 35,706 35,706
029 0603207N AIR/OCEAN TACTICAL APPLICATIONS... 76,141 76,141
030 0603216N AVIATION SURVIVABILITY............ 20,010 20,010
031 0603239N NAVAL CONSTRUCTION FORCES......... 7,726 7,726
032 0603254N ASW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT........... 20,070 20,070
033 0603261N TACTICAL AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE.. 3,239 3,239
034 0603382N ADVANCED COMBAT SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY 32,263 38,263
.................................. C-C Embedded Hypersonics [6,000]
Alternative PNT.
035 0603502N SURFACE AND SHALLOW WATER MINE 32,451 32,451
COUNTERMEASURES.
036 0603506N SURFACE SHIP TORPEDO DEFENSE...... 9,920 9,920
037 0603512N CARRIER SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT....... 8,806 8,806
038 0603525N PILOT FISH........................ 1,339,052 1,339,052
039 0603536N RETRACT JUNIPER................... 275,300 275,300
040 0603542N RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL.............. 704 704
042 0603561N UNDERSEA WARFARE SYSTEM 132,885 138,885
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. Automated System Operational [6,000]
Verification Test Capability
for AN/BYG-1.
044 0603563N SHIP CONCEPT ADVANCED DESIGN...... 353,893 363,893
.................................. Hybrid Robotic Automation [10,000]
Demonstration.
045 0603564N SHIP PRELIMINARY DESIGN & 666,640 666,640
FEASIBILITY STUDIES.
046 0603570N ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER SYSTEMS.... 392,426 392,426
047 0603573N ADVANCED SURFACE MACHINERY SYSTEMS 269,961 274,961
.................................. Integration of Insulated Bus [5,000]
Pipe (IBP) Into Warship
Designs.
048 0603576N CHALK EAGLE....................... 149,351 149,351
049 0603581N LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP (LCS)........ 12,576 7,576
.................................. Insufficient justification.... [-5,000]
050 0603582N COMBAT SYSTEM INTEGRATION......... 18,819 18,819
051 0603595N OHIO REPLACEMENT.................. 331,577 346,577
.................................. Large-Scale Superstructures [15,000]
Cooperative Processing.
052 0603596N LCS MISSION MODULES............... 46,239 16,239
.................................. Insufficient justification.... [-30,000]
053 0603597N AUTOMATED TEST AND RE-TEST (ATRT). 18,070 18,070
054 0603598N ATRT ENTERPRISE RAPID CAPABILITY.. 87,585 97,585
.................................. Digital Combat Console [10,000]
Capability for Aegis Low
Altitude Air Defense
Integration.
055 0603599N FRIGATE DEVELOPMENT............... 212,041 212,041
056 0603609N CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS............ 10,216 10,216
057 0603635M MARINE CORPS GROUND COMBAT/SUPPORT 521,995 501,995
SYSTEM.
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-20,000]
058 0603654N JOINT SERVICE EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE 43,568 43,568
DEVELOPMENT.
059 0603713N OCEAN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 15,903 25,903
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. Expeditionary Lock-Out Dive [10,000]
Trainer.
060 0603721N ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.......... 19,347 19,347
061 0603724N NAVY ENERGY PROGRAM............... 59,591 156,591
.................................. Program increase.............. [97,000]
062 0603725N FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT............ 13,738 18,738
.................................. Robotic Navy Firefighting..... [5,000]
063 0603734N CHALK CORAL....................... 995,658 995,658
064 0603739N NAVY LOGISTIC PRODUCTIVITY........ 929 929
065 0603746N RETRACT MAPLE..................... 655,551 655,551
066 0603748N LINK PLUMERIA..................... 498,853 498,853
067 0603751N RETRACT ELM....................... 87,999 87,999
068 0603764M LINK EVERGREEN.................... 593,835 593,835
069 0603790N NATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT..... 5,513 5,513
070 0603795N LAND ATTACK TECHNOLOGY............ 985 985
071 0603851M JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS TESTING.. 14,152 14,152
072 0603860N JOINT PRECISION APPROACH AND 73,813 73,813
LANDING SYSTEMS--DEM/VAL.
073 0603889N COUNTERDRUG RDT&E PROJECTS........ 6,500 6,500
074 0603925N DIRECTED ENERGY AND ELECTRIC 94,825 97,325
WEAPON SYSTEMS.
.................................. Containerized High Energy [5,000]
Laser with Integrated Optical-
dazzler and Surveillance.
.................................. Containerized Maritime High [2,500]
Energy Laser Weapon System.
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-5,000]
076 0604027N DIGITAL WARFARE OFFICE............ 182,205 176,205
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-6,000]
077 0604028N SMALL AND MEDIUM UNMANNED UNDERSEA 24,598 24,598
VEHICLES.
078 0604029N UNMANNED UNDERSEA VEHICLE CORE 62,460 62,460
TECHNOLOGIES.
081 0604112N GERALD R. FORD CLASS NUCLEAR 111,241 111,241
AIRCRAFT CARRIER (CVN 78--80).
082 0604127N SURFACE MINE COUNTERMEASURES...... 17,762 17,762
083 0604272N TACTICAL AIR DIRECTIONAL INFRARED 14,974 14,974
COUNTERMEASURES (TADIRCM).
084 0604286N NAVY ADVANCED MANUFACTURING....... 10,016 10,016
085 0604289M NEXT GENERATION LOGISTICS......... 24 24
086 0604292N FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT (MARITIME 5,314 5,314
STRIKE).
087 0604295M MARINE AVIATION DEMONSTRATION/ 47,152 95,152
VALIDATION.
.................................. Vertical Takeoff and Landing [48,000]
Development for autonomous
logistics in contested
environments.
088 0604320M RAPID TECHNOLOGY CAPABILITY 125,999 125,999
PROTOTYPE.
089 0604454N LX (R)............................ 18,574 18,574
090 0604536N ADVANCED UNDERSEA PROTOTYPING..... 164,512 164,512
091 0604545N ADVANCED SHIP BUILDING INDUSTRIAL 20,000
BASE AND FUTURE SHIP EXPERIMENTAL.
.................................. Fielding of Uncrewed [20,000]
Surveillance Systems.
092 0604636N COUNTER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS 20,833 20,833
(C-UAS).
093 0604659N PRECISION STRIKE WEAPONS 206,873 206,873
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
094 0604707N SPACE AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE (SEW) 8,657 8,657
ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING SUPPORT.
095 0604786N OFFENSIVE ANTI-SURFACE WARFARE 104,527 168,527
WEAPON DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. Transfer from WPN-17.......... [64,000]
097 0605513N UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLE ENABLING 255,135 255,135
CAPABILITIES.
098 0605514M GROUND BASED ANTI-SHIP MISSILE.... 16,307 16,307
100 0605518N CONVENTIONAL PROMPT STRIKE (CPS).. 1,341,416 1,341,416
101 0105519N NUCLEAR-ARMED SEA-LAUNCHED CRUISE 175,000
MISSILE (SLCM-N) SUPPORT.
.................................. Program adjustment............ [175,000]
102 0207147M COLLABORATIVE COMBAT AIRCRAFT..... 213,934 213,934
104 0303354N ASW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT--MIP...... 3,206 3,206
105 0304240M ADVANCED TACTICAL UNMANNED 1,979 1,979
AIRCRAFT SYSTEM.
107 0304797N UNDERSEA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE / 13,563 13,563
MACHINE LEARNING (AI/ML).
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 11,237,683 11,650,183
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
..................................
.................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
108 0603208N TRAINING SYSTEM AIRCRAFT.......... 80,617 80,617
109 0604038N MARITIME TARGETING CELL........... 216,514 216,514
110 0604212N OTHER HELO DEVELOPMENT............ 976 976
112 0604215N STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT............. 4,399 4,399
113 0604216N MULTI-MISSION HELICOPTER UPGRADE 88,855 88,855
DEVELOPMENT.
114 0604230N WARFARE SUPPORT SYSTEM............ 73,080 73,080
115 0604231N COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS....... 73,534 73,534
116 0604234N ADVANCED HAWKEYE.................. 390,260 390,260
117 0604245M H-1 UPGRADES...................... 66,446 66,446
118 0604261N ACOUSTIC SEARCH SENSORS........... 48,875 48,875
119 0604262N V-22.............................. 252,335 252,335
120 0604264N AIR CREW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT...... 21,582 21,582
121 0604269N EA-18............................. 131,683 131,683
122 0604270N ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT.... 168,985 168,985
123 0604273M EXECUTIVE HELO DEVELOPMENT........ 69,438 69,438
124 0604274N NEXT GENERATION JAMMER (NGJ)...... 50,332 50,332
125 0604280N JOINT TACTICAL RADIO SYSTEM--NAVY 409,318 412,318
(JTRS-NAVY).
.................................. TIMEly Undersea Communications [3,000]
Network.
126 0604282N NEXT GENERATION JAMMER (NGJ) 497,011 457,011
INCREMENT II.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-40,000]
127 0604307N SURFACE COMBATANT COMBAT SYSTEM 425,060 425,060
ENGINEERING.
128 0604329N SMALL DIAMETER BOMB (SDB)......... 64,428 64,428
129 0604366N STANDARD MISSILE IMPROVEMENTS..... 539,279 539,279
130 0604373N AIRBORNE MCM...................... 8,567 8,567
131 0604378N NAVAL INTEGRATED FIRE CONTROL-- 42,177 42,177
COUNTER AIR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING.
132 0604501N ADVANCED ABOVE WATER SENSORS...... 67,900 67,900
133 0604503N SUBMARINE SWFTS MODERNIZATION..... 195,361 195,361
134 0604504N AIR CONTROL....................... 41,610 41,610
135 0604512N SHIPBOARD AVIATION SYSTEMS........ 30,970 30,970
136 0604516N SHIP SURVIVABILITY................ 7,861 7,861
138 0604522N AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE RADAR 96,642 96,642
(AMDR) SYSTEM.
139 0604530N ADVANCED ARRESTING GEAR (AAG)..... 60,518 60,518
140 0604558N NEW DESIGN SSN.................... 237,103 237,103
142 0604567N SHIP CONTRACT DESIGN/ LIVE FIRE 19,429 19,429
T&E.
143 0604574N NAVY TACTICAL COMPUTER RESOURCES.. 3,415 3,415
144 0604601N MINE DEVELOPMENT.................. 158,666 158,666
145 0604610N LIGHTWEIGHT TORPEDO DEVELOPMENT... 102,159 102,159
146 0604654N JOINT SERVICE EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE 8,509 8,509
DEVELOPMENT.
147 0604657M USMC GROUND COMBAT/SUPPORTING ARMS 69,478 69,478
SYSTEMS--ENG DEV.
148 0604703N PERSONNEL, TRAINING, SIMULATION, 8,316 8,316
AND HUMAN FACTORS.
149 0604727N JOINT STANDOFF WEAPON SYSTEMS..... 1,447 1,447
150 0604755N SHIP SELF DEFENSE (DETECT & 156,167 156,167
CONTROL).
151 0604756N SHIP SELF DEFENSE (ENGAGE: HARD 296,261 296,261
KILL).
152 0604757N SHIP SELF DEFENSE (ENGAGE: SOFT 196,761 196,761
KILL/EW).
153 0604761N INTELLIGENCE ENGINEERING.......... 6,426 6,426
154 0604771N MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT............... 6,900 6,900
155 0604777N NAVIGATION/ID SYSTEM.............. 3,388 3,388
156 0604850N SSN(X)............................ 315,914 315,914
157 0605013M INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT 14,380 14,380
158 0605013N INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT 149,089 149,089
159 0605024N ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.... 3,459 3,459
160 0605180N TACAMO MODERNIZATION.............. 1,662,723 1,552,723
.................................. Contract delay................ [-110,000]
161 0605212M CH-53K RDTE....................... 139,273 139,273
162 0605215N MISSION PLANNING.................. 82,618 82,618
163 0605217N COMMON AVIONICS................... 133,855 133,855
164 0605220N SHIP TO SHORE CONNECTOR (SSC)..... 4,519 4,519
165 0605285N NEXT GENERATION FIGHTER........... 68,498 68,498
167 0605450M JOINT AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILE (JAGM) 189,866 189,866
168 0605500N MULTI-MISSION MARITIME AIRCRAFT 87,173 87,173
(MMA).
169 0605504N MULTI-MISSION MARITIME (MMA) 52,951 52,951
INCREMENT III.
170 0605516N LONG RANGE FIRES.................. 186,735 186,735
171 0605611M MARINE CORPS ASSAULT VEHICLES 12,461 12,461
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT &
DEMONSTRATION.
172 0605813M JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE 2,413 2,413
(JLTV) SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT &
DEMONSTRATION.
173 0204202N DESTROYERS GUIDED MISSILE (DDG- 50,166 50,166
1000).
174 0301377N COUNTERING ADVANCED CONVENTIONAL 15,563 15,563
WEAPONS (CACW).
175 0302315N NON-KINETIC COUNTERMEASURE SUPPORT 23,146 23,146
181 0304785N ISR & INFO OPERATIONS............. 274,478 274,478
183 0306250M CYBER OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY 8,962 8,962
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND 8,977,280 8,830,280
DEMONSTRATION.
..................................
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
184 0604256N THREAT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT...... 16,453 16,453
185 0604258N TARGET SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT........ 22,653 17,653
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-5,000]
186 0604759N MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT.............. 112,458 104,458
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-8,000]
187 0605152N STUDIES AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT--NAVY 4,336 4,336
188 0605154N CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES......... 28,310 28,310
191 0605853N MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL & 124,898 124,898
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT.
192 0605856N STRATEGIC TECHNICAL SUPPORT....... 4,260 4,260
193 0605863N RDT&E SHIP AND AIRCRAFT SUPPORT... 170,699 170,699
194 0605864N TEST AND EVALUATION SUPPORT....... 470,492 470,492
195 0605865N OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION 31,902 31,902
CAPABILITY.
196 0605866N NAVY SPACE AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE 21,498 21,498
(SEW) SUPPORT.
197 0605867N SEW SURVEILLANCE/RECONNAISSANCE 25,144 25,144
SUPPORT.
198 0605873M MARINE CORPS PROGRAM WIDE SUPPORT. 70,013 70,013
199 0605898N MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D................ 33,533 33,533
200 0606295M MARINE AVIATION DEVELOPMENTAL 19,165 19,165
MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT.
201 0606355N WARFARE INNOVATION MANAGEMENT..... 35,931 35,931
202 0606942N ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATIONS CYBER 11,282 11,282
VULNERABILITIES.
203 0305327N INSIDER THREAT.................... 2,214 2,214
204 0902498N MANAGEMENT HEADQUARTERS 2,054 2,054
(DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES).
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.... 1,207,295 1,194,295
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
208 0604840M F-35 C2D2......................... 469,779 469,779
209 0604840N F-35 C2D2......................... 428,545 428,545
210 0605520M MARINE CORPS AIR DEFENSE WEAPONS 133,041 133,041
SYSTEMS.
211 0607658N COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT CAPABILITY 120,782 120,782
(CEC).
212 0101221N STRATEGIC SUB & WEAPONS SYSTEM 1,051,736 1,051,736
SUPPORT.
213 0101224N SSBN SECURITY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.. 65,856 65,856
214 0101226N SUBMARINE ACOUSTIC WARFARE 114,279 114,279
DEVELOPMENT.
215 0101402N NAVY STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS..... 88,572 88,572
216 0204136N F/A-18 SQUADRONS.................. 271,429 278,429
.................................. Spiking Neuromorphic Advanced [7,000]
Processing.
218 0204229N TOMAHAWK AND TOMAHAWK MISSION 76,653 76,653
PLANNING CENTER (TMPC).
219 0204311N INTEGRATED SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM.... 71,901 71,901
220 0204313N SHIP-TOWED ARRAY SURVEILLANCE 954 954
SYSTEMS.
221 0204413N AMPHIBIOUS TACTICAL SUPPORT UNITS 1,526 1,526
(DISPLACEMENT CRAFT).
222 0204460M GROUND/AIR TASK ORIENTED RADAR (G/ 66,255 66,255
ATOR).
223 0204571N CONSOLIDATED TRAINING SYSTEMS 115,839 115,839
DEVELOPMENT.
224 0204575N ELECTRONIC WARFARE (EW) READINESS 198,560 198,560
SUPPORT.
225 0205601N ANTI-RADIATION MISSILE IMPROVEMENT 80,491 72,442
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-8,049]
227 0205632N MK-48 ADCAP....................... 123,011 123,011
228 0205633N AVIATION IMPROVEMENTS............. 108,505 97,655
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-10,850]
229 0205675N OPERATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER SYSTEMS. 252,893 252,893
230 0206313M MARINE CORPS COMMUNICATIONS 268,983 248,983
SYSTEMS.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-20,000]
232 0206623M MARINE CORPS GROUND COMBAT/ 79,031 79,031
SUPPORTING ARMS SYSTEMS.
233 0206624M MARINE CORPS COMBAT SERVICES 19,915 19,915
SUPPORT.
234 0206625M USMC INTELLIGENCE/ELECTRONIC 149,055 139,055
WARFARE SYSTEMS.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-10,000]
235 0207161N TACTICAL AIM MISSILES............. 122,518 110,267
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-12,251]
236 0207163N ADVANCED MEDIUM RANGE AIR-TO-AIR 24,675 24,675
MISSILE (AMRAAM).
237 0207255N MQ-25 STINGRAY.................... 513,308 513,308
238 0208043N PLANNING AND DECISION AID SYSTEM 3,491 3,491
(PDAS).
242 0303138N AFLOAT NETWORKS................... 68,369 68,369
243 0303140N INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 79,128 79,128
PROGRAM.
244 0305192N MILITARY INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 5,187 5,187
(MIP) ACTIVITIES.
247 0305220N MQ-4C TRITON...................... 10,515 10,515
248 0305232M RQ-11 UAV......................... 19,842 19,842
249 0305241N MULTI-INTELLIGENCE SENSOR 49,898 49,898
DEVELOPMENT.
250 0305242M UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (UAS) 20,750 20,750
PAYLOADS (MIP).
251 0305421N MQ-4C TRITON MODERNIZATION........ 344,890 344,890
252 0307577N INTELLIGENCE MISSION DATA (IMD)... 787 787
253 0308601N MODELING AND SIMULATION SUPPORT... 16,401 16,401
254 0702207N DEPOT MAINTENANCE (NON-IF)........ 8,097 8,097
255 0708730N MARITIME TECHNOLOGY (MARITECH).... 1,710 1,710
255A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 2,755,838 2,755,838
.................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 8,402,995 8,348,845
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
PILOT PROGRAMS
256 0608013N RISK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION-- 13,017 13,017
SOFTWARE PILOT PROGRAM.
257 0608231N MARITIME TACTICAL COMMAND AND 25,299 25,299
CONTROL (MTC2)--SOFTWARE PILOT
PROGRAM.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL 38,316 38,316
TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 32,386,619 32,704,969
TEST AND EVALUATION, NAVY.
..................................
.................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND
EVALUATION, AIR FORCE
.................................. BASIC RESEARCH
001 0601102F DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES......... 296,535 301,535
.................................. Program increase.............. [5,000]
002 0601103F UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES... 91,394 96,394
.................................. Program increase.............. [5,000]
.................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........ 387,929 397,929
..................................
.................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
003 0602020F FUTURE AF CAPABILITIES APPLIED 44,029 44,029
RESEARCH.
005 0602102F MATERIALS......................... 139,872 152,872
.................................. Advanced Composites in [10,000]
Hypersonics and Attritable
Aircraft Research.
.................................. Metals Affordability [3,000]
Initiative.
007 0602202F HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS APPLIED 103,170 103,170
RESEARCH.
008 0602203F AEROSPACE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES.... 397,809 402,809
.................................. Reusable Hypersonics [5,000]
Development and Transition.
009 0602204F AEROSPACE SENSORS................. 164,962 169,962
.................................. Microelectronic manufacturing [5,000]
development.
011 0602298F SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT-- 10,285 10,285
MAJOR HEADQUARTERS ACTIVITIES.
012 0602336F NUCLEAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS TECH 27,031 27,031
EXPLORATION.
013 0602602F CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS............ 130,146 125,146
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-5,000]
014 0602605F DIRECTED ENERGY TECHNOLOGY........ 91,798 91,798
015 0602788F DOMINANT INFORMATION SCIENCES AND 149,174 174,174
METHODS.
.................................. Autonomous Battle Management [2,500]
Across the full Spectrum of
Conflict.
.................................. Distributed Quantum Networking [2,500]
Testbed and Quantum Cloud
Computing Environment.
.................................. Future Flag Operational [2,500]
Experimentation Testbed.
.................................. Ion-Trap Quantum Computer for [5,000]
Air Platform Applied Research
activities.
.................................. Photonic Quantum Computing.... [2,500]
.................................. Quantum entanglement [10,000]
distribution research.
.................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH...... 1,258,276 1,301,276
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
016 0603032F FUTURE AF INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY 282,004 282,004
DEMOS.
017 0603112F ADVANCED MATERIALS FOR WEAPON 32,808 37,808
SYSTEMS.
.................................. Hypersonics manufacturing [5,000]
development.
018 0603199F SUSTAINMENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 13,277 13,277
(S&T).
019 0603203F ADVANCED AEROSPACE SENSORS........ 72,149 72,149
020 0603211F AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY DEV/DEMO..... 260,212 312,712
.................................. Advanced High Mach Turbine [2,500]
Engines Using Additive
Manufacturing.
.................................. CCA Propulsion Integration.... [20,000]
.................................. Hybrid Integrated Turret for [2,500]
Extended-Capability High-
Energy Lasers.
.................................. Solid Rocket Second Source [25,000]
Qualification Increase.
.................................. Turboelectric Adaptive Engine [2,500]
Demonstration.
022 0603273F SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR NUCLEAR 165,949 172,949
RE-ENTRY SYSTEMS.
.................................. Smart Thermal Protection [7,000]
Systems (TPS) for Next-Gen
Systems.
023 0603456F HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS ADVANCED 20,338 20,338
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
024 0603601F CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS TECHNOLOGY... 131,397 128,397
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-3,000]
025 0603605F ADVANCED WEAPONS TECHNOLOGY....... 13,744 13,744
026 0603680F MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.. 99,908 102,408
.................................. Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed [2,500]
Reality Readiness.
027 0603788F BATTLESPACE KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT 31,938 46,938
AND DEMONSTRATION.
.................................. Nationwide Integration of Time [2,500]
Resiliency for Operations.
.................................. Scalable Collaborative [2,500]
Autonomy for Unmanned Systems.
.................................. Secure Hardened Architecture [10,000]
for Radiation Environments.
028 0604776F DEPLOYMENT & DISTRIBUTION 29,109 24,109
ENTERPRISE R&D.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-5,000]
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 1,152,833 1,226,833
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
PROTOTYPES
030 0603036F MODULAR ADVANCED MISSILE.......... 15,099 15,099
031 0603260F INTELLIGENCE ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT. 4,012 4,012
033 0603742F COMBAT IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY.. 25,888 25,888
034 0603790F NATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT..... 2,320 2,320
035 0603851F INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC 72,112 72,112
MISSILE--DEM/VAL.
036 0604001F NC3 ADVANCED CONCEPTS............. 14,394 14,394
037 0604003F ADVANCED BATTLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 1,040,945 1,035,945
(ABMS).
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-5,000]
039 0604005F NC3 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT & 61,355 61,355
PROTOTYPING.
041 0604009F AFWERX............................ 3,589 6,089
.................................. Ultra-Short Takeoff and [2,500]
Landing Aircraft Development.
042 0604010F NEXT GENERATION ADAPTIVE 513,681 462,313
PROPULSION.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-51,368]
043 0604015F LONG RANGE STRIKE--BOMBER......... 2,862,677 2,862,677
046 0604033F HYPERSONICS PROTOTYPING........... 345,769 345,769
047 0604041F FAMILY OF AFFORDABLE MASS MISSILES 525,223 472,701
(FAMM).
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-52,522]
048 0604060F NORAD & USNORTHCOM (N&NC) 39,257 39,257
EXPERIMENTATION.
049 0604183F HYPERSONICS PROTOTYPING-- 806,142 806,142
HYPERSONIC ATTACK CRUISE MISSILE
(HACM).
050 0604257F ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND SENSORS... 38,756 38,756
052 0604317F TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER............... 2,196 2,196
053 0604327F HARD AND DEEPLY BURIED TARGET 186,385 186,385
DEFEAT SYSTEM (HDBTDS) PROGRAM.
054 0604336F NUCLEAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS 91,550 91,550
PROTOTYPING.
055 0604343F ADVANCED TANKER SYSTEMS........... 13,036 13,036
056 0604414F CYBER RESILIENCY OF WEAPON SYSTEMS- 44,377 44,377
ACS.
057 0604609F REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS & CONCEPT 57,575 57,575
MATURATION.
058 0604668F JOINT TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT 57,802 57,802
SYSTEM (JTMS).
059 0604776F DEPLOYMENT & DISTRIBUTION 5,136 5,136
ENTERPRISE R&D.
060 0604858F TECH TRANSITION PROGRAM........... 166,061 163,455
.................................. AI Hardware and Software for [5,000]
Sensors and Countermeasures.
.................................. Critical Additive Advanced [9,000]
Manufacturing.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-16,606]
061 0604860F OPERATIONAL ENERGY AND 61,000 183,000
INSTALLATION RESILIENCE.
.................................. Program increase.............. [122,000]
064 0606004F NUCLEAR ENTERPRISE RESEARCH & 1,105 26,105
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. B-52 Agile Pod Advanced Sensor [25,000]
Fusion Software Development.
065 0606005F DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OFFICE..... 183,398 183,398
067 0207147F COLLABORATIVE COMBAT AIRCRAFT..... 1,373,740 1,236,366
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-137,374]
068 0207179F AUTONOMOUS COLLABORATIVE PLATFORMS 57,217 51,496
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-5,721]
069 0207420F COMBAT IDENTIFICATION............. 1,692 1,692
071 0207455F THREE DIMENSIONAL LONG-RANGE RADAR 22,335 22,335
(3DELRR).
072 0207522F AIRBASE AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS 85,305 85,305
(ABADS).
073 0207606F JOINT SIMULATION ENVIRONMENT (JSE) 302,801 302,801
074 0208030F WAR RESERVE MATERIEL--AMMUNITION.. 14,663 14,663
075 0302060F LOOKING GLASS NEXT................ 65,277 65,277
076 0303010F AF ISR DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE..... 24,455 24,455
077 0305236F COMMON DATA LINK EXECUTIVE AGENT 26,401 23,761
(CDL EA).
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-2,640]
079 0305913F PERSISTENT SURVEILLANCE........... 29,325 29,325
080 0701200F ENTERPRISE SELECT CLASS II........ 949 949
081 0708051F RAPID SUSTAINMENT MODERNIZATION 27,475 27,475
(RSM).
082 0808736F SPECIAL VICTIM ACCOUNTABILITY AND 1,652 1,652
INVESTIGATION.
083 0808737F INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION..... 4,271 4,271
084 0901410F CONTRACTING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 25,815 25,815
SYSTEM.
085 1206415F U.S. SPACE COMMAND RESEARCH AND 34,719 34,719
DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 9,338,932 9,231,201
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
..................................
.................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
086 0604200F FUTURE ADVANCED WEAPON ANALYSIS & 35,142 35,142
PROGRAMS.
087 0604201F PNT RESILIENCY, MODS, AND 710,780 710,780
IMPROVEMENTS.
088 0604222F NUCLEAR WEAPONS SUPPORT........... 86,921 86,921
089 0604270F ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT.... 260,233 220,233
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-40,000]
090 0604281F TACTICAL DATA NETWORKS ENTERPRISE. 110,151 110,151
091 0604287F PHYSICAL SECURITY EQUIPMENT....... 8,743 8,743
092 0604288F SURVIVABLE AIRBORNE OPERATIONS 2,218,921 2,218,921
CENTER (SAOC).
093 0604602F ARMAMENT/ORDNANCE DEVELOPMENT..... 96,762 87,086
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-9,676]
094 0604604F SUBMUNITIONS...................... 3,599 3,599
095 0604617F AGILE COMBAT SUPPORT.............. 19,348 19,348
096 0604706F LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS.............. 21,328 21,328
097 0604735F COMBAT TRAINING RANGES............ 132,783 119,505
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-13,278]
098 0604932F LONG RANGE STANDOFF WEAPON........ 565,679 565,679
100 0605056F OPEN ARCHITECTURE MANAGEMENT...... 43,482 39,134
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-4,348]
101 0605223F ADVANCED PILOT TRAINING........... 72,174 64,957
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-7,217]
102 0605238F GROUND BASED STRATEGIC DETERRENT 4,521,370 4,521,370
EMD.
103 0605296F MICROELECTRONICS SECURE ENCLAVE... 224,664 220,664
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-4,000]
104 0101125F NUCLEAR WEAPONS MODERNIZATION..... 23,066 23,066
105 0102417F OVER-THE-HORIZON BACKSCATTER RADAR 173,975 173,975
106 0207039F COGNITIVE ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE. 50,496 50,496
107 0207110F F-47.............................. 5,037,904 4,971,525
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-66,379]
108 0207279F ISOLATED PERSONNEL SURVIVABILITY 16,001 16,001
AND RECOVERY.
109 0207328F STAND IN ATTACK WEAPON............ 115,882 115,882
110 0207407F ELECTROMAGNETIC BATTLE MANAGEMENT 45,322 45,322
(EMBM).
111 0207701F FULL COMBAT MISSION TRAINING...... 6,501 6,501
112 0303008F SATURN............................ 4,771 4,771
116 0305282F JOINT FIRES NETWORK (JFN)......... 313,982 313,982
117 0401221F KC-46A TANKER SQUADRONS........... 543,788 315,788
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-228,000]
118 0401319F VC-25B............................ 555,195 555,195
119 0401334F LARGE AIRCRAFT SURVIVABILITY 17,996 17,996
SYSTEMS (LASS).
120 0701212F AUTOMATED TEST SYSTEMS............ 15,900 15,900
121 0804772F TRAINING DEVELOPMENTS............. 4,947 4,947
.................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND 16,057,806 15,684,908
DEMONSTRATION.
..................................
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
123 0604256F THREAT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT...... 44,526 44,526
124 0604759F MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT.............. 235,405 220,405
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-15,000]
125 0605101F RAND PROJECT AIR FORCE............ 13,312 13,312
127 0605712F INITIAL OPERATIONAL TEST & 13,562 13,562
EVALUATION.
128 0605807F TEST AND EVALUATION SUPPORT....... 1,802,502 1,747,802
.................................. Digital Knowledge Model [5,300]
Upgrades.
.................................. Hypersonic Ground Testing [30,000]
Modernization.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-90,000]
131 0605829F ACQ WORKFORCE- CYBER, NETWORK, & 439,592 437,592
BUS SYS.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-2,000]
132 0605831F ACQ WORKFORCE- CAPABILITY 1,206,669 1,206,669
INTEGRATION.
134 0605833F ACQ WORKFORCE- NUCLEAR SYSTEMS.... 342,650 342,650
135 0605898F MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D................ 6,209 6,209
136 0605976F FACILITIES RESTORATION AND 367,369 367,369
MODERNIZATION--TEST AND
EVALUATION SUPPORT.
137 0605978F FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT--TEST AND 298,924 298,924
EVALUATION SUPPORT.
138 0606017F REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS AND 21,678 19,511
MATURATION.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-2,167]
139 0606398F MANAGEMENT HQ--T&E................ 7,507 7,507
140 0208201F OFFENSIVE SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 30,187 30,187
SYSTEMS (SUAS).
141 0303255F COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATION, 18,068 18,068
AND COMPUTERS (C4)--STRATCOM.
142 0308602F ENTEPRISE INFORMATION SERVICES 80,342 80,342
(EIS).
143 0702806F ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT 12,132 10,919
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-1,213]
144 0804776F ADVANCED DISTRIBUTED LEARNING..... 238 238
145 0901215F PRODUCTIVITY INVESTMENTS.......... 4,017 4,017
147 1001004F INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES.......... 4,514 4,514
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.... 4,949,403 4,874,323
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
148 0604222F NUCLEAR WEAPONS SUPPORT........... 10,029 10,029
149 0604233F SPECIALIZED UNDERGRADUATE FLIGHT 22,071 22,071
TRAINING.
150 0604283F BATTLE MGMT COM & CTRL SENSOR 44,187 44,187
DEVELOPMENT.
152 0604840F F-35 C2D2......................... 1,128,748 1,138,748
.................................. Supply Chain Advanced [10,000]
Manufacturing.
153 0605018F AF INTEGRATED PERSONNEL AND PAY 31,777 31,777
SYSTEM (AF-IPPS).
154 0605024F ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE 130,610 117,549
AGENCY.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-13,061]
155 0605117F FOREIGN MATERIEL ACQUISITION AND 4,676 4,676
EXPLOITATION.
156 0605229F HH-60W............................ 87,881 87,881
157 0605278F HC/MC-130 RECAP RDT&E............. 34,932 34,932
158 0606018F NC3 INTEGRATION................... 36,521 36,521
159 0101113F B-52 SQUADRONS.................... 1,478,648 1,478,648
160 0101122F AIR-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILE (ALCM) 570 570
161 0101126F B-1B SQUADRONS.................... 273,552 273,552
162 0101127F B-2 SQUADRONS..................... 418,178 398,178
.................................. Slow execution................ [-20,000]
163 0101213F MINUTEMAN SQUADRONS............... 79,313 79,313
164 0101316F WORLDWIDE JOINT STRATEGIC 44,424 44,424
COMMUNICATIONS.
165 0101318F SERVICE SUPPORT TO STRATCOM-- 56,203 56,203
GLOBAL STRIKE.
166 0101328F ICBM REENTRY VEHICLES............. 733,182 733,182
168 0102110F MH-139A........................... 7,046 7,046
169 0102326F REGION/SECTOR OPERATION CONTROL 709 709
CENTER MODERNIZATION PROGRAM.
171 0202834F AVIATION SUPPORT EQUIPMENT-- 1,028 1,028
GENERAL.
172 0203345F OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)....... 45,000 45,000
173 0205219F MQ-9 UAV.......................... 16,723 16,723
174 0205671F JOINT COUNTER RCIED ELECTRONIC 2,816 2,816
WARFARE.
176 0207133F F-16 SQUADRONS.................... 527,739 527,739
177 0207134F F-15E SQUADRONS................... 322,889 322,889
178 0207136F MANNED DESTRUCTIVE SUPPRESSION.... 8,128 8,128
179 0207138F F-22A SQUADRONS................... 950,375 950,375
180 0207142F F-35 SQUADRONS.................... 47,388 47,388
181 0207146F F-15EX............................ 133,274 133,274
182 0207161F TACTICAL AIM MISSILES............. 98,861 93,975
.................................. Dual Mode APKWS............... [5,000]
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-9,886]
183 0207163F ADVANCED MEDIUM RANGE AIR-TO-AIR 53,277 53,277
MISSILE (AMRAAM).
184 0207172F JOINT ADVANCED TACTICAL MISSILE 500,422 500,422
(JATM).
187 0207242F SPECIAL PROGRAM APPLICATIONS...... 35,149 35,149
188 0207247F AF TENCAP......................... 50,913 50,913
189 0207249F PRECISION ATTACK SYSTEMS 14,602 14,602
PROCUREMENT.
190 0207253F COMPASS CALL...................... 66,514 66,514
191 0207268F AIRCRAFT ENGINE COMPONENT 205,938 205,938
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
192 0207325F JOINT AIR-TO-SURFACE STANDOFF 133,092 133,092
MISSILE (JASSM).
193 0207327F SMALL DIAMETER BOMB (SDB)......... 25,497 25,497
194 0207410F AIR & SPACE OPERATIONS CENTER 158,871 142,984
(AOC).
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-15,887]
195 0207412F CONTROL AND REPORTING CENTER (CRC) 18,137 18,137
196 0207418F AFSPECWAR--TACP................... 5,206 5,206
198 0207431F COMBAT AIR INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM 33,700 33,700
ACTIVITIES.
199 0207438F THEATER BATTLE MANAGEMENT (TBM) 7,014 7,014
C4I.
200 0207439F ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE INT REPROG 73,523 73,523
(EWIR).
202 0207452F DCAPES............................ 5,254 5,254
203 0207457F AIR FORCE SPECIAL WARFARE 24,423 24,423
(SPECWAR).
204 0207461F FLIGHT OPERATIONS SYSTEMS......... 15,978 15,978
205 0207521F AIR FORCE CALIBRATION PROGRAMS.... 2,220 2,220
207 0207590F SEEK EAGLE........................ 36,710 36,710
208 0207611F READINESS DECISION SUPPORT 6,823 6,823
ENTERPRISE.
209 0207697F DISTRIBUTED TRAINING AND EXERCISES 83,659 73,659
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-10,000]
210 0207701F FULL COMBAT MISSION TRAINING...... 6,644 28,644
.................................. AI-enabled maintenance [22,000]
intelligence platforms across
air education and training
command.
211 0208006F MISSION PLANNING SYSTEMS.......... 122,175 109,958
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-12,217]
212 0208007F TACTICAL DECEPTION................ 48,857 43,972
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-4,885]
213 0208087F DISTRIBUTED CYBER WARFARE 71,868 69,868
OPERATIONS.
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-2,000]
214 0208088F AF DEFENSIVE CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS 76,758 76,758
218 0208288F INTEL DATA APPLICATIONS........... 7,511 17,511
.................................. FireFly algorithm development. [10,000]
219 0301025F GEOBASE........................... 403 403
226 0301377F COUNTERING ADVANCED CONVENTIONAL 1,343 1,343
WEAPONS (CACW).
228 0301401F AF MULTI-DOMAIN NON-TRADITIONAL 2,754 2,754
ISR BATTLESPACE AWARENESS.
229 0302015F E-4B NATIONAL AIRBORNE OPERATIONS 50,873 50,873
CENTER (NAOC).
230 0302315F NON-KINETIC COUNTERMEASURE SUPPORT 4,024 4,024
233 0303131F MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY 254,837 254,837
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (MEECN).
234 0303133F HIGH FREQUENCY RADIO SYSTEMS...... 33,215 33,215
235 0303140F INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 117,658 117,658
PROGRAM.
236 0303248F ALL DOMAIN COMMON PLATFORM........ 71,312 71,312
238 0304100F STRATEGIC MISSION PLANNING & 89,663 89,663
EXECUTION SYSTEM (SMPES).
239 0304109F THRESHER.......................... 109 109
242 0304260F AIRBORNE SIGINT ENTERPRISE........ 98,319 98,319
243 0304310F COMMERCIAL ECONOMIC ANALYSIS...... 1,713 1,713
246 0304784F LONG ENDURANCE--AIRBORNE ISR...... 16,570 16,570
249 0305022F ISR MODERNIZATION & AUTOMATION 16,188 16,188
DVMT (IMAD).
250 0305099F GLOBAL AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 4,210 4,210
(GATM).
251 0305103F CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE......... 318 318
252 0305111F WEATHER SERVICE................... 29,331 29,331
253 0305114F AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, APPROACH, AND 61,895 61,895
LANDING SYSTEM (ATCALS).
254 0305116F AERIAL TARGETS.................... 1,704 1,704
257 0305128F SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIVE 9,642 9,642
ACTIVITIES.
258 0305146F DEFENSE JOINT COUNTERINTELLIGENCE 2,469 2,469
ACTIVITIES.
259 0305155F THEATER NUCLEAR WEAPON STORAGE & 24,364 24,364
SECURITY SYSTEM.
261 0305179F INTEGRATED BROADCAST SERVICE (IBS) 18,266 18,266
262 0305206F AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEMS... 34,273 34,273
263 0305207F MANNED RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEMS..... 17,114 17,114
264 0305208F DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE 85,365 85,365
SYSTEMS.
266 0305221F NETWORK-CENTRIC COLLABORATIVE 9,146 9,146
TARGETING.
268 0305240F ISR TRANSPORT AND PROCESSING...... 312,037 277,037
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-35,000]
269 0305249F AF JWICS ENTERPRISE............... 19,324 19,324
270 0305600F INTERNATIONAL INTELLIGENCE 62,000 62,000
TECHNOLOGY AND ARCHITECTURES.
271 0305836F C2IMERA........................... 11,393 11,393
272 0305903F COCOM MOBILE COMMAND AND CONTROL 2,013 2,013
CENTERS (MCCCS).
273 0305984F PERSONNEL RECOVERY COMMAND & CTRL 1,783 1,783
(PRC2).
274 0307577F INTELLIGENCE MISSION DATA (IMD)... 3,151 3,151
275 0401119F C-5 AIRLIFT SQUADRONS (IF)........ 76,233 76,233
276 0401130F C-17 AIRCRAFT (IF)................ 178,130 198,130
.................................. C-17 Mobility Connectivity [20,000]
increase.
277 0401132F C-130J PROGRAM.................... 16,628 16,628
278 0401134F LARGE AIRCRAFT IR COUNTERMEASURES 12,323 12,323
(LAIRCM).
279 0401218F KC-135S........................... 121,742 141,742
.................................. KC-135 Mobility Connectivity [20,000]
increase.
280 0401318F CV-22............................. 45,699 45,699
281 0401334F LARGE AIRCRAFT SURVIVABILITY 50,111 50,111
SYSTEMS (LASS).
283 0708610F LOGISTICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 21,518 21,518
(LOGIT).
284 0801380F AF LVC OPERATIONAL TRAINING (LVC- 23,472 23,472
OT).
285 0804743F OTHER FLIGHT TRAINING............. 1,950 1,950
286 0901202F JOINT PERSONNEL RECOVERY AGENCY... 2,035 2,035
287 0901218F CIVILIAN COMPENSATION PROGRAM..... 4,248 4,248
288 0901220F PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION.......... 2,678 2,678
289 0901226F AIR FORCE STUDIES AND ANALYSIS 81,252 65,002
AGENCY.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-16,250]
291 0901538F FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 3,316 3,316
SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
292 0901554F DEFENSE ENTERPRISE ACNTNG AND MGT 38,301 38,301
SYS (DEAMS).
293 1201921F SERVICE SUPPORT TO STRATCOM--SPACE 700 700
ACTIVITIES.
293A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 29,113,107 29,113,107
.................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 39,930,435 39,878,249
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 73,075,614 72,594,719
TEST AND EVALUATION, AIR
FORCE.
..................................
.................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND
EVALUATION, SPACE FORCE
.................................. BASIC RESEARCH
001 0601102SF DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES......... 20,833 20,833
002 0601103SF UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES... 14,426 14,426
.................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........ 35,259 35,259
..................................
.................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
004 1206601SF SPACE TECHNOLOGY.................. 234,190 256,690
.................................. Hypersonic weapons advancement [2,500]
.................................. In-Space Operational [10,000]
Technologies.
.................................. Positioning, Navigation, and [10,000]
Timing (PNT) Quantum System
demonstration.
.................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH...... 234,190 256,690
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
005 1206310SF SPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 313,738 313,738
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
006 1206616SF SPACE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 126,427 139,927
DEVELOPMENT/DEMO.
.................................. Operational Spacecraft [13,500]
Capability Bridge Effort.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 440,165 453,665
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
PROTOTYPES
007 0604002SF SPACE FORCE WEATHER SERVICES 3,581 6,581
RESEARCH.
.................................. Enhancing U.S. Air Force [3,000]
Academy Rocket Propulsion
Curriculum.
008 1203010SF SPACE FORCE IT, DATA ANALYTICS, 45,971 45,971
DIGITAL SOLUTIONS.
010 1203622SF SPACE WARFIGHTING ANALYSIS........ 128,546 128,546
011 1203710SF EO/IR WEATHER SYSTEMS............. 144,434 144,434
012 1203955SF SPACE ACCESS, MOBILITY & LOGISTICS 9,724 9,724
(SAML).
013 1206410SF SPACE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND 1,246,316 1,246,316
PROTOTYPING.
014 1206427SF SPACE SYSTEMS PROTOTYPE 87,730 87,730
TRANSITIONS (SSPT).
015 1206438SF SPACE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY.......... 62,031 62,031
016 1206458SF TECH TRANSITION (SPACE)........... 241,056 241,056
017 1206617SF OPERATIONAL TEST & TRAINING 265,215 265,215
INFRASTRUCTURE.
018 1206730SF SPACE SECURITY AND DEFENSE PROGRAM 102,140 102,140
019 1206760SF PROTECTED TACTICAL ENTERPRISE 155,885 155,885
SERVICE (PTES).
020 1206761SF PROTECTED TACTICAL SERVICE (PTS).. 449,434 449,434
022 1206857SF SPACE RAPID CAPABILITIES OFFICE... 9,950 9,950
023 1206862SF TACTICALLY RESPONSIVE SPACE....... 86,306 86,306
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 3,038,319 3,041,319
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
..................................
.................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
024 1203269SF GPS III FOLLOW-ON (GPS IIIF)...... 123,793 123,793
025 1206421SF COUNTERSPACE SYSTEMS.............. 43,702 43,702
026 1206422SF WEATHER SYSTEM FOLLOW-ON.......... 34,756 34,756
027 1206425SF SPACE SITUATION AWARENESS SYSTEMS. 1,317,841 1,317,841
028 1206431SF ADVANCED EHF MILSATCOM (SPACE).... 10,157 10,157
030 1206440SF NEXT-GEN OPIR--GROUND............. 761,425 761,425
031 1206442SF NEXT GENERATION OPIR.............. 209,851 209,851
032 1206443SF NEXT-GEN OPIR--GEO................ 485,703 485,703
033 1206444SF NEXT-GEN OPIR--POLAR.............. 415,000
.................................. Next Generation OPIR, Block 0 [415,000]
Polar.
034 1206445SF COMMERCIAL SATCOM (COMSATCOM) 68,554 68,554
INTEGRATION.
035 1206446SF RESILIENT MISSILE WARNING MISSILE 3,564,176 3,564,176
TRACKING--LOW EARTH ORBIT (LEO).
036 1206447SF RESILIENT MISSILE WARNING MISSILE 1,413,662 1,413,662
TRACKING--MEDIUM EARTH ORBIT
(MEO).
037 1206771SF COMMERCIAL SERVICES............... 23,752 73,752
.................................. Program increase.............. [50,000]
038 1206853SF NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH 2,748 2,748
PROGRAM (SPACE)--EMD.
039 1206855SF EVOLVED STRATEGIC SATCOM (ESS).... 1,838,718 1,838,718
.................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND 9,898,838 10,363,838
DEMONSTRATION.
..................................
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
042 1206392SF ACQ WORKFORCE--SPACE & MISSILE 260,731 260,731
SYSTEMS.
043 1206398SF SPACE & MISSILE SYSTEMS CENTER-- 13,717 13,717
MHA.
044 1206399SF SSC ENTERPRISE ENGINEERING & 230,848 230,848
INTEGRATION.
045 1206759SF MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT--SPACE....... 65,731 65,731
046 1206860SF ROCKET SYSTEMS LAUNCH PROGRAM 19,965 19,965
(SPACE).
047 1206864SF SPACE TEST PROGRAM (STP).......... 29,598 29,598
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.... 620,590 620,590
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
049 1201212SF SERVICE-WIDE SUPPORT (NOT 28,425 28,425
OTHERWISE ACCOUNTED FOR).
051 1203040SF DCO-SPACE......................... 481,251 481,251
052 1203109SF NARROWBAND SATELLITE 855,860 855,860
COMMUNICATIONS.
053 1203110SF SATELLITE CONTROL NETWORK (SPACE). 92,537 92,537
054 1203154SF LONG RANGE KILL CHAINS............ 1,392,025 1,392,025
055 1203155SF SPACE-BASED MOVING TARGET 253,355 253,355
INDICATOR.
056 1203156SF DATA TRANSPORT AND NETWORKING..... 164,974 164,974
057 1203165SF NAVSTAR GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM 115,000 115,000
(SPACE AND CONTROL SEGMENTS).
058 1203173SF SPACE AND MISSILE TEST AND 22,487 22,487
EVALUATION CENTER.
059 1203174SF SPACE INNOVATION, INTEGRATION AND 10,538 10,538
RAPID TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
060 1203182SF SPACELIFT RANGE SYSTEM (SPACE).... 56,781 56,781
061 1203330SF SPACE SUPERIORITY ISR............. 64,290 64,290
064 1203906SF NCMC--ITW/AA SYSTEM............... 25,092 25,092
065 1203909SF BALLISTIC MISSILE EARLY WARNING 128,630 128,630
SYSTEM (BMEWS).
066 1203913SF NUDET DETECTION SYSTEM (SPACE).... 114,004 114,004
067 1203940SF SPACE SITUATION AWARENESS 294,902 294,902
OPERATIONS.
068 1206423SF GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM III-- 332,313 332,313
OPERATIONAL CONTROL SEGMENT.
072 1206772SF RAPID RESILIENT COMMAND AND 109,190 109,190
CONTROL (R2C2).
073 1207440SF AUTOMATE SAT C2................... 1,524,300 804,900
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-719,400]
074 1208053SF JOINT TACTICAL GROUND SYSTEM...... 92,731 92,731
074A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 17,330,381 17,330,381
.................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 23,489,066 22,769,666
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
PILOT PROGRAMS
075 1208248SF SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS/PLANNING/ 617,062 631,062
TASKING SW.
.................................. Expanded Commercial Space [9,000]
Domain Awareness.
.................................. Space Command & Control-- [5,000]
Software Pilot Program.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL 617,062 631,062
TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 38,373,489 38,172,089
TEST, AND EVALUATION, SPACE
FORCE.
..................................
.................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND
EVALUATION, DEFENSE-WIDE
.................................. BASIC RESEARCH
001 0601000BR DTRA BASIC RESEARCH............... 15,070 15,070
003 0601108D8Z HIGH ENERGY LASER RESEARCH 17,667 17,667
INITIATIVES.
004 0601110D8Z BASIC RESEARCH INITIATIVES........ 87,091 97,091
.................................. Program increase.............. [10,000]
006 0601120D8Z NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION PROGRAM 165,488 215,488
.................................. Pilot Program To Support [50,000]
Advanced Technology Centers At
Community Colleges.
007 0601122E EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES............ 387,633 387,633
008 0601228D8Z HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND 99,706 125,706
UNIVERSITIES/MINORITY
INSTITUTIONS.
.................................. Program increase.............. [26,000]
009 0601384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 27,425 27,425
PROGRAM.
.................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........ 800,080 886,080
..................................
.................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
011 0602000D8Z JOINT MUNITIONS TECHNOLOGY........ 32,145 32,145
012 0602023E ACCESS AND AWARENESS.............. 110,096 110,096
013 0602024E WARFIGHTING PERFORMANCE........... 364,141 364,141
014 0602025E MAKING, MAINTAINING, SUPPLY CHAIN 1,624,523 1,624,523
AND LOGISTICS.
017 0602128D8Z PROMOTION AND PROTECTION 4,260 4,260
STRATEGIES.
018 0602230D8Z DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION..... 43,405 43,405
019 0602234D8Z LINCOLN LABORATORY RESEARCH 10,045 18,045
PROGRAM.
.................................. Program increase.............. [8,000]
020 0602251D8Z APPLIED RESEARCH FOR THE 59,560 59,560
ADVANCEMENT OF S&T PRIORITIES.
022 0602384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 207,186 197,186
PROGRAM.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-10,000]
023 0602668D8Z CYBER SECURITY RESEARCH........... 18,575 23,575
.................................. Pacific Intelligence and [5,000]
Innovation Initiative.
029 0602718BR COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS 157,287 157,287
DESTRUCTION APPLIED RESEARCH.
030 0602751D8Z SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE 7,069 7,069
(SEI) APPLIED RESEARCH.
031 0602890D8Z HIGH ENERGY LASER RESEARCH........ 50,408 50,408
032 0602891D8Z FSRM MODELLING.................... 6,635 6,635
033 1160401BB SOF TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT........ 50,856 55,856
.................................. Radio Consolidation and [5,000]
Procurement.
.................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH...... 2,746,191 2,754,191
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
034 0603000D8Z JOINT MUNITIONS ADVANCED 64,251 64,251
TECHNOLOGY.
036 0603055D8Z OPERATIONAL ENERGY CAPABILITY 165,060 205,060
IMPROVEMENT.
.................................. Program increase.............. [20,000]
.................................. TRISO development............. [20,000]
038 0603122D8Z COMBATING TERRORISM TECHNOLOGY 73,618 323,618
SUPPORT.
.................................. Emerging Tech Cooperation..... [50,000]
.................................. Israel Counter UXS Program.... [100,000]
.................................. Israel Subterranean [100,000]
Cooperation.
039 0603133D8Z FOREIGN COMPARATIVE TESTING....... 24,950 24,950
040 0603142D8Z MISSION ENGINEERING & INTEGRATION 144,454 144,454
(ME&I).
041 0603160BR COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS 509,160 509,160
DESTRUCTION ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT.
043 0603180C ADVANCED RESEARCH................. 482,573 545,573
.................................. Hypersonic and counter- [60,000]
hypersonic testing from
unmanned surface vessels.
.................................. power source for directed [3,000]
energy missile defense
satellite system.
044 0603183D8Z JOINT HYPERSONIC TECHNOLOGY 424,422 454,422
DEVELOPMENT &TRANSITION.
.................................. Acceleration of hypersonic [10,000]
system development.
.................................. AI Enhanced Hypersonic Seeker. [10,000]
.................................. UCAH Classified AI/ML and [10,000]
Quantum Computing
Infrastructure Project.
045 0603225D8Z JOINT DOD-DOE MUNITIONS TECHNOLOGY 45,375 45,375
DEVELOPMENT.
048 0603288D8Z ANALYTIC ASSESSMENTS.............. 36,917 36,917
049 0603289D8Z ADVANCED INNOVATIVE ANALYSIS AND 51,960 51,960
CONCEPTS.
050 0603330D8Z QUANTUM APPLICATION............... 60,333 60,333
051 0603331D8Z FUTURE GENERATION WIRELESS 5,000 5,000
TECHNOLOGIES.
052 0603342D8Z DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT (DIU)..... 522,559 540,559
.................................. Off Grid Tactical Power [10,000]
Systems Pilot Program.
.................................. ONRAMP expansion and [3,000]
innovation acceleration
activities.
.................................. Operator Embedded National [5,000]
Security Innovation
Partnerships.
053 0603375D8Z TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION............. 982,694 917,694
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-45,000]
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-20,000]
054 0603379D8Z ADVANCED TECHNICAL INTEGRATION.... 79,268 79,268
055 0603384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 310,308 310,308
PROGRAM--ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.
056 0603467E DARPA ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 1,568,124 1,568,124
DEVELOPMENT.
057 0603468E ADVANCED COMPLEX SYSTEMS.......... 540,362 540,362
058 0603469E ADVANCED ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES.... 331,007 331,007
059 0603618D8Z JOINT ELECTRONIC ADVANCED 49,083 49,083
TECHNOLOGY.
060 0603662D8Z NETWORKED COMMUNICATIONS 696,297 661,297
CAPABILITIES.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-20,000]
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-15,000]
062 0603680D8Z DEFENSE-WIDE MANUFACTURING SCIENCE 581,847 599,347
AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
.................................. Advanced Robotics and [10,000]
Maintenance Automation.
.................................. Manufacturing Advancement for [5,000]
Novel Technology Innovation
and Sustainment.
.................................. Manufacturing of advanced [2,500]
composites for hypersonics
aided by digital engineering.
063 0603680S MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.. 49,787 52,287
.................................. Domestic Tantalum processing [2,500]
capability.
064 0603712S GENERIC LOGISTICS R&D TECHNOLOGY 18,791 18,791
DEMONSTRATIONS.
065 0603716D8Z STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 60,774 60,774
PROGRAM.
066 0603720S MICROELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY 139,923 139,923
DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT.
072 0603781D8Z SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE.... 10,227 10,227
073 0603834D8Z BIOSURVEILLANCE PROGRAM ADVANCED 9,800 9,800
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
074 0603838D8Z DEFENSE INNOVATION ACCELERATION 310,977 293,477
(DIA).
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-22,500]
.................................. UAS Affordable Domestic [5,000]
Propulsion.
075 0603924D8Z HIGH ENERGY LASER ADVANCED 201,125 206,125
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
.................................. Ultra-Short Pulsed Laser [5,000]
(USPL) Weapons.
076 0603941D8Z TEST & EVALUATION SCIENCE & 3,834,080 3,580,302
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Common Enterprise Range [5,000]
Network.
.................................. Hypersonics Testing and [10,000]
Evaluation Workforce
Development.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-233,778]
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-35,000]
077 0603945D8Z INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION 158,345 154,345
INITIATIVES.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-4,000]
080 1160402BB SOF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 126,085 126,085
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 12,669,536 12,720,258
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
PROTOTYPES
081 0603161D8Z NUCLEAR MATTERS, ADVANCED 44,685 44,685
COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT &
PROTOTYPES.
082 0603600D8Z WALKOFF........................... 227,158 227,158
083 0603851D8Z ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY TECHNICAL 125,066 125,066
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.
085 0603882C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE 1,360,611 1,360,611
MIDCOURSE DEFENSE SEGMENT.
086 0603884BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 391,307 391,307
PROGRAM--DEM/VAL.
087 0603884C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SENSORS. 865,420 868,420
.................................. Deep Sentry................... [3,000]
088 0603890C BMD ENABLING PROGRAMS............. 1,457,437 1,180,437
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-277,000]
089 0603891C SPECIAL PROGRAMS--MDA............. 1,742,778 1,742,778
090 0603892C AEGIS BMD......................... 927,870 979,870
.................................. Aegis Guam Weapon System (AGS) [52,000]
capability enhancements,
threat sets.
091 0603896C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND 939,987 939,987
AND CONTROL, BATTLE MANAGEMENT
AND COMMUNICATIONS (C2BMC).
092 0603898C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE JOINT 50,430 50,430
WARFIGHTER SUPPORT.
093 0603904C MISSILE DEFENSE INTEGRATION & 57,892 57,892
OPERATIONS CENTER (MDIOC).
094 0603906C REGARDING TRENCH.................. 29,807 29,807
095 0603907C SEA BASED X-BAND RADAR (SBX)...... 274,204 274,204
096 0603913C ISRAELI COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS...... 300,000 300,000
097 0603914C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TEST.... 1,065,474 1,065,474
098 0603915C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TARGETS. 518,506 538,506
.................................. Advanced Target Front End [10,000]
(ATFE) Configuration 3 (C3)
Risk Reduction.
.................................. Unmanned sea-based launch [10,000]
platforms.
099 0603923D8Z COALITION WARFARE................. 10,082 10,082
101 0604016D8Z DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CORROSION 2,675 2,675
PROGRAM.
102 0604023D8Z JOINT MUNITIONS COMPONENT 7,893 7,893
PROTOTYPING.
103 0604102C GUAM DEFENSE DEVELOPMENT.......... 212,413 232,413
.................................. Program acceleration.......... [20,000]
104 0604115C TECHNOLOGY MATURATION INITIATIVES. 59,700 84,700
.................................. Solid Rocket Second Source [25,000]
Qualification Increase.
106 0604125D8Z ADVANCED MANUFACTURING COMPONENTS 52,122 52,122
AND PROTOTYPES.
107 0604162D8Z CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS 945 945
ELIMINATION TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT.
108 0604181C HYPERSONIC DEFENSE................ 213,783 263,783
.................................. GPI Acceleration.............. [50,000]
109 0604250D8Z ADVANCED INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES.. 2,626,130 2,626,130
110 0604294D8Z TRUSTED & ASSURED MICROELECTRONICS 156,743 159,243
.................................. Pilot Program on Semiconductor [2,500]
Antitampering and Authenticity
Validation.
111 0604331D8Z RAPID PROTOTYPING PROGRAM......... 238,800 308,800
.................................. Multi-Mission Optionally [70,000]
Piloted Vessel prototyping.
114 0604400D8Z DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) 2,024 2,024
UNMANNED SYSTEM COMMON
DEVELOPMENT.
115 0604539D8Z DEFENSE AUTONOMOUS WARFARE GROUP.. 1,000,000 1,000,000
116 0604551BR CATAPULT INFORMATION SYSTEM....... 7,500 7,500
117 0604555D8Z OPERATIONAL ENERGY PROTOTYPING-- 53,505 93,505
NON S&T.
.................................. Program increase.............. [40,000]
119 0604679D8Z OFFICE OF STRATEGIC CAPITAL (OSC). 18,955 18,955
120 0604682D8Z SUPPORT FOR STRATEGIC ANALYSIS.... 2,802 2,802
122 0604791D8Z MULTI-DOMAIN JOINT OPERATIONS 32,001 32,001
(MDJO).
123 0604797D8Z JOINT ENERGETIC TRANSITION OFFICE. 6,278 6,278
124 0604826J JOINT C5 CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT, 28,314 28,314
INTEGRATION AND INTEROPERABILITY
ASSESSMENTS.
125 0604834D8Z BIOSURVEILLANCE PROGRAM 7,000 7,000
DEVELOPMENT & PROTOTYPING.
126 0604873C LONG RANGE DISCRIMINATION RADAR 125,074 125,074
(LRDR).
127 0604874C IMPROVED HOMELAND DEFENSE 1,344,824 1,344,824
INTERCEPTORS.
129 0604878C AEGIS BMD TEST.................... 61,969 61,969
130 0604879C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SENSOR 52,919 52,919
TEST.
131 0604880C LAND-BASED SM-3 (LBSM3)........... 25,102 25,102
132 0604887C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE 53,761 53,761
MIDCOURSE SEGMENT TEST.
133 0604924D8Z HIGH ENERGY LASER ADVANCED 44,485 44,485
COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT & PROTOTYPE.
134 0202057C SAFETY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT......... 2,146 2,146
135 0208059JCY CYBERCOM ACTIVITIES............... 31,735 31,735
137 0208086JCY CYBER TRAINING ENVIRONMENT (CTE).. 120,814 111,814
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-9,000]
139 0305103C CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE......... 2,160 2,160
140 0305245D8Z INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES AND 15,047 15,047
INNOVATION INVESTMENTS.
142 1206895C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM 95,819 95,819
SPACE PROGRAMS.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 17,094,152 17,090,652
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
..................................
.................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
144 0604123D8Z CHIEF DIGITAL AND ARTIFICIAL 11,197 11,197
INTELLIGENCE OFFICER (CDAO)--DEM/
VAL ACTIVITIES.
145 0604133D8Z ALPHA-1 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.... 969,825 929,825
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-10,000]
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-30,000]
146 0604161D8Z NUCLEAR MATTERS, SYSTEM 14,919 14,919
DEVELOPMENT & DEMONSTRATION.
147 0604384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 261,947 234,447
PROGRAM--EMD.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-27,500]
148 0604771D8Z JOINT TACTICAL INFORMATION 10,200 10,200
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (JTIDS).
149 0605000BR COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS 16,713 16,713
DESTRUCTION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
150 0605013BL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT 13,620 13,620
151 0605021SE HOMELAND PERSONNEL SECURITY 9,334 9,334
INITIATIVE.
152 0605022D8Z DEFENSE EXPORTABILITY PROGRAM..... 5,943 5,943
153 0605027D8Z OUSD(C) IT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES 273,253 268,253
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-5,000]
154 0605080S DEFENSE AGENCY INITIATIVES (DAI)-- 51,265 51,265
FINANCIAL SYSTEM.
156 0605210D8Z DEFENSE-WIDE ELECTRONIC 7,918 7,918
PROCUREMENT CAPABILITIES.
157 0605294D8Z TRUSTED & ASSURED MICROELECTRONICS 51,202 51,202
158 0605310D8Z MILITARY AVIATION AND INSTALLATION 4,072 4,072
ASSURANCE SITING CLEARINGHOUSE.
159 0605649D8Z ACQUISITION INTEGRATION AND 92,689 92,689
INTEROPERABILITY (AI2).
160 0605755D8Z RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE 3,090 3,090
MODERNIZATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
AND DEMONSTRATION.
161 0605772D8Z NUCLEAR COMMAND, CONTROL, & 2,985 2,985
COMMUNICATIONS.
162 0205401JCA COUNTER--SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 580,348 580,348
SYSTEMS (JIATF-401).
164 0305282K JOINT FIRES NETWORK (JFN)......... 35,000 35,000
165 0305304D8Z REAL PROPERTY ANALYTICS........... 2,573 2,573
166 0305310D8Z COUNTERPROLIFERATION ADVANCED 12,751 12,751
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND 2,430,844 2,358,344
DEMONSTRATION.
..................................
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
168 0603829J JOINT CAPABILITY EXPERIMENTATION.. 12,332 12,332
169 0604122D8Z JADC2 DEVELOPMENT AND 2,109,895 2,079,895
EXPERIMENTATION ACTIVITIES.
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-30,000]
171 0604774D8Z DEFENSE READINESS REPORTING SYSTEM 8,921 8,921
(DRRS).
172 0604875D8Z JOINT SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE 11,094 11,094
DEVELOPMENT.
173 0604940D8Z CENTRAL TEST AND EVALUATION 1,153,754 1,113,754
INVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT (CTEIP).
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-15,000]
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-25,000]
175 0605001E MISSION SUPPORT................... 108,101 108,101
176 0605100D8Z JOINT MISSION ENVIRONMENT TEST 234,700 234,700
CAPABILITY (JMETC).
177 0605126J JOINT INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE 69,820 69,820
DEFENSE ORGANIZATION (JIAMDO).
179 0605131D8Z LIVE FIRE TESTING................. 9,020 9,020
180 0605142D8Z SYSTEMS ENGINEERING............... 21,992 21,992
181 0605151D8Z STUDIES AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT--OSD. 5,255 5,255
182 0605161D8Z NUCLEAR MATTERS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT 21,862 21,862
183 0605170D8Z SUPPORT TO NETWORKS AND 26,878 26,878
INFORMATION INTEGRATION.
184 0605200D8Z GENERAL SUPPORT TO 10,695 10,695
OUSD(INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY).
185 0605384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 89,467 89,467
PROGRAM.
192 0605711D8Z CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS...... 10,913 10,913
193 0605790D8Z SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH 8,435 8,435
(SBIR)/ SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
TRANSFER (STTR) ADMINISTRATION.
194 0605797D8Z MAINTAINING TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE.. 35,512 35,512
195 0605798D8Z DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS....... 165,450 165,450
196 0605801KA DEFENSE TECHNICAL INFORMATION 57,576 57,576
CENTER (DTIC).
197 0605803SE R&D IN SUPPORT OF DOD ENLISTMENT, 34,359 34,359
TESTING AND EVALUATION.
198 0605804D8Z DEVELOPMENT TEST AND EVALUATION... 35,106 35,106
199 0605898E MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D................ 5,383 5,383
200 0605998KA MANAGEMENT HQ--DEFENSE TECHNICAL 3,489 3,489
INFORMATION CENTER (DTIC).
201 0606005D8Z SPECIAL ACTIVITIES................ 19,260 19,260
202 0606100D8Z BUDGET AND PROGRAM ASSESSMENTS.... 10,678 10,678
203 0606114D8Z ANALYSIS WORKING GROUP (AWG) 11,668 11,668
SUPPORT.
205 0606220D8Z OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR 75,000 77,000
ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION AND
MODERNIZATION.
.................................. Acquisition Workforce Data [2,000]
Analytics Capability.
206 0606225D8Z ODNA TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCE 3,264 3,264
ANALYSIS.
207 0606300D8Z DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD............. 6,307 6,307
208 0606301D8Z AVIATION SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES...... 986 15,986
.................................. Health and Usage Monitoring [10,000]
Systems modernization.
.................................. HUMS.......................... [5,000]
209 0606771D8Z CYBER RESILIENCY AND CYBERSECURITY 30,746 30,746
POLICY.
211 0606775D8Z JOINT PRODUCTION ACCELERATOR CELL 6,215 6,215
(JPAC).
212 0606829D8Z SUSTAINMENT TRANSITION 29,408 29,408
CAPABILITIES.
215 0204571J JOINT STAFF ANALYTICAL SUPPORT.... 5,088 5,088
216 0207834D8Z BIOSURVEILLANCE PROGRAM........... 7,000 7,000
217 0208045K C4I INTEROPERABILITY.............. 72,581 72,581
218 0303169D8Z INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RAPID 6,416 6,416
ACQUISITION.
219 0305172K COMBINED ADVANCED APPLICATIONS.... 5,566 5,566
221 0305208K DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE 2,951 2,951
SYSTEMS.
222 0305248J JOINT STAFF OFFICE OF THE CHIEF 67,007 67,007
DATA OFFICER (OCDO) ACTIVITIES.
223 0804768J COCOM EXERCISE ENGAGEMENT AND 90,424 90,424
TRAINING TRANSFORMATION (CE2T2)--
NON-MHA.
225 0808737SE INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION..... 5,768 5,768
226 0901598C MANAGEMENT HQ--MDA................ 31,863 31,863
228A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 36,977 36,977
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.... 4,775,182 4,722,182
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
229 0604011D8Z NEXT GENERATION INFORMATION 5,893 5,893
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (5G).
231 0604538D8Z ECONOMIC DEFENSE UNIT (EDU)....... 403,903 403,903
232 0607162D8Z CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS 2,931 2,931
ELIMINATION TECHNOLOGY
IMPROVEMENT.
233 0607210D8Z INDUSTRIAL BASE ANALYSIS AND 1,177,356 1,234,856
SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT.
.................................. Digital Twin Center of [2,500]
Excellence For Army Ground
Vehicles Center and Naval
Special Warfare Systems.
.................................. Domestic manufacturing [40,000]
capability for advanced
reactive materials.
.................................. Expanding Engineering Research [5,000]
& Development Capability for
Maritime Industrial Base.
.................................. Next Generation Fiber [2,500]
Production Line.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-2,500]
.................................. Public-Private Advanced [10,000]
Manufacturing Initiative in
the Indo-Pacific.
234 0607310D8Z COUNTERPROLIFERATION MODERNIZATION 11,304 11,304
235 0607327T GLOBAL THEATER SECURITY 6,010 6,010
COOPERATION MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (G-TSCMIS).
236 0607384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 82,695 82,695
(OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT).
237 0607385BR COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS 4,108 9,108
DESTRUCTION OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. Operational Rapid Multi- [5,000]
Pathogen Diagnostic Tool.
238 0607757D8Z RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE 2,794 2,794
MODERNIZATION OPERATIONAL SYSTEM
DEVELOPMENT.
239 0208085JCY ROBUST INFRASTRUCTURE AND ACCESS.. 155,613 155,613
240 0208097JCY CYBER COMMAND AND CONTROL (CYBER 85,958 85,958
C2).
241 0208099JCY DATA AND UNIFIED PLATFORM (D&UP).. 84,687 84,687
245 0302019K DEFENSE INFO INFRASTRUCTURE 13,312 13,312
ENGINEERING AND INTEGRATION.
246 0302609V COUNTERING THREATS AUTOMATED 11,710 11,710
PLATFORM.
247 0303126K LONG-HAUL COMMUNICATIONS--DCS..... 10,508 10,508
248 0303131K MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY 10,307 10,307
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (MEECN).
250 0303140D8Z INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 35,214 35,214
PROGRAM.
252 0303140K INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 33,502 33,502
PROGRAM.
253 0303153K DEFENSE SPECTRUM ORGANIZATION..... 49,466 49,466
254 0303171K JOINT PLANNING AND EXECUTION 10,615 10,615
SERVICES.
257 0303430V FEDERAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES 50,900 50,900
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
265 0305104D8Z DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE (DIB) 17,077 17,077
CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE.
269 0305146V DEFENSE JOINT COUNTERINTELLIGENCE 6,751 6,751
ACTIVITIES.
270 0305172D8Z COMBINED ADVANCED APPLICATIONS.... 18,912 18,912
272 0305186D8Z POLICY R&D PROGRAMS............... 11,740 11,740
275 0305199D8Z NET CENTRICITY.................... 55,673 55,673
282 0305387D8Z HOMELAND DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY 1,730 1,730
TRANSFER PROGRAM.
283 0305601K MISSION PARTNER ENVIRONMENTS...... 15,464 15,464
293 0306250JCY CYBER OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY 1,303,094 1,308,094
SUPPORT.
.................................. Pathfinder.................... [15,000]
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-10,000]
294 0307609V NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY 19,840 19,840
SYSTEMS (NISS).
297 0708012K LOGISTICS SUPPORT ACTIVITIES...... 2,051 2,051
298 0708012S PACIFIC DISASTER CENTERS.......... 2,500
.................................. Program increase.............. [2,500]
299 0708047S DEFENSE PROPERTY ACCOUNTABILITY 2,829 2,829
SYSTEM.
302 1160403BB AVIATION SYSTEMS.................. 216,781 216,781
303 1160405BB INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.. 109,227 109,227
304 1160408BB OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS.......... 279,478 310,178
.................................. Ground Infil Protection [25,700]
Systems(GIPS).
.................................. Next Generation Geospatial [5,000]
Intelligence Data Awareness.
305 1160431BB WARRIOR SYSTEMS................... 435,074 468,108
.................................. Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) [3,500]
Family of Systems.
.................................. Ground Infil Protection [4,000]
Systems(GIPS).
.................................. Ground Organic Precision [5,000]
Strike Systems (GOPSS).
.................................. Low Cost, Platform Agnostic [12,000]
Lethal Packages (Warhead and
Electronic Safe and Arm Device
(ESAD)) for Group 1 Drones.
.................................. Munitions War Reserves........ [8,534]
306 1160432BB SPECIAL PROGRAMS.................. 25,761 25,761
309 1160483BB MARITIME SYSTEMS.................. 351,721 351,721
310 1160490BB OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS 25,747 40,747
INTELLIGENCE.
.................................. Hybrid Threats Analytical [15,000]
Platform (HTAP).
311 1203610K TELEPORT PROGRAM.................. 22,244 22,244
311A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 8,923,353 9,102,253
.................................. Foreign Materiel Program...... [168,900]
.................................. Forward Based Theater Foreign [10,000]
Materiel Exploitation.
.................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 14,093,333 14,420,967
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
PILOT PROGRAMS
312 0608140D8Z ENTERPRISE PLATFORMS AND 481,775 475,775
CAPABILITIES--SOFTWARE PILOT
PROGRAM.
.................................. Unjustified growth............ [-6,000]
313 0608500D8Z WEAPONEERING CODE SUSTAINMENT..... 23,071 23,071
314 0608648D8Z ACQUISITION VISIBILITY--SOFTWARE 64,364 64,364
PILOT PROGRAM.
316 0608776D8Z DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT FIELDING.. 433,867 430,867
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-3,000]
317 0303150K GLOBAL COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM. 124,329 124,329
.................................. SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL 1,127,406 1,118,406
TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 55,736,724 56,071,080
TEST AND EVALUATION, DEFENSE-
WIDE.
..................................
.................................. GOLDEN DOME FOR AMERICA FUND
.................................. RESEARCH, DEV, TEST & EVAL*
009 0604139D8Z GOLDEN DOME FOR AMERICA--MDA...... 367,000 367,000
015 0901159D8Z GOLDEN DOME FOR AMERICA........... 30,971 30,971
.................................. SUBTOTAL RESEARCH, DEV, TEST & 397,971 397,971
EVAL*.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL GOLDEN DOME FOR AMERICA 397,971 397,971
FUND.
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION,
DEFENSE
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
001 0605118OTE OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION... 101,365 151,542
.................................. Program increase.............. [50,177]
002 0605131OTE LIVE FIRE TEST AND EVALUATION..... 11,000 108,109
.................................. Program increase.............. [97,109]
003 0605814OTE OPERATIONAL TEST ACTIVITIES AND 76,492
ANALYSES.
.................................. Program increase.............. [76,492]
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.... 112,365 336,143
..................................
.................................. TOTAL OPERATIONAL TEST AND 112,365 336,143
EVALUATION, DEFENSE.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RDT&E.................. 218,791,608 219,478,814
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TITLE XLIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
SEC. 4301. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.
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SEC. 4301. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (In Thousands of Dollars)
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FY 2027 House
Line Item Request Authorized
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY
OPERATING FORCES
010 MANEUVER UNITS.................................................... 5,309,790 5,309,790
020 MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES.......................................... 375,682 375,682
030 ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE............................................ 1,193,028 1,193,028
040 THEATER LEVEL ASSETS.............................................. 2,395,049 2,395,049
050 LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT.................................... 1,273,674 1,273,674
060 AVIATION ASSETS................................................... 1,930,557 1,930,557
070 FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT................................ 7,186,195 7,186,195
080 LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS..................................... 888,277 888,277
090 LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE..................................... 2,022,115 2,142,115
Ground combat vehicle sustainment............................. [120,000]
100 MEDICAL READINESS................................................. 786,815 796,815
TC3Sim: Battlefield Trauma Readiness.......................... [10,000]
110 BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT........................................... 10,390,174 10,390,174
120 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION............... 5,435,364 5,440,864
Army National Guard Controlled Humidity Preservation.......... [5,500]
130 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS........................... 287,812 287,812
140 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES............................................. 383,610 383,610
150 RESET............................................................. 117,880 117,880
160 US AFRICA COMMAND................................................. 693,812 835,812
COCO ISR...................................................... [45,000]
Information Operations........................................ [94,000]
Technology Experimentation and Demonstration.................. [3,000]
170 US EUROPEAN COMMAND............................................... 510,862 513,862
including amount for Classified Program........................ [40,000]
Technology Experimentation and Demonstration.................. [3,000]
180 US SOUTHERN COMMAND............................................... 464,769 467,769
Technology Experimentation and Demonstration.................. [3,000]
190 US FORCES KOREA................................................... 77,775 77,775
200 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS...................... 366,311 358,311
Unjustified growth............................................ [-8,000]
210 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSECURITY.............................. 579,954 579,954
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 42,669,505 42,945,005
MOBILIZATION
220 STRATEGIC MOBILITY................................................ 53,602 53,602
230 ARMY PREPOSITIONED STOCKS......................................... 1,125,709 1,125,709
including amount for maintenance of APS-2 in the USEUCOM AOR... [380,000]
240 INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS........................................... 3,172 3,172
SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION......................................... 1,182,483 1,182,483
TRAINING AND RECRUITING
250 OFFICER ACQUISITION............................................... 193,530 193,530
260 RECRUIT TRAINING.................................................. 70,431 70,431
270 ONE STATION UNIT TRAINING......................................... 96,115 96,115
280 SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS............................ 503,896 503,896
290 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING........................................ 1,204,230 1,204,230
300 FLIGHT TRAINING................................................... 1,381,437 1,381,437
310 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION................................ 201,481 201,481
320 TRAINING SUPPORT.................................................. 609,925 609,925
330 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................ 712,092 712,092
350 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION.................................. 216,256 216,256
360 CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING................................... 218,683 218,683
370 JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS............................. 218,598 218,598
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING.............................. 5,626,674 5,626,674
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
390 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION........................................ 1,483,938 1,311,438
Program decrease.............................................. [-172,500]
400 CENTRAL SUPPLY ACTIVITIES......................................... 703,829 703,829
410 LOGISTIC SUPPORT ACTIVITIES....................................... 634,879 634,879
420 AMMUNITION MANAGEMENT............................................. 525,732 525,732
430 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 402,276 393,276
Program decrease.............................................. [-9,000]
440 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS........................................ 2,252,914 2,222,914
Program decrease.............................................. [-30,000]
450 MANPOWER MANAGEMENT............................................... 324,069 324,069
460 OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT........................................... 961,851 961,851
470 OTHER SERVICE SUPPORT............................................. 2,179,562 2,179,562
480 ARMY CLAIMS ACTIVITIES............................................ 139,480 139,480
490 REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT............................................ 308,271 308,271
500 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT READINESS.......................... 434,778 434,778
510 DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT..................... 37,654 37,654
520 INTERNATIONAL MILITARY HEADQUARTERS............................... 760,520 760,520
530 MISC. SUPPORT OF OTHER NATIONS.................................... 28,681 28,681
590A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............................................... 3,457,587 3,457,587
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 14,636,021 14,424,521
UNDISTRIBUTED
600 UNDISTRIBUTED..................................................... -417,800
Historical unobligated balances............................... [-417,800]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED........................................ -417,800
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY........................ 64,114,683 63,760,883
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY RESERVE
OPERATING FORCES
010 MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES.......................................... 15,213 15,213
020 ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE............................................ 674,766 674,766
030 THEATER LEVEL ASSETS.............................................. 121,223 121,223
040 LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT.................................... 664,612 664,612
050 AVIATION ASSETS................................................... 37,490 72,490
Aviation force structure...................................... [35,000]
060 FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT................................ 380,473 380,473
070 LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS..................................... 41,301 41,301
080 LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE..................................... 37,429 37,429
090 BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT........................................... 577,337 577,337
100 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION............... 411,093 411,093
110 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS........................... 27,810 27,810
120 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS...................... 2,725 2,725
130 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSECURITY.............................. 19,422 19,422
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 3,010,894 3,045,894
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
140 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION........................................ 15,237 11,237
Program decrease.............................................. [-4,000]
150 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 11,708 11,708
160 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS........................................ 4,165 4,165
170 MANPOWER MANAGEMENT............................................... 7,300 7,300
180 OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT........................................... 63,330 63,330
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 101,740 97,740
UNDISTRIBUTED
210 UNDISTRIBUTED..................................................... -34,700
Historical unobligated balances............................... [-34,700]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED........................................ -34,700
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY RESERVE................ 3,112,634 3,108,934
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
OPERATING FORCES
010 MANEUVER UNITS.................................................... 807,777 807,777
020 MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES.......................................... 233,114 233,114
030 ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE............................................ 1,143,423 1,143,423
040 THEATER LEVEL ASSETS.............................................. 84,598 84,598
050 LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT.................................... 344,161 344,161
060 AVIATION ASSETS................................................... 1,096,948 1,096,948
070 FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT................................ 864,172 873,672
GAMER live training capabilty................................. [9,500]
080 LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS..................................... 93,367 93,367
090 LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE..................................... 171,055 171,055
100 BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT........................................... 1,326,854 1,326,854
110 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION............... 1,065,363 1,065,363
120 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS........................... 1,116,559 1,116,559
130 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS...................... 6,831 6,831
140 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSECURITY.............................. 24,785 24,785
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 8,379,007 8,388,507
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
150 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION........................................ 6,604 6,604
160 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 50,221 55,221
Center for the Study of the National Guard.................... [5,000]
170 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS........................................ 24,846 24,846
180 OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT........................................... 239,142 239,142
190 REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT............................................ 4,004 4,004
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 324,817 329,817
UNDISTRIBUTED
200 UNDISTRIBUTED..................................................... -83,000
Historical unobligated balances............................... [-83,000]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED........................................ -83,000
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD......... 8,703,824 8,635,324
COUNTER-ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND SYRIA TRAIN AND EQUIP
COUNTER-ISIL TRAIN AND EQUIP FUND (CTEF)
010 COUNTER-ISIL TRAIN AND EQUIP FUND (CTEF).......................... 303,099 253,099
Program decrease.............................................. [-50,000]
SUBTOTAL COUNTER-ISIL TRAIN AND EQUIP FUND (CTEF)............. 303,099 253,099
TOTAL COUNTER-ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND SYRIA TRAIN AND EQUIP 303,099 253,099
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY
OPERATING FORCES
010 MISSION AND OTHER FLIGHT OPERATIONS............................... 8,324,572 8,324,572
020 FLEET AIR TRAINING................................................ 3,128,764 3,128,764
030 AIR SYSTEMS SUPPORT............................................... 1,469,165 1,469,165
040 AIRCRAFT DEPOT MAINTENANCE........................................ 2,219,583 2,219,583
050 AVIATION LOGISTICS................................................ 2,664,360 2,664,360
060 MISSION AND OTHER SHIP OPERATIONS................................. 7,424,752 7,424,752
070 SHIP OPERATIONS SUPPORT & TRAINING................................ 1,713,065 1,713,065
080 SHIP DEPOT MAINTENANCE............................................ 14,292,873 14,292,873
090 SHIP DEPOT OPERATIONS SUPPORT..................................... 2,597,722 2,567,722
Program decrease.............................................. [-45,000]
Small Shipyard Grants......................................... [15,000]
100 COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE...................... 1,821,744 1,821,744
110 MEDICAL READINESS................................................. 661,800 661,800
120 SPACE SYSTEMS AND SURVEILLANCE.................................... 572,000 572,000
130 WARFARE TACTICS................................................... 1,038,456 1,038,456
140 OPERATIONAL METEOROLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY.......................... 496,272 496,272
150 COMBAT SUPPORT FORCES............................................. 2,476,987 2,476,987
160 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND DEPOT OPERATIONS SUPPORT................ 62,570 62,570
170 COMBATANT COMMANDERS CORE OPERATIONS.............................. 105,379 105,379
180 COMBATANT COMMANDERS DIRECT MISSION SUPPORT....................... 1,994,139 1,994,139
190 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES............................................. 662,040 653,040
Unjustified growth............................................ [-9,000]
200 STRATEGIC AND REGIONAL STRIKE DETERRENCE.......................... 2,220,083 2,220,083
210 WEAPONS MAINTENANCE............................................... 1,833,006 1,833,006
220 OTHER WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT...................................... 834,752 834,752
230 ENTERPRISE INFORMATION............................................ 2,196,932 2,185,932
Unjustified growth............................................ [-11,000]
240 SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION........................ 4,891,828 4,891,828
250 BASE OPERATING SUPPORT............................................ 6,069,456 6,069,456
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 71,772,300 71,722,300
MOBILIZATION
260 SHIP PREPOSITIONING AND SURGE..................................... 378,073 378,073
270 READY RESERVE FORCE............................................... 881,029 881,029
280 SHIP ACTIVATIONS/INACTIVATIONS.................................... 831,641 956,641
Platform Supply Vessel........................................ [125,000]
300 COAST GUARD SUPPORT............................................... 27,729 27,729
SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION......................................... 2,118,472 2,243,472
TRAINING AND RECRUITING
310 OFFICER ACQUISITION............................................... 198,743 198,743
320 RECRUIT TRAINING.................................................. 17,813 27,813
U.S. Naval Sea Cadets......................................... [10,000]
330 RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS................................... 193,797 193,797
340 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING........................................ 1,163,755 1,173,755
Generative AI and Spatial Computing for Warfighter Performance [10,000]
350 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION................................ 280,521 280,521
360 TRAINING SUPPORT.................................................. 504,282 504,282
370 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................ 261,140 261,140
380 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION.................................. 75,600 75,600
390 CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING................................... 60,191 60,191
400 JUNIOR ROTC....................................................... 60,219 60,219
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING.............................. 2,816,061 2,836,061
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
410 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 1,396,823 1,479,056
Integrated Data Management Systems for Military Personnel [5,000]
Harmful Behaviors Prevention..................................
Support for Navy Tuition Assistance Funding................... [77,233]
430 CIVILIAN MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT........................ 244,308 244,308
450 MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT........................ 642,260 642,260
470 FOREIGN CURRENCY FLUCTUATION...................................... 5,517 5,517
480 DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT..................... 60,440 60,440
490 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION........................................ 279,134 279,134
510 PLANNING, ENGINEERING, AND PROGRAM SUPPORT........................ 605,530 605,530
520 ACQUISITION, LOGISTICS, AND OVERSIGHT............................. 822,580 822,580
530 INVESTIGATIVE AND SECURITY SERVICES............................... 1,076,664 1,076,664
760A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............................................... 728,457 728,457
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 5,861,713 5,943,946
UNDISTRIBUTED
770 UNDISTRIBUTED..................................................... -307,900
Historical unobligated balances............................... [-307,900]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED........................................ -307,900
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY........................ 82,568,546 82,437,879
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS
OPERATING FORCES
010 OPERATIONAL FORCES................................................ 3,113,102 3,113,102
020 FIELD LOGISTICS................................................... 2,807,429 2,807,429
030 DEPOT MAINTENANCE................................................. 344,750 344,750
040 MARITIME PREPOSITIONING........................................... 280,543 280,543
050 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES............................................. 351,199 351,199
060 SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.......................... 3,629,008 3,629,008
070 BASE OPERATING SUPPORT............................................ 3,175,027 3,175,027
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 13,701,058 13,701,058
TRAINING AND RECRUITING
080 RECRUIT TRAINING.................................................. 45,521 45,521
090 OFFICER ACQUISITION............................................... 1,346 1,346
100 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING........................................ 242,438 242,438
110 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION................................ 64,994 64,994
120 TRAINING SUPPORT.................................................. 838,526 838,526
130 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................ 363,287 363,287
140 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION.................................. 47,840 47,840
150 JUNIOR ROTC....................................................... 33,292 33,292
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING.............................. 1,637,244 1,637,244
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
180 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION........................................ 154,026 154,026
190 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 416,349 416,349
300A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............................................... 80,140 80,140
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 650,515 650,515
UNDISTRIBUTED
310 UNDISTRIBUTED..................................................... -80,300
Historical unobligated balances............................... [-80,300]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED........................................ -80,300
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS................ 15,988,817 15,908,517
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY RESERVE
OPERATING FORCES
010 MISSION AND OTHER FLIGHT OPERATIONS............................... 787,622 787,622
020 AIR SYSTEMS SUPPORT............................................... 9,733 9,733
030 AIRCRAFT DEPOT MAINTENANCE........................................ 215,547 215,547
040 AVIATION LOGISTICS................................................ 27,703 27,703
050 COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS............................................. 19,652 19,652
060 COMBAT SUPPORT FORCES............................................. 196,376 196,376
070 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES............................................. 288 288
080 ENTERPRISE INFORMATION............................................ 30,811 30,811
090 SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION........................ 59,386 59,386
100 BASE OPERATING SUPPORT............................................ 111,177 111,177
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 1,458,295 1,458,295
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
110 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 2,747 2,747
120 MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT........................ 14,944 14,944
130 ACQUISITION AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT................................ 1,230 1,230
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 18,921 18,921
UNDISTRIBUTED
150 UNDISTRIBUTED..................................................... -20,600
Historical unobligated balances............................... [-20,600]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED........................................ -20,600
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY RESERVE................ 1,477,216 1,456,616
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS RESERVE
OPERATING FORCES
010 OPERATING FORCES.................................................. 142,416 142,416
020 DEPOT MAINTENANCE................................................. 23,213 23,213
030 SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION........................ 100,709 100,709
040 BASE OPERATING SUPPORT............................................ 128,902 128,902
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 395,240 395,240
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
050 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 9,440 9,440
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 9,440 9,440
UNDISTRIBUTED
070 UNDISTRIBUTED..................................................... -7,000
Historical unobligated balances............................... [-7,000]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED........................................ -7,000
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS RESERVE........ 404,680 397,680
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE
OPERATING FORCES
010 PRIMARY COMBAT FORCES............................................. 1,798,263 1,798,263
020 COMBAT ENHANCEMENT FORCES......................................... 3,117,205 3,117,205
030 AIR OPERATIONS TRAINING (OJT, MAINTAIN SKILLS).................... 2,770,832 2,780,832
Point Defense Battle Lab Program.............................. [10,000]
040 DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE.............................. 6,092,998 6,092,998
050 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION............... 6,100,395 6,105,395
Advanced Nuclear Energy Demonstration Project................. [5,000]
060 CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT............................................ 320,297 320,297
070 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND SYSTEM SUPPORT................... 11,647,415 11,647,415
080 FLYING HOUR PROGRAM............................................... 7,265,480 7,265,480
090 BASE SUPPORT...................................................... 11,318,037 11,318,037
100 GLOBAL C3I AND EARLY WARNING...................................... 1,214,408 1,214,408
110 OTHER COMBAT OPS SPT PROGRAMS..................................... 2,146,977 2,121,977
Program decrease.............................................. [-25,000]
120 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES............................................. 1,155,815 1,146,815
Unjustified growth............................................ [-9,000]
130 TACTICAL INTEL AND OTHER SPECIAL ACTIVITIES....................... 1,992,280 1,992,280
140 MEDICAL READINESS................................................. 561,626 561,626
150 US NORTHCOM/NORAD................................................. 746,165 746,165
160 US STRATCOM....................................................... 656,448 656,448
170 US CENTCOM........................................................ 405,438 405,438
180 US SOCOM.......................................................... 42,261 42,261
190 US TRANSCOM....................................................... 694 694
210 USSPACECOM........................................................ 555,147 555,147
210A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............................................... 81,694 81,694
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 59,989,875 59,970,875
MOBILIZATION
220 AIRLIFT OPERATIONS................................................ 3,782,668 3,782,668
230 MOBILIZATION PREPAREDNESS......................................... 321,889 321,889
SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION......................................... 4,104,557 4,104,557
TRAINING AND RECRUITING
240 OFFICER ACQUISITION............................................... 267,971 267,971
250 RECRUIT TRAINING.................................................. 70,462 70,462
260 RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS (ROTC)............................ 143,686 143,686
270 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING........................................ 589,549 589,549
280 FLIGHT TRAINING................................................... 1,122,297 1,122,297
290 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION................................ 280,908 280,908
300 TRAINING SUPPORT.................................................. 192,608 192,608
310 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................ 254,720 254,720
320 EXAMINING......................................................... 7,261 7,261
330 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION.................................. 232,768 232,768
340 CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING................................... 354,678 354,678
350 JUNIOR ROTC....................................................... 114,790 114,790
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING.............................. 3,631,698 3,631,698
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
360 LOGISTICS OPERATIONS.............................................. 1,124,763 1,124,763
370 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES...................................... 159,721 159,721
380 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 1,292,758 1,294,758
Integrated Data Management Systems for Military Personnel [5,000]
Harmful Behaviors Prevention..................................
Program decrease.............................................. [-3,000]
390 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS........................................ 43,892 43,892
410 OTHER SERVICEWIDE ACTIVITIES...................................... 1,666,547 1,666,547
420 CIVIL AIR PATROL.................................................. 32,984 32,984
430 DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT..................... 58,936 58,936
440 SECURITY PROGRAMS................................................. 202,400 202,400
450 INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT............................................. 77,853 77,853
450A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............................................... 1,653,652 1,653,652
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 6,313,506 6,315,506
UNDISTRIBUTED
460 UNDISTRIBUTED..................................................... -408,800
Historical unobligated balances............................... [-408,800]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED........................................ -408,800
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE................... 74,039,636 73,613,836
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, SPACE FORCE
OPERATING FORCES
010 GLOBAL C3I & EARLY WARNING........................................ 1,056,824 1,056,824
020 SPACE LAUNCH OPERATIONS........................................... 415,322 415,322
030 SPACE OPERATIONS.................................................. 1,266,939 1,266,939
040 EDUCATION & TRAINING.............................................. 783,168 783,168
050 SPECIAL PROGRAMS.................................................. 733,761 733,761
060 DEPOT MAINTENANCE................................................. 83,803 83,803
070 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION............... 1,384,326 1,384,326
080 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS AND SYSTEM SUPPORT........................... 2,096,381 2,096,381
090 SPACE OPERATIONS -BOS............................................. 551,196 551,196
100 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES............................................. 289,958 289,958
100A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............................................... 118,478 118,478
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 8,780,156 8,780,156
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
110 LOGISTICS OPERATIONS.............................................. 36,164 36,164
120 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 449,597 449,597
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 485,761 485,761
UNDISTRIBUTED
130 UNDISTRIBUTED..................................................... -54,400
Historical unobligated balances............................... [-54,400]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED........................................ -54,400
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, SPACE FORCE................. 9,265,917 9,211,517
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE RESERVE
OPERATING FORCES
010 PRIMARY COMBAT FORCES............................................. 2,138,964 2,138,964
020 MISSION SUPPORT OPERATIONS........................................ 217,542 221,542
Program increase.............................................. [4,000]
030 DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE.............................. 787,861 787,861
040 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION............... 187,022 187,022
050 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND SYSTEM SUPPORT................... 654,233 654,233
060 BASE SUPPORT...................................................... 632,638 632,638
070 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES............................................. 1,655 1,655
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 4,619,915 4,623,915
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
080 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 100,998 100,998
090 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................ 11,620 11,620
100 MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERS MGMT (ARPC)............................ 15,893 15,893
110 AUDIOVISUAL....................................................... 561 561
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 129,072 129,072
UNDISTRIBUTED
120 UNDISTRIBUTED..................................................... -52,100
Historical unobligated balances............................... [-52,100]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED........................................ -52,100
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE RESERVE........... 4,748,987 4,700,887
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR NATIONAL GUARD
OPERATING FORCES
010 AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS............................................... 2,744,277 2,744,277
020 MISSION SUPPORT OPERATIONS........................................ 663,367 663,367
030 DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE.............................. 1,210,460 1,210,460
040 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION............... 531,241 531,241
050 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND SYSTEM SUPPORT................... 1,632,461 1,632,461
060 BASE SUPPORT...................................................... 1,128,729 1,128,729
070 CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT............................................ 26,354 26,354
080 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES............................................. 81,720 81,720
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 8,018,609 8,018,609
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
090 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 64,249 64,249
100 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................ 47,831 47,831
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 112,080 112,080
UNDISTRIBUTED
110 UNDISTRIBUTED..................................................... -50,800
Historical unobligated balances............................... [-50,800]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED........................................ -50,800
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR NATIONAL GUARD.......... 8,130,689 8,079,889
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE
OPERATING FORCES
010 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF............................................. 534,218 534,218
020 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF--JTEEP...................................... 1,393,798 1,393,798
030 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF--CYBER...................................... 9,103 9,103
040 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE--PSYOP......................... 325,609 340,609
AI-based IO agentic Assessment................................ [15,000]
050 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND COMBAT DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.......... 2,589,383 3,017,983
Accelerated Fielding of Group 3 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) [3,600]
Capability....................................................
Maritime Mission Support Vessel............................... [425,000]
060 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND MAINTENANCE............................ 1,388,865 1,437,629
Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Family of Systems................ [1,286]
Ground Infil Protection Systems(GIPS)......................... [15,340]
Ground Organic Precision Strike Systems (GOPSS)............... [3,639]
Munitions War Reserves........................................ [2,888]
Non-Standard Aviations (NSAv)................................. [15,611]
USASOC Dive Tank and Compression Chamber...................... [10,000]
070 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS.... 180,691 180,691
080 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND THEATER FORCES......................... 3,695,859 3,706,622
Cognitive Performance Initiative.............................. [7,500]
Manpower for TSOC Next........................................ [3,263]
090 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES.................. 78,512 78,512
100 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND INTELLIGENCE........................... 1,130,849 1,138,849
Identity and Signature Management............................. [8,000]
110 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.................... 1,796,851 1,812,851
Identity and Signature Management............................. [11,000]
USSOCOM Lessons Learned Program............................... [5,000]
120 CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS............................................. 1,880,381 1,872,381
Unjustified growth............................................ [-8,000]
130 USCYBERCOM HEADQUARTERS........................................... 303,726 303,726
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 15,307,845 15,826,972
TRAINING AND RECRUITING
140 DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY.................................... 193,017 193,017
150 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF............................................. 173,748 173,748
160 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION..... 30,040 30,040
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING.............................. 396,805 396,805
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
170 CIVIL MILITARY PROGRAMS........................................... 118,488 374,488
National Guard Youth Challenge Program (NGYCP)................ [198,000]
Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education Program.. [5,000]
STARBASE...................................................... [53,000]
180 DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY--CYBER.............................. 3,825 3,825
190 DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY..................................... 611,600 611,600
200 DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY................................ 1,462,988 1,462,988
210 DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY--CYBER......................... 42,367 42,367
220 DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY................... 1,035,974 1,035,974
240 DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY--CYBER............ 16,885 16,885
250 DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY--CYBER........................... 49,611 49,611
260 DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY.................................. 1,505,352 1,510,352
Modernization of DOD Drug Testing............................. [5,000]
290 DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY................................ 3,873,222 3,873,222
300 DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY--CYBER......................... 602,017 602,017
310 DEFENSE LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY..................................... 147,620 147,620
320 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.......................................... 585,610 585,610
330 DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY............................................ 207,551 207,551
340 DEFENSE POW/MIA OFFICE............................................ 160,358 160,358
350 DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY............................... 3,780,757 4,393,834
Additional International Security Cooperation Programs--EUCOM. [210,000]
including amount for Baltic Security Initiative.............. [175,000]
Defense Institute for International Legal Studies............. [1,396]
Institute for Security Governance............................. [1,681]
Prior-year authorization...................................... [400,000]
360 DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY SECURITY ADMINISTRATION........................ 47,101 47,101
370 DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY................................... 637,514 637,514
390 DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY--CYBER............................ 73,477 73,477
400 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY.......................... 3,493,232 3,563,232
Impact Aid.................................................... [50,000]
Impact Aid Students with Disabilities......................... [20,000]
410 MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY............................................ 487,235 487,235
420 OFFICE OF THE LOCAL DEFENSE COMMUNITY COOPERATION................. 142,597 152,597
Program increase.............................................. [10,000]
430 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF--JIATF...................................... 431,652 431,652
470 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE--CYBER......................... 81,163 124,163
DIB Cybersecurity............................................. [4,000]
Enterprise Unified Data Library............................... [15,000]
Senior Military College DoD Cyber Institutes.................. [24,000]
480 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE................................ 3,832,831 3,875,831
Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program [30,000]
(REPI).......................................................
Legacy Resource Management Program............................ [8,000]
Native American Lands Environmental Mitigation Program [5,000]
(NALEMP)......................................................
510 WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES.................................. 536,546 536,546
510A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............................................... 24,579,358 24,637,358
Automated Man-made Vertical Obstruction/Obstacle Detection [15,000]
Software Integration..........................................
Forward Based Theater Foreign Materiel Exploitation........... [21,100]
Machine Speed Intelligence Fusion............................. [8,000]
Personnel adjustments......................................... [13,900]
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 48,546,931 49,645,008
UNDISTRIBUTED
520 UNDISTRIBUTED..................................................... -1,380,803
Foreign currency fluctuations................................. [-900,000]
Historical unobligated balances............................... [-480,803]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED........................................ -1,380,803
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE................ 64,251,581 64,487,982
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED FORCES
ADMINISTRATION AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES
010 US COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED FORCES, DEFENSE................. 21,698 21,698
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES............. 21,698 21,698
TOTAL UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED FORCES.... 21,698 21,698
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUND
ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
010 ACQ WORKFORCE DEV FD.............................................. 37,478 97,478
Defense Civilian Training Corps............................... [30,000]
IP cadre...................................................... [30,000]
SUBTOTAL ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.................... 37,478 97,478
TOTAL DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 37,478 97,478
FUND.........................................................
OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER, AND CIVIC AID
HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
010 OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER AND CIVIC AID..................... 78,187 115,335
Program increase.............................................. [37,148]
SUBTOTAL HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE.............................. 78,187 115,335
TOTAL OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER, AND CIVIC AID......... 78,187 115,335
COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION ACCOUNT
FSU THREAT REDUCTION
010 COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION...................................... 221,332 221,332
SUBTOTAL FSU THREAT REDUCTION................................. 221,332 221,332
TOTAL COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION ACCOUNT................... 221,332 221,332
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ARMY
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
050 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ARMY................................... 282,444 282,444
SUBTOTAL DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY............................... 282,444 282,444
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ARMY........................ 282,444 282,444
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, NAVY
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
060 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, NAVY................................... 305,246 305,246
SUBTOTAL DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY............................... 305,246 305,246
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, NAVY........................ 305,246 305,246
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, AIR FORCE
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
070 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, AIR FORCE.............................. 320,060 320,060
SUBTOTAL DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE.......................... 320,060 320,060
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, AIR FORCE................... 320,060 320,060
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE
DEFENSE-WIDE
080 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE................................ 8,957 8,957
SUBTOTAL DEFENSE-WIDE......................................... 8,957 8,957
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE..................... 8,957 8,957
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, FORMERLY USED DEFENSE SITES
DEFENSE-WIDE
090 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION FORMERLY USED SITES..................... 238,927 246,927
Program increase.............................................. [8,000]
SUBTOTAL DEFENSE-WIDE......................................... 238,927 246,927
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, FORMERLY USED DEFENSE SITES. 238,927 246,927
TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE................................ 338,624,638 337,672,520
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TITLE XLIV--MILITARY PERSONNEL
SEC. 4401. MILITARY PERSONNEL.
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SEC. 4401. MILITARY PERSONNEL (In Thousands of Dollars)
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FY 2027 House
Item Request Authorized
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Military Personnel.................... 190,771,931 190,021,931
Historical unobligated balances.. [-750,000]
MERHCF................................ 14,349,269 14,349,269
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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 2027 House
Item Request Authorized
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INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS................... 20,563 20,563
SUPPLY MANAGEMENT--ARMY
TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, ARMY..... 20,563 20,563
WORKING CAPITAL FUND, NAVY
NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERS........... 266,212 266,212
TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, NAVY..... 266,212 266,212
WORKING CAPITAL FUND, AIR FORCE
TRANSPORTATION
CRITICAL SPARES......................... 4,245,563 4,245,563
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS.................. 194,851 194,851
TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, AIR FORCE 4,440,414 4,440,414
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 FINANCE OPERATIONS--DIRECT...... 273,760 273,760
DOD MARKET FLUCTUATION ACCOUNT (FUEL)... 1,000,000 1,000,000
UNDISTRIBUTED........................... -400,000
WCF cash balances.................. [-400,000]
TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE- 1,273,760 873,760
WIDE.................................
WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE COMMISSARY
AGENCY
COMMISSARY OPERATIONS................... 1,501,344 1,501,344
TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE 1,501,344 1,501,344
COMMISSARY AGENCY....................
CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS
DESTRUCTION, DEFENSE
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND 55,972 55,972
EVALUATION.............................
TOTAL CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS 55,972 55,972
DESTRUCTION, DEFENSE.................
DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG
ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE
COUNTER-NARCOTICS SUPPORT............... 658,191 658,191
DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM........... 135,745 135,745
NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG PROGRAM..... 117,418 117,418
NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG SCHOOLS..... 6,648 9,648
Program increase................... [3,000]
TOTAL DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER- 918,002 921,002
DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE.............
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE............... 501,371 501,371
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL--CYBER.. 2,073 2,073
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND 1,506 1,506
EVALUATION.............................
PROCUREMENT............................. 1,393 1,393
TOTAL OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL 506,343 506,343
COMBAT AND OPERATIONAL MEDICINE PROGRAM
IN-HOUSE CARE........................... 10,863,317 10,994,317
Dental Readiness................... [131,000]
CONSOLIDATED HEALTH SUPPORT............. 2,375,175 2,375,175
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT.................. 2,600,177 2,600,177
MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES................... 304,382 304,382
EDUCATION AND TRAINING.................. 349,460 349,460
BASE OPERATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS.......... 2,463,042 2,450,042
Program decrease................... [-13,000]
R&D RESEARCH............................ 41,924 66,924
Endometrial cancer research........ [25,000]
R&D EXPLORATRY DEVELOPMENT.............. 185,153 185,153
R&D ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT................ 361,241 428,841
Blast Overpressure................. [6,000]
Cryopreserved Platelet Development. [5,000]
Freeze-Dried Platelet Hemostatics.. [5,000]
Joint Neuroscience Demonstration [10,000]
Program............................
Musculoskeletal resilience......... [7,000]
Pathogen Reduced Freeze-Dried [7,600]
Cryoprecipitate Manufacturing
Technology.........................
Pathogen reduction technology [7,000]
Funding............................
Physics-based Neutralizations of [5,000]
Threats to Human tissues and Organs
Research...........................
Resilient Optimization of Load & [15,000]
Integrated Neuromusculoskeletal
Anabolism Research.................
R&D DEMONSTRATION/VALIDATION............ 186,018 214,018
Study of direct electrical nerve [13,000]
stimulation on lower limb amputees.
Thermal Burn and Concurrent [15,000]
Pulmonary Therapies................
R&D ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT............. 124,662 124,662
R&D MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT.............. 100,912 100,912
R&D CAPABILITIES ENHANCEMENT............ 19,452 30,452
Advanced Vital Intervention [11,000]
Airborne Training for Emergencies
(AVIATE)...........................
PROC INITIAL OUTFITTING................. 25,555 25,555
PROC REPLACEMENT & MODERNIZATION........ 231,382 231,382
PROC JOINT OPERATIONAL MEDICINE 31,203 31,203
INFORMATION SYSTEM.....................
PROC MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM--DESKTOP TO 78,588 78,588
DATACENTER.............................
TOTAL COMBAT AND OPERATIONAL MEDICINE 20,341,643 20,591,243
PROGRAM..............................
PRIVATE SECTOR CARE PROGRAM
PRIVATE SECTOR CARE..................... 22,175,472 22,175,472
TOTAL PRIVATE SECTOR CARE PROGRAM.... 22,175,472 22,175,472
TOTAL OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS........... 51,505,425 51,358,025
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TITLE XLVI--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
SEC. 4601. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION.
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SEC. 4601. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION (In Thousands of Dollars)
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State/Country and FY 2027 House
Account Installation Project Title Request Agreement
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Alabama
Army Anniston Army Depot Access Control Point (INC) 0 53,000
Army Anniston Army Depot Consolidated Shipping and 0 5,400
Receiving Facility
(Design).
Army Anniston Army Depot Welding Shop (Design)..... 0 4,940
Alaska
Army Fort Wainwright Barracks (INC 2).......... 24,000 24,000
Florida
Army Naval Air Station Key Command and Control 160,000 160,000
West Facility (INC 2).
Germany
Army Grafenwoehr Underground Electric Lines 12,800 12,800
Guam
Army Joint Region Marianas PDI: Guam Def Sys, EIAMD, 190,000 190,000
PH 2 (INC 2).
Army Joint Region Marianas PDI: Guam Def Sys, EIAMD, 155,000 60,000
PH 3.
Army Joint Region Marianas PDI: Land Acquisition..... 29,000 0
Hawaii
Army Fort Shafter CTC: Clearwell and Booster 71,000 71,000
Pump.
Army Helemano CTC: Wells and Storage 72,000 72,000
Tanks.
Army Schofield Barracks CTC: Elevated Tank and 26,000 26,000
Distribution Lines.
Army Schofield Barracks CTC: Water Storage Tank... 21,000 21,000
Army Schofield Barracks Fire Station.............. 30,000 30,000
Army Wheeler Army Air Field Aircraft Maintenance 90,000 90,000
Hangar (INC 1).
Italy
Army Caserma Renato Del Din Access Control Point...... 17,000 17,000
Japan
Army Kadena Air Base CTC: Vehicle Maintenance 69,000 69,000
Shop.
Louisiana
Army Fort Polk Rotational Unit Billeting 0 157,000
Area.
New York
Army Fort Drum Automated Record Fire Plus 25,000 25,000
Range.
North Carolina
Army Fort Bragg CTC: Aircraft Maintenance 31,000 31,000
Hangar.
Oklahoma
Army Fort Sill Automated-Aided 0 94,000
Instruction Building.
Texas
Army Fort Bliss Shipping and Receiving 35,000 35,000
Building.
Army Fort Hood Vehicle Maintenance Shop.. 0 81,000
Army Joint Base San Antonio Adv Ind Training Barracks- 303,000 103,000
METC (INC).
Washington
Army Joint Base Lewis- Airfield Fire and Rescue 89,000 89,000
McChord Station.
Worldwide Unspecified
Army Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 173,421 173,421
Locations
Army Unspecified Worldwide Host Nation Support....... 53,521 53,521
Locations
Army Unspecified Worldwide Minor Construction........ 178,626 178,626
Locations
Army Unspecified Worldwide PDI: Minor Construction... 76,270 76,270
Locations
........................
Military Construction, Army Total 1,931,638 2,002,978
......................
Australia
Navy Royal Australian Air PDI: Aircraft Maintenance 46,958 46,958
Force Base Darwin Hangar (INC).
Navy Royal Australian Air PDI: Maintenance Support 33,955 33,955
Force Base Darwin Facs (INC).
California
Navy Marine Corps Base Camp Fire/Emergency Response 43,000 43,000
Pendleton Station (53 Area) Replace.
Navy Marine Corps Base Camp Landfill Liner Phase III 53,150 53,150
Pendleton and IV.
Navy Naval Base Coronado Ford Class CVN 33,000 33,000
Infrastructure Upg., Pier
Lima (INC).
Navy Naval Air Station Strike Fighter Center of 155,939 155,939
Lemoore Excellence Pacific (INC).
Navy Naval Support Activity Naval Innovation Center 50,000 50,000
Monterey (INC).
Navy Naval Base Ventura Community & Airfield Area 164,000 164,000
County Point Mugu Flood Protection.
Connecticut
Navy Naval Submarine Base Submarine Pier 8 142,124 142,124
New London Replacement (INC).
Navy Naval Submarine Base Weapons Magazine & 79,600 79,600
New London Ordnance Operations Fac.
(INC).
District of Columbia
Navy Naval Research Biomolecular Science & 157,000 157,000
Laboratory Synthetic Biology Lab.
Federated States of
Micronesia
Navy Yap PDI: Yap Port and Harbor 142,235 142,235
Improvements (INC).
Florida
Navy Marine Corps Support Communications 46,075 46,075
Facility Blount Infrastructure (INC).
Island
Navy Cape Canaveral Space Cape Canaveral Railhead & 60,990 60,990
Force Station Transfer Facilities.
Navy Naval Air Station Child Development Center 0 4,135
Whiting Field (Design).
Navy Naval Air Station Multi Aircraft Paint & 0 28,225
Jacksonville Strip (Design).
Georgia
Navy Albany Consolidated Communication 86,350 86,350
Facility.
Navy Naval Submarine Base Transit Protection Program 100,000 100,000
Kings Bay Facility (INC).
Navy Naval Submarine Base Trident Refit Fac. 30,000 30,000
Kings Bay Expansion (Columbia Sub)
(INC).
Guam
Navy Andersen Air Force PDI: Joint Consolidated 132,416 132,416
Base Communications Center
(INC).
Navy Apra Heights PDI: Inner Apra Harbor 13,400 13,400
Resiliency (INC).
Navy Joint Region Marianas PDI: Defense Access Roads 0 16,500
III (INC).
Navy Joint Region Marianas PDI: Joint Communication 60,000 60,000
Upgrade (INC).
Navy Joint Region Marianas PDI: Polaris Point 122,000 22,000
Electrical Capacity
Upgrade.
Navy Joint Region Marianas PDI: Polaris Point 171,800 171,800
Submarine Pier (INC).
Hawaii
Navy Ford Island Pacific Warfighting Center 183,760 183,760
Expansion.
Navy Joint Base Pearl Dry Dock 3 Replacement 507,453 507,453
Harbor-Hickam (INC).
Navy Joint Base Pearl Water Treatment Plant 248,170 248,170
Harbor-Hickam (INC).
Navy Marine Corps Base 3d Mlr Armory Expansion... 76,550 76,550
Kaneohe Bay
Navy Marine Corps Base ATC CO M Compound......... 134,090 34,090
Kaneohe Bay
Navy Marine Corps Base Main Gate Entry Control 49,260 49,260
Kaneohe Bay Point.
Navy Kauai PDI: Airfield Pavement 142,470 142,470
Upgrades (INC).
Japan
Navy Kadena Air Base Aircraft Intermediate 31,780 31,780
Maintenance Facility.
Maine
Navy Portsmouth Naval Multi-Mission Drydock #1 50,755 50,755
Shipyard Extension (INC).
Navy Portsmouth Naval Power Reliability & Water 138,875 138,875
Shipyard Resilience Upgrade (INC).
Maryland
Navy United States Naval Storm Water Management 0 86,020
Academy Facilities.
Nevada
Navy Naval Air Station Range Training Complex 387,570 387,570
Fallon Improvements.
North Carolina
Navy Camp Lejeune Amphibious Combat Vehicle 0 24,140
(ACV) Shelters (INC).
Navy Camp Lejeune 10th Marines Operational 77,520 77,520
Complex (INC).
Navy Camp Lejeune Ammunition Supply Point 15,451 15,451
Upgrade Phase II (INC).
Navy Camp Lejeune Combat Water Survival 141,880 141,880
Training Facility.
Navy Marine Corps Air CTC: Aircraft Maintenance 47,560 47,560
Station Cherry Point Hangar.
Navy Marine Corps Air CTC: CH-53K Gearbox Repair 17,941 17,941
Station Cherry Point and Test Facility.
Navy Marine Corps Air F-35 Aircraft Sustainment 89,181 89,181
Station Cherry Point Ctr (INC).
Navy Marine Corps Air Maintenance Facility & 62,575 62,575
Station Cherry Point Marine Air Group HQS
(INC).
Navy Marine Corps Air 2D LAAD Maintenance and 0 19,390
Station Cherry Point Operations Facilities
(Design).
Federated States of
Micronesia
Navy Palau PDI: Palau Port and Harbor 384,560 384,560
Improvements (INC).
Pennsylvania
Navy Mechanicsburg Machinery Control 79,140 79,140
Development Center (INC).
Rhode Island
Navy Naval Station Newport Consolidated RDT&E 40,000 40,000
Integration Laboratory.
Navy Naval Station Newport Next Generation Submarine 73,000 73,000
Platform Facility.
Navy Naval Station Newport Submarine Payload 40,000 40,000
Integration Laboratory.
South Carolina
Navy Charleston Air Force Nuclear Power Training Fac 161,700 161,700
Base Simulation Expan (INC).
Spain
Navy Rota UH for Permanent Party.... 64,080 64,080
Virginia
Navy Joint Expeditionary Child Development Center.. 65,640 65,640
Base Little Creek--Ft
Story
Navy Naval Station Norfolk Pier 10 Replacement 0 15,800
(Design).
Navy Naval Station Norfolk Child Development Center.. 93,040 10,000
Navy Naval Station Norfolk Child Development Center.. 84,940 84,940
Navy Naval Station Norfolk Electrical Distribution 124,965 124,965
System Upgrades (INC).
Navy Naval Station Norfolk MQ-25 Aircraft Laydown 54,622 54,622
Facilities (INC).
Navy Oceana Naval Air Child Development Center.. 104,340 34,340
Station
Navy Portsmouth Dry Dock 3 Modernization 189,353 189,353
(INC).
Navy Naval Weapons Station CTC: Containerized Long 16,170 16,170
Yorktown Weapons Storage Magazine.
Navy Naval Weapons Station CTC: Conventional Prompt 13,710 13,710
Yorktown Strike Test Facility.
Navy Naval Weapons Station Weapons Magazines (INC)... 100,782 100,782
Yorktown
Washington
Navy Naval Base Kitsap- Columbia Submarine Repair 64,000 64,000
Bangor Facility Expansion (INC).
Navy Naval Base Kitsap- Columbia Submarine 90,900 90,900
Bangor Training Facility
Expansion.
Navy Naval Base Kitsap- Missile Assembly Building 195,227 195,227
Bremerton Replacement.
Navy Puget Sound Naval Multi-Mission Dry Dock 245,000 245,000
Shipyard (INC).
Navy Naval Air Station EA-18G Aircraft Regional 202,000 202,000
Whidbey Island Service Facility.
Worldwide Unspecified
Navy Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 1,163,477 1,163,477
Locations
Navy Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor 142,764 142,764
Locations Construction.
Navy Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor 146,460 146,460
Locations Construction.
........................
Military Construction, Navy Total 8,266,703 8,107,873
......................
Alabama
AF Redstone Arsenal Space Force Operational 250,000 250,000
Facility.
AF Redstone Arsenal USSPACECOM HQ............. 450,000 450,000
Alaska
AF Eielson Air Force Base Jparc Range Operations 91,000 50,000
Center.
AF Joint Base Elmendorf- Joint Integrated Test and 42,000 42,000
Richardson Training Ctr (INC).
AF Joint Base Elmendorf- FTR- ADAL Field Training 56,000 56,000
Richardson Detachment (Ftd).
AF Joint Base Elmendorf- FTR- Conventional 132,300 132,300
Richardson Munitions Complex.
AF Joint Base Elmendorf- FTR- Dormitory............ 451,500 451,500
Richardson
AF Joint Base Elmendorf- FTR- Flight Simulator..... 93,800 93,800
Richardson
AF Joint Base Elmendorf- FTR- Fuel Cell Maintenance 31,250 31,250
Richardson
AF Joint Base Elmendorf- FTR- Infrastructure & 422,100 422,100
Richardson Utilities.
AF Joint Base Elmendorf- FTR- Low Observable 63,250 63,250
Richardson Aircraft Structural
Maintenance.
AF Joint Base Elmendorf- FTR- Operations and 127,500 127,500
Richardson Generation Hangar.
AF Joint Base Elmendorf- FTR- PGM Relocation....... 359,100 359,100
Richardson
AF Joint Base Elmendorf- FTR- Public Traffic Route 50,000 50,000
Richardson Realignment.
AF Joint Base Elmendorf- FTR- Squadron 1-1 Airfield 125,250 125,250
Richardson Pavements.
AF Joint Base Elmendorf- FTR- Squadron 1-1 154,000 154,000
Richardson Flowthrough Hangars.
Arizona
AF Davis-Monthan Air Hangar/Aircraft 15,000 15,000
Force Base Maintenance Unit.
Arkansas
AF Little Rock Air Force Child Development Center.. 27,000 27,000
Base
California
AF Edwards Air Force Base Construct Vehicle Search 0 4,500
Area Afrl Gate Ecp.
AF Beale Air Force Base Multi-Domain Operations 126,000 126,000
Complex.
Colorado
AF Schriever Space Force Space Force Operational 250,000 250,000
Base Facility.
Djibouti
AF Chabelley Airfield Chabelley Power Plant and 27,000 27,000
Primary Dist.
Federated States of
Micronesia
AF Yap Airfield PDI: Runway Extension 27,000 27,000
(INC).
Florida
AF Cape Canaveral Space Base Support Warehouse.... 64,000 64,000
Force Station
AF Cape Canaveral Space Command Facility.......... 85,000 85,000
Force Station
AF Cape Canaveral Space Communications Plant 48,400 48,400
Force Station Warehouse.
AF Cape Canaveral Space Launch Support Facility... 84,000 84,000
Force Station
AF Cape Canaveral Space LRS Vehicle Maintenance 80,400 80,400
Force Station Facility.
AF Cape Canaveral Space Security Forces Operations 48,000 48,000
Force Station Facility.
AF Tyndall Air Force Base AFCEC RDT&E Facilities and 160,000 80,000
Gate.
Georgia
AF Moody Air Force Base Military Working Dog 0 15,870
Flight Operations
Facility.
Hawaii
AF Maui Secure Integration Support 3,600 3,600
Lab W/ Land Acq.
Japan
AF Kadena Air Base Theater Strategic 99,000 60,000
Communications Hub.
Mississippi
AF Columbus Air Force T-7A Allied Support....... 11,800 11,800
Base
Missouri
AF Whiteman Air Force B-21 ADAL Field Training 89,000 89,000
Base Detachment, B152.
AF Whiteman Air Force B-21 Weapons Loader 80,000 80,000
Base Trainer.
Montana
AF Malmstrom Air Force Sentinel Land Acquisition 43,500 43,500
Base (INC).
AF Malmstrom Air Force Sentinel Operations & 95,000 95,000
Base Maint. Complex (INC).
Nevada
AF Creech Air Force Base RPA Reconnaissance 0 36,000
Operations/Training
Facility.
AF Creech Air Force Base Mission Support Facility.. 0 55,000
AF Nellis Air Force Base F-47 2-Bay Fuel Cell (F- 52,000 52,000
35).
AF Nellis Air Force Base F-47 Age Washrack......... 500 500
AF Nellis Air Force Base F-47 Aircraft Washrack & 4,000 4,000
Support Facility.
AF Nellis Air Force Base F-47 Apron Complex........ 192,500 192,500
AF Nellis Air Force Base F-47 Combined Operations 177,800 177,800
Maintenance Hangar (Comh).
AF Nellis Air Force Base F-47 Consolidated 32,000 32,000
Maintenance Facility.
AF Nellis Air Force Base F-47 Fuel Cell............ 28,000 28,000
AF Nellis Air Force Base F-47 Fuel Station......... 10,000 10,000
AF Nellis Air Force Base F-47 Low Observable 38,700 38,700
Corrosion Repair Facility.
AF Nellis Air Force Base F-47 Maintenance Training 29,000 29,000
Facility.
AF Nellis Air Force Base F-47 R-11 East Side Shade 1,800 1,800
Structure.
AF Nellis Air Force Base F-47 Repair Munitions 4,600 4,600
Admin Facility.
AF Nellis Air Force Base F-47 Re-Programming Lab... 61,000 61,000
AF Nellis Air Force Base F-47 Simulator Facility... 62,000 62,000
AF Nellis Air Force Base F-47 Weapons Load Training 34,000 34,000
Facility.
AF Nellis Air Force Base F-47 Weapons Storage 2,800 2,800
Facility.
New Jersey
AF Joint Base McGuire-Dix- Well No.6 and Wellhouse... 0 11,500
Lakehurst
AF Joint Base McGuire-Dix- Well No.5 and Wellhouse... 0 11,000
Lakehurst
New Mexico
AF Cannon Air Force Base Dormitory................. 10,000 10,000
AF Kirtland Air Force Space Force Operational 250,000 250,000
Base Facility.
North Dakota
AF Grand Forks Air Force Space Force Operational 250,000 250,000
Base Facility.
AF Minot Air Force Base Sentinel Consolidated 124,000 49,000
Vehicle Maintenance
Complex.
AF Minot Air Force Base Sentinel Security Forces 108,000 68,000
Operations Complex.
Ohio
AF Wright-Patterson Air Human Performance Wing 0 21,000
Force Base Laboratory (INC).
AF Wright-Patterson Air Advanced Materials 0 9,000
Force Base Research Lab (Design).
Oklahoma
AF Tinker Air Force Base E-7 AWACS Squadron 0 55,000
Operations Facility.
AF Tinker Air Force Base Bomber Agile Common Hangar 112,000 112,000
(INC).
Oregon
AF Mountain Home Air Homeland Defense Over-the- 33,650 33,650
Force Base Horizon Radar (INC).
Spain
AF Moron Parking Apron............. 75,500 75,500
Tennessee
AF Arnold Air Force Base Installation Access 0 20,000
Control Point Gate 2
Upgrade.
Texas
AF Dyess Air Force Base B-21 Flight Simulator 63,000 63,000
Facility.
AF Dyess Air Force Base B-21 Low Observable 74,000 74,000
Corrosion Control Fac.
AF Dyess Air Force Base B-21 Utilities Site 23,000 23,000
Improvements Electric.
AF Fort Sam Houston METC--Barracks/Ships/Dorms 308,000 308,000
#1 (INC).
AF Goodfellow Air Force Pipeline Student Dormitory 12,000 12,000
Base
AF Joint Base San Antonio MWD Large Capacity Kennel. 180,000 80,000
AF Lackland Air Force 91 Cyber Operations Center 96,000 40,000
Base
Utah
AF Hill Air Force Base F-35 Maintenance Facility, 100,000 100,000
Phase 1 (INC).
AF Hill Air Force Base T-7A Depot Maintenance 72,000 72,000
Complex (INC).
Virginia
AF Joint Base Langley- Fuel System Maintenance 49,000 49,000
Eustis Dock.
Wake Island
AF Wake Island PDI: Aircraft Park. Apron 129,000 129,000
(Wake) Phase 1 (INC).
Worldwide Unspecified
AF Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 1,820,607 1,849,607
Locations
AF Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 670,005 670,005
Locations
AF Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor Military 315,810 315,810
Locations Construction.
Wyoming
AF F.E. Warren Air Force GBSD Operations Group 171,000 31,000
Base Facility.
AF F.E. Warren Air Force GBSD Utility Corridor 461,158 461,158
Base (INC).
........................
Military Construction, Air Force Total 10,601,180 10,298,050
......................
Alabama
Def-Wide Maxwell Air Force Base Maxwell Elementary/Middle 44,000 44,000
School Addition.
Def-Wide Redstone Arsenal Power Generation and 0 90,000
Microgrid.
Bahrain
Def-Wide Naval Support Activity Power Generation.......... 0 5,900
Bahrain
Belgium
Def-Wide Brussels Brussels Unit School Annex 33,000 33,000
California
Def-Wide Camp Roberts Power Generation and 0 79,000
Microgrid.
Colorado
Def-Wide Def Reutil and Mktg General Purpose Warehouse. 85,000 85,000
Ofc-Colorado Springs
Florida
Def-Wide Eglin Air Force Base Power Generation and 0 43,000
Microgrid.
Def-Wide Homestead Air Reserve SOF Climate Controlled 33,000 33,000
Base Tactical Storage
Warehouse.
Def-Wide Naval Air Station Ambulatory Care Center 40,000 40,000
Jacksonville Substance Abuse
Rehabilitation Program
(SARP) Replacement.
Germany
Def-Wide Army Garrison Ansbach Power Generation and 0 72,000
Microgrid.
Def-Wide Baumholder Baumholder Middle/High 140,000 20,000
School.
Def-Wide Ramstein Air Base Vehicle Fueling Facility.. 20,500 20,500
Def-Wide Rhine Ordnance Medical Center Replacement 95,002 95,002
Barracks (INC 13).
Guam
Def-Wide Joint Region Marianas PDI: GDS, Command Center 99,700 99,700
(INC).
Def-Wide Joint Region Marianas PDI: GDS, EIAMD, Ph1 (INC) 75,113 75,113
Def-Wide Joint Region Marianas PDI: GDS, EIAMD, PH3...... 179,446 179,446
Japan
Def-Wide Camp Butler PDI: Truck Offload 37,900 37,900
Facilities.
Def-Wide Yokota Air Base PDI: Bulk Storage Tanks PH 88,200 88,200
2.
Kentucky
Def-Wide Fort Knox Scott Middle School....... 117,000 37,000
Korea
Def-Wide Kunsan Air Base Ambulatory Care Center 65,000 65,000
Replacement.
Maryland
Def-Wide Bethesda Naval MEDCEN Addition/Alteration 87,275 87,275
Hospital (INC 10).
Def-Wide Bethesda Naval Support Facilities 55,000 55,000
Hospital Replacement (INC).
Def-Wide Fort Meade Cyber National Mission 98,411 98,411
Force Mission Operations
Facility (INC).
Def-Wide Fort Meade NSAW East Campus Building 180,000 180,000
#5 (INC 2).
Def-Wide Fort Meade NSAW East Campus Site 52,000 52,000
Infrastructure.
Nevada
Def-Wide Creech Air Force Base Ambulatory Care Center 25,381 25,381
Addition/Alteration.
North Carolina
Def-Wide Fort Bragg SOF Operations Ammunition 0 65,000
Supply Point Phase 2.
Def-Wide Fort Bragg SOF Battallion Operations 0 6,400
Facility (Design).
Def-Wide Camp Lejeune SOF Marine Raider 80,000 80,000
Battalion Operations
Facility.
Def-Wide Camp Lejeune SOF Operational Support 72,000 72,000
Facility.
Def-Wide Fort Bragg SOF Operational Training 50,000 50,000
Facility.
Pennsylvania
Def-Wide Defense Distribution Microgrid................. 0 58,000
Center, Susquehanna
Puerto Rico
Def-Wide Fort Buchanan Emergency Water Treatment 0 33,500
System.
Texas
Def-Wide Brooks Army Medical Power Generation and 0 55,500
Center Energy Upgrades.
United Kingdom
Def-Wide Menwith Hill Station Fire Station Replacement.. 35,000 35,000
Def-Wide Royal Air Force Hospital Replacement, 78,000 78,000
Lakenheath Phase 2 (INC).
Utah
Def-Wide Camp Williams Nsau Consolidation-- 50,000 50,000
Mission Facility (INC).
Virginia
Def-Wide Joint Expeditionary SOF Launch & Recovery 36,000 36,000
Base Little Creek--Ft Facility.
Story
Wake Island
Def-Wide Def Fuel Spt Point PDI: Fueling Facilities... 100,000 100,000
Wake Island
Washington
Def-Wide Joint Base Lewis- SOF Tactical Equipment 35,000 35,000
McChord Maintenance Facility.
Def-Wide Yakima Training Center Power Generation and 0 73,000
Microgrid.
Def-Wide Naval Base Kitsap Power Generation and 0 132,690
Microgrid.
Worldwide Unspecified
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Design (DHA).............. 45,813 45,813
Locations
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Design (DODEA)............ 26,625 26,625
Locations
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Design (MDA).............. 42,846 42,846
Locations
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Design (SOCOM)............ 81,628 81,628
Locations
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Design (DLA).............. 100,511 100,511
Locations
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 16,783 16,783
Locations
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Design (NSA).............. 33,700 33,700
Locations
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Design--Joint Analysis 5,000 5,000
Locations Center of Excellence.
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Energy Resilience & 694,307 0
Locations Conservation Investment
Program.
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Design (ERCIP)............ 39,346 39,346
Locations
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Exercise Related Minor 13,328 17,648
Locations Construction.
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide INDOPACOM Military 27,740 27,740
Locations Construction Pilot
Program.
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Minor Construction (SOCOM) 24,500 24,500
Locations
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide PAX System Support........ 13,000 13,000
Locations
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide UFC System Support........ 12,000 12,000
Locations
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor 10,000 10,000
Locations Construction (DODEA).
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor 14,237 14,237
Locations Construction (DLA).
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor 3,000 3,000
Locations Construction.
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor 9,000 9,000
Locations Construction (NSA).
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor 2,659 2,659
Locations Construction (MDA).
Wyoming
Def-Wide F.E. Warren Air Force Power Generation and 0 51,717
Base Microgrid With Geothermal
Heating and Cooling.
........................
Military Construction, Defense-Wide Total 3,402,951 3,278,671
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
NATO NATO Security NATO Security Investment 604,270 604,270
Investment Program Program.
........................
NATO Security Investment Program Total 604,270 604,270
......................
Florida
Army NG Camp Blanding Automated Multi Purpose 28,000 28,000
Training Range.
Guam
Army NG Barrigada National Guard Readiness 0 20,000
Center Alteration.
Idaho
Army NG Orchard Training Area Mission Training Complex 27,000 27,000
(Small).
Indiana
Army NG Shelbyville Armory Aircraft Maintenance 0 27,500
Hangar Addition/
Alteration (INC).
Louisiana
Army NG Abbeville National Guard Readiness 23,000 23,000
Center.
Massachusetts
Army NG Camp Edwards National Guard Readiness 43,000 43,000
Center.
New York
Army NG Colonie Readiness National Guard Readiness 90,000 90,000
Center Center.
North Carolina
Army NG Salisbury Readiness Aircraft Maintenance 0 69,000
Complex Hangar Addition/
Alteration (INC).
Oklahoma
Army NG Tulsa Army Aviation Aircraft Maintenance Bay.. 18,500 18,500
Support Facility
Washington
Army NG Yakima Training Center Dining Facility........... 18,000 18,000
West Virginia
Army NG Martinsburg Readiness National Guard Readiness 20,000 20,000
Center Center Add/Alt.
Worldwide Unspecified
Army NG Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 71,909 71,909
Locations
Army NG Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor 19,500 19,500
Locations Construction.
........................
Military Construction, Army National Guard Total 358,909 475,409
......................
Colorado
Army Res Fort Carson Equipment Concentration 92,000 92,000
Site.
Illinois
Army Res Fort Sheridan Area Maintenance Support 38,000 38,000
Activity.
Virginia
Army Res Richmond Reserve Army Reserve Center....... 48,000 48,000
Center
Worldwide Unspecified
Army Res Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 10,413 10,413
Locations
Army Res Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor 21,500 21,500
Locations Construction.
........................
Military Construction, Army Reserve Total 209,913 209,913
......................
Florida
N/MC Res Naval Air Station Ramp Expansion & Rtc...... 47,000 47,000
Jacksonville
Texas
N/MC Res Fort Worth Hangar 1050 Modernization 56,870 56,870
(INC).
Worldwide Unspecified
N/MC Res Unspecified Worldwide MCNR Design............... 6,578 6,578
Locations
N/MC Res Unspecified Worldwide MCNR Unspecified Minor 2,522 2,522
Locations Construction.
N/MC Res Unspecified Worldwide USMCR Design.............. 19,302 19,302
Locations
........................
Military Construction, Naval Reserve Total 132,272 132,272
......................
Alaska
Air NG Eielson Air Force Base BCE Pavements and Grounds 0 16,000
Facility.
Iowa
Air NG Sioux City Repair Runway 13-31 (INC). 0 38,500
Michigan
Air NG Selfridge Air National Mitigate Runway 110,000 110,000
Guard Base Encroachment.
Air NG Selfridge Air National Taxiway Alpha Extension... 28,000 28,000
Guard Base
Air NG Selfridge Air National Taxiway Bravo Extension... 24,000 24,000
Guard Base
Air NG Selfridge Air National F-15EX Maintenance Complex 0 60,000
Guard Base Phase 3.
Air NG Selfridge Air National F-15EX Maintenance Complex 0 65,000
Guard Base Phase 2.
Air NG Selfridge Air National Mcca KC-46 ADAL Aircrew 0 35,000
Guard Base Training Facility.
Air NG Selfridge Air National KC-46 ASE Complex (Design) 0 4,300
Guard Base
Air NG Selfridge Air National KC-46 ADAL Parking Apron 0 1,400
Guard Base (Design).
Air NG Selfridge Air National Mcca KC-46 ADAL SQ Ops B17 0 38,000
Guard Base
Air NG Selfridge Air National F-15EX Maintenance Complex 0 65,000
Guard Base Phase 1.
Air NG Selfridge Air National KC-46 Dual Bay Hangar 0 21,200
Guard Base (Design).
Missouri
Air NG Rosecrans Air National Aircraft Parking Apron.... 0 63,000
Guard Base
Oregon
Air NG Kingsley Air Force F-35 FTU Academic Training 80,000 80,000
Base Center.
Texas
Air NG Naval Air Station C-130J ADAL Maintenance 27,000 27,000
Joint Reserve Base Hangar B1676.
Fort Worth
Worldwide Unspecified
Air NG Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 110,656 110,656
Locations
Air NG Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 136,565 136,565
Locations
Air NG Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor 9,000 9,000
Locations Construction.
........................
Military Construction, Air National Guard Total 525,221 932,621
......................
Pennsylvania
AF Res Pittsburgh Air Reserve Communications Facility... 19,500 19,500
Station
Worldwide Unspecified
AF Res Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 1,347 1,347
Locations
AF Res Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor Military 1,325 1,325
Locations Construction.
........................
Military Construction, Air Force Reserve Total 22,172 22,172
......................
Germany
FH Con Army South Camp Vilseck FH Replacement 95,060 36,060
Construction (44 Units).
Japan
FH Con Army Camp Zama FH Improvement 106,356 106,356
Construction (68 Units).
Worldwide Unspecified
FH Con Army Unspecified Worldwide Family Housing Design..... 39,079 39,079
Locations
........................
Family Housing Construction, Army Total 240,495 181,495
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Furnishings............... 18,177 18,177
Locations
FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Leased Housing............ 132,820 132,820
Locations
FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Maintenance of Real 172,866 172,866
Locations Property Facilities.
FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Management Account........ 42,802 42,802
Locations
FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Military Housing 42,026 42,026
Locations Privatization Initiative.
FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Miscellaneous............. 92 92
Locations
FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Services.................. 10,130 10,130
Locations
FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Utilities................. 49,494 49,494
Locations
........................
Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Army Total 468,407 468,407
......................
District of Columbia
FH Con Navy Marine Barracks CTC: W/H Revitalization, 1,532 1,532
Washington (8th Quarters #1 (1 Units).
Street & I)
Guam
FH Con Navy Joint Region Marianas CTC: Replace Andersen 25,876 25,876
Housing PH V (74 Units).
FH Con Navy Joint Region Marianas CTC: Replace Andersen 44,920 44,920
Housing PH VI (52 Units).
FH Con Navy Joint Region Marianas CTC: Replace Andersen 33,771 33,771
Housing Phase 8 (62
Units).
FH Con Navy Joint Region Marianas Replace Andersen Housing 144,495 144,495
PH 9 (149 Units) (INC).
Japan
FH Con Navy Yokosuka Naval Base W/H & Utility Revit, Ikego 44,128 44,128
Th Ph6 (32 Units).
Worldwide Unspecified
FH Con Navy Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 14,971 14,971
Locations
FH Con Navy Unspecified Worldwide Navy Southeast MHPI (2nd 52,177 52,177
Locations Restructure) (100 Units).
........................
Family Housing Construction, Navy And Marine Corps Total 361,870 361,870
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Furnishings............... 17,252 17,252
Locations
FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Housing Privatization 60,997 60,997
Locations Support.
FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Leasing................... 66,242 66,242
Locations
FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Maintenance............... 119,152 119,152
Locations
FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Management................ 54,612 54,612
Locations
FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Miscellaneous............. 445 445
Locations
FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Services.................. 14,394 14,394
Locations
FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Utilities................. 52,515 52,515
Locations
........................
Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Navy And Marine Corps Total 385,609 385,609
......................
Alaska
FH Con AF Joint Base Elmendorf- MHPI Restructure--JBER 156,964 156,964
Richardson Phase II (1,194 Units).
Japan
FH Con AF Yokota Air Base Yokota PAIP 10 PH 1 (32 36,100 36,100
Units).
United Kingdom
FH Con AF Royal Air Force Croughton (Replacement) 24,104 24,104
Croughton (12 Units).
Worldwide Unspecified
FH Con AF Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 25,854 25,854
Locations
........................
Family Housing Construction, Air Force Total 243,022 243,022
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Furnishings............... 28,691 28,691
Locations
FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Housing Privatization..... 40,627 40,627
Locations
FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Leasing................... 5,523 5,523
Locations
FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Maintenance............... 160,528 160,528
Locations
FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Management................ 64,841 64,841
Locations
FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Miscellaneous............. 2,492 2,492
Locations
FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Services.................. 12,957 12,957
Locations
FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Utilities................. 51,097 51,097
Locations
........................
Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Air Force Total 366,756 366,756
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Furnishings............... 93 93
Locations
FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Furnishings............... 566 566
Locations
FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Leasing (NSA)............. 14,320 14,320
Locations
FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Leasing (DIA)............. 34,693 34,693
Locations
FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Leasing (DSCA)............ 8,792 8,792
Locations
FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Maintenance............... 37 37
Locations
FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Utilities (DIA)........... 4,548 4,548
Locations
FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Utilities (NSA)........... 15 15
Locations
........................
Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Defense-Wide Total 63,064 63,064
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
FHIF Unspecified Worldwide Administrative Expenses-- 8,412 8,412
Locations FHIF.
........................
DOD Family Housing Improvement Fund Total 8,412 8,412
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
UHIF Unspecified Worldwide Administrative Expenses-- 501 501
Locations UHIF.
........................
Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund Total 501 501
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
BRAC Base Realignment & Base Realignment and 151,293 151,293
Closure, Army Closure.
........................
Base Realignment and Closure--Army Total 151,293 151,293
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
BRAC Unspecified Worldwide Base Realignment & Closure 108,325 158,325
Locations
........................
Base Realignment and Closure--Navy Total 108,325 158,325
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
BRAC Unspecified Worldwide DOD BRAC Activities--Air 111,381 111,381
Locations Force.
........................
Base Realignment and Closure--Air Force Total 111,381 111,381
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
BRAC Unspecified Worldwide INT-4: DLA Activities..... 1,318 1,318
Locations
........................
Base Realignment and Closure--Defense-wide Total 1,318 1,318
......................
Military Construction, Total 28,565,682 28,565,682
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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 2027 House
Program Request Authorized
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Energy And Water Development, And Related
Agencies
Appropriation Summary:
Nuclear Energy.......................... 160,000 160,000
Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D.......... 253,000 0
Atomic Energy Defense Activities
National nuclear security
administration:
Weapons activities.................. 27,441,159 27,586,159
Defense nuclear nonproliferation.... 2,389,595 2,389,595
Naval reactors...................... 2,393,692 2,243,692
Federal salaries and expenses....... 577,097 577,097
Total, National Nuclear Security 32,801,543 32,796,543
Administration...........................
Environmental and other defense
activities:
Defense environmental cleanup....... 6,983,318 7,194,318
Other defense activities............ 1,184,721 1,184,721
Total, Environmental & other defense 8,168,039 8,379,039
activities...............................
Total, Atomic Energy Defense Activities... 40,969,582 41,175,582
Total, Discretionary Funding.............. 41,382,582 41,335,582
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.... 253,000 0
Program decrease........................ [-253,000]
Total, Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D..... 253,000 0
Weapons Activities
Stockpile Management
Stockpile Major Modernization
B61-13................................ 46,428 46,428
W80-4 LEP............................. 1,048,340 1,048,340
W80-5 Modification Program............ 0 50,000
Program adjustment.................. [50,000]
W87-1 Modification Program............ 913,231 913,231
W93 Program........................... 1,106,106 1,106,106
Future Programs....................... 99,794 99,794
Total, Stockpile Major Modernization...... 3,213,899 3,263,899
Stockpile services
Stockpile Operations.................. 1,885,290 1,885,290
Weapons Dismantlement and Disposition. 90,760 90,760
Production Operations................. 1,146,586 1,146,586
Nuclear Enterprise Assurance.......... 121,015 121,015
Subtotal, Stockpile Services.............. 3,243,651 3,243,651
Total, Stockpile Management............... 6,457,550 6,507,550
Production Modernization
Primary Capability Modernization
Plutonium Modernization
Los Alamos Plutonium Modernization
Los Alamos Pit Production......... 1,460,791 1,460,791
21-D-512 Plutonium Pit Production 812,100 812,100
Project, LANL....................
07-D-220-04 Transuranic Liquid 10,000 10,000
Waste Facility, LANL.............
04-D-125 Chemistry and Metallurgy 110,000 110,000
Research Replacement Project,
LANL.............................
Subtotal, Los Alamos Plutonium 2,392,891 2,392,891
Modernization............................
Savannah River Plutonium
Modernization
Savannah River Pit Production..... 302,000 302,000
21-D-511 Savannah River Plutonium 1,946,523 1,946,523
Processing Facility, SRS.........
Subtotal, Savannah River Plutonium 2,248,523 2,248,523
Modernization............................
Enterprise Pit Production Support... 270,897 270,897
Total, Plutonium Modernization............ 4,912,311 4,912,311
High Explosives and Energetics
High Explosives & Energetics...... 251,765 251,765
Total, High Explosives and Energetics..... 251,765 251,765
Total, Primary Capability Modernization... 5,164,076 5,164,076
Secondary Capability Modernization
Secondary Capability Modernization.... 1,728,546 1,728,546
06-D-141 Uranium Processing Facility, 290,000 365,000
Y-12.................................
Commissioning risk reduction and [75,000]
early casting demonstration........
Total, Secondary Capability Modernization. 2,018,546 2,093,546
Tritium and Defense Fuels Program
Tritium and Defense Fuels Program..... 880,781 880,781
Total, Tritium and Defense Fuels Program.. 880,781 880,781
Non-Nuclear Capability Modernization
Non-Nuclear Capability Modernization.. 258,008 258,008
26-D-511 MESA Photolithography 51,000 51,000
Capability (MPC), SNL................
22-D-513 Power Sources Capability, SNL 140,000 140,000
Total, Non-Nuclear Capability 449,008 449,008
Modernization............................
Capability Based Investments............ 203,163 203,163
Warhead Assembly Modernization.......... 47,965 47,965
18-D-680 Material Staging Capability, PX 22,500 42,500
Program acceleration.................. [20,000]
Total, Production Modernization........... 8,786,039 8,881,039
Stockpile Research, Technology, and
Engineering
Assessment Science
Assessment Science.................... 1,243,267 1,243,267
26-D-512 LANSCE Modernization Project 15,200 15,200
(LAMP), LANL.........................
24-D-513 Z-pinch Experimental 91,700 91,700
Underground System (ZEUS) Test Bed
Facilities Improvement (ZTBFI), NNSS.
17-D-640 U1a Complex Enhancements 154,142 154,142
Project, NNSS........................
Total, Assessment Science................. 1,504,309 1,504,309
Engineering
Engineering........................... 230,043 230,043
26-D-513 Combined Radiation 105,000 105,000
Environments for Survivability
Testing, SNL.........................
Total, Engineering........................ 335,043 335,043
Rapid & Advanced Capabilities........... 499,209 499,209
Inertial Confinement Fusion
Inertial Confinement Fusion........... 829,736 829,736
26-D-514 NIF Enhanced Fusion Yield 84,000 84,000
Capability, LLNL.....................
Total, Inertial Confinement Fusion........ 913,736 913,736
Advanced Simulation and Computing....... 909,765 909,765
Weapon Technology and Manufacturing 405,413 405,413
Maturation.............................
Total, Stockpile Research, Technology, and 4,567,475 4,567,475
Engineering..............................
Infrastructure and Operations
Operations of facilities................ 1,752,310 1,752,310
Safety and environmental operations..... 217,902 217,902
Maintenance and repair of facilities.... 1,384,323 1,384,323
Recapitalization........................ 1,203,127 1,203,127
Construction:
27-D-512 Plutonium Engineering Support 88,700 88,700
Building, LANL.......................
25-D-511 PULSE New Access, NNSS....... 50,000 50,000
23-D-517 Electrical Power Capacity 65,000 65,000
Upgrade, LANL........................
Total, Construction....................... 203,700 203,700
Total, Infrastructure and operations...... 4,761,362 4,761,362
Secure transportation asset
Operations and equipment................ 443,075 443,075
Program direction....................... 143,996 143,996
Total, Secure transportation asset........ 587,071 587,071
Defense Nuclear Security
Operations and Maintenance.............. 1,305,793 1,305,793
Total, Defense nuclear security........... 1,305,793 1,305,793
Information technology and cybersecurity.. 935,000 935,000
Legacy contractor pensions................ 40,869 40,869
Total, Weapons Activities................. 27,441,159 27,586,159
Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Programs
Material management and minimization
Reactor Conversion and Uranium Supply. 117,820 117,820
Nuclear Material Removal and 68,945 68,945
Elimination..........................
Plutonium Disposition................. 79,039 79,039
Total, Material management & minimization. 265,804 265,804
Global material security
International nuclear security........ 61,013 61,013
Radiological security................. 193,104 193,104
Nuclear smuggling detection and 136,457 136,457
deterrence...........................
Total, Global material security........... 390,574 390,574
Nonproliferation and arms control....... 214,494 214,494
Defense nuclear nonproliferation R&D
Proliferation Detection............... 296,170 296,170
Nuclear Detonation Detection.......... 318,447 318,447
Forensics R&D......................... 30,000 30,000
Nonproliferation Stewardship Program.. 174,383 174,383
Total, Defense nuclear nonproliferation 819,000 819,000
R&D......................................
Total, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation 1,689,872 1,689,872
Programs.................................
Nuclear counterterrorism and incident
response program
Emergency Management.................. 35,045 35,045
Counterterrorism and 650,550 650,550
Counterproliferation.................
Total, Nuclear Counterterrorism and 685,595 685,595
Incident Response Program................
Legacy contractor pensions................ 14,128 14,128
Total, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation... 2,389,595 2,389,595
Naval Reactors
Naval reactors operating.................. 1,551,574 1,551,574
Program direction......................... 71,841 71,841
Construction:
25-D-530 Naval Examination Acquisition 80,000 80,000
Project................................
14-D-901 Spent Fuel Handling 691,953 541,953
Recapitalization Project, NRF..........
Program decrease...................... [-150,000]
Total, Construction....................... 771,953 621,953
Use of prior-year balances................ -1,676 -1,676
Total, Naval Reactors..................... 2,393,692 2,243,692
Federal Salaries And Expenses
Program Direction......................... 577,097 577,097
Total, Federal Salaries And Expenses...... 577,097 577,097
Defense Environmental Cleanup
Closure sites:
Closure sites administration............ 500 500
Richland:
River corridor and other cleanup 69,000 134,000
operations.............................
Project increase...................... [65,000]
Central plateau remediation............. 795,124 795,124
Richland community and regulatory 12,000 12,000
support................................
Construction:........................... 0
24-D-401 Environmental Restoration 0 6,000
Disposal Facility Supercell 11
Expansion Proj.......................
Project increase.................... [6,000]
Total, Construction--Richland............. 0 6,000
Total, Richland........................... 876,124 947,124
Office of River Protection:
Waste Treatment Immobilization Plant 466,000 466,000
Commissioning..........................
Rad liquid tank waste stabilization and 984,000 984,000
disposition............................
Construction:
01-D-16D High-Level Waste Facility.... 330,000 430,000
Project increase.................... [100,000]
15-D-409 Low Activity Waste 75,000 75,000
Pretreatment System..................
23-D-403, Hanford 200 West Area Tank 90,000 90,000
Farms Risk Management Project........
Total, Construction--Office of River 495,000 595,000
Protection ..............................
Total, Office of River Protection......... 1,945,000 2,045,000
Idaho National Laboratory:
Idaho cleanup and waste disposition..... 472,726 472,726
Idaho community and regulatory support.. 3,295 3,295
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.......... 480,021 480,021
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........ 293,937 293,937
Total, NNSA sites and Nevada off-sites.... 362,707 362,707
Oak Ridge Reservation:
OR Nuclear facility D & D............... 289,297 289,297
Total, OR Nuclear facility D & D.......... 289,297 289,297
U233 Disposition Program................ 70,000 70,000
OR cleanup and disposition.............. 85,800 85,800
Construction:
17-D-401 On-site waste disposal 57,828 57,828
facility...........................
Total, Construction--Oak Ridge............ 57,828 57,828
Total, OR cleanup and waste disposition... 213,628 213,628
OR community & regulatory support....... 5,100 5,100
OR technology development and deployment 3,500 3,500
Total, Oak Ridge Reservation.............. 511,525 511,525
Savannah River Sites:
Savannah River risk management 465,620 465,620
operations.............................
Total, Savannah River Risk Management 465,620 465,620
Operations...............................
SR Community and Regulatory Support..... 5,450 5,450
Savannah River National Laboratory 90,719 90,719
Operations & Maintenance...............
Radioactive Liquid Tank Waste 1,066,000 1,106,000
Stabilization and Disposition..........
Program increase...................... [40,000]
Construction:
20-D-401 Saltstone Disposal Unit 82,500 82,500
#10, 11, 12........................
Total, Construction--Savannah River sites. 82,500 82,500
Total, Savannah River sites............... 1,710,289 1,750,289
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant............. 400,020 400,020
Construction:
21-D-401 Hoisting Capability Project.. 72,000 72,000
Total, Construction--Waste Isolation Pilot 72,000 72,000
Plant....................................
Total, Waste Isolation Pilot Plant........ 472,020 472,020
Program Direction......................... 297,318 297,318
Program Support........................... 20,320 20,320
Safeguards and Security................... 291,482 291,482
Technology Development and Deployment..... 16,012 16,012
Total, Defense Environmental Cleanup...... 6,983,318 7,194,318
Other Defense Activities
Environment, health, safety and security
Program direction....................... 81,179 81,179
Environment, Health, Safety & Security.. 150,761 150,761
Total, Environment, Health, safety and 231,940 231,940
security.................................
Office of Enterprise Assessments
Program direction....................... 56,632 56,632
Enterprise Assessments.................. 32,183 32,183
Total, Office of Enterprise Assessments... 88,815 88,815
Specialized security activities........... 471,082 471,082
Office of Legacy Management
Legacy management....................... 177,716 177,716
Program direction....................... 22,670 22,670
Total, Office of Legacy Management........ 200,386 200,386
Defense-related administrative support.... 187,475 187,475
Office of hearings and appeals............ 5,023 5,023
Subtotal, Other Defense Activities........ 1,184,721 1,184,721
Total, Other Defense Activities........... 1,184,721 1,184,721
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Union Calendar No. 606
119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 8800
[Report No. 119-698]
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A BILL
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 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.
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June 15, 2026
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole
House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed