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        <dc:title>William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021</dc:title>
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        <property role="compShortTitle" style="-uslm-dtd:comp-short-title">William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021</property>
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        <editionNote style="-uslm-dtd:updated-through-note">[As Amended Through <currentThroughPublicLaw>P.L. 119–60</currentThroughPublicLaw>, Enacted <date date="2025-12-18">December 18, 2025</date>]</editionNote>
        <explanationNote style="-uslm-dtd:explanatory-note"><b>[</b>Currency: This publication is a compilation of the text of Public Law 116–283. It was last amended by the public law listed in the As Amended Through note above and below at the bottom of each page of the pdf version and reflects current law through the date of the enactment of the public law listed at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/comps/<b>]</b></explanationNote>
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    <main style="-uslm-dtd:legis-body"><longTitle><docTitle style="-uslm-dtd:legis-type">AN ACT</docTitle><officialTitle style="-uslm-dtd:official-title">William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021</officialTitle></longTitle><enactingFormula style="-uslm-dtd:enacting-clause">
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
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            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">SECTION 1. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading>
            <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/s1/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This Act may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote">William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021</shortTitle>”.</content>
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            <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/s1/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">References.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any reference in this or any other Act to the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021</quotedText>” shall be deemed to be a reference to the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
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            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">SEC. 2. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS. </heading>
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                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Divisions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">This Act is organized into eight divisions as follows:</chapeau>
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                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Division A—Department of Defense Authorizations.</content>
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                <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/s2/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Division B—Military Construction Authorizations.</content>
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                <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/s2/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Division C—Department of Energy National Security Authorizations and Other Authorizations.</content>
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                <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/s2/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Division D—Funding Tables.</content>
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                <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/s2/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Division E—National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020</content>
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                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Division F—Anti-Money Laundering</content>
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                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Division G—Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020</content>
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                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Division H—Other Matters</content>
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                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of Contents.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of contents for this Act is as follows:<toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1.</designator><label> Short title.</label></referenceItem>
                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2.</designator><label> Organization of Act into divisions; table of contents.</label></referenceItem>
                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3.</designator><label> Congressional defense committees.</label></referenceItem>
                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 4.</designator><label> Budgetary effects of this Act.</label></referenceItem>
                <referenceItem class="centered" role="division" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>DIVISION A—</designator><label>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS</label></referenceItem>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE I—</designator><label>PROCUREMENT</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Authorization of Appropriations</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 101.</designator><label> Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Army Programs</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 111.</designator><label> Modifications to requirement for an interim cruise missile defense capability.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 112.</designator><label> Report and limitations on acquisition of Integrated Visual Augmentation System.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 113.</designator><label> Assessment of investment and sustainment for procurement of cannon tubes.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Navy Programs</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 121.</designator><label> Limitation on alteration of the Navy fleet mix.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Sec. 122. was repealed<b>]</b> </editorialNote></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 123.</designator><label> Fighter force structure acquisition strategy.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 124.</designator><label> Procurement authorities for certain amphibious shipbuilding programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 125.</designator><label> Land-based test program for the FFG(X) Frigate program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 126.</designator><label> Treatment in future budgets of the President of systems added by Congress.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 127.</designator><label> Extension of prohibition on availability of funds for Navy waterborne security barriers.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 128.</designator><label> Report on strategy to use ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer to ensure full spectrum electromagnetic superiority.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Air Force Programs</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 131.</designator><label> Minimum operational squadron level.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 132.</designator><label> Modification of force structure objectives for bomber aircraft.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 133.</designator><label> Minimum bomber aircraft force level.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 134.</designator><label> Required minimum inventory of tactical airlift aircraft.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 135.</designator><label> Inventory requirements for air refueling tanker aircraft.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 136.</designator><label> Authority to use F-35A fighter aircraft AT-1 through AT-6.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 137.</designator><label> F-35 aircraft gun system ammunition.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 138.</designator><label> Extension of limitation on availability of funds for retirement of RC-135 aircraft.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 139.</designator><label> Modification to limitation on retirement of U-2 and RQ-4 aircraft.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 140.</designator><label> Modification of limitation on availability of funds for retirement of E-8 JSTARS aircraft.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 141.</designator><label> Limitation on divestment of F-15C aircraft within the European theater.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 142.</designator><label> Modernization plan for airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 143.</designator><label> RC-26B manned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 144.</designator><label> Prohibition on funding for Close Air Support Integration Group.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 145.</designator><label> Required solution for KC-46 aircraft remote visual system limitations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 146.</designator><label> Analysis of moving target indicator requirements and Advanced Battle Management System capabilities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 147.</designator><label> Study on measures to assess cost-per-effect for key mission areas.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 151.</designator><label> Budgeting for life-cycle costs of aircraft for the Army, Navy, and Air Force.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 152.</designator><label> Transfer of responsibilities and functions relating to electromagnetic spectrum operations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 153.</designator><label> Cryptographic modernization schedules.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 154.</designator><label> Department of Defense participation in the Special Federal Aviation Regulation Working Group.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 155.</designator><label> Integrated air and missile defense assessment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 156.</designator><label> Joint strategy for air base defense against missile threats.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 157.</designator><label> Joint All Domain Command and Control requirements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 158.</designator><label> Expansion of economic order quantity contracting authority for F-35 aircraft program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 159.</designator><label> Documentation relating to the F-35 aircraft program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 160.</designator><label> F-35 aircraft munitions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 161.</designator><label> Redesign strategy for the Autonomic Logistics Information System for the F-35 fighter aircraft.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 162.</designator><label> Briefings on software regression testing for F-35 aircraft.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 163.</designator><label> Prohibition on use of funds for the Armed Overwatch Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 164.</designator><label> Acceleration of development and fielding of counter unmanned aircraft systems across the joint force.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 165.</designator><label> Airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance acquisition roadmap for the United States Special Operations Command.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 166.</designator><label> Prohibition on divestiture of manned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft operated by United States Special Operations Command.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 167.</designator><label> Notification on efforts to replace inoperable ejection seat aircraft locator beacons.</label></referenceItem>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE II—</designator><label>RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Authorization of Appropriations</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 201.</designator><label> Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 211.</designator><label> Modification of requirements relating to certain cooperative research and development agreements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 212.</designator><label> Disclosure requirements for recipients of Department of Defense research and development funds.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 213.</designator><label> Modification of national security innovation activities and pilot program on strengthening the defense industrial and innovation base.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 214.</designator><label> Updates to Defense Quantum Information Science and Technology Research and Development program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 215.</designator><label> Establishment of Directed Energy Working Group.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 216.</designator><label> Extension of pilot program for the enhancement of the research, development, test, and evaluation centers of the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 217.</designator><label> Designation of senior officials for critical technology areas supportive of the National Defense Strategy.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Sec. 218. was repealed<b>]</b> </editorialNote></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 219.</designator><label> National security innovation partnerships.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 220.</designator><label> Social science, management science, and information science research activities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 221.</designator><label> Accountability measures relating to the Advanced Battle Management System.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 222.</designator><label> Activities to improve fielding of Air Force hypersonic capabilities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 223.</designator><label> Disclosure of funding sources in applications for Federal research and development awards.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 224.</designator><label> Governance of fifth-generation wireless networking in the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 225.</designator><label> Demonstration project on use of certain technologies for fifth-generation wireless networking services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 226.</designator><label> Research, development, and deployment of technologies to support water sustainment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 227.</designator><label> Limitation on contract awards for certain unmanned vessels.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 231.</designator><label> Modification of biannual report on the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 232.</designator><label> Modification of joint artificial intelligence research, development, and transition activities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 233.</designator><label> Board of advisors for the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 234.</designator><label> Application of artificial intelligence to the defense reform pillar of the National Defense Strategy.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 235.</designator><label> Acquisition of ethically and responsibly developed artificial intelligence technology.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 236.</designator><label> Steering committee on emerging technology.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Education and Workforce Development</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 241.</designator><label> Measuring and incentivizing programming proficiency.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 242.</designator><label> Modification of Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Education Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 243.</designator><label> Improvements to Technology and National Security Fellowship of Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 244.</designator><label> Modification of mechanisms for expedited access to technical talent and expertise at academic institutions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 245.</designator><label> Encouragement of contractor science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 246.</designator><label> Training program for human resources personnel in best practices for technical workforce.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 247.</designator><label> Pilot program on the use of electronic portfolios to evaluate certain applicants for technical positions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 248.</designator><label> Pilot program on self-directed training in advanced technologies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 249.</designator><label> Part-time and term employment of university faculty and students in the Defense science and technology enterprise.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 250.</designator><label> National security workforce and educational diversity activities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 251.</designator><label> Coordination of scholarship and employment programs of the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 252.</designator><label> Study on mechanisms for attracting and retaining high quality talent in the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Sustainable Chemistry</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 261.</designator><label> National coordinating entity for sustainable chemistry.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 262.</designator><label> Strategic plan for sustainable chemistry.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 263.</designator><label> Agency activities in support of sustainable chemistry.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 264.</designator><label> Partnerships in sustainable chemistry.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 265.</designator><label> Prioritization.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 266.</designator><label> Rule of construction.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 267.</designator><label> Major multi-user research facility project.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle F—</designator><label>Plans, Reports, and Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 271.</designator><label> Modification to annual report of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 272.</designator><label> Modification to Test Resource Management Center strategic plan reporting cycle and contents.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 273.</designator><label> Modification of requirements relating to energetics plan to include assessment of feasibility and advisability of establishing a program office for energetics.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 274.</designator><label> Element in annual reports on cyber science and technology activities on work with academic consortia on high priority cybersecurity research activities in Department of Defense capabilities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 275.</designator><label> Repeal of quarterly updates on the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 276.</designator><label> Microelectronics and national security.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 277.</designator><label> Independent evaluation of personal protective and diagnostic testing equipment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 278.</designator><label> Assessment on United States national security emerging biotechnology efforts and capabilities and comparison with adversaries.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 279.</designator><label> Annual reports regarding the SBIR program of the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 280.</designator><label> Reports on F-35 physiological episodes and mitigation efforts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 281.</designator><label> Review and report on next generation air dominance capabilities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 282.</designator><label> Plan for operational test and utility evaluation of systems for Low-Cost Attributable Aircraft Technology program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 283.</designator><label> Independent comparative analysis of efforts by China and the United States to recruit and retain researchers in national security-related and defense-related fields.</label></referenceItem>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE III—</designator><label>OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Authorization of Appropriations</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 301.</designator><label> Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Energy and Environment</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 311.</designator><label> Military Aviation and Installation Assurance Clearinghouse for review of mission obstructions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 312.</designator><label> Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 313.</designator><label> Extension of real-time sound monitoring at Navy installations where tactical fighter aircraft operate.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 314.</designator><label> Modification of authority for environmental restoration projects of National Guard.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 315.</designator><label> Modification of authority to carry out military installation resilience projects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 316.</designator><label> Energy resilience and energy security measures on military installations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 317.</designator><label> Modification to availability of energy cost savings for Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 318.</designator><label> Increased transparency through reporting on usage and spills of aqueous film-forming foam at military installations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 319.</designator><label> Native American lands environmental mitigation program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 320.</designator><label> Study on alternatives to address impacts of transboundary flows, spills, or discharges of pollution or debris from the Tijuana River on personnel, activities, and installations of Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 321.</designator><label> Pilot program on alternative fuel vehicle purchasing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 322.</designator><label> Budgeting of Department of Defense relating to operational energy improvement.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 323.</designator><label> Assessment of Department of Defense operational energy usage.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 324.</designator><label> Improvement of the Operational Energy Capability Improvement Fund of the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 325.</designator><label> Five-year reviews of containment technologies relating to Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 326.</designator><label> Limitation on use of funds for acquisition of furnished energy for Rhine Ordnance Barracks Army Medical Center.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 327.</designator><label> Requirement to update Department of Defense adaptation roadmap.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 328.</designator><label> Department of Defense report on greenhouse gas emissions levels.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 329.</designator><label> Objectives, performance standards, and criteria for use of wildlife conservation banking programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 330.</designator><label> Prizes for development of non-PFAS-containing fire-fighting agent.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 331.</designator><label> Survey of technologies for Department of Defense application in phasing out the use of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 332.</designator><label> Interagency body on research related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 333.</designator><label> Restriction on Department of Defense procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate or perfluorooctanoic acid.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 334.</designator><label> Research and development of alternative to aqueous film-forming foam.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 335.</designator><label> Notification to agricultural operations located in areas exposed to Department of Defense PFAS use.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 336.</designator><label> Reporting on energy savings performance contracts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 337.</designator><label> Increase in funding for Centers for Disease Control Study on health implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in drinking water.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 338.</designator><label> Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act of 2020.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 339.</designator><label> Assessment of Department of Defense excess property programs with respect to need and wildfire risk.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Logistics and Sustainment</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 341.</designator><label> National Defense Sustainment and Logistics Review.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 342.</designator><label> Repeal of sunset for minimum annual purchase amount for carriers participating in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 343.</designator><label> Additional elements for inclusion in Navy ship depot maintenance budget report.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 344.</designator><label> Clarification of limitation on length of overseas forward deployment of currently deployed naval vessels.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 345.</designator><label> Independent advisory panel on weapon system sustainment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 346.</designator><label> Biannual briefings on status of Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Plan.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 347.</designator><label> Materiel readiness metrics and objectives for major weapon systems.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 348.</designator><label> Repeal of statutory requirement for notification to Director of Defense Logistics Agency three years prior to implementing changes to any uniform or uniform component.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Munitions Safety and Oversight</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 351.</designator><label> Chair of Department of Defense explosive safety board.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 352.</designator><label> Explosive Ordnance Disposal Defense Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 353.</designator><label> Assessment of resilience of Department of Defense munitions enterprise.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 354.</designator><label> Report on safety waivers and mishaps in Department of Defense munitions enterprise.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 361.</designator><label> Pilot program for temporary issuance of maternity-related uniform items.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 362.</designator><label> Servicewomen’s Commemorative Partnerships.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 363.</designator><label> Biodefense analysis and budget submission.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 364.</designator><label> Update of National Biodefense Implementation Plan.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 365.</designator><label> Plans and reports on emergency response training for military installations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 366.</designator><label> Inapplicability of congressional notification and dollar limitation requirements for advance billings for certain background investigations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 367.</designator><label> Adjustment in availability of appropriations for unusual cost overruns and for changes in scope of work.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 368.</designator><label> Requirement that Secretary of Defense implement security and emergency response recommendations relating to active shooter or terrorist attacks on installations of Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 369.</designator><label> Clarification of food ingredient requirements for food or beverages provided by the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 370.</designator><label> Commission on the naming of items of the Department of Defense that commemorate the Confederate States of America or any person who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America.</label></referenceItem>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE IV—</designator><label>MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Active Forces</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 401.</designator><label> End strengths for active forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 402.</designator><label> Revisions to permanent active duty end strength minimum levels.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 403.</designator><label> Modification of the authorized number and accounting method for senior enlisted personnel.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Reserve Forces</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 411.</designator><label> End strengths for Selected Reserve.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 412.</designator><label> End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the Reserves.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 413.</designator><label> End strengths for military technicians (dual status).</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 414.</designator><label> Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 415.</designator><label> Separate authorization by Congress of minimum end strengths for non-temporary military technicians (dual status) and end strengths for temporary military technicians (dual status).</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Authorization of Appropriations</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 421.</designator><label> Military personnel.</label></referenceItem>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE V—</designator><label>MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Officer Personnel Policy</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 501.</designator><label> Authorized strengths of general and flag officers on active duty.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 502.</designator><label> Temporary expansion of availability of enhanced constructive service credit in a particular career field upon original appointment as a commissioned officer.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 503.</designator><label> Diversity in selection boards.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 504.</designator><label> Requirement for promotion selection board recommendation of higher placement on promotion list of officers of particular merit.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 505.</designator><label> Special selection review boards for review of promotion of officers subject to adverse information identified after recommendation for promotion and related matters.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 506.</designator><label> Number of opportunities for consideration for promotion under alternative promotion authority.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 507.</designator><label> Mandatory retirement for age.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 508.</designator><label> Clarifying and improving restatement of rules on the retired grade of commissioned officers.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 509.</designator><label> Repeal of authority for original appointment of regular Navy officers designated for engineering duty, aeronautical engineering duty, and special duty.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 509A.</designator><label> Permanent programs on direct commissions to cyber positions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 509B.</designator><label> Review of Seaman to Admiral-21 program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Reserve Component Management</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 511.</designator><label> Temporary authority to order retired members to active duty in high-demand, low-density assignments during war or national emergency.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 512.</designator><label> Expansion of Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 513.</designator><label> Grants to support STEM education in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 514.</designator><label> Permanent suicide prevention and resilience program for the reserve components.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 515.</designator><label> Modification of education loan repayment program for members of Selected Reserve.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 516.</designator><label> Inclusion of drill or training foregone due to emergency travel or duty restrictions in computations of entitlement to and amounts of retired pay for non-regular service.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 517.</designator><label> Quarantine lodging for members of the reserve components who perform certain service in response to the COVID-19 emergency.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 518.</designator><label> Direct employment pilot program for certain members of the reserve components.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 519.</designator><label> Pilot programs authorized in connection with SROTC units and CSPI programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and minority institutions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 519A.</designator><label> Report regarding full-time National Guard duty in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 519B.</designator><label> Study and report on National Guard support to States responding to major disasters.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 519C.</designator><label> Report on guidance for use of unmanned aircraft systems by the National Guard.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 519D.</designator><label> Study and report on ROTC recruitment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>General Service Authorities and Correction of Military Records</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 521.</designator><label> Increased access to potential recruits.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 522.</designator><label> Sunset and transfer of functions of the Physical Disability Board of Review.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 523.</designator><label> Honorary promotion matters.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 524.</designator><label> Exclusion of official photographs of members from records furnished to promotion selection boards.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 525.</designator><label> Report regarding reviews of discharges and dismissals based on sexual orientation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Prevention and Response To Sexual Assault, Harassment, and Related Misconduct</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 531.</designator><label> Modification of time required for expedited decisions in connection with applications for change of station or unit transfer of members who are victims of sexual assault or related offenses.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 532.</designator><label> Confidential reporting of sexual harassment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 533.</designator><label> Additional bases for provision of advice by the Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 534.</designator><label> Additional matters for 2021 report of the Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 535.</designator><label> Inclusion of advisory duties on the Coast Guard Academy among duties of Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 536.</designator><label> Modification of reporting and data collection on victims of sexual offenses.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 537.</designator><label> Modification of annual report regarding sexual assaults involving members of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 538.</designator><label> Coordination of support for survivors of sexual trauma.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 539.</designator><label> Policy for military service academies on separation of alleged victims and alleged perpetrators in incidents of sexual assault.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 539A.</designator><label> Safe-to-report policy applicable across the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 539B.</designator><label> Accountability of leadership of the Department of Defense for discharging the sexual harassment policies and programs of the Department.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 539C.</designator><label> Reports on status of investigations of alleged sex-related offenses.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 539D.</designator><label> Report on ability of Sexual Assault Response Coordinators and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocates to perform duties.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 539E.</designator><label> Briefing on Special Victims’ Counsel program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 539F.</designator><label> Briefing on placement of members of the Armed Forces in academic status who are victims of sexual assault onto Non-Rated Periods.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Military Justice and Other Legal Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 541.</designator><label> Right to notice of victims of offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice regarding certain post-trial motions, filings, and hearings.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 542.</designator><label> Qualifications of judges and standard of review for Courts of Criminal Appeals.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 543.</designator><label> Preservation of court-martial records.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 544.</designator><label> Availability of records for National Instant Criminal Background Check System.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 545.</designator><label> Removal of personally identifying and other information of certain persons from investigative reports, the Department of Defense Central Index of Investigations, and other records and databases.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 546.</designator><label> Briefing on mental health support for vicarious trauma for certain personnel in the military justice system.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 547.</designator><label> Comptroller General of the United States report on implementation by the Armed Forces of recent GAO recommendations and statutory requirements on assessment of racial, ethnic, and gender disparities in the military justice system.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 548.</designator><label> Legal assistance for veterans and surviving spouses and dependents.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 549.</designator><label> Clarification of termination of leases of premises and motor vehicles of servicemembers who incur catastrophic injury or illness or die while in military service.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 549A.</designator><label> Multidisciplinary board to evaluate suicide events.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 549B.</designator><label> Improvements to Department of Defense tracking of and response to incidents of child abuse, adult crimes against children, and serious harmful behavior between children and youth involving military dependents on military installations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 549C.</designator><label> Independent analysis and recommendations on domestic violence in the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle F—</designator><label>Diversity and Inclusion</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 551.</designator><label> Diversity and inclusion reporting requirements and related matters.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 552.</designator><label> National emergency exception for timing requirements with respect to certain surveys of members of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 553.</designator><label> Questions regarding racism, anti-Semitism, and supremacism in workplace surveys administered by the Secretary of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Sec. 554. was repealed<b>]</b> </editorialNote></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 555.</designator><label> Policy to improve responses to pregnancy and childbirth by certain members of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 556.</designator><label> Training on certain Department of Defense instructions for members of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 557.</designator><label> Evaluation of barriers to minority participation in certain units of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 558.</designator><label> Comptroller General of the United States report on equal opportunity at the military service academies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle G—</designator><label>Decorations and Awards</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 561.</designator><label> Extension of time to review World War I Valor Medals.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 562.</designator><label> Authorizations for certain awards.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 563.</designator><label> Feasibility study on establishment of service medal for radiation-exposed veterans.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 564.</designator><label> Expressing support for the designation of Silver Star Service Banner Day.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle H—</designator><label>Member Education, Training, Transition, and Resilience</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 571.</designator><label> Mentorship and career counseling program for officers to improve diversity in military leadership.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 572.</designator><label> Expansion of Skillbridge program to include the Coast Guard.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 573.</designator><label> Increase in number of permanent professors at the United States Air Force Academy.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 574.</designator><label> Additional elements with 2021 and 2022 certifications on the Ready, Relevant Learning initiative of the Navy.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 575.</designator><label> Information on nominations and applications for military service academies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 576.</designator><label> Report on potential improvements to certain military educational institutions of the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 577.</designator><label> College of International Security Affairs of the National Defense University.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 578.</designator><label> Improvements to the Credentialing Opportunities On-Line programs of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 579.</designator><label> GAO study regarding transferability of military certifications to civilian occupational licenses and certifications.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 579A.</designator><label> Report regarding county, Tribal, and local veterans service officers.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle I—</designator><label>Military Family Readiness and Dependents’ Education</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 581.</designator><label> Family readiness: definitions; communication strategy; review; report.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 582.</designator><label> Improvements to Exceptional Family Member Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 583.</designator><label> Support services for members of special operations forces and immediate family members.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 584.</designator><label> Responsibility for allocation of certain funds for military child development programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 585.</designator><label> Military child care and child development center matters.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 586.</designator><label> Expansion of financial assistance under My Career Advancement Account program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 587.</designator><label> Improvements to partner criteria of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 588.</designator><label> 24-hour child care.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 589.</designator><label> Pilot program to provide financial assistance to members of the Armed Forces for in-home child care.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 589A.</designator><label> Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of military and civilian personnel.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 589B.</designator><label> Staffing of Department of Defense Education Activity schools to maintain maximum student-to-teacher ratios.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 589C.</designator><label> Pilot program to expand eligibility for enrollment at domestic dependent elementary and secondary schools.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 589D.</designator><label> Pilot program on expanded eligibility for Department of Defense Education Activity Virtual High School program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 589E.</designator><label> Training program regarding foreign malign influence campaigns.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 589F.</designator><label> Study on cyberexploitation and online deception of members of the Armed Forces and their families.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 589G.</designator><label> Matters relating to education for military dependent students with special needs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 589H.</designator><label> Studies and reports on the performance of the Department of Defense Education Activity.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle J—</designator><label>Other Matters and Reports</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 591.</designator><label> Expansion of Department of Defense STARBASE Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 592.</designator><label> Inclusion of certain outlying areas in the Department of Defense STARBASE Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 593.</designator><label> Postponement of conditional designation of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Corps as a basic branch of the Army.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 594.</designator><label> Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test special purpose adjunct to address computational thinking.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 595.</designator><label> Extension of reporting deadline for the annual report on the assessment of the effectiveness of activities of the Federal Voting Assistance Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 596.</designator><label> Plan on performance of funeral honors details by members of other Armed Forces when members of the Armed Force of the deceased are unavailable.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 597.</designator><label> Study on financial impacts of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 on members of the Armed Forces and best practices to prevent future financial hardships.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 598.</designator><label> Limitation on implementation of Army Combat Fitness Test.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 599.</designator><label> Semiannual reports on implementation of recommendations of the Comprehensive Review of Special Operations Forces Culture and Ethics.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 599A.</designator><label> Report on impact of children of certain Filipino World War II veterans on national security, foreign policy, and economic and humanitarian interests of the United States.</label></referenceItem>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE VI—</designator><label>MILITARY COMPENSATION</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Pay and Allowances</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 601.</designator><label> Increase in basic pay.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 602.</designator><label> Compensation and credit for retired pay purposes for maternity leave taken by members of the reserve components.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 603.</designator><label> Provision of information regarding SCRA to members who receive basic allowance for housing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 604.</designator><label> Reorganization of certain allowances other than travel and transportation allowances.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 605.</designator><label> Expansion of travel and transportation allowances to include fares and tolls.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 606.</designator><label> One-time uniform allowance for officers who transfer to the Space Force.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Bonuses and Special Incentive Pays</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 611.</designator><label> One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 612.</designator><label> Increase in special and incentive pays for officers in health professions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 613.</designator><label> Increase in certain hazardous duty incentive pay for members of the uniformed services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 614.</designator><label> Payment of hazardous duty incentive pay for members of the uniformed services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 615.</designator><label> Clarification of 30 days of continuous duty on board a ship required for family separation allowance for members of the uniformed services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Disability Pay, Retired Pay, and Family and Survivor Benefits</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 621.</designator><label> Modernization and clarification of payment of certain Reserves while on duty.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 622.</designator><label> Restatement and clarification of authority to reimburse members for spouse relicensing costs pursuant to a permanent change of station.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 623.</designator><label> Expansion of death gratuity for ROTC graduates.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 624.</designator><label> Expansion of assistance for Gold Star spouses and other dependents.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 625.</designator><label> Gold Star Families Parks Pass.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 626.</designator><label> Recalculation of financial assistance for providers of child care services and youth program services for dependents.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 627.</designator><label> Priority for certain military family housing to a member of the Armed Forces whose spouse agrees to provide family home day care services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 628.</designator><label> Study on feasibility and advisability of TSP contributions by military spouses.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 629.</designator><label> Report on implications of expansion of authority to provide financial assistance to civilian providers of child care services or youth program services for survivors of members of the Armed Forces who die in the line of duty.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 629A.</designator><label> Report on extension of commissary and exchange benefits for surviving remarried spouses with dependent children of members of the Armed Forces who die while on active duty or certain reserve duty.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Defense Resale Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 631.</designator><label> Base responders essential needs and dining access.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 632.</designator><label> First responder access to mobile exchanges.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 633.</designator><label> Updated business case analysis for consolidation of the defense resale system.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Other Personnel Rights and Benefits</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 641.</designator><label> Approval of certain activities by retired and reserve members of the uniformed services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 642.</designator><label> Permanent authority for and enhancement of the Government lodging program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 643.</designator><label> Operation of Stars and Stripes.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE VII—</designator><label>HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>TRICARE and Other Health Care Benefits</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 701.</designator><label> Improvement to breast cancer screening.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 702.</designator><label> Waiver of fees charged to certain civilians for emergency medical treatment provided at military medical treatment facilities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 703.</designator><label> Authority for Secretary of Defense to manage provider type referral and supervision requirements under TRICARE program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 704.</designator><label> Expansion of benefits available under TRICARE Extended Care Health Option program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 705.</designator><label> Sale of hearing aids for dependents of certain members of the reserve components.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 706.</designator><label> Pilot program on receipt of non-generic prescription maintenance medications under TRICARE pharmacy benefits program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Health Care Administration</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 711.</designator><label> Repeal of administration of TRICARE dental plans through Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 712.</designator><label> Protection of the Armed Forces from infectious diseases.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 713.</designator><label> Inclusion of drugs, biological products, and critical medical supplies in national security strategy for national technology and industrial base.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 714.</designator><label> Contract authority of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 715.</designator><label> Membership of Board of Regents of Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 716.</designator><label> Temporary exemption for Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences from certain Paperwork Reduction Act requirements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 717.</designator><label> Modification to limitation on the realignment or reduction of military medical manning end strength.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 718.</designator><label> Modifications to implementation plan for restructure or realignment of military medical treatment facilities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 719.</designator><label> Policy to address prescription opioid safety.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 720.</designator><label> Addition of burn pit registration and other information to electronic health records of members of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 721.</designator><label> Inclusion of information on exposure to open burn pits in postdeployment health reassessments.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Matters Relating to COVID-19</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 731.</designator><label> COVID-19 military health system review panel.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 732.</designator><label> Department of Defense pandemic preparedness.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 733.</designator><label> Transitional health benefits for certain members of the National Guard serving under orders in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19).</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 734.</designator><label> Registry of certain TRICARE beneficiaries diagnosed with COVID-19.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 735.</designator><label> Health assessments of veterans diagnosed with pandemic diseases to determine exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 736.</designator><label> Comptroller General study on delivery of mental health services to members of the Armed Forces during the COVID-19 pandemic.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Reports and Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 741.</designator><label> Modifications to pilot program on civilian and military partnerships to enhance interoperability and medical surge capability and capacity of National Disaster Medical System.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 742.</designator><label> Reports on suicide among members of the Armed Forces and suicide prevention programs and activities of the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 743.</designator><label> Extension of authority for Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 744.</designator><label> Military Health System Clinical Quality Management Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 745.</designator><label> Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 746.</designator><label> Extramedical maternal health providers demonstration project.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 747.</designator><label> Briefing on diet and nutrition of members of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 748.</designator><label> Audit of medical conditions of residents in privatized military housing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 749.</designator><label> Assessment of receipt by civilians of emergency medical treatment at military medical treatment facilities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 750.</designator><label> Study on the incidence of cancer diagnosis and mortality among military aviators and aviation support personnel.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 751.</designator><label> Study on exposure to toxic substances at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 752.</designator><label> Review and report on prevention of suicide among members of the Armed Forces stationed at remote installations outside the contiguous United States.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 753.</designator><label> Study on medevac helicopters and ambulances at certain military installations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 754.</designator><label> Comptroller General study on prenatal and postpartum mental health conditions among members of the Armed Forces and their dependents.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 755.</designator><label> Report on lapses in TRICARE coverage for members of the National Guard and reserve components.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 756.</designator><label> Study and report on increasing telehealth services across Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 757.</designator><label> Study on force mix options and service models to enhance readiness of medical force of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 758.</designator><label> Report on billing practices for health care from Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Mental Health Services From Department of Veterans Affairs for Members of Reserve Components</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 761.</designator><label> Short title.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 762.</designator><label> Expansion of eligibility for readjustment counseling and related outpatient services from Department of Veterans Affairs to include members of reserve components of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 763.</designator><label> Provision of mental health services from Department of Veterans Affairs to members of reserve components of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 764.</designator><label> Inclusion of members of reserve components in mental health programs of Department of Veterans Affairs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 765.</designator><label> Report on mental health and related services provided by Department of Veterans Affairs to members of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE VIII—</designator><label>ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED MATTERS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Acquisition Policy and Management</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 801.</designator><label> Report on acquisition risk assessment and mitigation as part of Adaptive Acquisition Framework implementation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 802.</designator><label> Improving planning, execution, and oversight of life cycle sustainment activities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 803.</designator><label> Disclosures for offerors for certain shipbuilding major defense acquisition program contracts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 804.</designator><label> Implementation of modular open systems approaches.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 805.</designator><label> Congressional notification of termination of a middle tier acquisition program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 806.</designator><label> Definition of material weakness for contractor business systems.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 807.</designator><label> Space system acquisition and the adaptive acquisition framework.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 808.</designator><label> Acquisition authority of the Director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 809.</designator><label> Assessments of the process for developing capability requirements for Department of Defense acquisition programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures, and Limitations</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 811.</designator><label> Sustainment reform for the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 812.</designator><label> Inclusion of software in Government performance of acquisition functions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 813.</designator><label> Modifications to Comptroller General assessment of acquisition programs and related initiatives.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 814.</designator><label> Cost or pricing data reporting requirements for Department of Defense contracts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 815.</designator><label> Prompt payment of contractors.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 816.</designator><label> Documentation pertaining to commercial item determinations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 817.</designator><label> Modification to small purchase threshold exception to sourcing requirements for certain articles.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 818.</designator><label> Repeal of program for qualified apprentices for military construction contracts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 819.</designator><label> Modifications to mitigating risks related to foreign ownership, control, or influence of Department of Defense contractors and subcontractors.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 820.</designator><label> Contract closeout authority for services contracts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 821.</designator><label> Revision of proof required when using an evaluation factor for employing or subcontracting with members of the Selected Reserve.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Provisions Relating to Software and Technology</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 831.</designator><label> Contract authority for development and demonstration of initial or additional prototype units.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 832.</designator><label> Extension of pilot program for streamlined awards for innovative technology programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 833.</designator><label> Listing of other transaction authority consortia.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 834.</designator><label> Pilot program on the use of consumption-based solutions to address software-intensive warfighting capability.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 835.</designator><label> Balancing security and innovation in software development and acquisition.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 836.</designator><label> Digital modernization of analytical and decision-support processes for managing and overseeing Department of Defense acquisition programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 837.</designator><label> Safeguarding defense-sensitive United States intellectual property, technology, and other data and information.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 838.</designator><label> Comptroller General report on implementation of software acquisition reforms.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 839.</designator><label> Comptroller General report on intellectual property acquisition and licensing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Industrial Base Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 841.</designator><label> Additional requirements pertaining to printed circuit boards.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 842.</designator><label> Report on nonavailability determinations and quarterly national technology and industrial base briefings.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 843.</designator><label> Modification of framework for modernizing acquisition processes to ensure integrity of industrial base and inclusion of optical transmission components.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 844.</designator><label> Expansion on the prohibition on acquiring certain metal products.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 845.</designator><label> Miscellaneous limitations on the procurement of goods other than United States goods.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 846.</designator><label> Improving implementation of policy pertaining to the national technology and industrial base.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 847.</designator><label> Report and limitation on the availability of funds relating to eliminating the gaps and vulnerabilities in the national technology and industrial base.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 848.</designator><label> Supply of strategic and critical materials for the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 849.</designator><label> Analyses of certain activities for action to address sourcing and industrial capacity.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 850.</designator><label> Implementation of recommendations for assessing and strengthening the manufacturing and defense industrial base and supply chain resiliency.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 851.</designator><label> Report on strategic and critical materials.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 852.</designator><label> Report on aluminum refining, processing, and manufacturing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Small Business Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 861.</designator><label> Initiatives to support small businesses in the national technology and industrial base.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 862.</designator><label> Transfer of verification of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans to the Small Business Administration.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 863.</designator><label> Employment size standard requirements for small business concerns.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 864.</designator><label> Maximum award price for sole source manufacturing contracts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 865.</designator><label> Reporting requirement on expenditure amounts for the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 866.</designator><label> Small businesses in territories of the United States.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 867.</designator><label> Eligibility of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for certain Small Business Administration programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 868.</designator><label> Past performance ratings of certain small business concerns.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 869.</designator><label> Extension of participation in 8(a) program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 870.</designator><label> Compliance of Offices of Small Business and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 871.</designator><label> Category management training.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle F—</designator><label>Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 881.</designator><label> Review of and report on overdue acquisition and cross-servicing agreement transactions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 882.</designator><label> Domestic comparative testing activities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 883.</designator><label> Prohibition on awarding of contracts to contractors that require nondisclosure agreements relating to waste, fraud, or abuse.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 884.</designator><label> Program management improvement officers and program management policy council.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 885.</designator><label> Disclosure of beneficial owners in database for Federal agency contract and grant officers.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 886.</designator><label> Repeal of pilot program on payment of costs for denied Government Accountability Office bid protests.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 887.</designator><label> Amendments to submissions to Congress relating to certain foreign military sales.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 888.</designator><label> Revision to requirement to use firm fixed-price contracts for foreign military sales.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 889.</designator><label> Assessment and enhancement of national security innovation base.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 890.</designator><label> Identification of certain contracts relating to construction or maintenance of a border wall.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Sec. 891. was repealed<b>]</b> </editorialNote></referenceItem>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE IX—</designator><label>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 901.</designator><label> Repeal of position of Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 902.</designator><label> Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict and related matters.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 903.</designator><label> Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 904.</designator><label> Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 905.</designator><label> Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 906.</designator><label> Input from the Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau to the Joint Requirements Oversight Council.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 907.</designator><label> Assignment of responsibility for the Arctic region within the Office of the Secretary of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 908.</designator><label> Modernization of process used by the Department of Defense to identify, task, and manage Congressional reporting requirements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Other Department of Defense Organization and Management Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 911.</designator><label> Reform of the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 912.</designator><label> Limitation on reduction of civilian workforce.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Sec. 913. was repealed<b>]</b> </editorialNote></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 914.</designator><label> Limitation on consolidation or transition to alternative content delivery methods within the Defense Media Activity.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Space Force Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 921.</designator><label> Office of the Chief of Space Operations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 922.</designator><label> Clarification of Space Force and Chief of Space Operations authorities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 923.</designator><label> Amendments to Department of the Air Force provisions in title 10, United States Code.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 924.</designator><label> Amendments to other provisions of title 10, United States Code.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 925.</designator><label> Amendments to provisions of law relating to pay and allowances.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 926.</designator><label> Amendments to provisions of law relating to veterans’ benefits.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 927.</designator><label> Amendments to other provisions of the United States Code and other laws.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 928.</designator><label> Applicability to other provisions of law.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 929.</designator><label> Temporary exemption from authorized daily average of members in pay grades E-8 and E-9.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 930.</designator><label> Limitation on transfer of military installations to the jurisdiction of the Space Force.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 931.</designator><label> Organization of the Space Force.</label></referenceItem>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE X—</designator><label>GENERAL PROVISIONS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Financial Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1001.</designator><label> General transfer authority.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1002.</designator><label> Budget materials for special operations forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1003.</designator><label> Application of Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation Plan to fiscal years following fiscal year 2020.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1004.</designator><label> Incentives for the achievement by the components of the Department of Defense of unqualified audit opinions on the financial statements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1005.</designator><label> Audit readiness and remediation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1006.</designator><label> Addition of Chief of the National Guard Bureau to the list of officers providing reports of unfunded priorities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Counterdrug Activities</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1011.</designator><label> Quarterly reports on Department of Defense support provided to other United States agencies for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Naval Vessels</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1021.</designator><label> Limitation on availability of certain funds without naval vessels plan and certification.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1022.</designator><label> Limitations on use of funds in National Defense Sealift Fund for purchase of foreign constructed vessels.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1023.</designator><label> Use of National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund for incrementally funded contracts to provide full funding for Columbia class submarines.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1024.</designator><label> Preference for United States vessels in transporting supplies by sea.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1025.</designator><label> Restrictions on overhaul, repair, etc. of naval vessels in foreign shipyards.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1026.</designator><label> Biennial report on shipbuilder training and the defense industrial base.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1027.</designator><label> Modification of waiver authority on prohibition on use of funds for retirement of certain legacy maritime mine countermeasure platforms.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1028.</designator><label> Extension of authority for reimbursement of expenses for certain Navy mess operations afloat.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1029.</designator><label> Working group on stabilization of Navy shipbuilding industrial base workforce.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1030.</designator><label> Limitation on naval force structure changes.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Counterterrorism</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1041.</designator><label> Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1042.</designator><label> Extension of prohibition on use of funds to construct or modify facilities in the United States to house detainees transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1043.</designator><label> Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to certain countries.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1044.</designator><label> Extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or relinquish control of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1051.</designator><label> Support of special operations to combat terrorism.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1052.</designator><label> Expenditure of funds for Department of Defense clandestine activities that support operational preparation of the environment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1053.</designator><label> Sale or donation of excess Department of Defense personal property for law enforcement activities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1054.</designator><label> Prohibition on retirement of nuclear powered aircraft carriers before first refueling.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1055.</designator><label> Reauthorization of National Oceanographic Partnership Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1056.</designator><label> Modification and technical correction to Department of Defense authority to provide assistance along the southern land border of the United States.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1057.</designator><label> Limitation on use of funds for retirement of A-10 aircraft.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1058.</designator><label> Considerations relating to permanently basing United States equipment or additional forces in host countries with at-risk vendors in 5G or 6G networks.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1059.</designator><label> Public availability of Department of Defense legislative proposals.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1060.</designator><label> Arctic planning, research, and development.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1061.</designator><label> Authority to establish a movement coordination center pacific in the Indo-Pacific region.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1062.</designator><label> Limitation on provision of funds to institutions of higher education hosting Confucius Institutes.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1063.</designator><label> Support for national maritime heritage grants program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1064.</designator><label> Requirements for use of Federal law enforcement personnel, active duty members of the Armed Forces, and National Guard personnel in support of Federal authorities to respond to civil disturbances.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle F—</designator><label>Studies and Reports</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1071.</designator><label> FFRDC study of explosive ordnance disposal agencies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1072.</designator><label> Study on force structure for Marine Corps aviation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1073.</designator><label> Report on joint training range exercises for the Pacific region.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1074.</designator><label> Reports on threats to United States forces from small unmanned aircraft systems worldwide.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1075.</designator><label> Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) reports on improving the budget justification and related materials of the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1076.</designator><label> Quarterly briefings on Joint All Domain Command and Control effort.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1077.</designator><label> Report on civilian casualty resourcing and authorities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1078.</designator><label> Comptroller General Review of Department of Defense efforts to prevent resale of goods manufactured by forced labor in commissaries and exchanges.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1079.</designator><label> Comptroller General report on Department of Defense processes for responding to congressional reporting requirements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle G—</designator><label>Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1081.</designator><label> Technical, conforming, and clerical amendments.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1082.</designator><label> Reporting of adverse events relating to consumer products on military installations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1083.</designator><label> Modification to First Division monument.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1084.</designator><label> Sense of Congress regarding reporting of civilian casualties resulting from United States military operations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1085.</designator><label> Deployment of real-time status of special use airspace.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1086.</designator><label> Duties of Secretary under uniformed and overseas citizens absentee voting act.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1087.</designator><label> Mitigation of military helicopter noise.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1088.</designator><label> Congressional expression of support for designation of National Borinqueneers Day.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1089.</designator><label> Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1090.</designator><label> Establishment of vetting procedures and monitoring requirements for certain military training.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1091.</designator><label> Personal protective equipment matters.</label></referenceItem>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XI—</designator><label>CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MATTERS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>General Provisions</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1101.</designator><label> Department of Defense policy on unclassified workspaces and job functions of personnel with pending security clearances.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1102.</designator><label> Enhancement of public-private talent exchange programs in the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1103.</designator><label> Paid parental leave technical corrections.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1104.</designator><label> Authority to provide travel and transportation allowances in connection with transfer ceremonies of certain civilian employees who die overseas.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1105.</designator><label> One-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for Federal civilian employees working overseas.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1106.</designator><label> One-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1107.</designator><label> Civilian faculty at the Defense Security Cooperation University and Institute of Security Governance.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1108.</designator><label> Temporary authority to appoint retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1109.</designator><label> Fire fighters alternative work schedule demonstration project for the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire and Emergency Services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1110.</designator><label> Special rules for certain monthly workers’ compensation payments and other payments for Federal Government personnel under chief of mission authority.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1111.</designator><label> Temporary increase in limitation on accumulation of annual leave for Executive branch employees.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1112.</designator><label> Telework travel expenses program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1113.</designator><label> Extension of rate of overtime pay authority for Department of the Navy employees performing work aboard or dockside in support of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier forward deployed in Japan.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1114.</designator><label> Enhanced pay authority for certain acquisition and technology positions in the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1115.</designator><label> Enhanced pay authority for certain research and technology positions in the science and technology reinvention laboratories of the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1116.</designator><label> Extension of enhanced appointment and compensation authority for civilian personnel for care and treatment of wounded and injured members of the armed forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1117.</designator><label> Expansion of direct hire authority for certain Department of Defense personnel to include installation military housing office positions supervising privatized military housing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1118.</designator><label> Extension of sunset of inapplicability of certification of executive qualifications by qualification certification review board of office of personnel management for initial appointments to senior executive service positions in department of defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1119.</designator><label> Pilot program on enhanced pay authority for certain high-level management positions in the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1120.</designator><label> Recruitment incentives for placement at remote locations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1121.</designator><label> Technical amendments regarding reimbursement of Federal, State, and local income taxes incurred during travel, transportation, and relocation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Elijah E. Cummings Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2020</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1131.</designator><label> Short title.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1132.</designator><label> Sense of Congress.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1133.</designator><label> Notification of violation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1134.</designator><label> Reporting requirements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1135.</designator><label> Data to be posted by employing Federal agencies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1136.</designator><label> Data to be posted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1137.</designator><label> Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 amendments.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1138.</designator><label> Nondisclosure agreement limitation.</label></referenceItem>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XII—</designator><label>MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Assistance and Training</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1201.</designator><label> Authority to build capacity for additional operations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1202.</designator><label> Participation in European program on multilateral exchange of surface transportation services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1203.</designator><label> Participation in programs relating to coordination or exchange of air refueling and air transportation services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1204.</designator><label> Reciprocal patient movement agreements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1205.</designator><label> Modification to the Inter-European Air Forces Academy.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1206.</designator><label> Modification of authority for participation in multinational centers of excellence.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1207.</designator><label> Modification and extension of support of special operations for irregular warfare.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1208.</designator><label> Extension of authority to transfer excess high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles to foreign countries.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1209.</designator><label> Modification and extension of update of Department of Defense Freedom of Navigation Report.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1210.</designator><label> Extension and modification of authority to support border security operations of certain foreign countries.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1210A.</designator><label> Extension of Department of Defense support for stabilization activities in national security interest of the United States.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1210B.</designator><label> Extension of report on workforce development.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1210C.</designator><label> Plan to increase participation in international military education and training programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1210D.</designator><label> Mitigation and prevention of atrocities in high-risk countries.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1210E.</designator><label> Implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Matters Relating to Afghanistan and Pakistan</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1211.</designator><label> Extension and modification of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to United States military operations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1212.</designator><label> Extension of the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1213.</designator><label> Extension and modification of support for reconciliation activities led by the Government of Afghanistan.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1214.</designator><label> Extension and modification of Commanders’ Emergency Response Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1215.</designator><label> Limitation on use of funds to reduce deployment to Afghanistan.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1216.</designator><label> Modifications to immunity from seizure under judicial process of cultural objects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1217.</designator><label> Congressional oversight of United States talks with Taliban officials and Afghanistan’s comprehensive peace process.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1218.</designator><label> Strategy for post-conflict engagement on human rights in Afghanistan.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1219.</designator><label> Modification to report on enhancing security and stability in Afghanistan.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1220.</designator><label> Report on Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Matters Relating to Syria, Iraq, and Iran</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1221.</designator><label> Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1222.</designator><label> Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to vetted Syrian groups and individuals.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1223.</designator><label> Extension and modification of authority to support operations and activities of the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1224.</designator><label> Prohibition on provision of weapons and other forms of support to certain organizations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1225.</designator><label> Report and budget details regarding Operation Spartan Shield.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Matters Relating to Russia</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1231.</designator><label> Extension of limitation on military cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1232.</designator><label> Matters relating to United States participation in the Open Skies Treaty.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1233.</designator><label> Prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of the Russian Federation over Crimea.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1234.</designator><label> Annual report on military and security developments involving the Russian Federation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1235.</designator><label> Modification and extension of Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1236.</designator><label> Report on capability and capacity requirements of military forces of Ukraine and resource plan for security assistance.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1237.</designator><label> Report on Russian Federation support of racially and ethnically motivated violent extremists.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1238.</designator><label> Authorization of rewards for providing information on foreign election interference.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Matters Relating to Europe and NATO</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1241.</designator><label> Determination and imposition of sanctions with respect to Turkey’s acquisition of the S-400 air defense system.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1242.</designator><label> Clarification and expansion of sanctions relating to construction of Nord Stream 2 or TurkStream pipeline projects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1243.</designator><label> Extension of authority for training for Eastern European national security forces in the course of multilateral exercises.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1244.</designator><label> Sense of Congress on support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1245.</designator><label> Limitation on United States force structure reductions in Germany.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1246.</designator><label> Report on United States military force posture in Southeastern Europe.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1247.</designator><label> Sense of Congress on support for coordinated action to ensure the security of Baltic allies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1248.</designator><label> Sense of Congress on the role of the Kosovo Force of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle F—</designator><label>Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1251.</designator><label> Pacific Deterrence Initiative.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1252.</designator><label> Extension and modification of prohibition on commercial export of certain covered munitions items to the Hong Kong Police Force.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1253.</designator><label> Authority to transfer funds for Bien Hoa dioxin cleanup.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1254.</designator><label> Cooperative program with Vietnam to account for Vietnamese personnel missing in action.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1255.</designator><label> Sense of Congress on the United States-Vietnam defense relationship.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1256.</designator><label> Pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with covered foreign military partners in Southeast Asia.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1257.</designator><label> Report on the costs most directly associated with the stationing of the Armed Forces in Japan.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1258.</designator><label> Limitation on use of funds to reduce the total number of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who are deployed to South Korea.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1259.</designator><label> Implementation of GAO recommendations on preparedness of United States forces to counter North Korean chemical and biological weapons.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1260.</designator><label> Statement of policy and sense of Congress on the Taiwan Relations Act.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1260A.</designator><label> Annual briefing on Taiwan arms sales.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1260B.</designator><label> Report on United States-Taiwan medical security partnership.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1260C.</designator><label> Establishment of capabilities to assess the defense technological and industrial bases of China and other foreign adversaries.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1260D.</designator><label> Extension of annual report on military and security developments involving the People’s Republic of China.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1260E.</designator><label> Sense of Congress on the aggression of the Government of China along the border with India and its growing territorial claims.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1260F.</designator><label> Assessment of National Cyber Strategy to deter China from engaging in industrial espionage and cyber theft.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1260G.</designator><label> Report on United Front Work Department.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1260H.</designator><label> Public reporting of Chinese military companies operating in the United States.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1260I.</designator><label> Report on directed use of fishing fleets.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle G—</designator><label>Sudan Democratic Transition, Accountability, and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1261.</designator><label> Short title.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1262.</designator><label> Definitions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1263.</designator><label> Statement of policy.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1264.</designator><label> Support for democratic governance, rule of law, human rights, and fundamental freedoms.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1265.</designator><label> Support for development programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1266.</designator><label> Support for conflict mitigation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1267.</designator><label> Support for accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Sudan.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1268.</designator><label> Suspension of assistance.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1269.</designator><label> Multilateral assistance.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1270.</designator><label> Coordinated support to recover assets stolen from the Sudanese people.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1270A.</designator><label> Limitation on assistance to the Sudanese security and intelligence services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1270B.</designator><label> Reports.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1270C.</designator><label> United States strategy for support to a civilian-led government in Sudan.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1270D.</designator><label> Amendments to the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act of 2006.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1270E.</designator><label> Repeal of Sudan Peace Act and the Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle H—</designator><label>United States Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1271.</designator><label> Short title.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1272.</designator><label> Sense of Congress on United States-Israel relationship.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1273.</designator><label> Security assistance for Israel.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1274.</designator><label> Extension of war reserves stockpile authority.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1275.</designator><label> Rules governing the transfer of precision-guided munitions to Israel above the annual restriction.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1276.</designator><label> Eligibility of Israel for the strategic trade authorization exception to certain export control licensing requirements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1277.</designator><label> United States Agency for International Development memoranda of understanding to enhance cooperation with Israel.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1278.</designator><label> Cooperative projects among the United States, Israel, and developing countries.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1279.</designator><label> Joint cooperative program related to innovation and high-tech for the Middle East region.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1280.</designator><label> Cooperation on directed energy capabilities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1280A.</designator><label> Other matters of cooperation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1280B.</designator><label> Appropriate congressional committees defined.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle I—</designator><label>Global Child Thrive Act of 2020</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1281.</designator><label> Short title.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1282.</designator><label> Sense of Congress.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1283.</designator><label> Assistance to improve early childhood outcomes globally.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1284.</designator><label> Special advisor for assistance to orphans and vulnerable children.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1285.</designator><label> Rule of construction.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle J—</designator><label>Matters Relating to Africa and the Middle East</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1291.</designator><label> Briefing and report relating to reduction in the total number of United States Armed Forces deployed to United States Africa Command area of responsibility.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1292.</designator><label> Notification with respect to withdrawal of members of the Armed Forces participating in the Multinational Force and Observers in Egypt.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1293.</designator><label> Report on enhancing security partnerships between the United States and African countries.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1294.</designator><label> Plan to address gross violations of human rights and civilian harm in Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Niger.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1295.</designator><label> Statement of policy and report relating to the conflict in Yemen.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1296.</designator><label> Report on United States military support of the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1297.</designator><label> Sense of Congress on payment of amounts owed by Kuwait to United States medical institutions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle K—</designator><label>Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299A.</designator><label> Provision of goods and services at Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299B.</designator><label> Report on contributions received from designated countries.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299C.</designator><label> Modification to initiative to support protection of national security academic researchers from undue influence and other security threats.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299D.</designator><label> Extension of authorization of non-conventional assisted recovery capabilities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299E.</designator><label> Annual briefings on certain foreign military bases of adversaries.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299F.</designator><label> Countering white identity terrorism globally.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299G.</designator><label> Report on progress of the Department of Defense with respect to denying the strategic goals of a competitor against a covered defense partner.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299H.</designator><label> Comparative studies on defense budget transparency of the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, and the United States.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299I.</designator><label> Assessment of weapons of mass destruction terrorism.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299J.</designator><label> Review of Department of Defense compliance with “Principles Related to the Protection of Medical Care Provided by Impartial Humanitarian Organizations During Armed Conflicts”.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299K.</designator><label> Certification relating to assistance for Guatemala.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299L.</designator><label> Functional Center for Security Studies in Irregular Warfare.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299M.</designator><label> United States-Israel operations-technology cooperation within the United States-Israel Defense Acquisition Advisory Group.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299N.</designator><label> Payment of passport fees for certain individuals.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299O.</designator><label> Resumption of Peace Corps operations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299P.</designator><label> Establishment of the Open Technology Fund.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299Q.</designator><label> United States Agency for Global Media.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299R.</designator><label> Leveraging information on foreign traffickers.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299S.</designator><label> Rule of construction relating to use of military force.</label></referenceItem>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XIII—</designator><label>COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1301.</designator><label> Funding allocations; specification of cooperative threat reduction funds.</label></referenceItem>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XIV—</designator><label>OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Military Programs</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1401.</designator><label> Working capital funds.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1402.</designator><label> Chemical agents and munitions destruction, defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1403.</designator><label> Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, defense-wide.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1404.</designator><label> Defense Inspector General.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1405.</designator><label> Defense health program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Armed Forces Retirement Home</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1411.</designator><label> Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement Home.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1412.</designator><label> Expansion of eligibility for residence at the Armed Forces Retirement Home.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1413.</designator><label> Periodic inspections of Armed Forces Retirement Home facilities by nationally recognized accrediting organization.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1421.</designator><label> Authority for transfer of funds to joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility demonstration fund for Captain James A. Lovell Health Care Center, Illinois.</label></referenceItem>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XV—</designator><label>AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Authorization of Appropriations</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1501.</designator><label> Purpose.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1502.</designator><label> Overseas contingency operations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1503.</designator><label> Procurement.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1504.</designator><label> Research, development, test, and evaluation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1505.</designator><label> Operation and maintenance.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1506.</designator><label> Military personnel.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1507.</designator><label> Working capital funds.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1508.</designator><label> Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, defense-wide.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1509.</designator><label> Defense Inspector General.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1510.</designator><label> Defense Health Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Financial Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1511.</designator><label> Treatment as additional authorizations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1512.</designator><label> Special transfer authority.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1521.</designator><label> Afghanistan Security Forces Fund.</label></referenceItem>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XVI—</designator><label>SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE MATTERS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Space Activities</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1601.</designator><label> Space Development Agency development requirements and transfer to Space Force.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1602.</designator><label> Personnel management authority for Space Development Agency for experts in science and engineering.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1603.</designator><label> Requirement to buy certain satellite component from national technology and industrial base.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1604.</designator><label> Conforming amendments relating to reestablishment of Space Command.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1605.</designator><label> Clarification of authority for procurement of commercial satellite communications services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1606.</designator><label> National Security Space Launch program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1607.</designator><label> Commercial space domain awareness capabilities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1608.</designator><label> Policy to ensure launch of small-class payloads.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1609.</designator><label> Tactically responsive space launch operations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1610.</designator><label> Limitation on availability of funds for prototype program for multi-global navigation satellite system receiver development.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1611.</designator><label> Resilient and survivable positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1612.</designator><label> Leveraging commercial satellite remote sensing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1613.</designator><label> Strategy to strengthen civil and national security capabilities and operations in space.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1614.</designator><label> Report and strategy on space competition with China.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1621.</designator><label> Safety of navigation mission of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1622.</designator><label> National Academies Climate Security Roundtable.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1623.</designator><label> Efficient use of sensitive compartmented information facilities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Nuclear Forces</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1631.</designator><label> Semiannual updates on meetings held by Nuclear Weapons Council; limitation on availability of funds relating to such updates.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1632.</designator><label> Role of Nuclear Weapons Council with respect to performance requirements and budget for nuclear weapons programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1633.</designator><label> Modification of Government Accountability Office review of annual reports on nuclear weapons enterprise.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1634.</designator><label> Independent study on nuclear weapons programs of certain foreign countries.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1635.</designator><label> Prohibition on reduction of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the United States.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Missile Defense Programs</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1641.</designator><label> Alignment of the Missile Defense Agency within the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1642.</designator><label> Extension of prohibition relating to missile defense information and systems.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1643.</designator><label> Extension of transition of ballistic missile defense programs to military departments.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1644.</designator><label> Extension of requirement for Comptroller General review and assessment of missile defense acquisition programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1645.</designator><label> Development of hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensor payload.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1646.</designator><label> Ground-based midcourse defense interim capability.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1647.</designator><label> Next generation interceptors.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1648.</designator><label> Report on and limitation on availability of funds for layered homeland missile defense system.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1649.</designator><label> Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and Israeli cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-production.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1650.</designator><label> Report on defense of Guam from integrated air and missile threats.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1651.</designator><label> Reports on cruise missile defense and North Warning System.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Matters Relating to Certain Commercial Terrestrial Operations</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1661.</designator><label> Prohibition on availability of funds for certain purposes relating to the Global Positioning System.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1662.</designator><label> Limitation on awarding contracts to entities operating commercial terrestrial communication networks that cause harmful interference with the Global Positioning System.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1663.</designator><label> Independent technical review of Federal Communications Commission Order 20-48.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1664.</designator><label> Estimate of damages from Federal Communications Commission Order 20-48.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle F—</designator><label>Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1671.</designator><label> Conventional prompt strike.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1672.</designator><label> Limitation on availability of funds relating to reports on missile systems and arms control treaties.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1673.</designator><label> Submission of reports under Missile Defense Review and Nuclear Posture Review.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XVII—</designator><label>CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1701.</designator><label> Modification of mission of Cyber Command and assignment of cyber operations forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1702.</designator><label> Modification of scope of notification requirements for sensitive military cyber operations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1703.</designator><label> Modification of requirements for quarterly Department of Defense cyber operations briefings for Congress.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1704.</designator><label> Clarification relating to protection from liability of operationally critical contractors.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1705.</designator><label> Strengthening Federal networks; CISA cybersecurity support to agencies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1706.</designator><label> Improvements relating to the quadrennial cyber posture review.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1707.</designator><label> Modification of authority to use operation and maintenance funds for cyber operations-peculiar capability development projects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1708.</designator><label> Personnel management authority for Commander of United States Cyber Command and development program for offensive cyber operations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1709.</designator><label> Applicability of reorientation of Big Data Platform program to Department of Navy.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1710.</designator><label> Report on Cyber Institutes program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1711.</designator><label> Modification of acquisition authority of Commander of United States Cyber Command.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1712.</designator><label> Modification of requirements relating to the Strategic Cybersecurity Program and the evaluation of cyber vulnerabilities of major weapon systems of the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1713.</designator><label> Modification of position of Principal Cyber Advisor.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1714.</designator><label> Cyberspace Solarium Commission.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1715.</designator><label> Establishment in Department of Homeland Security of joint cyber planning office.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1716.</designator><label> Subpoena authority.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1717.</designator><label> Cybersecurity State Coordinator.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1718.</designator><label> Cybersecurity Advisory Committee.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1719.</designator><label> Cybersecurity education and training assistance program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1720.</designator><label> Framework for cyber hunt forward operations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1721.</designator><label> Rationalization and integration of parallel cybersecurity architectures and operations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1722.</designator><label> Assessing risk to national security of quantum computing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1723.</designator><label> Tailored cyberspace operations organizations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1724.</designator><label> Responsibility for cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection of the defense industrial base.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1725.</designator><label> Pilot program on remote provision by National Guard to National Guards of other States of cybersecurity technical assistance in training, preparation, and response to cyber incidents.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1726.</designator><label> Department of Defense cyber workforce efforts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1727.</designator><label> Reporting requirements for cross domain incidents and exemptions to policies for information technology.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1728.</designator><label> Assessing private-public collaboration in cybersecurity.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1729.</designator><label> Cyber capabilities and interoperability of the National Guard.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1730.</designator><label> Evaluation of non-traditional cyber support to the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1731.</designator><label> Integrated cybersecurity center plan.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1732.</designator><label> Assessment of cyber operational planning and deconfliction policies and processes.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1733.</designator><label> Pilot program on cybersecurity capability metrics.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1734.</designator><label> Assessment of effect of inconsistent timing and use of Network Address Translation in Department of Defense networks.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1735.</designator><label> Integration of Department of Defense user activity monitoring and cybersecurity.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1736.</designator><label> Defense industrial base cybersecurity sensor architecture plan.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1737.</designator><label> Assessment on defense industrial base participation in a threat information sharing program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1738.</designator><label> Assistance for small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relating to cybersecurity.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1739.</designator><label> Assessment on defense industrial base cybersecurity threat hunting program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1740.</designator><label> Defense Digital Service.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1741.</designator><label> Matters concerning the College of Information and Cyberspace and limitation of funding for National Defense University.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1742.</designator><label> Department of Defense cyber hygiene and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification framework.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1743.</designator><label> Extension of sunset for pilot program on regional cybersecurity training center for the Army National Guard.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1744.</designator><label> National cyber exercises.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1745.</designator><label> Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency review.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1746.</designator><label> Report on enabling United States Cyber Command resource allocation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1747.</designator><label> Ensuring cyber resiliency of nuclear command and control system.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1748.</designator><label> Requirements for review of and limitations on the Joint Regional Security Stacks activity.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1749.</designator><label> Implementation of information operations matters.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1750.</designator><label> Report on use of encryption by Department of Defense national security systems.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1751.</designator><label> Guidance and direction on use of direct hiring processes for artificial intelligence professionals and other data science and software development personnel.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1752.</designator><label> National Cyber Director.</label></referenceItem>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XVIII—</designator><label>TRANSFER AND REORGANIZATION OF DEFENSE ACQUISITION STATUTES</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1801.</designator><label> Transfer and reorganization of defense acquisition statutes.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Definitions</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1806.</designator><label> Definitions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1807.</designator><label> General matters.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1808.</designator><label> Defense acquisition system.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1809.</designator><label> Budgeting and appropriations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1810.</designator><label> Operational contract support.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Acquisition Planning</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1811.</designator><label> Planning and solicitation generally.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1812.</designator><label> Independent cost estimation and cost analysis.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1813.</designator><label> Other provisions relating to planning and solicitation generally.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Contracting Methods and Contract Types</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1816.</designator><label> Awarding of contracts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1817.</designator><label> Specific types of contracts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1818.</designator><label> Other matters relating to awarding of contracts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1819.</designator><label> Undefinitized contractual actions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1820.</designator><label> Task and delivery order contracts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1821.</designator><label> Acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1822.</designator><label> Multiyear contracts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1823.</designator><label> Simplified acquisition procedures.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1824.</designator><label> Rapid acquisition procedures.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1825.</designator><label> Contracts for long-term lease or charter of vessels, aircraft, and combat vehicles.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>General Contracting Provisions</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1831.</designator><label> Cost or pricing data.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1832.</designator><label> Allowable costs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1833.</designator><label> Proprietary contractor data and rights in technical data.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1834.</designator><label> Contract financing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1835.</designator><label> Contractor audits and accounting.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1836.</designator><label> Claims and disputes.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1837.</designator><label> Foreign acquisitions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1838.</designator><label> Socioeconomic programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Research and Engineering</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1841.</designator><label> Research and engineering generally.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1842.</designator><label> Innovation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1843.</designator><label> Department of Defense laboratories.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1844.</designator><label> Research and development centers and facilities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1845.</designator><label> Test and evaluation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle F—</designator><label>Major Systems, Major Defense Acquisition Programs, and Weapon Systems Development</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1846.</designator><label> General matters.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1847.</designator><label> Major systems and major defense acquisition programs generally.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1848.</designator><label> Life-cycle and sustainment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1849.</designator><label> Program status-selected acquisition reports.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1850.</designator><label> Cost growth—unit cost reports (Nunn-McCurdy).</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1851.</designator><label> Weapon systems development and related matters.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle G—</designator><label>Other Special Categories of Contracting</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1856.</designator><label> Acquisition of services generally.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1857.</designator><label> Acquisition of information technology.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle H—</designator><label>Contract Management</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1861.</designator><label> Contract administration.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1862.</designator><label> Prohibitions and penalties.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1863.</designator><label> Contractor workforce.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1864.</designator><label> Other administrative matters.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle I—</designator><label>Defense Industrial Base</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1866.</designator><label> Defense industrial base generally.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1867.</designator><label> Policies and planning.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1868.</designator><label> Development, application, and support of dual-use technologies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1869.</designator><label> Manufacturing technology.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1870.</designator><label> Other technology base policies and programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1871.</designator><label> Small business programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1872.</designator><label> Procurement technical assistance cooperative agreement program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1873.</designator><label> Loan guarantee programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle J—</designator><label>Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1876.</designator><label> Recodification of certain title 10 provisions relating to contract financing for certain Navy contracts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1877.</designator><label> Recodification of title 10 statute on cadre of personnel who are intellectual property experts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1878.</designator><label> Transfer of title 10 section relating to notification of Navy procurement production disruptions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1879.</designator><label> Transfer of title 10 section relating to energy security.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1880.</designator><label> Part IV heading.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1881.</designator><label> Repeal of chapters 137, 139, 144, and 148.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1882.</designator><label> Revision of chapter 141.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1883.</designator><label> References.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1884.</designator><label> Savings provisions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1885.</designator><label> Rule of construction.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="division" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>DIVISION B—</designator><label>MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2001.</designator><label> Short title.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2002.</designator><label> Expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be specified by law.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2003.</designator><label> Effective date.</label></referenceItem>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XXI—</designator><label>ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2101.</designator><label> Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2102.</designator><label> Family housing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2103.</designator><label> Authorization of appropriations, Army.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2104.</designator><label> Limitation on military construction project at Kwajalein Atoll.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2105.</designator><label> Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2017 project at Camp Walker, Korea.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XXII—</designator><label>NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2201.</designator><label> Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2202.</designator><label> Family housing and improvements to military family housing units.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2203.</designator><label> Authorization of appropriations, Navy.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XXIII—</designator><label>AIR FORCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2301.</designator><label> Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition projects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2302.</designator><label> Family housing and improvements to military family housing units.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2303.</designator><label> Authorization of appropriations, Air Force.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2304.</designator><label> Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2018 project.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2305.</designator><label> Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019 projects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2306.</designator><label> Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020 projects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2307.</designator><label> Technical corrections related to authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020 family housing projects.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XXIV—</designator><label>DEFENSE AGENCIES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2401.</designator><label> Authorized Defense Agencies construction and land acquisition projects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2402.</designator><label> Authorized Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program projects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2403.</designator><label> Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2404.</designator><label> Independent study on Western Emergency Refined Fuel Reserves.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XXV—</designator><label>INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2501.</designator><label> Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2502.</designator><label> Authorization of appropriations, NATO.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2503.</designator><label> Execution of projects under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Host Country In-Kind Contributions</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2511.</designator><label> Republic of Korea funded construction projects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2512.</designator><label> Qatar funded construction projects.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XXVI—</designator><label>GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2601.</designator><label> Authorized Army National Guard construction and land acquisition projects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2602.</designator><label> Authorized Army Reserve construction and land acquisition projects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2603.</designator><label> Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve construction and land acquisition projects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2604.</designator><label> Authorized Air National Guard construction and land acquisition projects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2605.</designator><label> Authorized Air Force Reserve construction and land acquisition projects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2606.</designator><label> Authorization of appropriations, National Guard and Reserve.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2607.</designator><label> Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2020 project in Alabama.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XXVII—</designator><label>BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACTIVITIES</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2701.</designator><label> Authorization of appropriations for base realignment and closure activities funded through Department of Defense Base Closure Account.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2702.</designator><label> Prohibition on conducting additional base realignment and closure (BRAC) round.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2703.</designator><label> Plan to finish remediation activities conducted by the Secretary of the Army in Umatilla, Oregon.</label></referenceItem>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XXVIII—</designator><label>MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Military Construction Program Changes</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2801.</designator><label> Modification and clarification of construction authority in the event of a declaration of war or national emergency.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2802.</designator><label> Extension of sunset for annual locality adjustment of dollar thresholds applicable to unspecified minor military construction authorities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2803.</designator><label> Modification of reporting requirements regarding certain military construction projects and military family housing projects, contracts, and agreements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2804.</designator><label> Consideration of energy security and energy resilience in life-cycle cost for military construction.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2805.</designator><label> Congressional project authorization required for military construction projects for energy resilience, energy security, and energy conservation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2806.</designator><label> One-year extension of temporary, limited authority to use operation and maintenance funds for construction projects in certain areas outside the United States.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2807.</designator><label> Responsibility of Navy for military construction requirements for certain Fleet Readiness Centers.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Military Family Housing Reforms</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2811.</designator><label> Modifications and technical corrections related to military housing privatization reform.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2812.</designator><label> Repeal of authority to lease substandard family housing units to members of the uniformed services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2813.</designator><label> Expenditure priorities in using Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2814.</designator><label> Availability of information regarding assessment of performance metrics for contracts for provision or management of privatized military housing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2815.</designator><label> Requirement that Secretary of Defense implement recommendations relating to military family housing contained in report by Inspector General of Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2816.</designator><label> Promulgation of guidance to facilitate return of military families displaced from privatized military housing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2817.</designator><label> Promulgation of guidance on relocation of residents of military housing impacted by presence of mold.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2818.</designator><label> Expansion of uniform code of basic standards for privatized military housing and hazard and habitability inspection and assessment requirements to Government-owned and Government-controlled military family housing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Real Property and Facilities Administration</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2821.</designator><label> Acceptance of property by military service academies, professional military education schools, and military museums subject to naming-rights condition.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2822.</designator><label> Codification of reporting requirements regarding United States overseas military enduring locations and contingency locations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2823.</designator><label> Promotion of energy resilience and energy security in privatized utility systems.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2824.</designator><label> Vesting exercise of discretion with Secretaries of the military departments regarding entering into longer-term contracts for utility services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2825.</designator><label> Use of on-site energy production to promote military installation energy resilience and energy security.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2826.</designator><label> Improved electrical metering of Department of Defense infrastructure supporting critical missions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Sec. 2827. was repealed<b>]</b> </editorialNote></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2828.</designator><label> Prohibition relating to closure or return to host nation of existing military installations, infrastructure, or real property in Europe.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Land Conveyances</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2831.</designator><label> Land conveyance, Camp Navajo, Arizona.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2832.</designator><label> Modification of land exchange involving Naval Industrial Reserve Ordnance Plant, Sunnyvale, California.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2833.</designator><label> Land conveyance, Sharpe Army Depot, Lathrop, California.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2834.</designator><label> Land exchange, San Bernardino County, California.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2835.</designator><label> Land conveyance, Over-the-Horizon Backscatter Radar System receiving station, Modoc County, California.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2836.</designator><label> Transfer of administrative jurisdiction, Naval Support Activity Panama City, Florida, parcel.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2837.</designator><label> Lease extension, Bryan Multi-Sports Complex, Wayne County, North Carolina.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2838.</designator><label> Land conveyances, Milan Army Ammunition Plant, Tennessee.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Military Land Withdrawals</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2841.</designator><label> Renewal of land withdrawal and reservation to benefit Naval Air Facility, El Centro, California.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2842.</designator><label> Renewal of Fallon Range Training Complex land withdrawal and reservation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2843.</designator><label> Renewal of Nevada Test and Training Range land withdrawal and reservation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2844.</designator><label> Establishment of interagency committees on joint use of certain land withdrawn from appropriation under public land laws.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle F—</designator><label>Asia-Pacific and Indo-Pacific Issues</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2851.</designator><label> Change to biennial reporting requirement for Interagency Coordination Group of Inspectors General for Guam Realignment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2852.</designator><label> Additional exception to restriction on development of public infrastructure in connection with realignment of Marine Corps forces in Asia-Pacific region.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2853.</designator><label> Development of master plan for infrastructure to support rotational Armed Forces in Australia.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2854.</designator><label> Bulk fuel management in United States Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle G—</designator><label>Authorized Pilot Programs</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2861.</designator><label> Pilot program to authorize use of cost savings realized from intergovernmental services agreements for installation-support services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2862.</designator><label> Department of Defense pilot program to evaluate expansion of land exchange authority.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2863.</designator><label> Pilot program to support combatant command military construction priorities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2864.</designator><label> Pilot program to test use of emergency diesel generators in a microgrid configuration at certain military installations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2865.</designator><label> Pilot program to authorize additional military construction projects for child development centers at military installations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2866.</designator><label> Department of the Army pilot program for development and use of online real estate inventory tool.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle H—</designator><label>Miscellaneous Studies and Reports</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2871.</designator><label> Reports regarding decision-making process used to locate or relocate major headquarters and certain military units and weapon systems.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2872.</designator><label> Report on effect of noise restrictions on military installations and operations and development and implementation of noise mitigation measures.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2873.</designator><label> Study and report regarding continued need for protected aircraft shelters in Europe and status of United States air base resiliency in Europe.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle I—</designator><label>Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2881.</designator><label> Military construction infrastructure and weapon system synchronization for Ground Based Strategic Deterrent.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2882.</designator><label> Defense Community Infrastructure Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2883.</designator><label> Consideration of certain military family readiness issues in making basing decisions associated with certain military units and major headquarters.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2884.</designator><label> Department of Defense policy for regulation in military communities of dangerous dogs kept as pets.</label></referenceItem>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XXIX—</designator><label>OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS MILITARY CONSTRUCTION</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2901.</designator><label> Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2902.</designator><label> Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition projects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 2903.</designator><label> Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="division" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>DIVISION C—</designator><label>DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS AND OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XXXI—</designator><label>DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>National Security Programs and Authorizations</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3101.</designator><label> National Nuclear Security Administration.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3102.</designator><label> Defense environmental cleanup.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3103.</designator><label> Other defense activities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3104.</designator><label> Nuclear energy.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3111.</designator><label> W93 nuclear warhead acquisition process.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3112.</designator><label> Earned value management and technology readiness levels for life extension programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Sec. 3113. was repealed<b>]</b> </editorialNote></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3114.</designator><label> Plutonium pit production.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Defense Environmental Cleanup Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3121.</designator><label> Public statement of environmental liabilities for facilities undergoing defense environmental cleanup.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3122.</designator><label> Inclusion of missed milestones in future-years defense environmental cleanup plan.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Sec. 3123. was repealed<b>]</b> </editorialNote></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3124.</designator><label> Extension of limitation relating to reclassification of high-level waste.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3125.</designator><label> Continued analysis of approaches for supplemental treatment of low-activity waste at Hanford Nuclear Reservation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Safeguards and Security Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3131.</designator><label> Reporting on penetrations of networks of contractors and subcontractors.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Personnel Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3141.</designator><label> Extension of authority for appointment of certain scientific, engineering, and technical personnel.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3142.</designator><label> Inclusion of certain employees and contractors of Department of Energy in definition of public safety officer for purposes of certain death benefits.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3143.</designator><label> Reimbursement for liability insurance for nuclear materials couriers.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3144.</designator><label> Transportation and moving expenses for immediate family of deceased nuclear materials couriers.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3145.</designator><label> Permanent extension of Office of Ombudsman for Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3146.</designator><label> Reports on diversity of certain contractor employees of National Nuclear Security Administration.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3147.</designator><label> Sense of Congress regarding compensation of individuals relating to uranium mining and nuclear testing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle F—</designator><label>Budget and Financial Management Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3151.</designator><label> Reports on financial balances for atomic energy defense activities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle G—</designator><label>Administrative Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3161.</designator><label> Modifications to enhanced procurement authority to manage supply chain risk.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3162.</designator><label> Extension of pilot program on unavailability for overhead costs of amounts specified for laboratory-directed research and development.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle H—</designator><label>Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3171.</designator><label> Independent study on potential environmental effects of nuclear war.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3172.</designator><label> Review of future of computing beyond exascale at the National Nuclear Security Administration.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3173.</designator><label> Sense of Congress on the Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Investigation on Uranium from the Russian Federation.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XXXII—</designator><label>DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3201.</designator><label> Authorization.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3202.</designator><label> Nonpublic collaborative discussions by Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XXXIV—</designator><label>NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3401.</designator><label> Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XXXV—</designator><label>MARITIME MATTERS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Maritime Administration</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3501.</designator><label> Authorization of the Maritime Administration.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3502.</designator><label> Improvements to process for waiving navigation and vessel-inspection laws and approving foreign vessel charters for passenger vessels.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3503.</designator><label> Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3504.</designator><label> Assistance for inland and small coastal ports and terminals.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3505.</designator><label> Maritime transportation system emergency relief program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3506.</designator><label> Sea year cadets on cable security fleet and tanker security fleet vessels.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3507.</designator><label> Centers of excellence for domestic maritime workforce training and education: technical amendments.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3508.</designator><label> Merchant mariner training and education.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3509.</designator><label> Publication of information about students and recent graduates of Maritime Academies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3510.</designator><label> Mariner licensing and credentialing for M/V LISERON.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Tanker Security Fleet</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3511.</designator><label> Tanker Security Fleet.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3521.</designator><label> Maritime security and domain awareness.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 3522.</designator><label> Sense of Congress regarding role of domestic maritime industry in national security.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="division" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>DIVISION D—</designator><label>FUNDING TABLES</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 4001.</designator><label> Authorization of amounts in funding tables.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XLI—</designator><label>PROCUREMENT</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 4101.</designator><label> Procurement.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 4102.</designator><label> Procurement for overseas contingency operations.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XLII—</designator><label>RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 4201.</designator><label> Research, development, test, and evaluation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 4202.</designator><label> Research, development, test, and evaluation for overseas contingency operations.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XLIII—</designator><label>OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 4301.</designator><label> Operation and maintenance.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 4302.</designator><label> Operation and maintenance for overseas contingency operations.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XLIV—</designator><label>MILITARY PERSONNEL</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 4401.</designator><label> Military personnel.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 4402.</designator><label> Military personnel for overseas contingency operations.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XLV—</designator><label>OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 4501.</designator><label> Other authorizations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 4502.</designator><label> Other authorizations for overseas contingency operations.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XLVI—</designator><label>MILITARY CONSTRUCTION</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 4601.</designator><label> Military construction.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 4602.</designator><label> Military construction for overseas contingency operations.</label></referenceItem>
                </groupItem>
                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XLVII—</designator><label>DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 4701.</designator><label> Department of energy national security programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="division" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>DIVISION E—</designator><label>NATIONAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INITIATIVE ACT OF 2020</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 5001.</designator><label> Short title.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 5002.</designator><label> Definitions.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE LI—</designator><label>NATIONAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INITIATIVE</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 5101.</designator><label> National Artificial Intelligence Initiative.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 5102.</designator><label> National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 5103.</designator><label> Coordination by Interagency Committee.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 5104.</designator><label> National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 5105.</designator><label> National Academies artificial intelligence impact study on workforce.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 5106.</designator><label> National AI Research Resource Task Force.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE LII—</designator><label>NATIONAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH INSTITUTES</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 5201.</designator><label> National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE LIII—</designator><label>DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 5301.</designator><label> National institute of standards and technology activities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 5302.</designator><label> Stakeholder outreach.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 5303.</designator><label> National oceanic and atmospheric administration artificial intelligence center.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE LIV—</designator><label>NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 5401.</designator><label> Artificial intelligence research and education.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE LV—</designator><label>DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 5501.</designator><label> Department of energy artificial intelligence research program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="division" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>DIVISION F—</designator><label>ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6001.</designator><label> Short title.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6002.</designator><label> Purposes.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6003.</designator><label> Definitions.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE LXI—</designator><label>STRENGTHENING TREASURY FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE, ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING, AND COUNTERING THE FINANCING OF TERRORISM PROGRAMS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6101.</designator><label> Establishment of national exam and supervision priorities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6102.</designator><label> Strengthening FinCEN.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6103.</designator><label> FinCEN Exchange.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6104.</designator><label> Interagency anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism personnel rotation program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6105.</designator><label> Terrorism and financial intelligence special hiring authority.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6106.</designator><label> Treasury Attaché program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6107.</designator><label> Establishment of FinCEN Domestic Liaisons.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6108.</designator><label> Foreign Financial Intelligence Unit Liaisons.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6109.</designator><label> Protection of information exchanged with foreign law enforcement and financial intelligence units.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6110.</designator><label> Bank Secrecy Act application to dealers in antiquities and assessment of Bank Secrecy Act application to dealers in arts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6111.</designator><label> Increasing technical assistance for international cooperation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6112.</designator><label> International coordination.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE LXII—</designator><label>MODERNIZING THE ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND COUNTERING THE FINANCING OF TERRORISM SYSTEM</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6201.</designator><label> Annual reporting requirements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6202.</designator><label> Additional considerations for suspicious activity reporting requirements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6203.</designator><label> Law enforcement feedback on suspicious activity reports.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6204.</designator><label> Streamlining requirements for currency transaction reports and suspicious activity reports.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6205.</designator><label> Currency transaction reports and suspicious activity reports thresholds review.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6206.</designator><label> Sharing of threat pattern and trend information.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6207.</designator><label> Subcommittee on Innovation and Technology.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6208.</designator><label> Establishment of Bank Secrecy Act Innovation Officers.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6209.</designator><label> Testing methods rulemaking.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6210.</designator><label> Financial technology assessment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6211.</designator><label> Financial crimes tech symposium.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6212.</designator><label> Pilot program on sharing of information related to suspicious activity reports within a financial group.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6213.</designator><label> Sharing of compliance resources.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6214.</designator><label> Encouraging information sharing and public-private partnerships.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6215.</designator><label> Financial services de-risking.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6216.</designator><label> Review of regulations and guidance.</label></referenceItem>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE LXIII—</designator><label>IMPROVING ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND COUNTERING THE FINANCING OF TERRORISM COMMUNICATION, OVERSIGHT, AND PROCESSES</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6301.</designator><label> Improved interagency coordination and consultation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6302.</designator><label> Subcommittee on Information Security and Confidentiality.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6303.</designator><label> Establishment of Bank Secrecy Act Information Security Officers.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6304.</designator><label> FinCEN analytical hub.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6305.</designator><label> Assessment of Bank Secrecy Act no-action letters.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6306.</designator><label> Cooperation with law enforcement.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6307.</designator><label> Training for examiners on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6308.</designator><label> Obtaining foreign bank records from banks with United States correspondent accounts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6309.</designator><label> Additional damages for repeat Bank Secrecy Act violators.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6310.</designator><label> Certain violators barred from serving on boards of United States financial institutions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6311.</designator><label> Department of Justice report on deferred and non-prosecution agreements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6312.</designator><label> Return of profits and bonuses.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6313.</designator><label> Prohibition on concealment of the source of assets in monetary transactions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6314.</designator><label> Updating whistleblower incentives and protection.</label></referenceItem>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE LXIV—</designator><label>ESTABLISHING BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6401.</designator><label> Short title.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6402.</designator><label> Sense of Congress.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6403.</designator><label> Beneficial ownership information reporting requirements.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE LXV—</designator><label>MISCELLANEOUS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6501.</designator><label> Investigations and prosecution of offenses for violations of the securities laws.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6502.</designator><label> GAO and Treasury studies on beneficial ownership information reporting requirements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6503.</designator><label> GAO study on feedback loops.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6504.</designator><label> GAO CTR study and report.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6505.</designator><label> GAO studies on trafficking.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6506.</designator><label> Treasury study and strategy on trade-based money laundering.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6507.</designator><label> Treasury study and strategy on money laundering by the People’s Republic of China.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6508.</designator><label> Treasury and Justice study on the efforts of authoritarian regimes to exploit the financial system of the United States.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6509.</designator><label> Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6510.</designator><label> Discretionary surplus funds.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 6511.</designator><label> Severability.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="division" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>DIVISION G—</designator><label>ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2020</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8001.</designator><label> Short title.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8002.</designator><label> Definition of Commandant.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE LVXXXI—</designator><label>AUTHORIZATIONS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8101.</designator><label> Authorizations of appropriations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8102.</designator><label> Authorized levels of military strength and training.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8103.</designator><label> Determination of budgetary effects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8104.</designator><label> Availability of amounts for acquisition of additional National Security Cutter.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8105.</designator><label> Procurement authority for Polar Security Cutters.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8106.</designator><label> Sense of the Congress on need for new Great Lakes icebreaker.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8107.</designator><label> Procurement authority for Great Lakes icebreaker.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8108.</designator><label> Polar Security Cutter acquisition report.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8109.</designator><label> Shoreside infrastructure.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8110.</designator><label> Major acquisition systems infrastructure.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8111.</designator><label> Polar icebreakers.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8112.</designator><label> Acquisition of fast response cutter.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE LVXXXII—</designator><label>COAST GUARD</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Military Personnel Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8201.</designator><label> Grade on retirement.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8202.</designator><label> Authority for officers to opt out of promotion board consideration.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8203.</designator><label> Temporary promotion authority for officers in certain grades with critical skills.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8204.</designator><label> Career intermission program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8205.</designator><label> Direct commissioning authority for individuals with critical skills.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8206.</designator><label> Employment assistance.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Organization and Management Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8211.</designator><label> Congressional affairs; Director.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8212.</designator><label> Limitations on claims.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8213.</designator><label> Renewal of temporary early retirement authority.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8214.</designator><label> Major acquisitions; operation and sustainment costs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8215.</designator><label> Support of women serving in the Coast Guard.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8216.</designator><label> Disposition of infrastructure related to E-LORAN.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8217.</designator><label> Positions of importance and responsibility.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8218.</designator><label> Research projects; transactions other than contracts and grants.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8219.</designator><label> Acquisition workforce authorities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8220.</designator><label> Vessel conversion, alteration, and repair projects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8221.</designator><label> Modification of acquisition process and procedures.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8222.</designator><label> Establishment and purpose of Fund; definition.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8223.</designator><label> Payments from Fund.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8224.</designator><label> Determination of contributions to Fund.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8225.</designator><label> Payments into Fund.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Access to Child Care for Coast Guard Families</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8231.</designator><label> Report on child care and school-age care assistance for qualified families.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8232.</designator><label> Review of family support services website and online tracking system.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8233.</designator><label> Study and survey on Coast Guard child care needs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8234.</designator><label> Pilot program to expand access to child care.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8235.</designator><label> Improvements to Coast Guard-owned family housing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8236.</designator><label> Briefing on transfer of family child care provider qualifications and certifications.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8237.</designator><label> Inspections of Coast Guard child development centers and family child care providers.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8238.</designator><label> Expanding opportunities for family child care.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8239.</designator><label> Definitions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Reports</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8240.</designator><label> Modifications of certain reporting requirements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8241.</designator><label> Report on cybersecurity workforce.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8242.</designator><label> Report on navigation and bridge resource management.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8243.</designator><label> Report on helicopter life-cycle support and recapitalization.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8244.</designator><label> Report on Coast Guard response capabilities for cyber incidents on vessels entering ports or waters of the United States.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8245.</designator><label> Study and report on Coast Guard interdiction of illicit drugs in transit zones.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8246.</designator><label> Report on liability limits set in section 1004 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8247.</designator><label> Report on Coast Guard defense readiness resources allocation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8248.</designator><label> Report on the feasibility of liquefied natural gas fueled vessels.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8249.</designator><label> Coast Guard authorities study.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8250.</designator><label> Report on effects of climate change on Coast Guard.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8251.</designator><label> Shore infrastructure.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8252.</designator><label> Coast Guard housing; status and authorities briefing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8253.</designator><label> Physical access control system report.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8254.</designator><label> Study on Certificate of Compliance inspection program with respect to vessels that carry bulk liquefied gases as cargo and liquefied natural gas tank vessels.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8255.</designator><label> Comptroller General of the United States review and report on Coast Guard’s International Port Security Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8256.</designator><label> Comptroller General of the United States review and report on surge capacity of the Coast Guard.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8257.</designator><label> Comptroller General of the United States review and report on marine inspections program of Coast Guard.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8258.</designator><label> Comptroller General of the United States review and report on information technology program of Coast Guard.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8259.</designator><label> Comptroller General of the United States study and report on access to health care by members of Coast Guard and dependents.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8260.</designator><label> Comptroller General of the United States study and report on medical staffing standards and needs for Coast Guard.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8261.</designator><label> Report on fast response cutters, offshore patrol cutters, and national security cutters.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Coast Guard Academy Improvement Act</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8271.</designator><label> Short title.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8272.</designator><label> Coast Guard Academy study.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8273.</designator><label> Annual report.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8274.</designator><label> Assessment of Coast Guard Academy admission processes.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8275.</designator><label> Coast Guard Academy minority outreach team program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8276.</designator><label> Coast Guard college student pre-commissioning initiative.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8277.</designator><label> Annual board of visitors.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8278.</designator><label> Homeland Security rotational cybersecurity research program at Coast Guard Academy.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle F—</designator><label>Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8281.</designator><label> Strategy on leadership of Coast Guard.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8282.</designator><label> Expedited transfer in cases of sexual assault; dependents of members of the Coast Guard.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8283.</designator><label> Access to resources during creosote-related building closures at Coast Guard Base Seattle, Washington.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8284.</designator><label> Southern resident orca conservation and enforcement.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8285.</designator><label> Sense of Congress and report on implementation of policy on issuance of warrants and subpoenas and whistleblower protections by agents of the Coast Guard Investigative Service.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8286.</designator><label> Inspector General report on access to Equal Opportunity Advisors and Equal Employment Opportunity Specialists.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8287.</designator><label> Insider Threat Program.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE LVXXXIII—</designator><label>MARITIME</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Navigation</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8301.</designator><label> Electronic charts; equivalency.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8302.</designator><label> Subrogated claims.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8303.</designator><label> Loan provisions under Oil Pollution Act of 1990.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8304.</designator><label> Oil pollution research and development program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Shipping</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8311.</designator><label> Passenger vessel security and safety requirements; application.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8312.</designator><label> Small passenger vessels and uninspected passenger vessels.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8313.</designator><label> Non-operating individual.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8314.</designator><label> Conforming amendments: training; public safety personnel.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8315.</designator><label> Maritime transportation assessment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8316.</designator><label> Engine cut-off switches; use requirement.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8317.</designator><label> Authority to waive operator of self-propelled uninspected passenger vessel requirements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8318.</designator><label> Exemptions and equivalents.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8319.</designator><label> Renewal of merchant mariner licenses and documents.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8320.</designator><label> Certificate extensions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8321.</designator><label> Vessel safety standards.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8322.</designator><label> Medical standards.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Advisory Committees</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8331.</designator><label> Advisory committees.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8332.</designator><label> Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8333.</designator><label> Expired maritime liens.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8334.</designator><label> Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8335.</designator><label> National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8336.</designator><label> Exemption of commercial fishing vessels operating in Alaskan Region from Global Maritime Distress and Safety System requirements of Federal Communications Commission.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Ports</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8341.</designator><label> Port, harbor, and coastal facility security.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8342.</designator><label> Aiming laser pointer at vessel.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8343.</designator><label> Safety of special activities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8344.</designator><label> Security plans; reviews.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8345.</designator><label> Vessel traffic service.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8346.</designator><label> Transportation work identification card pilot program.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE LVXXXIV—</designator><label>MISCELLANEOUS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Navigation and Shipping</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8401.</designator><label> Coastwise trade.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8402.</designator><label> Towing vessels operating outside boundary line.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8403.</designator><label> Sense of Congress regarding the maritime industry of the United States.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8404.</designator><label> Cargo preference study.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8405.</designator><label> Towing vessel inspection fees review.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Maritime Domain Awareness</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8411.</designator><label> Unmanned maritime systems and satellite vessel tracking technologies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8412.</designator><label> Unmanned aircraft systems testing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8413.</designator><label> Land-based unmanned aircraft system program of Coast Guard.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8414.</designator><label> Prohibition on operation or procurement of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8415.</designator><label> United States commercial space-based radio frequency maritime domain awareness testing and evaluation program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8416.</designator><label> Authorization of use of automatic identification systems devices to mark fishing equipment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Arctic</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8421.</designator><label> Coast Guard Arctic prioritization.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8422.</designator><label> Arctic PARS Native engagement.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8423.</designator><label> Voting requirement.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8424.</designator><label> Report on the Arctic capabilities of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8425.</designator><label> Report on Arctic search and rescue.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8426.</designator><label> Arctic Shipping Federal Advisory Committee.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8431.</designator><label> Plan for wing-in-ground demonstration plan.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8432.</designator><label> Northern Michigan oil spill response planning.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8433.</designator><label> Documentation of LNG tankers.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8434.</designator><label> Replacement vessel.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8435.</designator><label> Educational vessel.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8436.</designator><label> Waters deemed not navigable waters of the United States for certain purposes.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8437.</designator><label> Anchorages.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8438.</designator><label> Comptroller General of the United States study and report on vertical evacuation for tsunamis at Coast Guard Stations in Washington and Oregon.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8439.</designator><label> Authority to enter into agreements with National Coast Guard Museum Association.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8440.</designator><label> Video equipment; access and retention of records.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8441.</designator><label> Regulations for covered small passenger vessels.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE LVXXXV—</designator><label>TECHNICAL, CONFORMING, AND CLARIFYING AMENDMENTS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8501.</designator><label> Transfers.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8502.</designator><label> Additional transfers.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8503.</designator><label> License exemptions; repeal of obsolete provisions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8504.</designator><label> Maritime transportation system.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8505.</designator><label> References to “persons” and “seamen”.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8506.</designator><label> References to “himself” and “his”.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8507.</designator><label> Miscellaneous technical corrections.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8508.</designator><label> Technical corrections relating to codification of Ports and Waterways Safety Act.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8509.</designator><label> Aids to navigation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8510.</designator><label> Transfers related to employees of Lighthouse Service.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8511.</designator><label> Transfers related to surviving spouses of Lighthouse Service employees.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8512.</designator><label> Repeals related to lighthouse statutes.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8513.</designator><label> Common appropriation structure.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE LVXXXVI—</designator><label>FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8601.</designator><label> Short title.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8602.</designator><label> Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8603.</designator><label> Unfinished proceedings.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8604.</designator><label> National Shipper Advisory Committee.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 8605.</designator><label> Transfer of Federal Maritime Commission provisions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="division" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>DIVISION H—</designator><label>OTHER MATTERS</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XC—</designator><label>HOMELAND SECURITY MATTERS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9001.</designator><label> Department of Homeland Security CISA Director.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9002.</designator><label> Sector risk management agencies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9003.</designator><label> Review and analysis of inland waters seaport security.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9004.</designator><label> Department of Homeland Security reports on digital content forgery technology.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9005.</designator><label> GAO study of cybersecurity insurance.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9006.</designator><label> Strategy to secure email.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9007.</designator><label> Department of Homeland Security large-scale non-intrusive inspection scanning plan.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XCI—</designator><label>VETERANS AFFAIRS MATTERS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9101.</designator><label> Modification of licensure requirements for Department of Veterans Affairs health care professionals providing treatment via telemedicine.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9102.</designator><label> Additional care for newborn children of veterans.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9103.</designator><label> Expansion of eligibility for HUD-VASH.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9104.</designator><label> Study on unemployment rate of women veterans who served on active duty in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9105.</designator><label> Access of veterans to Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9106.</designator><label> Department of Veterans Affairs report on undisbursed funds.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9107.</designator><label> Transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery to Secretary of Veterans Affairs for maintenance by National Cemetery Administration.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9108.</designator><label> Comptroller General report on Department of Veterans Affairs handling of disability compensation claims by certain veterans.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9109.</designator><label> Additional diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for which there is a presumption of service connection for veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam.</label></referenceItem>
                </groupItem>
                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XCII—</designator><label>COMMUNICATIONS MATTERS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9201.</designator><label> Reliable emergency alert distribution improvement.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9202.</designator><label> Wireless supply chain innovation and multilateral security.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9203.</designator><label> Spectrum information technology modernization efforts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9204.</designator><label> Internet of Things.</label></referenceItem>
                </groupItem>
                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XCIII—</designator><label>INTELLIGENCE MATTERS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9301.</designator><label> Requirement for facilitation of establishment of social media data and threat analysis center.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9302.</designator><label> Independent study on identifying and addressing threats that individually or collectively affect national security, financial security, or both.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XCIV—</designator><label>SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY MATTERS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Cybersecurity Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9401.</designator><label> Improving national initiative for cybersecurity education.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9402.</designator><label> Development of standards and guidelines for improving cybersecurity workforce of Federal agencies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9403.</designator><label> Modifications to Federal cyber scholarship-for-service program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9404.</designator><label> Additional modifications to Federal cyber scholarship-for-service program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9405.</designator><label> Cybersecurity in programs of the National Science Foundation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9406.</designator><label> Cybersecurity in STEM programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9407.</designator><label> National cybersecurity challenges.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9411.</designator><label> Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9412.</designator><label> Industries of the future.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9413.</designator><label> National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership program supply chain database.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9414.</designator><label> Study on Chinese policies and influence in the development of international standards for emerging technologies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9415.</designator><label> Coordination with Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Centers.</label></referenceItem>
                </groupItem>
                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XCV—</designator><label>NATURAL RESOURCES MATTERS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9501.</designator><label> Transfer of funds for Oklahoma City national memorial endowment fund.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9502.</designator><label> Workforce issues for military realignments in the Pacific.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9503.</designator><label> Affirmation of authority for non-oil and gas operations on the outer Continental Shelf.</label></referenceItem>
                </groupItem>
                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XCVI—</designator><label>OVERSIGHT AND REFORM MATTERS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9601.</designator><label> Inventory of program activities of Federal agencies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9602.</designator><label> Preservation of electronic messages and other records.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9603.</designator><label> Continuity of the economy plan.</label></referenceItem>
                </groupItem>
                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XCVII—</designator><label>FINANCIAL SERVICES MATTERS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Act</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9701.</designator><label> Short title.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9702.</designator><label> Sense of Congress.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9703.</designator><label> Department of the Treasury Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Pilot Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Combating Russian Money Laundering</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9711.</designator><label> Short title.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9712.</designator><label> Statement of policy.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9713.</designator><label> Sense of Congress.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9714.</designator><label> Determination with respect to primary money laundering concern of Russian illicit finance.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9721.</designator><label> Certified notice at completion of an assessment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9722.</designator><label> Ensuring Chinese debt transparency.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9723.</designator><label> Accountability for World Bank Loans to China.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9724.</designator><label> Fairness for Taiwan nationals regarding employment at international financial institutions.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XCIX—</designator><label>CREATING HELPFUL INCENTIVES TO PRODUCE SEMICONDUCTORS FOR AMERICA</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9901.</designator><label> Definitions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9902.</designator><label> Semiconductor incentives.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9903.</designator><label> Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9904.</designator><label> Department of Commerce study on status of microelectronics technologies in the United States industrial base.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9905.</designator><label> Funding for development and adoption of measurably secure semiconductors and measurably secure semiconductors supply chains.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9906.</designator><label> Advanced microelectronics research and development.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9907.</designator><label> Prohibition relating to foreign entities of concern.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9908.</designator><label> Defense Production Act of 1950 efforts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 9909.</designator><label> Additional authorities.</label></referenceItem>
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                <groupItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE C—</designator><label>OTHER MATTERS</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 10001.</designator><label> AMBER Alert nationwide.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 10002.</designator><label> Improving authority for operation of unmanned aircraft for educational purposes.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 10003.</designator><label> Prohibition on provision of airport improvement grant funds to certain entities that have violated intellectual property rights of United States entities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 10004.</designator><label> Study and report on the affordability of insulin.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 10005.</designator><label> Waiver authority with respect to institutions located in an area affected by Hurricane Maria.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 10006.</designator><label> Farm and ranch mental health.</label></referenceItem>
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        </section>
        <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/s3" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">SEC. 3. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 U.S.C. 101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONGRESSIONAL DEFENSE COMMITTEES. </heading>
            <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this Act, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">congressional defense committees</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
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        <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/s4" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">SEC. 4. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF THIS ACT. </heading>
            <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled “Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation” for this Act, jointly submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairmen of the House and Senate Budget Committees, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage in the House acting first on the conference report or amendment between the Houses.</content>
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        <division identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA" style="-uslm-dtd:division" styleType="OLC">
            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">DIVISION A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS </heading>
            <title identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI" style="-uslm-dtd:title" styleType="OLC">
                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROCUREMENT </heading>
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                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Authorization of Appropriations</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 101.</designator><label> Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Army Programs</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 111.</designator><label> Modifications to requirement for an interim cruise missile defense capability.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 112.</designator><label> Report and limitations on acquisition of Integrated Visual Augmentation System.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 113.</designator><label> Assessment of investment and sustainment for procurement of cannon tubes.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Navy Programs</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 121.</designator><label> Limitation on alteration of the Navy fleet mix.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Sec. 122. was repealed<b>]</b> </editorialNote></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 123.</designator><label> Fighter force structure acquisition strategy.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 124.</designator><label> Procurement authorities for certain amphibious shipbuilding programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 125.</designator><label> Land-based test program for the FFG(X) Frigate program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 126.</designator><label> Treatment in future budgets of the President of systems added by Congress.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 127.</designator><label> Extension of prohibition on availability of funds for Navy waterborne security barriers.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 128.</designator><label> Report on strategy to use ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer to ensure full spectrum electromagnetic superiority.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Air Force Programs</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 131.</designator><label> Minimum operational squadron level.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 132.</designator><label> Modification of force structure objectives for bomber aircraft.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 133.</designator><label> Minimum bomber aircraft force level.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 134.</designator><label> Required minimum inventory of tactical airlift aircraft.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 135.</designator><label> Inventory requirements for air refueling tanker aircraft.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 136.</designator><label> Authority to use F-35A fighter aircraft AT-1 through AT-6.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 137.</designator><label> F-35 aircraft gun system ammunition.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 138.</designator><label> Extension of limitation on availability of funds for retirement of RC-135 aircraft.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 139.</designator><label> Modification to limitation on retirement of U-2 and RQ-4 aircraft.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 140.</designator><label> Modification of limitation on availability of funds for retirement of E-8 JSTARS aircraft.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 141.</designator><label> Limitation on divestment of F-15C aircraft within the European theater.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 142.</designator><label> Modernization plan for airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 143.</designator><label> RC-26B manned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 144.</designator><label> Prohibition on funding for Close Air Support Integration Group.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 145.</designator><label> Required solution for KC-46 aircraft remote visual system limitations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 146.</designator><label> Analysis of moving target indicator requirements and Advanced Battle Management System capabilities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 147.</designator><label> Study on measures to assess cost-per-effect for key mission areas.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 151.</designator><label> Budgeting for life-cycle costs of aircraft for the Army, Navy, and Air Force.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 152.</designator><label> Transfer of responsibilities and functions relating to electromagnetic spectrum operations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 153.</designator><label> Cryptographic modernization schedules.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 154.</designator><label> Department of Defense participation in the Special Federal Aviation Regulation Working Group.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 155.</designator><label> Integrated air and missile defense assessment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 156.</designator><label> Joint strategy for air base defense against missile threats.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 157.</designator><label> Joint All Domain Command and Control requirements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 158.</designator><label> Expansion of economic order quantity contracting authority for F-35 aircraft program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 159.</designator><label> Documentation relating to the F-35 aircraft program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 160.</designator><label> F-35 aircraft munitions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 161.</designator><label> Redesign strategy for the Autonomic Logistics Information System for the F-35 fighter aircraft.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 162.</designator><label> Briefings on software regression testing for F-35 aircraft.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 163.</designator><label> Prohibition on use of funds for the Armed Overwatch Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 164.</designator><label> Acceleration of development and fielding of counter unmanned aircraft systems across the joint force.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 165.</designator><label> Airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance acquisition roadmap for the United States Special Operations Command.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 166.</designator><label> Prohibition on divestiture of manned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft operated by United States Special Operations Command.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 167.</designator><label> Notification on efforts to replace inoperable ejection seat aircraft locator beacons.</label></referenceItem>
                </toc>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stA" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stA/s101" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2021 for procurement for the Army, the Navy and the Marine Corps, the Air Force and the Space Force, and Defense-wide activities, as specified in the funding table in section 4101.</content>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stB" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Army Programs </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stB/s111" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="111">SEC. 111. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATIONS TO REQUIREMENT FOR AN INTERIM CRUISE MISSILE DEFENSE CAPABILITY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stB/s111/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than January 15, 2021, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees the plan, including a timeline, to operationally deploy or forward station the interim cruise missile defense capability procured pursuant to section 112 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1660) in an operational theater or theaters.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stB/s111/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modification of Waiver.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (4) of section 112(b) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (132 Stat. 1661) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Army may waive the deadlines specified in paragraph (1):</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the deadline specified in paragraph (1)(A), if the Secretary determines that sufficient funds have not been appropriated to enable the Secretary to meet such deadline.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the deadline specified in paragraph (1)(B), if the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a certification that—</chapeau>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">allocating resources toward procurement of an integrated enduring capability would provide robust tiered and layered protection to the joint force; or</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">additional time is required to complete testing, training, and preparation for operational capability.”</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stB/s112" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="112">SEC. 112. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT AND LIMITATIONS ON ACQUISITION OF INTEGRATED VISUAL AUGMENTATION SYSTEM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stB/s112/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stB/s112/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than August 15, 2021, but after completion of operational testing of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS), the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Integrated Visual Augmentation System.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stB/s112/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stB/s112/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The acquisition strategy for the Integrated Visual Augmentation System, including an estimate of the average production unit cost, a schedule for full-rate production, and an identification of any hardware and software changes in the System as a result of operational testing.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stB/s112/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the technology levels required for full-rate production of the System.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stB/s112/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of operational suitability and soldier acceptability for the production-representative model System.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stB/s112/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the submittal of the report required by subsection (a), the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation shall submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment of the matters described pursuant to subparagraphs (B) and (C) of subsection (a)(2).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stB/s112/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on Use of Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2021 for procurement of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees the report required by subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stB/s113" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="113">SEC. 113. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSESSMENT OF INVESTMENT AND SUSTAINMENT FOR PROCUREMENT OF CANNON TUBES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stB/s113/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Army shall conduct an assessment of the development, production, procurement, and modernization of the defense industrial base for cannon and large caliber weapon tubes.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stB/s113/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submittal to Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth the assessment conducted under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Navy Programs </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s121" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="121">SEC. 121. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LIMITATION ON ALTERATION OF THE NAVY FLEET MIX. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s121/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s121/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Navy may not deviate from the large surface combatant requirements included in the 2016 Navy Force Structure Assessment until the date on which the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees the certification under paragraph (2) and the report under subsection (b).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s121/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The certification referred to in paragraph (1) is a certification, in writing, that the Navy can mitigate the reduction in multi-mission large surface combatant requirements, including anti-air and ballistic missile defense capabilities, due to having a reduced number of DDG-51 Destroyers with the advanced AN/SPY-6 radar in the next three decades.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s121/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 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—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s121/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of likely detrimental impacts to the large surface combatant industrial base, and a plan to mitigate such impacts, if the fiscal year 2021 future-years defense program is implemented as proposed;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s121/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a review of the benefits to the Navy fleet of the new AN/SPY-6 radar to be deployed aboard Flight III variant DDG-51 Destroyers, which are currently under construction, as well as an analysis of impacts to the warfighting capabilities of the fleet should the number of such destroyers be reduced; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s121/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a plan to fully implement section 131 of the National Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1237), including subsystem prototyping efforts and funding by fiscal year.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Section 122 was repealed by section 122(a) of division A of Public Law 119–60.<b>]</b> </editorialNote>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s123" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="123">SEC. 123. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FIGHTER FORCE STRUCTURE ACQUISITION STRATEGY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s123/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submittal of Strategy Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 1, 2021, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a strategy for the Navy for tactical fighter aircraft force structure acquisition that aligns with the stated capability and capacity requirements of the Department of the Navy to meet the National Defense Strategy.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s123/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on Deviation From Strategy.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Navy may not deviate from the strategy submitted under subsection (a) until—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s123/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, approves the deviation, in writing; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s123/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of Defense provides the congressional defense committees the approval of the deviation, together with a justification for the deviation.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s124" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="124">SEC. 124. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROCUREMENT AUTHORITIES FOR CERTAIN AMPHIBIOUS SHIPBUILDING PROGRAMS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s124/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contract Authority.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s124/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Procurement authorized.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In fiscal years 2021 and 2022, the Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of three San Antonio-class amphibious ships and one America-class amphibious ship.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s124/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Procurement in conjunction with existing contracts.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The ships authorized to be procured under paragraph (1) may be procured as additions to existing contracts covering such programs.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s124/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 such programs:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s124/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The use of such a contract is consistent with the projected force structure requirements of the Department of the Navy for amphibious ships.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s124/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">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. In certifying cost savings under the preceding sentence, the Secretary shall include a written explanation of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s124/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the estimated end cost and appropriated funds by fiscal year, by hull, without the authority provided in subsection (a);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s124/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the estimated end cost and appropriated funds by fiscal year, by hull, with the authority provided in subsection (a);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s124/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the estimated cost savings or increase by fiscal year, by hull, with the authority provided in subsection (a);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s124/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the discrete actions that will accomplish such cost savings or avoidance; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s124/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the contractual actions that will ensure the estimated cost savings are realized.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s124/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is a reasonable expectation that throughout the contemplated contract period the Secretary will request funding for the contract at the level required to avoid contract cancellation.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s124/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is a stable design for the property to be acquired and the technical risks associated with such property are not excessive.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s124/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">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.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s124/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The use of such a contract will promote the national security of the United States.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s124/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">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, and the future-years defense program (as defined under section 221 of title 10, United States Code) for such fiscal year will include the funding required to execute the program without cancellation.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s124/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority for Advance Procurement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more contracts for advance procurement associated with a vessel or vessels for which authorization to enter into a contract is provided under subsection (a), and for systems and subsystems associated with such vessels in economic order quantities when cost savings are achievable.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s124/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Condition for Out-year Contract Payments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">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.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s124/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Milestone Decision Authority Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section. the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">milestone decision authority</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 2366a(d) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s125" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="125">SEC. 125. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LAND-BASED TEST PROGRAM FOR THE FFG(X) FRIGATE PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s125/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Test Program for Engineering Plant Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Prior to the delivery date of the lead ship in the FFG(X) Frigate class of vessels, the Secretary of the Navy shall commence a land-based test program for the engineering plant of such class of vessels.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s125/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The test program required by subsection (a) shall be administered by the Senior Technical Authority for the FFG(X) Frigate class of vessels.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s125/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The test program required by subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, testing of the following equipment in vessel-representative form:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s125/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Main Reduction Gear.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s125/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Electrical Propulsion Motors.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s125/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Other propulsion drive train components.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s125/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Main propulsion system.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s125/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Auxiliary propulsion unit.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s125/c/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Electrical generation system,</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s125/c/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Shipboard control systems.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s125/c/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Power control modules,</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s125/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Test Objectives.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The test program required by subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the following test objectives demonstrated across the full range of engineering plant operations for the FFG(X) Frigate class of vessels:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s125/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Test of the full propulsion drive train.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s125/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Test and facilitation of machinery control systems integration.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s125/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Simulation of the full range of electrical demands to enable the investigation of load dynamics between the Hull, Mechanical and Electrical equipment, Combat System, and auxiliary equipment.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s125/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Completion Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall complete the test program required by subsection (a) by not later than the date on which the lead ship in the FFG(X) Frigate class of vessels is scheduled to be available for tasking by operational military commanders.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s125/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s125/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Delivery date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">delivery date</quotedText>” has the meaning provided for in section 8671 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s125/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Senior technical authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Senior Technical Authority</quotedText>” has the meaning provided for in section 8669b of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s126" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="126">SEC. 126. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">10 U.S.C. 221 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TREATMENT IN FUTURE BUDGETS OF THE PRESIDENT OF SYSTEMS ADDED BY CONGRESS. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the event the procurement quantity for a system authorized by Congress in a National Defense Authorization Act for a fiscal year, and for which funds for such procurement quantity are appropriated by Congress in the Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy account for such fiscal year, exceeds the procurement quantity specified in the budget of the President, as submitted to Congress under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, for such fiscal year, such excess procurement quantity shall not be specified as 
a new procurement quantity in any budget of the President, as so submitted, for any fiscal year after such fiscal year.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s127" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="127">SEC. 127. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR NAVY WATERBORNE SECURITY BARRIERS. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 130(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1665), as amended by section 126 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1235), is further amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for fiscal year 2019 or fiscal year 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for fiscal years 2019, 2020, or 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s128" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="128">SEC. 128. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON STRATEGY TO USE ALQ-249 NEXT GENERATION JAMMER TO ENSURE FULL SPECTRUM ELECTROMAGNETIC SUPERIORITY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s128/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than July 30, 2021, the Secretary of the Navy, in consultation with the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report with a strategy to ensure full spectrum electromagnetic superiority using the ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s128/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following elements:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s128/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the current procurement strategy for the ALQ-249, and the analysis of its capability to meet the radio frequency (RF) ranges required in highly contested and denied environment conflicts.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s128/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the compatibility and ability of the ALQ-249 to synchronize non-kinetic fires using other Joint Electronic Warfare (EW) platforms.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stC/s128/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A future model of an interlinked/interdependent electronic warfare menu of options for commanders at tactical, operational, and strategic levels.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Air Force Programs </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s131" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="131">SEC. 131. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MINIMUM OPERATIONAL SQUADRON LEVEL. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s131/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Policy on Air Force Aviation Force Structure.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act and subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of the Air Force shall seek to achieve the capabilities provided by a minimum of 386 available operational squadrons, or equivalent organizational units. In addition, the Secretary shall seek to achieve not fewer than 3,580 combat coded aircraft within the Air Force.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s131/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception to Policy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, based on the fielding of new capabilities and formal force structure capability assessments supporting the most recent National Defense Strategy, the Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation with the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, makes a determination that a modification to the quantity of operational squadrons or combat-coded aircraft in subsection (a) is necessary, the Secretary shall submit a report at the earliest opportunity to the congressional defense committees describing the modifications of the revised force structure and how the quantity of combat coded aircraft and operational squadrons developed supports a moderate operational risk force structure in support of the National Defense Strategy.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s131/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expiration of Policy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The policy in subsection (a) shall expire on September 30, 2025.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s131/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Moderate Operational Risk Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">moderate operational risk</quotedText>” shall be construed as defined in the most recent publication of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual 3105.01 titled “Joint Risk Analysis”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s132" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="132">SEC. 132. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9062">10 U.S.C. 9062 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF FORCE STRUCTURE OBJECTIVES FOR BOMBER AIRCRAFT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s132/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Minimum Level for All Bomber Aircraft.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s132/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on October 1, 2025, the Secretary of the Air Force shall, except as provided in paragraph (2), maintain not less than 92 bomber aircraft based on the Primary Mission Aircraft Inventory (PMAI) of the Air Force.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s132/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may reduce the number of aircraft required by the Primary Mission Aircraft Inventory below the number specified in paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines, on a case-by-case basis, that a bomber aircraft is no longer to be so required because such aircraft is no longer mission capable due to mishap or other damage, or being uneconomical to repair.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s132/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal of Minimum B-1 Inventory Requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9062 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (h).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s132/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preservation of Certain B-1 Aircraft and Maintenance Personnel.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Until the date on which the Secretary determines that the B-21 bomber aircraft has attained initial operating capability, the Secretary—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s132/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall preserve four B-1 aircraft that are retired pursuant to subsection (a), in a manner that ensures the components and parts of each such aircraft are maintained in reclaimable condition that is consistent with type 2000 recallable storage, or better; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s132/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may not reduce the number of billets assigned to maintenance of B-1 aircraft in effect on January 1, 2020.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s133" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="133">SEC. 133. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MINIMUM BOMBER AIRCRAFT FORCE LEVEL. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s133/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than February 1, 2021, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report with recommendations for the bomber aircraft force structure that enables the Air Force to meet the requirements of its long-range strike mission under the National Defense Strategy.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s133/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by subsection (a) shall include each of the following elements:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s133/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The bomber force structure necessary to meet the requirements of the long-range strike mission of the Air Force under the National Defense Strategy, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s133/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total minimum number of bomber aircraft; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s133/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the minimum number of primary mission aircraft.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s133/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The penetrating bomber force structure necessary to meet the requirements of the long-range strike mission of the Air Force in contested or denied environments under the National Defense Strategy, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s133/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total minimum number of penetrating bomber aircraft; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s133/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the minimum number of primary mission penetrating bomber aircraft.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s133/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A roadmap outlining how the Air Force plans to reach the force structure identified under paragraphs (1) and (2), including an established goal date for achieving the minimum number of bomber aircraft.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s133/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s133/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Publication.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall make available to the public the unclassified form of the report submitted under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s133/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bomber Aircraft Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">bomber aircraft</quotedText>” includes penetrating bombers in addition to B-52H aircraft.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s134" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="134">SEC. 134. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REQUIRED MINIMUM INVENTORY OF TACTICAL AIRLIFT AIRCRAFT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s134/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Air Force shall maintain—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s134/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a total primary mission aircraft inventory of 230 aircraft; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s134/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a total tactical airlift aircraft inventory of not less than 287 aircraft.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s134/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Air Force may reduce the number of C-130 aircraft in the Air Force below the minimum number specified in subsection (a) if the Secretary of the Air Force determines, on a case-by-case basis, that an aircraft is no longer mission capable because of a mishap or other damage.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s134/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Savings Clause.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">During fiscal year 2021, the Secretary of the Air Force is prohibited from reducing the total tactical airlift aircraft inventory entirely from the National Guard.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s134/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall not apply after October 1, 2021.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s135" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="135">SEC. 135. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR REFUELING TANKER AIRCRAFT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s135/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on October 1, 2025, the Secretary of the Air Force shall maintain not less than 400 tanker aircraft based on Primary Mission Aircraft Inventory (PMAI) of the Air Force.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s135/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on Retirement of KC-135 Aircraft.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (d), during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on October 1, 2023, the Secretary of the Air Force may not retire, or prepare to retire, any KC-135 aircraft.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s135/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">KC-135 Aircraft Fleet Management.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2021 for the Air Force may be obligated or expended to reduce the number of KC-135 aircraft designated as primary mission aircraft inventory.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s135/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exceptions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirement in subsection (b) shall not apply to an aircraft otherwise required to be maintained by that subsection if the Secretary of the Air Force—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s135/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at any time during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on October 1, 2023, determines, on a case-by-case basis, that such aircraft is no longer mission capable due to mishap or other damage, or being uneconomical to repair; or</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s135/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">during fiscal year 2023, certifies in writing to the congressional defense committees, not later than 30 days before the date of divestment of such aircraft, that the Air Force can meet combatant command tanker aircraft requirements by leveraging Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve capacity with increased Military Personnel Appropriation (MPA) Man-day Tours to the reserve force.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s135/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Primary Mission Aircraft Inventory Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">primary mission aircraft inventory</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 9062(i)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s136" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="136">SEC. 136. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORITY TO USE F-35A FIGHTER AIRCRAFT AT-1 THROUGH AT-6. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s136/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to written approval by the Secretary of Defense to the Secretary of the Air Force, the Secretary of the Air Force is authorized to utilize, modify, and operate the six F-35A aircraft designated as AT-1 through AT-6 that are possessed by the United Government and currently reside in long-term storage at Edwards Air Force Base, California.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s136/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice on Approval.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 15 days after the Secretary of Defense provides written approval to the Secretary of the Air Force as described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall provide a copy of the written approval to the congressional defense committees.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s137" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="137">SEC. 137. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">F-35 AIRCRAFT GUN SYSTEM AMMUNITION. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of the F-35 Joint Program Office shall, in consultation with the Secretary of the Air Force, take appropriate actions to ensure that any 25mm ammunition fielded for use by F-35A aircraft—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s137/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides effective full-spectrum target engagement capability; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s137/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">meets the required operational employment probability of kill specifications for the F-35A aircraft.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s138" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="138">SEC. 138. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR RETIREMENT OF RC-135 AIRCRAFT. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 148(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1243) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, or for fiscal year 2021,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for fiscal year 2020</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s139" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="139">SEC. 139. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION TO LIMITATION ON RETIREMENT OF U-2 AND RQ-4 AIRCRAFT. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 136 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1317) is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following new subsection (b):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                        <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may waive a certification requirement under paragraphs (1) or (2) of subsection (a) with respect to U-2 aircraft or RQ-4 aircraft if the Secretary—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to the requirement under paragraph (1) of that subsection—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determines, after analyzing sufficient and relevant data, that a greater capability is worth increased operating and sustainment costs; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides to the appropriate committees of Congress a certification on such determination and supporting analysis; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to the requirement under paragraph (2) of that subsection—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determines, after analyzing sufficient and relevant data, that a loss in capacity and capability will not prevent the combatant commands from accomplishing their missions at acceptable levels of risk; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides to the appropriate committees of Congress a certification of such determination and supporting analysis.”</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s140" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="140">SEC. 140. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR RETIREMENT OF E-8 JSTARS AIRCRAFT. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 147 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1669) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s140/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">certifies to the congressional defense committees that Increment 2 of the Advanced Battle-Management System of the Air Force has declared initial operational capability as defined in the Capability Development Document for the System</quotedText>” and inserting<quotedContent class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“certifies to the congressional defense committees that—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary has identified—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a capability with sufficient capacity to replace the current fleet of 16 E-8 Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System aircraft in a manner that meets global combatant command requirements; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">potential global basing locations for such capability; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such replacement capability delivers capabilities that are comparable or superior to the capabilities delivered by such aircraft.”</content>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s140/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s140/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Increment 1, 2, and 3</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s140/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">until Increment 2 of the Advanced Battle-Management System declares initial operational capability</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">until the Advanced Battle Management System delivers equivalent capability</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s141" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="141">SEC. 141. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LIMITATION ON DIVESTMENT OF F-15C AIRCRAFT WITHIN THE EUROPEAN THEATER. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s141/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Air Force may not divest any F-15C aircraft within the area of responsibility of the United States European Command until 180 days after the report required by subsection (b) is submitted to the congressional defense committees.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s141/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s141/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 1, 2021, the Commander of the United States European Command shall, in consultation with the Commander of United States Air Forces Europe, submit to the congressional defense committees a report that describes the strategy, force structure construct and capacity, and strategy implementation plan to replace the capability and capacity provided by the F-15C aircraft in the area of responsibility of the United States European Command in a manner that maintains an inherent and equal or better air superiority capability and capacity to that provided by the F-15C aircraft in that area of responsibility.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s141/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report under paragraph (1) shall submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s142" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="142">SEC. 142. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODERNIZATION PLAN FOR AIRBORNE INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s142/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modernization Plan.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s142/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Air Force shall develop a comprehensive plan for the modernization of airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, which shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s142/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure the alignment between requirements, both current and future, and Air Force budget submissions to meet such requirements; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s142/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">inform the preparation of future defense program and budget requests by the Secretary, and the consideration of such requests by Congress.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s142/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s142/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of all airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, both current missions and future missions anticipated to be necessary to support the national defense strategy.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s142/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of platforms, capabilities, and capacities necessary to fulfill such current and future missions.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s142/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The anticipated life-cycle budget associated with each platform, capability, and capacity requirement for both current and anticipated future requirements.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s142/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis showing operational, budget, and schedule trade-offs between sustainment of currently fielded capabilities, modernization of currently fielded capabilities, and development and production of new capabilities.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s142/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to Congress.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s142/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 30, 2021, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s142/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the comprehensive modernization plan required by subsection (a); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s142/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a strategy for carrying out such plan through fiscal year 2030.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s142/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s143" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="143">SEC. 143. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RC-26B MANNED INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s143/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2021 for the Air Force may be obligated or expended to retire, divest, realign, or place in storage or on backup aircraft inventory status, or prepare to retire, divest, realign, or place in storage or on backup aircraft inventory status, any RC-26B aircraft.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s143/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The limitation in subsection (a) shall not apply to individual RC-26B aircraft that the Secretary of the Air Force determines, on a case-by-case basis, to be no longer mission capable because of mishap or other damage.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s143/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding for Aircraft Platform.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s143/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2021 by section 301 for operation and maintenance and available for operation and maintenance, Air National Guard, as specified in the funding table in section 4301, the Secretary of the Air Force may transfer up to $18,500,000 to be used in support of the RC-26B manned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platform.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s143/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2021 by section 421 and available for military personnel for military personnel, Air National Guard, specified in the funding table in section 4401, the Secretary of the Air Force may transfer up to $13,000,000 to be used in support of personnel who operate and maintain the RC-26B manned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platform.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s143/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Memoranda of Agreement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Defense may enter into one or more memoranda of agreement or cost sharing agreements with other departments and agencies of the Federal Government under which the RC-26B aircraft may be used to assist with the missions and activities of such departments and agencies.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s144" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="144">SEC. 144. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROHIBITION ON FUNDING FOR CLOSE AIR SUPPORT INTEGRATION GROUP. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">No funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act may be obligated or expended for the Close Air Support Integration Group (CIG) or its subordinate units at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and the Air Force may not utilize personnel or equipment in support of the CIG or its subordinate units.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s145" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="145">SEC. 145. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REQUIRED SOLUTION FOR KC-46 AIRCRAFT REMOTE VISUAL SYSTEM LIMITATIONS. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Air Force shall develop and implement a complete, permanent solution to the KC-46 aircraft remote visual system (RVS) operational limitations. Not later than February 1, 2021, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an implementation strategy for the solution.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s146" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="146">SEC. 146. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ANALYSIS OF MOVING TARGET INDICATOR REQUIREMENTS AND ADVANCED BATTLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CAPABILITIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s146/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Analysis.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than April 1, 2021, the Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation with the commanders of the combatant commands, shall develop an analysis of current and future moving target indicator requirements across the combatant commands and operational and tactical level command and control capabilities the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) will require when fielded.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s146/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">JROC Requirements.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s146/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the Secretary of the Air Force develops the analysis under subsection (a), the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) shall certify that requirements for the Advanced Battle Management System incorporate the findings of the analysis.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s146/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Congressional notification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Joint Requirements Oversight Council shall notify the congressional defense committees upon making the certification required under paragraph (1), and provide a briefing on the requirements and findings described in such paragraph not later than 30 days after such notification.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s147" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="147">SEC. 147. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY ON MEASURES TO ASSESS COST-PER-EFFECT FOR KEY MISSION AREAS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s147/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than January 1, 2021, the Secretary of the Air Force shall provide for the performance of an independent study designed to devise new measures to assess cost-per-effect for key mission areas of the Air Force. The study shall be conducted by a Federally funded research and development center selected by the Secretary for purposes of the study.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s147/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study conducted pursuant to subsection (a) shall address the following matters:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s147/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Number of weapon systems required to meet a specified mission goal.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s147/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Number of personnel required to meet a specified mission goal.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s147/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Associated operation and maintenance costs necessary to facilitate respective operational constructs.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s147/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Basing requirements for respective force constructs.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s147/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Mission support elements required to facilitate specified operations.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s147/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Defensive measures required to facilitate viable mission operations.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s147/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Attrition due to enemy countermeasures and other loss factors associated with respective technologies.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s147/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Associated weapon effects costs compared to alternative forms of power projection.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s147/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation of Measures.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall, as the Secretary considers appropriate, incorporate the findings of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a) into the future force development processes of the Air Force. The measures—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s147/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">should be domain and platform agnostic;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s147/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">should focus on how best to achieve mission goals in future operations; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stD/s147/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall consider including cost-per-effect metrics as a key performance parameter for any Air Force acquisition programs that enter the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) requirements process of the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s151" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="151">SEC. 151. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BUDGETING FOR LIFE-CYCLE COSTS OF AIRCRAFT FOR THE ARMY, NAVY, AND AIR FORCE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s151/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 9 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 231 the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="231a">“SEC. 231a. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s231a">10 U.S.C. 231a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Budgeting for life-cycle costs of aircraft for the Army, Navy, and Air Force: annual plan and certification </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Aircraft Procurement Plan and Certification.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date on which the President submits to Congress the budget for a fiscal year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the following:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A plan for the procurement of the aircraft specified in subsection (b) for each of the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, and the Department of the Air Force developed in accordance with this section.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A certification by the Secretary that both the budget for such fiscal year and the future-years defense program submitted to Congress in relation to such budget under section 221 of this title provide for funding of the procurement of aircraft at a level that is sufficient for the procurement of the aircraft provided for in the plan under paragraph (1) on the schedule provided in the plan.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Aircraft.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The aircraft specified in this subsection are the aircraft as follows:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Fighter aircraft.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Attack aircraft.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Bomber aircraft.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Intertheater lift aircraft.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Intratheater lift aircraft.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Tanker aircraft.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Remotely piloted aircraft.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Rotary-wing aircraft.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">“(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Operational support and executive lift aircraft.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">“(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other major support aircraft designated by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of this section.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Aircraft Procurement Plan.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The annual aircraft procurement plan developed for a fiscal year for purposes of subsection (a) should be designed so that the aviation force 
provided for under the plan is capable of supporting the national military strategy of the United States as set forth in the most recent National Defense Strategy submitted under section 113(g) of this title and the most recent National Military Strategy submitted under section 153(b) of this title.</content></paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each annual aircraft procurement plan shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed program for the procurement of the aircraft specified in subsection (b) for each of the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, and the Department of the Air Force over the next 15 fiscal years.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the aviation force structure necessary to meet the requirements of the national military strategy of the United States.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The estimated levels of annual investment funding necessary to carry out each aircraft program, together with a discussion of the procurement strategies on which such estimated levels of annual investment funding are based, set forth in aggregate for the Department of Defense and in aggregate for each military department.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The estimated level of annual funding necessary to operate, maintain, sustain, and support each aircraft program throughout the life-cycle of the program, set forth in aggregate for the Department of Defense and in aggregate for each military department.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each of the cost estimates required by subparagraphs (C) and (D)—</chapeau>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of whether the cost estimate is derived from the cost estimate position of the military department concerned or from the cost estimate position of the Office of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation;</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the cost estimate position of the military department and the cost estimate position of the Office of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation differ by more than 5 percent for any aircraft program, an annotated cost estimate difference and sufficient rationale to explain the difference;</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the confidence or certainty level associated with the cost estimate for each aircraft program; and</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a certification that the calculations from which the cost estimate is derived are based on common cost categories used by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment for calculating the life-cycle cost of an aircraft program.</content>
                                            </clause>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment by the Secretary of Defense of the extent to which the combined aircraft forces of the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, and the Department of the Air Force meet the national security requirements of the United States.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For any cost estimate required by subparagraph (C) or (D) of paragraph (2) for any aircraft program for which the Secretary is required to include in a report under section 2432 of this title, the source of the cost information used to prepare the annual aircraft plan shall be derived from the Selected Acquisition Report data that the Secretary plans to submit to the congressional defense committees in accordance with subsection (f) of that section for the year for which the annual aircraft procurement plan is prepared.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each annual aircraft procurement plan shall be submitted in unclassified form, and shall contain a classified annex. A summary version of the unclassified report shall be made available to the public.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment When Aircraft Procurement Budget Is Insufficient to Meet Applicable Requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the budget for any fiscal year provides for funding of the procurement of aircraft for the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, or the Department of the Air Force at a level that is not sufficient to sustain the aviation force structure specified in the aircraft procurement plan for such Department for that fiscal year under subsection (a), the Secretary shall include with the defense budget materials for that fiscal year an assessment that describes the funding shortfall and discusses the risks associated with the reduced force structure of aircraft that will result from funding aircraft procurement at such level. The assessment shall be coordinated in advance with the commanders of the combatant commands.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Report on Aircraft Inventory.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As part of the annual plan and certification required to be submitted under this section, the Secretary shall include a report on the aircraft in the inventory of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report under paragraph (1) shall include the following, for the year covered by such report, the following:</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total number of aircraft in the inventory.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total number of the aircraft in the inventory that are active, stated in the following categories (with appropriate subcategories for mission aircraft, training aircraft, dedicated test aircraft, and other aircraft):</chapeau>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Primary aircraft.</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Backup aircraft.</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Attrition and reconstitution reserve aircraft.</content>
                                            </clause>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total number of the aircraft in the inventory that are inactive, stated in the following categories:</chapeau>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Bailment aircraft.</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Drone aircraft.</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Aircraft for sale or other transfer to foreign governments.</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Leased or loaned aircraft.</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Aircraft for maintenance training.</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Aircraft for reclamation.</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Aircraft in storage.</content>
                                            </clause>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The aircraft inventory requirements approved by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report under paragraph (1) shall set forth each item specified in paragraph (2) separately for the regular component of each armed force and for each reserve component of each armed force and, for each such component, shall set forth each type, model, and series of aircraft provided for in the future-years defense program that covers the fiscal year for which the budget accompanying the plan, certification and report is submitted.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Budget Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">budget</quotedText>’ means the budget of the President for a fiscal year as submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31.”</content>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s151/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">10 U.S.C. 221</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 9 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 231 the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“231a.</designator><label> Budgeting for life-cycle costs of aircraft for the Army, Navy, and Air Force: annual plan and certification.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s152" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="152">SEC. 152. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRANSFER OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS RELATING TO ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM OPERATIONS. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">
<editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>The contents of section 152 were amended, transferred, and redesignated as subsection (g) of section 1053 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2019 by section 907(c) of division A of Public Law 117–81.<b>]</b></editorialNote>
</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s153" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="153">SEC. 153. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s142">10 U.S.C. 142 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CRYPTOGRAPHIC MODERNIZATION SCHEDULES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s153/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cryptographic Modernization Schedules Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each of the Secretaries of the military departments and the heads of relevant Defense Agencies and Department of Defense Field Activities shall establish and maintain a cryptographic modernization schedule that specifies, for each pertinent weapon system, command and control system, or data link under the jurisdiction of such Secretary or head, including those that use commercial encryption technologies (as relevant), the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s153/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The last year of use for applicable cryptographic algorithms.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s153/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Anticipated key extension requests for systems where cryptographic modernization is assessed to be overly burdensome and expensive or to provide limited operational utility.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s153/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The funding and deployment schedule for modernized cryptographic algorithms, keys, and equipment over the future-years defense program submitted to Congress pursuant to section 221 of title 10, United States Code, in 2021 together with the budget of the President for fiscal year 2022.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s153/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements for Chief Information Officer.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s153/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">oversee the construction and implementation of the cryptographic modernization schedules required by subsection (a);</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s153/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish and maintain an integrated cryptographic modernization schedule for the entire Department of Defense, collating the cryptographic modernization schedules required under subsection (a); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s153/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in coordination with the Director of the National Security Agency and the Joint Staff Director for Command, Control, Communications, and Computers/Cyber, use the budget certification, standard-setting, and policy-making authorities provided in section 142 of title 10, United States Code, to amend Armed Force and Defense Agency and Field Activity plans for key extension requests and cryptographic modernization funding and deployment that pose unacceptable risk to military operations.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s153/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Notices.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than January 1, 2022, and not less frequently than once each year thereafter until January 1, 2026, the Chief Information Officer and the Joint Staff Director shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees notification of all—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s153/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">delays to or planned delays of Armed Force and Defense Agency and Field Activity funding and deployment of modernized cryptographic algorithms, keys, and equipment over the previous year; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s153/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">changes in plans or schedules surrounding key extension requests and waivers, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s153/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">unscheduled or unanticipated key extension requests; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s153/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">unscheduled or unanticipated waivers and nonwaivers of scheduled or anticipated key extension requests.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="154">SEC. 154. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PARTICIPATION IN THE SPECIAL FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATION WORKING GROUP. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation of DoD Representatives.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall designate the Department of Defense representatives to the Special Federal Aviation Regulation Working Group.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on Availability of Funds for OSD.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the aggregate amount authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2021 and available for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the later of the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The date on which Secretary certifies, in writing, to the appropriate committees of Congress that the Department representatives to the Special Federal Aviation Regulation Working Group have been designated as required by subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The date on which the Special Federal Aviation Regulation Working Group submits to the appropriate committees of Congress initial recommendations developed pursuant to subsection (b)(4) of section 1748 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1847).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Findings and Recommendations.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than June 30, 2021, the Special Federal Aviation Regulation Working Group shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report setting forth the findings and recommendations of the Working Group as developed pursuant to subsection (b) of section 1748 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1748 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (d); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (d)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 154(c)(1) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification in Connection With Contracts With Foreign Companies for Aviation Services Overseas.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (2), the Department of Defense may not enter into a contract with a foreign company as contracted aviation support to provide aviation services in an overseas area unless the Secretary certifies, in writing, to the appropriate committees of Congress each of the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">That the use of foreign companies to provide such services in overseas areas is required for the national security of the United States.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">That the Department has exhausted all available authorities to use United States companies to provide such services in overseas areas.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirement in paragraph (1) shall expire on the later of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which the Special Federal Aviation Regulation Working Group submits to the appropriate committees of Congress the report required by subsection (c)(1); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which the Secretary fully implements the recommendations contained in that report.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate committees of Congress</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s154/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Special Federal Aviation Regulation Working Group</quotedText>” means the working group established pursuant to section 1748 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="155">SEC. 155. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE ASSESSMENT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification on Directive of IAMD Responsibilities and Authorities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall, in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Secretaries of the military departments, certify that Department of Defense Directive 5100.01 is current and accurate with respect to integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) responsibilities and authorities in support of joint and combined land, sea, air, space and special forces operations, and in obtaining and maintaining air superiority or supremacy as required.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IAMD Assessment by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments and the Director of the Missile Defense Agency, conduct a comprehensive classified assessment of threats to, and capabilities and capacities of, current and planned integrated air and missile defense technologies and force structure to meet the requirements of the combatant commands in support of the National Defense Strategy.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The assessment required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Characterization and analysis of current and emerging threats, including the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Cruise, hypersonic, and ballistic missiles.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Unmanned aerial systems.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Rockets and other indirect fire.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Specific and meaningfully varied examples within each of clauses (i) through (iii).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Analysis of current and planned integrated air and missile defense capabilities to counter the threats characterized and analyzed under subparagraph (A), including the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Projected timelines for development, procurement, and fielding of needed capabilities to defend 
against current and anticipated threats, based on intelligence assessments of such threats.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Projected capability and capacity gaps in addressing the threats characterized and assessed under subparagraph (A), including a delineation of unfulfilled integrated air and missile defense requirements by combatant command.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Risk assessment of projected capability and capacity gaps addressing integrated air and missile defense requirements of the combatant commands and the National Defense Strategy.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Opportunities for acceleration or need for incorporation of interim capabilities to address current and projected gaps.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/2/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Opportunities to leverage allied contributions for integrated air and missile defense capabilities and capacities to meet requirements of the combatant commands.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Assessment of the integrated air and missile defense command, control, and intelligence systems and architecture, including the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the integrated air and missile defense architecture, and the component counter unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) sub-architecture of such architecture.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Identification of the critical command and control (C2) systems.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Integration or interoperability of the command and control systems.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/2/C/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Integration, interoperability, or compatibility of the command and control systems with planned Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) architecture.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Characterization.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the assessment required by paragraph (1), the Chairman shall clearly, on a technical and operational basis, distinguish between distinctly different threats in the same general class.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Example.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chairman shall, for example, ensure that the assessment is not limited to a broad characterization, such as “cruise missiles”, since such characterization does not sufficiently distinguish between current cruise missiles and emerging hypersonic cruise missiles, which may require different capabilities to counter them.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interim briefing and report.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interim briefing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chairman shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the assessment under paragraph (1).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chairman shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the assessment conducted under paragraph (1).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary of the Military Department Briefings on Response to IAMD Assessment.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the submittal of the report required by subsection (b)(4)(B), the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary of the Air Force shall each brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the manner in which the military department under the jurisdiction of such Secretary intends to fulfill the global integrated air and missile defense requirements of the combatant commands in accordance with Department of Defense Directive 5100.01.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each briefing under paragraph (1) shall include, for the military department covered by such briefing, the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Analysis of current and planned integrated air and missile defense capabilities to counter the threats characterized and analyzed under subsection (b)(2)(A), including the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/c/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Projected timelines and costs for development, procurement, and fielding of planned integrated air and missile defense capabilities.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/c/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Projected capability gaps and an assessment of associated risk.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/c/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Opportunities for acceleration or need for incorporation of interim capabilities to address current and projected gaps.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Analysis of current and planned capacity to meet major contingency plan requirements and ongoing global operations of the combatant commands, including the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Current and planned numbers of integrated air and missile defense systems and formations, including associated munitions.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Capacity gaps, and an assessment of associated risk, in addressing combatant command requirements.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/c/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Operations tempo stress on integrated air and missile defense formations and personnel.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/c/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Plans to sustain or to increase integrated air and missile defense personnel and formations.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Assessment of proponency and the distribution of responsibility and authority for policy and program planning, budgeting, and execution within the military department for integrated air and missile defense and counter-unmanned aerial systems, including the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/c/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the current proponency structure.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/c/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the adequacy of the current proponency structure to facilitate integrated air and missile defense and counter unmanned aerial systems functions for the Department of Defense.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s155/c/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Assessment of the feasibility and advisability of establishing one or more centers of excellence for integrated air and missile defense, counter unmanned aerial systems, or both for purposes of planing, organizing, and managing the military department and joint force efforts to achieve 
a functional capability and capacity to meet the requirements of the combatant commands.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s156" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="156">SEC. 156. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2859">10 U.S.C. 2859 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">JOINT STRATEGY FOR AIR BASE DEFENSE AGAINST MISSILE THREATS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s156/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Strategy Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff of the Army shall jointly develop and carry out a strategy to address the defense of air bases and prepositioned sites outside the continental United States against current and emerging missile threats, as validated by the Defense Intelligence Agency.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s156/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification and Strategy.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than June 1, 2021, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff of the Army shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s156/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A certification that the defense of air bases and prepositioned sites outside the continental United States against threats described in subsection (a) is being addressed jointly.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s156/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The strategy developed pursuant to subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s157" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="157">SEC. 157. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">JOINT ALL DOMAIN COMMAND AND CONTROL REQUIREMENTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s157/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Validation of Requirements by Joint Requirements Oversight Council.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than April 1, 2021, the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) shall validate requirements for Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s157/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Air Force Certification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Immediately after the validation of requirements pursuant to subsection (a), the Chief of Staff of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a certification that the current Joint All Domain Command and Control effort, including programmatic and architecture efforts, being led by the Air Force will meet the requirements validated by the Joint Requirements Oversight Council.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s157/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification by Other Armed Forces.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than July 1, 2021, the chief of staff of each Armed Force other than the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a certification whether the efforts of such Armed Force on multi-domain command and control are compatible with Joint All Domain Command and Control architecture.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s157/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Budgeting.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall incorporate the expected costs for full development and implementation of Joint All Domain Command and Control across the Department of Defense in fiscal year 2022 in the budget of the President for fiscal year 2022 as submitted to Congress under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s158" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="158">SEC. 158. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF ECONOMIC ORDER QUANTITY CONTRACTING AUTHORITY FOR F-35 AIRCRAFT PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 161(a)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1246) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$574,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$1,035,793,000</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="159">SEC. 159. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DOCUMENTATION RELATING TO THE F-35 AIRCRAFT PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees, not later than 15 days following Milestone C approval for the F-35 aircraft program pursuant to section 2366c 
of title 10, United States Code, or entering into a contract for the full-rate production of F-35 aircraft, the documentation with respect to the F-35 aircraft program as follows:</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A certification by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment that—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all alternative supply contractors for parts, required for the airframe and propulsion prime contractors of the F-35 aircraft program as a result of the removal of the Republic of Turkey from the program, have been identified, and all related undefinitized contract actions have been definitized (as described in section 7401 of part 217 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement);</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the parts produced by each such contractor have been qualified and certified as meeting applicable technical design and use specifications; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each such contractor has reached the required rate of production to meet supply requirements for parts under the program.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A cost analysis, prepared by the joint program office for the F-35 aircraft program, that assesses and defines—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the manner in which the full integration of Block 4 and Technical Refresh 3 capabilities for each lot of Block 4 production aircraft beginning after lot 14 will affect the average procurement unit cost of United States variants of the F-35A, F-35B, and F-35C aircraft; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the manner in which the establishment of alternate sources of production and sustainment of supply and repair parts due to the removal of the Republic of Turkey from the program will affect such unit cost.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All reports required by section 167 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1250).</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An independent cost estimate, prepared by Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, that defines, for each phase of the F-35 aircraft program, the cost to develop, procure, integrate, and retrofit F-35 aircraft with all Block 4 capability requirements that are specified in the most recent Block 4 capabilities development document.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A plan to correct or mitigate any deficiency in the F-35 aircraft, identified as of the date of enactment of this Act that—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may cause death, severe injury or occupational illness, or major loss or damage to equipment or a system, and for which there is no identified workaround (commonly known as a “category 1A deficiency”); or</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">critically restricts combat readiness capabilities or results in the inability to attain adequate performance to accomplish mission requirements (commonly known as a “category 1B deficiency”).</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A software and hardware capability, upgrade, and aircraft modification plan for the F-35 aircraft that defines the cost and schedule for retrofitting F-35 aircraft that currently have Technical Refresh 2 capabilities installed to ensure compatibility with Block 4 and Technical Refresh 3 capabilities.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following reports for the F-35 aircraft program, as prepared by the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation:</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A report on the results of the realistic survivability testing of the F-35 aircraft, as described in section 2366(d) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A report on the results of the initial operational test and evaluation conducted for program, as described in section 2399(b)(2) of such title.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A mitigation strategy and implementation plan to address each critical deficiency in the F-35 aircraft autonomic logistics information system that has been identified as of the date of enactment of this Act.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A certification that the F-35A aircraft meets required mission reliability performance using an average sortie duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A certification that the Secretary has developed and validated a fully integrated and realistic schedule for the development, production and integration of Block 4 Technical Refresh 3 capabilities for the F-35 aircraft, that includes a strategy for resolving all software technical debt that has accumulated within the F-35 operational flight program source code during development, production, and integration of Technical Refresh 1 and Technical Refresh 2 capabilities.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following:</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/11/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A complete list of hardware modifications that will be required to integrate Block 4 capabilities into lot 16 and lot 17 production F-35 aircraft.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/11/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An estimate of the costs of any engineering changes required as a result of such modifications.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s159/11/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A comparison of those engineering changes and costs with the engineering changes and costs for lot 15 production F-35 aircraft.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s160" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="160">SEC. 160. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">F-35 AIRCRAFT MUNITIONS. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary of the Navy shall, in coordination with the Director of the F-35 Joint Program Office, certify for use by the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of such Secretary munitions for F-35 aircraft that are qualified on F-35 partner aircraft of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member nations as of the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s161" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="161">SEC. 161. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REDESIGN STRATEGY FOR THE AUTONOMIC LOGISTICS INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR THE F-35 FIGHTER AIRCRAFT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s161/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 1, 2021, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall, in consultation with the Director of the F-35 Aircraft Joint Program Office, submit to the congressional defense committees the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s161/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A report describing a program-wide process for measuring, collecting, and tracking information on the manner in which the F-35 Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) is affecting the performance of the F-35 aircraft fleet, including its effects on aircraft availability and mission capability and effectiveness rates.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s161/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A strategy and implementation plan for the F-35 Operational Data Integrated Network (ODIN) system that is being developed to replace the F-35 Autonomic Logistics Information System, including an identification and assessment of goals, key risks or uncertainties, system performance metrics, and 
costs of designing, procuring, and fielding the F-35 Operational Data Integrated Network system.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s161/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Updates.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In each quarterly briefing required by section 155 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public 115-232; 132 Stat. 1672) for a calendar quarter beginning on or after January 1, 2022, the Under Secretary and the Director shall include an update containing current information on the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s161/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The manner in which the F-35 Autonomic Logistics Information System is affecting fleet performance of the F-35 aircraft fleet.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s161/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The progress being made to develop, procure, and field the F-35 Operational Data Integrated Network system.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s162" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="162">SEC. 162. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BRIEFINGS ON SOFTWARE REGRESSION TESTING FOR F-35 AIRCRAFT. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the quarterly briefing required by section 155 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1672) covering a quarter in which mission systems production software for the F-35 aircraft was released to units operating such aircraft under the F-35 aircraft continuous capability development and delivery program, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall, in consultation with the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, brief the congressional defense committees with the following with respect to the missions systems production software for the F-35 aircraft:</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s162/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An explanation of the types and methods of regression testing that were completed for the production release of the software concerned to ensure compatibility and proper functionality with—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s162/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the fire control radar system of each variant of the F-35 aircraft; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s162/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all weapons certified for carriage and employment on each variant of the F-35 aircraft.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s162/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An identification of any entities that conducted regression testing of such software, including any development facilities of the Federal Government or contractors that conducted such testing.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s162/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A list of deficiencies identified during regression testing of such software, or by operational units, after fielding of such software, and an explanation of—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s162/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any software modifications, including quick-reaction capability, that were completed to resolve or mitigate such deficiencies;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s162/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to any deficiencies that were not resolved or mitigated, whether the deficiencies will be corrected in later releases of the software; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s162/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">any effects resulting from such deficiencies, including—</chapeau>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s162/3/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any effects on the cost and schedule for delivery of the software; and</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s162/3/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in cases in which the deficiencies resulted in additional, unplanned, software releases, any effects on the ongoing testing of software capability releases.</content>
                                </clause>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s163" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="163">SEC. 163. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR THE ARMED OVERWATCH PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense may be used to, and the Department may not—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s163/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">procure armed overwatch aircraft for the United States Special Operations Command in fiscal year 2021; or</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s163/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">procure armed overwatch aircraft for the Air Force in fiscal years 2021 through 2023.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s164" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="164">SEC. 164. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ACCELERATION OF DEVELOPMENT AND FIELDING OF COUNTER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS ACROSS THE JOINT FORCE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s164/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Immediate Objective for Executive Agent for C-sUAS.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Executive Agent of the Joint Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) Office, as designated by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall prioritize the objective of developing and executing a plan to develop, test, and begin production of a counter unmanned aircraft system that can be fielded as early as fiscal year 2021 to meet immediate operational needs in countering Group 1, 2, and 3 unmanned aircraft systems and, to the extent practical, has the potential to counter other, larger unmanned aircraft systems.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s164/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development and Fielding of C-sUAS Systems in Fiscal Year 2021.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out subsection (a), the Executive Agent shall consider the selection of counter unmanned aircraft systems with specific emphasis on systems that—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s164/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have undergone successful realistic operational tests or assessments, or have been or are currently deployed;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s164/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">will meet the operational requirements of deployed forces facing current and anticipated unmanned aircraft system (UAS) threats, including effectiveness against unmanned aircraft systems that are not remotely piloted or are not reliant on a command link;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s164/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">use autonomous and semi-autonomous systems and processes;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s164/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are affordable, with low operating and sustainment costs;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s164/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">build, to the extent practicable, upon systems that were selected for fielding in fiscal year 2021;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s164/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reduce or accelerate the timeline for initial operational capability and full operational capability of the counter unmanned aircraft system prioritized by subsection (a);</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s164/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enable the flexible and continuous integration of different types of sensors and mitigation solutions based on the different demands of particular military installations and deployed forces, physical geographies, and threat profiles; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s164/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are or include systems or component parts that are commercial items, as required by section 3307 of title 41, United States Code, including a common command and control system.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s164/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Executive Agent shall brief the congressional defense committees on the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s164/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The selection process for counter unmanned aircraft system capabilities prioritized by this section.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s164/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan prioritized by subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s164/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Oversight.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Executive Agent shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s164/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">oversee the execution of all counter unmanned aircraft systems being developed by the military departments as of the day before the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s164/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that the plan prioritized by subsection (a) guides future programmatic and funding decisions for activities relating to counter unmanned aircraft systems, including any cancellation of such activities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s165" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="165">SEC. 165. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AIRBORNE INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE ACQUISITION ROADMAP FOR THE UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s165/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than December 1, 2021, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict and the Commander of the United States Special Operations Command shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees an acquisition roadmap to meet the manned and unmanned airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance requirements of United States Special Operations Forces.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s165/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The roadmap required under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s165/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the current platform requirements for manned and unmanned airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to support United States Special Operations Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s165/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of the remaining service life of existing manned and unmanned airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities currently operated by United States Special Operations Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s165/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An identification of any current or anticipated gaps for special operations-peculiar manned and unmanned airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s165/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of anticipated manned and unmanned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platform requirements of the United States Special Operations Forces, including range, payload, endurance, ability to operate in contested environments, and other requirements, as appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s165/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the manner in which the anticipated requirements described in paragraph (4) are in alignment with the National Defense Strategy and meet the challenge of strategic competition and nation state intelligence collection requirements.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s165/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An explanation of the anticipated mix of manned and unmanned aircraft, number of platforms, and associated aircrew and maintainers for support of United States Special Operations Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s165/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An explanation of the extent to which service-provided manned and unmanned airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities will be required in support of United States Special Operations Forces, and the manner in which such capabilities will supplement and integrate with the organic capabilities possessed by United States Special Operations Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s165/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matters the Assistant Secretary and the Commander jointly consider appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s166" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="166">SEC. 166. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROHIBITION ON DIVESTITURE OF MANNED INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT OPERATED BY UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s166/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act may be used to divest any manned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft operated by the United States Special Operations Command, and the Department of Defense may not divest any manned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft operated by the United States Special Operations Command in fiscal year 2021.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s166/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The prohibition in subsection (a) does not apply to any divestment of aircraft described in that subsection that is ongoing as of the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s167" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="167">SEC. 167. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NOTIFICATION ON EFFORTS TO REPLACE INOPERABLE EJECTION SEAT AIRCRAFT LOCATOR BEACONS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s167/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and on a semi-annual basis thereafter until the date specified in subsection (b), the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written notification that describes, with respect to the period covered by the notification—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s167/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the efforts of the service acquisition executives of the Department of the Air Force and the Department of the Navy to replace ejection seat aircraft locator beacons that are—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s167/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">installed on covered aircraft; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s167/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">inoperable in water or in wet conditions; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s167/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the funding allocated for such efforts.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s167/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Date Specified.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The date specified in this subsection is the earlier of—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s167/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment determines that all ejection seat aircraft locator beacons installed on covered aircraft are operable in water and wet conditions; or</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s167/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s167/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s167/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered aircraft</quotedText>” means aircraft of the Air Force, the Navy, and the Marine Corps that are equipped with ejection seats.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tI/stE/s167/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">service acquisition executive of the Department of the Air Force</quotedText>” does not include the Service Acquisition Executive of the Department of the Air Force for Space Systems and Programs described in section 957 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 9016 note).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
            </title>
            <title identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII" style="-uslm-dtd:title" styleType="OLC">
                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION </heading>
                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Authorization of Appropriations</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 201.</designator><label> Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 211.</designator><label> Modification of requirements relating to certain cooperative research and development agreements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 212.</designator><label> Disclosure requirements for recipients of Department of Defense research and development funds.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 213.</designator><label> Modification of national security innovation activities and pilot program on strengthening the defense industrial and innovation base.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 214.</designator><label> Updates to Defense Quantum Information Science and Technology Research and Development program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 215.</designator><label> Establishment of Directed Energy Working Group.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 216.</designator><label> Extension of pilot program for the enhancement of the research, development, test, and evaluation centers of the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 217.</designator><label> Designation of senior officials for critical technology areas supportive of the National Defense Strategy.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Sec. 218. was repealed<b>]</b> </editorialNote></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 219.</designator><label> National security innovation partnerships.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 220.</designator><label> Social science, management science, and information science research activities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 221.</designator><label> Accountability measures relating to the Advanced Battle Management System.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 222.</designator><label> Activities to improve fielding of Air Force hypersonic capabilities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 223.</designator><label> Disclosure of funding sources in applications for Federal research and development awards.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 224.</designator><label> Governance of fifth-generation wireless networking in the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 225.</designator><label> Demonstration project on use of certain technologies for fifth-generation wireless networking services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 226.</designator><label> Research, development, and deployment of technologies to support water sustainment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 227.</designator><label> Limitation on contract awards for certain unmanned vessels.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 231.</designator><label> Modification of biannual report on the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 232.</designator><label> Modification of joint artificial intelligence research, development, and transition activities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 233.</designator><label> Board of advisors for the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 234.</designator><label> Application of artificial intelligence to the defense reform pillar of the National Defense Strategy.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 235.</designator><label> Acquisition of ethically and responsibly developed artificial intelligence technology.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 236.</designator><label> Steering committee on emerging technology.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Education and Workforce Development</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 241.</designator><label> Measuring and incentivizing programming proficiency.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 242.</designator><label> Modification of Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Education Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 243.</designator><label> Improvements to Technology and National Security Fellowship of Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 244.</designator><label> Modification of mechanisms for expedited access to technical talent and expertise at academic institutions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 245.</designator><label> Encouragement of contractor science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 246.</designator><label> Training program for human resources personnel in best practices for technical workforce.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 247.</designator><label> Pilot program on the use of electronic portfolios to evaluate certain applicants for technical positions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 248.</designator><label> Pilot program on self-directed training in advanced technologies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 249.</designator><label> Part-time and term employment of university faculty and students in the Defense science and technology enterprise.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 250.</designator><label> National security workforce and educational diversity activities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 251.</designator><label> Coordination of scholarship and employment programs of the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 252.</designator><label> Study on mechanisms for attracting and retaining high quality talent in the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Sustainable Chemistry</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 261.</designator><label> National coordinating entity for sustainable chemistry.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 262.</designator><label> Strategic plan for sustainable chemistry.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 263.</designator><label> Agency activities in support of sustainable chemistry.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 264.</designator><label> Partnerships in sustainable chemistry.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 265.</designator><label> Prioritization.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 266.</designator><label> Rule of construction.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 267.</designator><label> Major multi-user research facility project.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle F—</designator><label>Plans, Reports, and Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 271.</designator><label> Modification to annual report of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 272.</designator><label> Modification to Test Resource Management Center strategic plan reporting cycle and contents.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 273.</designator><label> Modification of requirements relating to energetics plan to include assessment of feasibility and advisability of establishing a program office for energetics.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 274.</designator><label> Element in annual reports on cyber science and technology activities on work with academic consortia on high priority cybersecurity research activities in Department of Defense capabilities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 275.</designator><label> Repeal of quarterly updates on the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 276.</designator><label> Microelectronics and national security.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 277.</designator><label> Independent evaluation of personal protective and diagnostic testing equipment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 278.</designator><label> Assessment on United States national security emerging biotechnology efforts and capabilities and comparison with adversaries.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 279.</designator><label> Annual reports regarding the SBIR program of the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 280.</designator><label> Reports on F-35 physiological episodes and mitigation efforts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 281.</designator><label> Review and report on next generation air dominance capabilities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 282.</designator><label> Plan for operational test and utility evaluation of systems for Low-Cost Attributable Aircraft Technology program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 283.</designator><label> Independent comparative analysis of efforts by China and the United States to recruit and retain researchers in national security-related and defense-related fields.</label></referenceItem>
                </toc>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stA" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stA/s201" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2021 for the use of the Department of Defense for research, development, test, and evaluation, as specified in the funding table in section 4201.</content>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s211" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="211">SEC. 211. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO CERTAIN COOPERATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2350a of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s211/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the Under Secretary</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Under Secretary</quotedText>”; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s211/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s211/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Each cooperative</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), each cooperative</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s211/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A cooperative research and development project may be entered into under this section under which costs are shared between the participants on an unequal basis if the Secretary of Defense, or an official specified in subsection (b)(2) to whom the Secretary delegates authority under this paragraph, makes a written determination that unequal cost sharing provides strategic value to the United States or another participant in the project.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">cost</quotedText>’ means the total value of cash and non-cash contributions.”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s212" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="212">SEC. 212. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR RECIPIENTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s212/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disclosure Requirements.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s212/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 139 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2374b">“SEC. 2374b. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2374b">10 U.S.C. 2374b</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Disclosure requirements for recipients of research and development funds </heading>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), an individual or entity (including a State or local government) that uses funds received from the Department of Defense to carry out research or development activities shall include, in any public document pertaining to such activities, a clear statement indicating the dollar amount of the funds received from the Department for such activities.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The disclosure requirement under subsection (a) shall not apply to a public document consisting of fewer than 280 characters.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may waive the disclosure requirement under subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public Document Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">public document</quotedText>’ means any document or other written statement made available for public reference or use, regardless of whether such document or statement is made available in hard copy or electronic format.”</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s212/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2351">10 U.S.C. 2351</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2374b.</designator><label> Disclosure requirements for recipients of research and development funds.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s212/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2374b">10 U.S.C. 2374b note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date and Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2021, and shall apply with respect to funds for research and development that are awarded by the Department of Defense on or after that date.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="213">SEC. 213. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF NATIONAL SECURITY INNOVATION ACTIVITIES AND PILOT PROGRAM ON STRENGTHENING THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL AND INNOVATION BASE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Security Innovation Activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 230 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (h);</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (e) through (g) as subsections (f) through (h), respectively;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Advisory Assistance.—</heading>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary shall establish a mechanism to seek advice from existing Federal advisory committees on matters relating to—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the implementation and prioritization of activities established under subsection (a); and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determining how such activities may be used to support the overall technology strategy of the Department of Defense.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Existing federal advisory committees defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">existing Federal advisory committee</quotedText>’ means an advisory committee that—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is established pursuant to a provision of Federal law other than this section; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has responsibilities relevant to the activities established under subsection (a), as determined by the Under Secretary.”</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1) of subsection (g) (as so redesignated) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">strengthening manufacturing in the defense industrial base</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">strengthening the defense industrial and innovation base</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than April 1, 2021, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan that describes—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the mechanism the Under Secretary will use to seek advice from existing Federal advisory committees as required under section 230(e) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note) (as added by subsection (a) of this section); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the expected roles and responsibilities of such committees with respect to advising the Under Secretary on the activities established under section 230 of such Act.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pilot Program on Defense Industrial and Innovation Base.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1711 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10 U.S.C. 2505 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the section heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">manufacturing in the defense industrial base</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the defense industrial and innovation base</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the defense innovation base</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">industrial base</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">development, prototyping, and manufacturing</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">production</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">manufacturing and production</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">development, prototyping, and manufacturing</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 230 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note).”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/c/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">manufacturing and production</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">development, prototyping, and manufacturing</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/c/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">manufacturing and production</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/c/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">manufacturers</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">companies</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/c/4/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (5), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">manufacturers</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">companies</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the date that is four years after the date of the enactment of this Act</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2026</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s213/c/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">January 31, 2022</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">January 31, 2027</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s214" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="214">SEC. 214. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">UPDATES TO DEFENSE QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 234 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s214/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s214/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection (e):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Quantum Computing Capabilities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of each military department shall—</chapeau>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop and annually update a list of technical problems and research challenges which are likely to be addressable by quantum computers available for use within in the next one to three years, with a priority for technical problems and challenges where quantum computing systems have performance advantages over traditional computing systems, in order to enhance the capabilities of such quantum computers and support the addressing of relevant technical problems and research challenges; and</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish programs and enter into agreements with appropriate medium and small businesses with functional quantum computing capabilities to provide such private sector capabilities to government, industry, and academic researchers working on relevant technical problems and research activities.”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s215" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="215">SEC. 215. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ESTABLISHMENT OF DIRECTED ENERGY WORKING GROUP. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 219 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 2431 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s215/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s215/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (4); and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s215/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (4); and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s215/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Directed Energy Working Group.—</heading>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a working group to be known as the ‘Directed Energy Working Group’.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Responsibilities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Directed Energy Working Group shall—</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">analyze and evaluate the current and planned directed energy programs of each of the military departments;</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">make recommendations to the Secretary of Defense—</chapeau>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describing how memoranda of understanding may be used to coordinate the directed energy activities conducted by the Department of Defense using amounts authorized to be appropriated for research, development, test, and evaluation; and</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">proposing the establishment of specific memoranda of understanding between individual organizations and elements of the Department of Defense to facilitate such coordination;</content>
                                        </clause>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify methods of quickly fielding directed energy capabilities and programs; and</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop a compendium on the effectiveness of directed energy weapon systems and integrate the compendium into an overall Joint Effectiveness Manual under the guidance from the Joint Technical Coordination Group for Munitions Effectiveness.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Head of working group.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The head of the Directed Energy Working Group shall be the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering or the designee of the Under Secretary.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Membership.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The members of the Directed Energy Working Group shall be appointed as follows:</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">One member from each military department, appointed by the Secretary of the military department concerned.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">One member appointed by the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">One member appointed by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">One member appointed by the Director of the Strategic Capabilities Office of the Department of Defense.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">One member appointed by the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">One member appointed by the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">One member appointed by the Director of the Missile Defense Agency.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other members as may be appointed by the Secretary of Defense from among individuals serving in the Department of Defense.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline for appointment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Members of the Directed Energy Working Group shall be appointed not later than 30 days after the date of the establishment of the working group under paragraph (1).</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefings to congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and not less frequently than once every 180 days thereafter, the Directed Energy Working Group shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the progress of each directed energy program that is being adopted or fielded by the Department of Defense.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Directed Energy Working Group established under this subsection shall terminate 4 years after the date of the enactment of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s216" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="216">SEC. 216. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION CENTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s216/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 233 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s216/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2022</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2027</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s216/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s216/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of the pilot program.”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s216/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to any military department not participating in the pilot program, an explanation for such nonparticipation, including identification of—</chapeau>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any issues that may be preventing such participation; and</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any offices or other elements of the Department of Defense that may be responsible for the delay in participation.”</content>
                                        </clause>
                                    </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s216/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Effective as of December 23, 2016, and as if included therein as enacted, section 233(c)(2)(C)(ii) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s216/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of Pilot Program to Improve Incentives for Technology Transfer From Department of Defense Laboratories.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (e) of section 233 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10 U.S.C. 2514 note) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The pilot program under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2025.”</content>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="217">SEC. 217. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DESIGNATION OF SENIOR OFFICIALS FOR CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREAS SUPPORTIVE OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE STRATEGY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 U.S.C. 4001 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation of Senior Officials.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify technology areas that the Under Secretary considers critical for the support of the National Defense Strategy; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for each such technology area, designate a senior official of the Department of Defense to coordinate research and engineering activities in that area.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The duties of each senior official designated under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to the technology area overseen by such official—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">developing and continuously updating research and technology development roadmaps, funding strategies, and technology transition strategies to ensure—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effective and efficient development of new capabilities in the area; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the operational use of appropriate technologies;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">conducting annual assessments of workforce, infrastructure, and industrial base capabilities and capacity to support—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the roadmaps developed under paragraph (1); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the goals of the National Defense Strategy;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">reviewing the relevant research and engineering budgets of appropriate organizations within the Department of Defense, including the Armed Forces, and advising the Under Secretary on—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the consistency of the budgets with the roadmaps developed under paragraph (1);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any technical and programmatic risks to the achievement of the research and technology development goals of the National Defense Strategy;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">programs, projects, and activities that demonstrate—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/3/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">unwanted or inefficient duplication, including duplication with activities of other government agencies and the commercial sector;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/3/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">lack of appropriate coordination with other organizations; or</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/3/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">inappropriate alignment with organizational missions and capabilities;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">coordinating the research and engineering activities of the Department with appropriate international, interagency, and private sector organizations; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">tasking appropriate intelligence agencies of the Department to develop a direct comparison between the capabilities of the United States in the technology area concerned and the capabilities of adversaries of the United States in that area.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Reports.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than December 1, 2021, and not later than December 1 of each year thereafter through December 1, 2030, the Under Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on research and engineering activities and on the status of the technology areas identified under subsection (a)(1), including a description of any programs, projects, or activities in such areas, that have, in the year preceding the date of the report—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">achieved significant technical progress;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">transitioned from the research and development phase to formal acquisition programs;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">transitioned from the research and development phase into operational use; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/c/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">been transferred from the Department of Defense to private sector organizations for further commercial development or commercial sales.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report under paragraph (1) shall submitted in unclassified form that can be made available to the public, but may include a classified annex.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination of Research and Engineering Activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Service Acquisition Executive for each military department and the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency shall each identify senior officials to ensure coordination 
of appropriate research and engineering activities with each of the senior officials designated under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 218 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 109-364; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a) by striking the second sentence and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Office shall carry out the program and activities described in subsections (b) and (c) and shall have such other responsibilities relating to hypersonics as the Secretary shall specify</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsections (b), (e) and (f);</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(1), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">provide the Office with</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">provide the Office with foundational and applied hypersonic research, development, and workforce support in areas that the Office determines to be relevant for the Department of Defense.</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/e/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c), as so redesignated—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/e/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">In carrying out the program required by subsection (b), the Office</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Office</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/e/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Expedite testing, evaluation, and acquisition of hypersonic technologies to meet the stated needs of the warfighter, including flight testing, ground-based-testing, and underwater launch testing.”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/e/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraphs (2) and (3);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/e/5/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (2), (3), (4), and (6), respectively;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/e/5/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending paragraph (2), as so redesignated, to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Ensure prototyping demonstration programs on hypersonic systems integrate advanced technologies to speed the maturation and deployment of future hypersonic systems.”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/e/5/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending paragraph (3), as so redesignated, to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Ensure that any demonstration program on hypersonic systems is carried out only if determined to be consistent with the roadmap for the relevant critical technology area supportive of the National Defense Strategy, as developed by the senior official with responsibility for such area under section 217 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/e/5/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending paragraph (4), as so redesignated, to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Develop strategies and roadmaps for hypersonic technologies to enable the transition of such technologies to future operational capabilities for the warfighter.”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/e/5/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (4), as so redesignated, the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Develop and implement a strategy for enhancing the current and future hypersonics workforce.”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s217/e/5/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending paragraph (6), as so redesignated, to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Coordinate with relevant stakeholders and agencies to support the technological advantage of the United States in developing hypersonic systems.”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Section 218 was repealed by section 811(b)(3)(A) of division A of Public Law 119–160.<b>]</b> </editorialNote>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="219">SEC. 219. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4811">10 U.S.C. 4811 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL SECURITY INNOVATION PARTNERSHIPS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall establish an activity—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support partnerships between the Department of Defense and academic institutions, private sector firms in defense and commercial sectors, commercial accelerators and incubators, commercial innovation hubs, public sector organizations, and nonprofit entities with missions relating to national security innovation;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to expand the national security innovation base, including through engagement with academia, defense industry, commercial industry, government organizations, and the venture capital community;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to accelerate the transition of technologies and services into acquisition programs and operational use;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to work in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, other organizations within the Office of the Secretary, and the Armed Forces to create new pathways and models of national security service that facilitate employment within the Department;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to facilitate engagement with entities described in paragraph (1) for the purpose of developing solutions to national security and defense problems articulated by entities within the Department, including through programs such as the Hacking for Defense program;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to establish physical locations throughout the United States to support partnerships with academic, government, and private sector industry partners; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to enhance the capabilities of the Department in market research, industrial and technology base awareness, source selection, partnerships with private sector capital, and access to commercial technologies.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the authorities provided under this section, in carrying out this section, the Secretary of Defense may use the following authorities:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1599g of title 10, United States Code, relating to public-private talent exchanges.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2368 of title 10, United States Code, relating to Centers for Science, Technology, and Engineering Partnerships.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2374a of title 10, United States Code, relating to prizes for advanced technology achievements.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2474 of title 10, United States Code, relating to Centers of Industrial and Technical Excellence.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2521 of title 10, United States Code, relating to the Manufacturing Technology Program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subchapter VI of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code, relating to assignments to and from States.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 47 of title 5, United States Code, relating to personnel research programs and demonstration projects.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 12 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3710a) and section 6305 of title 31, United States Code, relating to cooperative research and development agreements.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other authorities as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Support from other department of defense organizations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may direct other organizations and elements of the Department of Defense to provide personnel, resources, and other support to the activity established under this section, as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation plan.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 for implementing the activity established under this section.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan required under subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Plans that describe any support that will be provided for the activity by other organizations and elements of the Department of Defense under paragraph (1).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Plans for the implementation of the activity, including plans for—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/c/2/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">future funding and administrative support of the activity;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/c/2/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">integration of the activity into the programming, planning, budgeting, and execution process of the Department of Defense;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/c/2/B/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">integration of the activity with the other programs and initiatives within the Department that have missions relating to innovation and outreach to the academic and the private sector ; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/c/2/B/ii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">performance indicators by which the activity will be assessed and evaluated.</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s219/c/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of any additional authorities the Secretary may require to effectively carry out the responsibilities under this section.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="220">SEC. 220. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 U.S.C. 4001 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SOCIAL SCIENCE, MANAGEMENT SCIENCE, AND INFORMATION SCIENCE RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, 
shall carry out a program of research and development in social science, management science, and information science.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purposes.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purposes of the program under subsection (a) are as follows:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To ensure that the Department of Defense has access to innovation and expertise in social science, management science, and information science to enable the Department to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and agility of the Department’s operational and management activities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To develop and manage a portfolio of research initiatives in fundamental and applied social science, management science, and information science that is stable, consistent, and balanced across relevant disciplines.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To enhance cooperation and collaboration on research and development in the fields of social science, management science, and information science between the Department of Defense and appropriate private sector and international entities that are involved in research and development in such fields.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To accelerate the development of a research community and industry to support Department of Defense missions in the fields of social science, management science, and information science, including the development of facilities, a workforce, infrastructure, and partnerships in support of such missions.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To coordinate all research and development within the Department of Defense in the fields of social science, management science, and information science.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To collect, synthesize, and disseminate critical information on research and development in the fields of social science, management science, and information science.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To assess and appropriately share, with other departments and agencies of the Federal Government and appropriate entities in the private sector—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">challenges within the Department of Defense that may be addressed through the application of advances in social science, management science, and information science; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">datasets related to such challenges.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To support the identification of organizational and institutional barriers to the implementation of management and organizational enhancements and best practices.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To accelerate efforts—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/9/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to transition, and deploy within the Department of Defense, technologies and concepts derived from research and development in the fields of social science, management science, and information science; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/9/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to establish policies, procedures, and standards for measuring the success of such efforts.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To integrate knowledge from cross-disciplinary research on—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/10/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">how factors relating to social science, management science, and information science affect the global security environment; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/10/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">best practices for management in the public and private sectors.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To apply principles, tools, and methods from social science, management science, and information science—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/11/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to ensure the Department of Defense is more agile, efficient, and effective in organizational management and in deterring and countering current and emerging threats; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/11/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support the National Defense Strategy.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall supervise the planning, management, and coordination of the program under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Secretaries of the military departments, and the heads of relevant Defense Agencies, shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">prescribe a set of long-term challenges and a set of specific technical goals for the program, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">optimization of analysis of national security data sets;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">development of innovative defense-related management activities;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improving the operational use of social science, management science, and information science innovations by military commanders and civilian leaders;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improving understanding of the fundamental social, cultural, and behavioral forces that shape the strategic interests of the United States; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">developing a Department of Defense workforce capable of developing and leveraging innovations and best practices in the fields of social science, management science, and information science to support defense missions;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop a coordinated and integrated research and investment plan for meeting near-term, mid-term, and long-term national security, defense-related, and Departmental management challenges that—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes definitive milestones;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides for achieving specific technical goals;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishes pathways to address the operational and management missions of the Department through—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the evaluation of innovations and advances in social science, management science, and information science for potential implementation within the Department; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">implementation of such innovations and advances within the Department, as appropriate; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">builds upon the investments of the Department, other departments and agencies of the Federal Government, and the commercial sector in the fields of social science, management science, and information science;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop plans for—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the development of the Department’s workforce in social science, management science, and information science; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">improving awareness of—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/3/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the fields of social science, management science, and information science;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advances and innovations in such fields; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/3/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">and the ability of such advances and innovations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop memoranda of agreement, joint funding agreements, and such other cooperative arrangements as the Under Secretary determines necessary—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to carry out the program under subsection (a); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/d/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to transition appropriate products, services, and innovations relating social science, management science, and information science into use within the Department.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Guidance Required.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall develop and issue guidance for defense-related social science, management science, and information science activities, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">classification and data management plans for such activities;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">policies for control of personnel participating in such activities to protect national security interests; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensuring that research findings and innovations in the fields of social science, management science, and information science are incorporated into the activities and strategic documents of the Department.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Updates.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall regularly update the guidance issued under paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation of Entity.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of each military department may establish or designate an entity or activity under the jurisdiction of such Secretary, which may include a Department of Defense Laboratory, an academic institution, or another appropriate organization, to support interdisciplinary research and development activities in the fields of social science, management science, and information science, and engage with appropriate public and private sector organizations, including academic institutions, to enhance and accelerate the research, development, and deployment of social science, management science, and information science within the Department.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Other Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall use the authority provided under section 217 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note) to enhance the ability of the Department of Defense to access technical talent and expertise at academic institutions in support of the purposes of this section.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than December 31, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the program under subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s220/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="221">SEC. 221. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES RELATING TO THE ADVANCED BATTLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cost Assessments.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial cost estimate.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation with the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">define key technical, programmatic, and operational characteristics for the Advanced Battle Management System; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">produce an initial cost estimate for the System that includes—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/a/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">estimated costs for each product category described in the report submitted to Congress under section 236 the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1281); and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/a/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of each cost estimating methodology used in the preparation of the estimate.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review and report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after the completion of the estimate required under paragraph (1), the Air Force Cost Analysis Agency shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct a non-advocate cost assessment of the estimate; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to the congressional defense committees and the Government Accountability Office a report on the results of the assessment.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program Update Briefings.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning not later than January 1, 2021, and on a quarterly basis thereafter, the Secretary of the Air Force shall provide to the congressional defense committees a program update briefing on the Advanced Battle Management System and all associated technologies.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each briefing under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a detailed explanation of any on-ramp exercise of the Advanced Battle Management System conducted during the quarter covered by the report, including an explanation of—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the objectives achieved by the exercise and any data collected for the purposes of decision making;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identification of the portions of the exercise that were scripted and unscripted and any technical workarounds or substitutes used for purposes of the exercise; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the interim capabilities provided to combatant commanders after the conclusion of the exercise (commonly known as “leave behind” capabilities) and a plan for the sustainment or upgrade of such capabilities; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/b/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total cost of the exercise and a breakdown of the costs with respect to technology, range and demonstration resources, personnel, and logistics; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other information as the Secretary of the Air Force determines appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Security and Resiliency Measures.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the same time as the budget of the President for fiscal year 2022 is submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that describes 
how the Secretary plans to ensure the security and resiliency of the Advanced Battle Management System, including a description of any information assurance and anti-tamper requirements for the System.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Report and Briefings.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than April 1, 2021, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on planned capabilities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A report on the planned product line capabilities of the Advanced Battle Management System, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the technologies needed to implement and achieve such product line capabilities;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a timeline for the technical maturation of such product line capabilities; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a notional schedule for fielding such product line capabilities over the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted under section 221 of title 10, United States Code, as of the date of the report.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing on acquisition authorities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A briefing on the allocation of responsibilities among the individuals and entities responsible for acquisition for the Advanced Battle Management System, including an explanation of how decision-making and governance of the acquisition process is allocated among the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, the Chief Architect Integration Office, the Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability, and other entities within the Department of the Air Force that are expected provide capabilities for the System.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing on alignment with common mission control center.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A briefing, which may be provided in classified or unclassified form, that explains how, and to what extent, the Advanced Battle Management System will be aligned and coordinated with the Common Mission Control Center of the Air Force.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Advanced Battle Management System Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Advanced Battle Management System</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 236(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1281).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s221/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Repeal.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 147(g) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1670) is repealed.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s222" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="222">SEC. 222. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 U.S.C. 4001 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE FIELDING OF AIR FORCE HYPERSONIC CAPABILITIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s222/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Improvement of Ground-based Test Facilities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall take such actions as may be necessary to improve ground-based test facilities used for the research, development, test, and evaluation of hypersonic capabilities.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s222/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Increasing Flight Test Rate.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall increase the rate at which hypersonic capabilities are flight tested to expedite the maturation and fielding of such capabilities.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s222/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Strategy and Plan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a strategy and plan for fielding air-launched and air- 
breathing hypersonic weapons capabilities within the period of three years following such date of enactment.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s222/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the strategy and plan required under subsection (c), not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, in consultation with the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the testing capabilities and infrastructure used for hypersonic weapons development. The report shall include—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s222/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the sufficiency of the testing capabilities and infrastructure used for fielding hypersonic weapons; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s222/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of any investments in testing capabilities and infrastructure that may be required to support in-flight and ground-based testing for such weapons.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="223">SEC. 223. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s6605">42 U.S.C. 6605</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DISCLOSURE OF FUNDING SOURCES IN APPLICATIONS FOR FEDERAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AWARDS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disclosure Requirement.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Federal research agency shall require, as part of any application for a research and development award from such agency—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">that each covered individual listed on the application—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">disclose the amount, type, and source of all current and pending research support received by, or expected to be received by, the individual as of the time of the disclosure;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">certify that the disclosure is current, accurate, and complete; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">agree to update such disclosure at the request of the agency prior to the award of support and at any subsequent time the agency determines appropriate during the term of the award; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that any entity applying for such award certify that each covered individual who is employed by the entity and listed on the application has been made aware of the requirements under paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consistency.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, acting through the National Science and Technology Council and in accordance with the authority provided under section 1746(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 42 U.S.C. 6601 note) shall ensure that the requirements issued by Federal research agencies under subsection (a) are consistent.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rejection for violation of law or agency terms.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Federal research agency may reject an application for a research and development award if the current and pending research support disclosed by an individual under subsection (a) violates Federal law or agency terms and conditions.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement for noncompliance.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (3), in the event that a covered individual listed on an entity’s application for a research and development award knowingly fails to disclose information under subsection (a), a Federal research agency may take one or more of the following actions:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Reject the application.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Suspend or terminate a research and development award made by that agency to the individual or entity.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Temporarily or permanently discontinue any or all funding from that agency for the individual or entity.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Temporarily or permanently suspend or debar the individual or entity in accordance with part 180 of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, any successor regulation, or any other appropriate law or regulation, from receiving government funding.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Refer the failure to disclose under subsection (a) to the Inspector General of the agency concerned for further investigation or to Federal law enforcement authorities to determine whether any criminal or civil laws were violated.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Place the individual or entity in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System for noncompliance to alert other agencies.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Take such other actions against the individual or entity as are authorized under applicable law or regulations.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule for enforcement against entities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An enforcement action described in paragraph (2) may be taken against an entity only in a case in which—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the entity did not meet the requirements of subsection (a)(2);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the entity knew that a covered individual failed to disclose information under subsection (a)(1) and the entity did not take steps to remedy such nondisclosure before the application was submitted; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the head of the Federal research agency concerned determines that—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/3/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the entity is owned, controlled, or substantially influenced by a covered individual; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/3/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such individual knowingly failed to disclose information under subsection (a)(1).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Federal research agency that intends to take action under paragraph (1) or (2) shall, as practicable and in accordance with part 180 of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, any successor regulation, or any other appropriate law or regulation, notify each individual or entity subject to such action about the specific reason for the action, and shall provide such individuals and entities with the opportunity to, and a process by which, to contest the proposed action.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Evidentiary standards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Federal research agency seeking suspension or debarment under paragraph (2)(D) shall abide by the procedures and evidentiary standards set forth in part 180 of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, any successor regulation, or any other appropriate law or regulation.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individual</quotedText>” means an individual who—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contributes in a substantive, meaningful way to the scientific development or execution of a research and development project proposed to be carried out with a research and development award from a Federal research agency; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is designated as a covered individual by the Federal research agency concerned.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">current and pending research support</quotedText>”—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">means all resources made available, or expected to be made available, to an individual in support of the individual’s research and development efforts, regardless of—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether the source of the resource is foreign or domestic;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether the resource is made available through the entity applying for a research and development award or directly to the individual; or</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether the resource has monetary value; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes in-kind contributions requiring a commitment of time and directly supporting the individual’s research and development efforts, such as the provision of office or laboratory space, equipment, supplies, employees, or students.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">entity</quotedText>” means an entity that has applied for or received a research and development award from a Federal research agency.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal research agency</quotedText>” means any Federal agency with an annual extramural research expenditure of over $100,000,000.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">research and development award</quotedText>” means support provided to an individual or entity by a Federal research agency to carry out research and development activities, which may include support in the form of a grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other such transaction. The term does not include a grant, contract, agreement or other transaction for the procurement of goods or services to meet the administrative needs of a Federal research agency.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="224">SEC. 224. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4571">10 U.S.C. 4571 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GOVERNANCE OF FIFTH-GENERATION WIRELESS NETWORKING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transition of 5G Wireless Networking to Operational Use.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transition plan required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, in consultation with the cross functional team established under subsection (c), shall develop a plan to transition fifth-generation (commonly known as “5G”) wireless technology to operational use within the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The transition plan under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A timeline for the transition of responsibility for 5G wireless networking to the Chief Information Officer, as required under subsection (b)(1).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the roles and responsibilities of the organizations and elements of the Department of Defense with respect to the acquisition, sustainment, and operation of 5G wireless networking for the Department, as determined by the Secretary of Defense in accordance with subsection (d).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interim briefing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 31, 2021 the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional 
defense committees a briefing on the status of the plan required under paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Final report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than September 30, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the plan developed under paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Senior Official for 5G Wireless Networking.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation of chief information officer.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than October 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall designate the Chief Information Officer as the senior official within Department of Defense with primary responsibility for—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">policy, oversight, guidance, research, and coordination on matters relating to 5G wireless networking; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">making proposals to the Secretary on governance, management, and organizational policy for 5G wireless networking.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Role of under secretary of defense for research and engineering.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall carry out the responsibilities specified in paragraph (1) until the date on which the Secretary of Defense designates the Chief Information Officer as the senior official responsible for 5G wireless networking under such paragraph.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cross-functional Team for 5G Wireless Networking.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Using the authority provided under section 911(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 111 note), the Secretary of Defense shall establish a cross-functional team for 5G wireless networking.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The duties of the cross-functional team established under paragraph (1) shall be—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to assist the Secretary of Defense in determining the roles and responsibilities of the organizations and elements of the Department of Defense with respect to the acquisition, sustainment, and operation of 5G wireless networking, as required under subsection (d);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to assist the senior official responsible for 5G wireless networking in carrying out the responsibilities assigned to such official under subsection (b);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to oversee the implementation of the strategy developed under section 254 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2223a note) for harnessing 5G wireless networking technologies, coordinated across all relevant elements of the Department;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/c/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to advance the adoption of commercially available, next-generation wireless communication technologies, capabilities, security, and applications by the Department and the defense industrial base; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/c/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support public-private partnerships between the Department and industry on matters relating to 5G wireless networking;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/c/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to coordinate research and development, implementation and acquisition activities, warfighting concept development, spectrum policy, industrial policy and 
commercial outreach and partnership relating to 5G wireless networking in the Department, and interagency and international engagement;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/c/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to integrate the Department’s 5G wireless networking programs and policies with major initiatives, programs, and policies of the Department relating to secure microelectronics and command and control; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/c/2/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to oversee, coordinate, execute, and lead initiatives to advance 5G wireless network technologies and associated applications developed for the Department.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Team leader.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall lead the cross-functional team established under paragraph (1) until the date on which the Secretary of Defense designates the Chief Information Officer as the senior official responsible for 5G wireless networking as required under subsection (b)(1). Beginning on the date of such designation, the Chief Information Officer shall lead the cross functional team.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination of Organizational Roles and Responsibilities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, acting through the cross-functional team established under subsection (c), shall determine the roles and responsibilities of the organizations and elements of the Department of Defense with respect to the acquisition, sustainment, and operation of 5G wireless networking for the Department, including the roles and responsibilities of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the intelligence components of the Department, Defense Agencies and Department of Defense Field Activities, the Armed Forces, combatant commands, and the Joint Staff.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 briefing on the progress of the Secretary in—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishing the cross-functional team under subsection (c); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determining the roles and responsibilities of the organizations and elements of the Department of Defense with respect to 5G wireless networking as required under subsection (d).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">5G Procurement Decisions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Secretary of a military department shall be responsible for decisions relating to the procurement of 5G wireless technology for that department.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Telecommunications Security Program.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a program to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in the 5G telecommunications infrastructure of the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/g/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop a capability to communicate clearly and authoritatively about threats by foreign adversaries;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/g/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct independent red-team security analysis of systems, subsystems, devices, and components of the Department of Defense including no-knowledge testing and testing with limited or full knowledge of expected functionalities;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/g/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">verify the integrity of personnel who are tasked with design fabrication, integration, configuration, storage, test, and documentation of noncommercial 5G technology to be used by the Department;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/g/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">verify the efficacy of the physical security measures used at Department locations where system design, fabrication, integration, configuration, storage, test, and documentation of 5G technology occurs;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/g/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">direct the Chief Information Officer to assess, using existing government evaluation models and schema where applicable, 5G core service providers whose services will be used by the Department through the Department’s provisional authorization process; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/g/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">direct the Defense Information Systems Agency and the United States Cyber Command to develop a capability for continuous, independent monitoring of non-commercial, government-transiting packet streams for 5G data on frequencies assigned to the Department to validate the availability, confidentiality, and integrity of the Department’s communications systems.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/g/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation plan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a plan for the implementation of the program under paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/g/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 270 days after submitting the plan under paragraph (3), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report that includes—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/g/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a comprehensive assessment of the findings and conclusions of the program under paragraph (1);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/g/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations on how to mitigate vulnerabilities in the telecommunications infrastructure of the Department of Defense; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/g/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an explanation of how the Department plans to implement such recommendations.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed as providing the Chief Information Officer immediate responsibility for the activities of the Department of Defense in fifth-generation wireless networking experimentation and science and technology development.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s224/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purview of experimentation and science and technology development.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The activities described in paragraph (1) shall remain within the purview of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, but shall inform and be informed by the activities of the cross-functional team established pursuant to subsection (c).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s225" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="225">SEC. 225. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4571">10 U.S.C. 4571 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ON USE OF CERTAIN TECHNOLOGIES FOR FIFTH-GENERATION WIRELESS NETWORKING SERVICES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s225/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Demonstration Project.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a demonstration project to evaluate the maturity, performance, and cost of covered technologies to provide additional options for providers of fifth-generation wireless network services.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s225/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Location.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the demonstration project under subsection (a) in at least one location 
where the Secretary plans to deploy a fifth-generation wireless network.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s225/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out the demonstration project under subsection (a) in coordination with at least one major wireless network service provider based in the United States.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s225/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Technologies Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered technologies</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s225/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a disaggregated or virtualized radio access network and core in which components can be provided by different vendors and interoperate through open protocols and interfaces, including those protocols and interfaces utilizing the Open Radio Access Network (commonly known as “Open RAN” or “oRAN”) approach; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s225/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one or more massive multiple-input, multiple-output radio arrays, provided by one or more companies based in the United States, that have the potential to compete favorably with radios produced by foreign companies in terms of cost, performance, and efficiency.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s226" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="226">SEC. 226. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 U.S.C. 4001 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEPLOYMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES TO SUPPORT WATER SUSTAINMENT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s226/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall research, develop, and deploy advanced water harvesting technologies to support and improve water sustainment within the Department of Defense and in geographic regions where the Department operates.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s226/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Required Activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop advanced water harvesting systems that reduce weight and logistics support needs compared to conventional water supply systems, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">modular water harvesting systems that are easily transportable; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">trailer mounted water harvesting systems that reduce resupply needs;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop and implement storage requirements for water harvesting systems at forward operating bases; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish cross functional teams to identify geographic regions where the deployment of water harvesting systems could reduce conflict and potentially eliminate the need for the presence of the Armed Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s226/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the activities required under subsection (b), the Secretary shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s226/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">seek to leverage existing water harvesting techniques and technologies and apply such techniques and technologies to military operations carried out by the United States;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s226/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consider using commercially available off-the-shelf items (as defined in section 104 of title 41, United States Code) and near-ready deployment technologies to achieve cost savings and improve the self sufficiency of warfighters; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s226/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">seek to enter into information sharing arrangements with foreign militaries and other organizations that have the proven ability to operate in water constrained areas for the purpose of sharing lessons learned and best practices relating to water harvesting.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s226/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall deploy technologies developed under subsection (b)(1) for use by expeditionary forces not later than January 1, 2025.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s226/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Water Harvesting Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">water harvesting</quotedText>”, when used with respect to a system or technology, means a system or technology that is capable of creating useable water by—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s226/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">harvesting water from underutilized environmental sources, such as by capturing water from ambient humidity; or</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s226/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recycling or otherwise reclaiming water that has previously been used.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="227">SEC. 227. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LIMITATION ON CONTRACT AWARDS FOR CERTAIN UNMANNED VESSELS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not less than 30 days before awarding a contract using any funds from the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy account for the purchase of a covered vessel, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report and certification described in subsection (c) for such contract and covered vessel.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Vessels.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, a covered vessel is one of the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A large unmanned surface vessel (LUSV).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A medium unmanned surface vehicle (MUSV).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report and Certification Described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A report and certification described in this subsection regarding a contract for a covered vessel is—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a report—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submitted to the congressional defense committees not later than 60 days after the date of the completion of an independent technical risk assessment for such covered vessel;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on the findings and recommendations of the Senior Technical Authority for the class of naval vessels that includes the covered vessel with respect to such assessment; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that includes such assessment; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a certification, submitted to the congressional defense committees with the report described in paragraph (1), that certifies that—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary has determined, in conjunction with the Senior Technical Authority for the class of naval vessels that includes the covered vessel, that the critical mission, hull, mechanical, and electrical subsystems of the covered vessel—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/c/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have been demonstrated in vessel-representative form, fit, and function; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/c/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have achieved performance levels equal to or greater than applicable Department of Defense threshold requirements for such class of vessels or have maturation plans in place to achieve such performance levels prior to transition to a program of record, including a detailed description of such achieved performance or maturation plans; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such contract is necessary to meet Department research, development, test, and evaluation objectives for 
such covered vessel that cannot otherwise be met through further land-based subsystem prototyping or other demonstration approaches.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on Weapon Integration.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may not integrate any offensive weapon system into a covered vessel until the date that is 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of the Defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that such covered vessel—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">will comply with applicable laws, including the law of armed conflict, with a detailed explanation of how such compliance will be achieved; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has been determined to be the most appropriate surface vessel to meet applicable offensive military requirements.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Completion of analysis of alternatives required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A determination under paragraph (1)(B) shall be made only after the completion of an analysis of alternatives that—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is described in subsection (e)(1); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">supports such determination.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submittal of Analysis of Alternatives to Congress.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Analysis of alternatives required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an analysis of alternatives regarding covered vessels with an integrated offensive weapon system and the most appropriate surface vessels to meet applicable offensive military requirements.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis submitted under paragraph (1) shall include, at a minimum, the following elements:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Identification of capability needs applicable to such covered vessels, including offensive strike capability and capacity from the Mark-41 vertical launch system.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Projected threats.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Projected operational environments.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Projected operational concepts.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Projected operational requirements.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Status quo (baseline) and surface vessel alternatives able to meet the capability needs identified in subparagraph (A), including—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2/F/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">modified naval vessel designs, including amphibious ships, expeditionary fast transports, and expeditionary sea bases;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2/F/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">modified commercial vessel designs, including container ships and bulk carriers;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2/F/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">new naval vessel designs; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2/F/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">new commercial vessel designs.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Vessel design, performance, and measures of effectiveness of the baseline and each alternative, including a description of critical mission, hull, mechanical, and electrical subsystems.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Estimated research, development, test, and evaluation cost of baseline and each alternative.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Estimated lead vessel and average follow-on vessel procurement costs of baseline and each alternative.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2/J" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Life-cycle costs of baseline and each alternative.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2/K" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Life-cycle cost per baseline vessel and each alternative vessel.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2/L" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="L">(L) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Life-cycle cost per specified quantity of baseline vessels and alternative vessels.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2/M" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="M">(M) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Technology readiness assessment of baseline and each alternative.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2/N" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="N">(N) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Analysis of alternatives, including relative cost and capability performance of baseline and alternative vessels.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2/O" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="O">(O) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Trade-off analysis.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2/P" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="P">(P) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sensitivity analysis.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/e/2/Q" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="Q">(Q) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Conclusions and recommendations, which if the Secretary of Defense deems it appropriate, shall include the determination required under subsection (d)(1)(B).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">critical mission, hull, mechanical, and electrical subsystems</quotedText>”, with respect to a covered vessel, includes the following subsystems:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/f/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/f/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Autonomous vessel navigation, vessel control, contact management, and contact avoidance.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/f/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Communications security, including cryptopgraphy, encryption, and decryption.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/f/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Main engines, including the lube oil, fuel oil, and other supporting systems.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/f/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Electrical generation and distribution, including supporting systems.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/f/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Military payloads.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/f/1/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other subsystem identified as critical by the Senior Technical Authority for the class of naval vessels that includes the covered vessel.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stB/s227/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Senior Technical Authority</quotedText>” means, with respect to a class of naval vessels, the Senior Technical Authority designated for that class of naval vessels under section 8669b of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s231" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="231">SEC. 231. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF BIANNUAL REPORT ON THE JOINT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 260(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1293) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">“(11) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The results of an assessment, conducted biannually, on the efforts of the Center and the Department of Defense to develop or contribute to the development of standards for artificial intelligence, including—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of such efforts;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an evaluation of the need to incorporate standards for artificial intelligence into the strategies and doctrine of the Department and a description of any efforts undertaken to further the development and adoption of such standards;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an explanation of any collaboration on artificial intelligence standards development with—</chapeau>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other organizations and elements of the Department of Defense (including the Defense Agencies and the military departments);</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">agencies of the Federal Government;</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the intelligence community;</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">representatives of the defense industrial base and other sectors of private industry; and</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other agencies, entities, organizations, or persons the Secretary considers appropriate; and</content>
                                </clause>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an explanation of any participation by the Center and the Department of Defense in international or other multi-stakeholder standard-setting bodies.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">“(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each member of the Armed Forces who concluded a formal assignment supporting the Center in the period of six months preceding the date of the report, a position description of the billet that the member transitioned into, as provided to the Center by the Armed Force of the member within 30 days of reassignment.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">“(13) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An annual update, developed in consultation with the Armed Forces, on the status of active duty members of the Armed Forces assigned to the Center. This update shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the effectiveness of such assignments in strengthening the ties between the Center and the Armed Forces for the purposes of—</chapeau>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifying tactical and operational use cases for artificial intelligence;</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improving data collection relating to artificial intelligence; and</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishing effective lines of communication between the Center and the Armed Forces to identify and address concerns from the Armed Forces relating to the widespread adoption and dissemination of artificial intelligence.</content>
                                </clause>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of any efforts undertaken to create opportunities for additional nontraditional broadening assignments at the Center for members of the Armed Forces on active duty.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of the career trajectories of active duty members of the Armed Forces assigned to the Center, including any potential negative effects of such assignment on the career trajectories of such members.”</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s232" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="232">SEC. 232. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF JOINT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TRANSITION ACTIVITIES. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 238 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s232/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s232/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">acquire,</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">develop</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s232/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Emphasis.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The set of activities established under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acquisition and development of mature artificial intelligence technologies in support of defense missions;</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">applying artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to operational problems by directly delivering artificial intelligence capabilities to the Armed Forces and other organizations and elements of the Department of Defense;</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accelerating the development, testing, and fielding of new artificial intelligence and artificial intelligence-enabling capabilities; and</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">coordinating and deconflicting activities involving artificial intelligence and artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities within the Department.”</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s232/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (e);</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s232/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s232/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Organization and Roles.—</heading>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assignment of roles and responsibilities.—</heading>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to designating an official under subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall assign to appropriate officials within the Department of Defense roles and responsibilities relating to the research, development, prototyping, testing, procurement of, requirements for, and operational use of artificial intelligence technologies.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate officials.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The officials assigned roles and responsibilities under subparagraph (A) shall include—</chapeau>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering;</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment;</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center;</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one or more officials in each military department;</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">officials of appropriate Defense Agencies; and</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other officials as the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.</content>
                                        </clause>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Role of director of the joint artificial intelligence center.—</heading>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Direct report to deputy secretary of defense.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the covered period, the Director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center shall report directly to the Deputy Secretary of Defense without intervening authority.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continuation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center shall continue to report to the Deputy Secretary of Defense as described in subparagraph (A) after the expiration of the covered period if, not later than 30 days before such period expires, the Deputy Secretary—</chapeau>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determines that the Director should continue to report to Deputy Secretary without intervening authority; and</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">transmits notice of such determination to the congressional defense committees.</content>
                                        </clause>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered period defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this paragraph, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered period</quotedText>’ means the period of two years beginning on the date of the enactment of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.”</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s232/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d), as so redesignated—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s232/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">acquire,</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">develop</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s232/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the heading of paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">development</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">acquisition, development</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s232/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s232/5/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">To the degree practicable, the designated official</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The official designated under subsection (b)</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s232/5/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">development</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">acquisition</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s232/5/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraphs (H) and (I) as subparagraphs (J) and (K), respectively; and</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s232/5/C/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (G), the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop standard data formats for the Department that—</chapeau>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">aid in defining the relative maturity of datasets; and</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">inform best practices for cost and schedule computation, data collection strategies aligned to mission outcomes, and dataset maintenance practices;</content>
                                        </clause>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish data and model usage agreements and collaborative partnership agreements for artificial intelligence product development with each organization and element of the Department, including each of the Armed Forces;”</content>
                                    </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                                </clause>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s232/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e), as so redesignated—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s232/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary shall</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall issue regulations to</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s232/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the coordination described in subsection (b) and the duties set forth in subsection (c)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the duties set forth in subsection (d)</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s232/6/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">At a minimum, such access shall ensure that the Director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center has the ability to discover, access, share, and appropriately reuse data and models of the Armed Forces and other organizations and elements of the Department of Defense, build and maintain artificial intelligence capabilities for the Department, and execute the duties assigned to the Director by the Secretary.</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s232/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Joint Artificial Intelligence Center Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Joint Artificial Intelligence Center</quotedText>’ means the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center of the Department of Defense established pursuant to the memorandum of the Secretary of Defense 
dated June 27, 2018, and titled ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Establishment of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center</quotedText>’, or any successor to such Center.”</content>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s233" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="233">SEC. 233. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 U.S.C. 4001 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BOARD OF ADVISORS FOR THE OFFICE OF THE SENIOR OFFICIAL WITH PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s233/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall establish a board of advisors for the office of the official designated under subsection (b) of section 238 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115–232; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4061) (referred to in this section as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Official</quotedText>”).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s233/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The duties of the board of advisors shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s233/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Provide independent strategic advice and technical expertise to the Secretary and the Official on matters relating to the development and use of artificial intelligence by the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s233/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Evaluate and advise the Secretary and the Official on ethical matters relating to the development and use of artificial intelligence by the Department.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s233/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Conduct long-term and long-range studies on matters relating to artificial intelligence, as required.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s233/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Evaluate and provide recommendations to the Secretary and the Official regarding the Department’s development of a robust workforce proficient in artificial intelligence.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s233/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Assist the Secretary and the Official in developing strategic level guidance on artificial intelligence-related hardware procurement, supply-chain matters, and other technical matters relating to artificial intelligence.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s233/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Membership.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The board of advisors shall be composed of appropriate experts from academic or private sector organizations outside the Department of Defense, who shall be appointed by the Secretary.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s233/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chairperson.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The chairperson of the board of advisors shall be selected by the Secretary.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s233/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Meetings.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The board of advisors shall meet not less than once each fiscal quarter and may meet at other times at the call of the chairperson or a majority of its members.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s233/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than September 30 of each year through September 30, 2026, the board of advisors shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that summarizes the activities of the board over the preceding year.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s233/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s233/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">artificial intelligence</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 238(g) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s233/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary</quotedText>” means the Secretary of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s234" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="234">SEC. 234. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO THE DEFENSE REFORM PILLAR OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE STRATEGY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s234/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Identification of Use Cases.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, acting through such officers and employees of the Department of 
Defense as the Secretary considers appropriate, including the chief data officers and chief management officers of the military departments, shall identify a set of no fewer than five use cases of the application of existing artificial intelligence enabled systems to support improved management of enterprise acquisition, personnel, audit, or financial management functions, or other appropriate management functions, that are consistent with reform efforts that support the National Defense Strategy.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s234/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prototyping Activities Aligned to Use Cases.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and in coordination with the official designated under section 238(b) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115–232; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4061) and such other officers and employees as the Secretary considers appropriate, shall pilot technology development and prototyping activities that leverage commercially available technologies and systems to demonstrate new artificial intelligence enabled capabilities to support the use cases identified under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s234/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than October 1, 2021, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing summarizing the activities carried out under this section.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s235" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="235">SEC. 235. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ACQUISITION OF ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY DEVELOPED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s235/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment Required.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s235/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, shall conduct an assessment to determine—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s235/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether the Department of Defense has the ability, requisite resourcing, and sufficient expertise to ensure that any artificial intelligence technology acquired by the Department is ethically and responsibly developed; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s235/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">how the Department can most effectively implement ethical artificial intelligence standards in acquisition processes and supply chains.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s235/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The assessment conducted under paragraph (1) shall address the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s235/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whether there are personnel occupying relevant roles within the Department of Defense who have sufficient expertise, across multiple disciplines (including ethical, legal, and technical expertise)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s235/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to advise on the acquisition of artificial intelligence technology; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s235/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to ensure the acquisition of ethically and responsibly developed artificial intelligence technology.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s235/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The feasibility and advisability of retaining outside experts as consultants to assist the Department in strengthening capacity and filling any gaps in expertise identified under subparagraph (A).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s235/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which existing acquisition processes encourage or require consultation with relevant experts across multiple disciplines within the Department to ensure that artificial intelligence technology acquired by the Department is ethically and responsibly developed.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s235/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Quantitative and qualitative standards for assessing the extent to which experts across multiple disciplines are engaged in the acquisition of artificial intelligence technology by the department.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s235/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing Required.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s235/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense completes the assessment under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the results of the assessment.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s235/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The briefing under paragraph (1) shall include, based on the results of the assessment—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s235/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an explanation of whether the Department of Defense has personnel, in the proper roles and with sufficient expertise across multiple disciplines, to ensure the acquisition of ethically and responsibly developed artificial intelligence technology;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s235/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an explanation of whether the Department has adequate procedures to encourage or require the consultation of such experts as part of the acquisition process for artificial intelligence technology;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s235/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an explanation of any procedures the Department has in place to ensure that activities involving artificial intelligence are consistent with the Department’s ethical artificial intelligence standards; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s235/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to any deficiencies identified under subparagraph (A), (B), or (C), a description of any measures that have been taken, and any additional resources that may be needed, to mitigate such deficiencies.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="236">SEC. 236. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 U.S.C. 4001 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STEERING COMMITTEE ON EMERGING TECHNOLOGY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence may jointly establish a steering committee on emerging technology and national security threats (referred to in this section as the “Steering Committee”).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Membership.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Steering Committee shall be composed of the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Deputy Secretary of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other officials of the Department of Defense and intelligence community as the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence jointly determine appropriate. </content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Leadership.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Steering Committee shall be chaired by the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence jointly.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Responsibilities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Steering Committee shall be responsible for—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">developing strategies for the organizational change, concept and capability development, and technology investments in emerging technologies that are needed to maintain the technological superiority of the United States military and intelligence community as outlined in the National Defense Strategy and National Intelligence Strategy, and consistent with the National Security Strategy;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">providing assessments of emerging threats and identifying investments and advances in emerging technology areas undertaken by adversaries of the United States;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">making recommendations to the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence on—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/d/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the implementation of the strategies developed under paragraph (1);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/d/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">steps that may be taken to address the threats identified under paragraph (2);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/d/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any changes to a program of record that may be required to achieve the strategy under paragraph (1);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/d/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any changes to the Defense Planning Guidance required by section 113(g)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code, that may be required to achieve the strategy under paragraph (1);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/d/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any changes to the guidance for developing the National Intelligence Program budget required by section 102A(c)(1)(A) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3024(c)(1)(A)), that may be required to implement the strategies under paragraph (1); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/d/3/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether sufficient resources are available for the research activities, workforce, and infrastructure of the Department of Defense and the intelligence community to support the development of capabilities to defeat emerging threats to the United States; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carrying out such other activities as are assigned to the Steering Committee by the Secretary of Defense and Director of National Intelligence, jointly.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">emerging technology</term>” means technology jointly determined to be in an emerging phase of development by the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence, including quantum information science and technology, data analytics, artificial intelligence, autonomous technology, advanced materials, software, high performance computing, robotics, directed energy, hypersonics, biotechnology, medical technologies, and such other technology as may be jointly identified by the Secretary and the Director.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">intelligence community</term>” has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003). </content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stC/s236/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall terminate on October 1, 2025.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Education and Workforce Development </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s241" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="241">SEC. 241. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s501">10 U.S.C. 501 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MEASURING AND INCENTIVIZING PROGRAMMING PROFICIENCY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s241/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out the following activities:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s241/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Leverage existing civilian software development and software architecture certification programs to implement coding language proficiency and artificial intelligence competency tests within the Department of Defense that—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s241/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">measure an individual’s competency in using machine learning tools, in a manner similar to the way the Defense Language Proficiency Test measures competency in foreign language skills;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s241/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enable the identification of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense who have varying levels of quantified coding comprehension and skills and a propensity to learn new programming paradigms, algorithms, and data analytics; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s241/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include hands-on coding demonstrations and challenges.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s241/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Update existing recordkeeping systems to track artificial intelligence and programming certification testing results in a manner that is comparable to the system used for tracking and documenting foreign language competency, and use that recordkeeping system to ensure that workforce coding and 
artificial intelligence comprehension and skills are taken into consideration when making assignments.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s241/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Implement a system of rewards, including appropriate incentive pay and retention incentives, for members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense who perform successfully on specific language coding proficiency and artificial intelligence competency tests and make their skills available to the Department.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s241/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information Sharing With Other Federal Agencies.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall share information on the activities carried out under subsection (a) with the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence, and the heads of such other organizations of the intelligence community as the Secretary determines appropriate, for purposes of—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s241/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">making information about the coding language proficiency and artificial intelligence competency tests developed under such subsection available to other Federal national security agencies; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s241/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">encouraging the heads of such agencies to implement tracking and reward systems that are comparable to those implemented by the Department of Defense pursuant to such subsection.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s241/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Pay for Programming Language Proficiency Beneficial for National Security Interests.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s241/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1596b the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1596c">“SEC. 1596c. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1596c">10 U.S.C. 1596c</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Programming language proficiency: special pay for proficiency beneficial for national security interests </heading>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, under the sole and exclusive discretion of the Secretary, may pay special pay under this section to an employee of the Department of Defense who—</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has been certified by the Secretary to be proficient in a computer or digital programming language identified by the Secretary as being a language in which proficiency by civilian personnel of the Department is necessary because of national security interests; and</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is assigned duties requiring proficiency in that programming language.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rate.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The rate of special pay for an employee under this section shall be prescribed by the Secretary, but may not exceed 20 percent of the employee’s rate of basic pay.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Relationship to Other Pay and Allowances.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Special pay under this section is in addition to any other pay or allowances to which the employee is entitled.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section.”</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s241/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1580">10 U.S.C. 1580</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 81 of such title is amended by inserting
after the item relating to section 1596b the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1596c.</designator><label> Programming language proficiency: special pay for proficiency beneficial for national security interests.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s242" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="242">SEC. 242. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND RESEARCH FOR TRANSFORMATION (SMART) DEFENSE EDUCATION PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2192a of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s242/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)(1)(B)(i), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, including by serving on active duty in the Armed Forces</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Department</quotedText>”;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s242/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s242/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>” and inserting a semicolon;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s242/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s242/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may establish arrangements so that participants may participate in a paid internship for an appropriate period with an industry sponsor.”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s242/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s242/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s242/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into partnerships with minority institutions of higher education and appropriate public and private sector organizations to diversify the participants in the program under subsection (a).”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s243" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="243">SEC. 243. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPROVEMENTS TO TECHNOLOGY AND NATIONAL SECURITY FELLOWSHIP OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s243/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modification Regarding Basic Pay.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (A) of section 235(a)(4) of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be compensated at a rate of basic pay that is not less than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for a position at GS-10 of the General Schedule (subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code) and not more than the maximum rate of basic pay payable for a position at GS-15 of such Schedule; and”</content>
                            </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s243/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Background Checks.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) of such section is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Background check requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No individual may participate in the fellows program without first undergoing a background check that the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate for participation in the program.”</content>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s244" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="244">SEC. 244. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF MECHANISMS FOR EXPEDITED ACCESS TO TECHNICAL TALENT AND EXPERTISE AT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 217 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s244/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s244/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s244/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s244/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">not fewer than three</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">not fewer than four</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </clause>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s244/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s244/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may act through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency or any other organization or element of the Department of Defense the Secretary considers appropriate.”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s244/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), as so redesignated, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">training,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">management,</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s244/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s244/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (28) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Infrastructure resilience</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Additive manufacturing</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s244/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (30) as paragraph (31); and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s244/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (29) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="30">“(30) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">3D and virtual technology training platforms.”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s244/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsection (g) and (h), respectively;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s244/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement To Establish Consortia.—</heading>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out subsection (a)(1)—</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of Defense shall seek to establish at least one multi-institution consortium through the Office of the Secretary of Defense;</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of the Army shall seek to establish at least one multi-institution consortium through the Army;</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of the Navy shall seek to establish at least one multi-institution consortium through the Navy; and</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of the Air Force shall seek to establish at least one multi-institution consortium through the Air Force.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than September 30, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of the efforts to establish consortia under paragraph (1).”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s244/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (g), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2022</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2026</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s245" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="245">SEC. 245. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2191">10 U.S.C. 2191 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ENCOURAGEMENT OF CONTRACTOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) PROGRAMS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s245/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall develop programs and incentives to ensure that Department of Defense contractors take appropriate steps to—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s245/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enhance undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (in this section referred to as “STEM”);</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s245/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make investments, such as programming and curriculum development, in STEM programs within elementary schools and secondary schools;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s245/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">encourage employees to volunteer in elementary schools and secondary schools, including schools that the Secretary of Defense determines serve high numbers or percentages of students from low-income families or that serve significant populations of military dependents, in order to enhance STEM education and programs;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s245/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish partnerships with appropriate entities, including institutions of higher education for the purpose of training students in technical disciplines;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s245/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make personnel available to advise and assist in STEM educational activities aligned with functions of the Department of Defense;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s245/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">award scholarships and fellowships, and establish work-based learning programs in scientific disciplines;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s245/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct recruitment activities to enhance the diversity of the STEM workforce; or</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s245/a/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make internships available to students of secondary schools, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in STEM disciplines.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s245/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Award Program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall establish procedures to recognize defense industry contractors that demonstrate excellence in supporting STEM education, partnerships, programming, and other activities to enhance participation in STEM fields.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s245/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the steps taken to implement the requirements of this section.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s245/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s245/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms “elementary school” and “secondary school” have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s245/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">institution of higher education</quotedText>” has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s245/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Repeal.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 862 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 2191) is repealed.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s246" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="246">SEC. 246. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2001">10 U.S.C. 2001 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRAINING PROGRAM FOR HUMAN RESOURCES PERSONNEL IN BEST PRACTICES FOR TECHNICAL WORKFORCE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s246/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pilot Training Program.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s246/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall develop and implement a pilot program to provide covered human resources personnel with training in public and private sector best practices for attracting and retaining technical talent.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s246/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Training areas.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The pilot program shall include training in the authorities and procedures that may be used to recruit technical personnel for positions in the Department of Defense, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s246/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">appropriate direct hiring authorities;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s246/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">excepted service authorities;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s246/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">personnel exchange authorities;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s246/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">authorities for hiring special government employees and highly qualified experts;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s246/a/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">special pay authorities; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s246/a/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">private sector best practices to attract and retain technical talent.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s246/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Metrics.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall develop metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot program in contributing to the ability of the Department of Defense to attract and retain technical talent.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s246/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall develop a plan for the implementation of the pilot program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s246/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s246/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on plan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that sets forth the plan required under subsection (a)(4).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s246/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on pilot program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than three years 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 pilot program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s246/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s246/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered human resources personnel</quotedText>” means members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense, including human resources professionals, hiring managers, and recruiters, who are responsible for hiring technical talent.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s246/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">technical talent</quotedText>” means individuals with expertise in high priority technical disciplines.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s246/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirement to carry out the pilot program under this section shall terminate five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s247" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="247">SEC. 247. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1580">10 U.S.C. 1580 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PILOT PROGRAM ON THE USE OF ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIOS TO EVALUATE CERTAIN APPLICANTS FOR TECHNICAL POSITIONS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s247/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pilot Program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot program under which certain applicants for technical positions within the Department of Defense will be evaluated, in part, based on electronic portfolios of the applicant’s work, as described in subsection (b).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s247/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under the pilot program, the human resources manager of each organization of the Department of Defense participating in the program, in consultation with relevant subject matter experts, shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s247/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify a subset of technical positions for which the evaluation of electronic portfolios would be appropriate as part of the hiring process; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s247/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as appropriate, assess applicants for such positions by reviewing electronic portfolios of the applicants’ best work, as selected by the applicant concerned.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s247/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope of Program.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) in—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s247/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the office of the official designated under subsection (b) of section 238 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115–232; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4061);</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s247/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at least one activity of each military department, as identified by the Secretary of the department concerned; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s247/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other organizations and elements of the Department of Defense as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s247/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than two years after the commencement of the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the program. At a minimum, the report shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s247/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describe how the use of electronic portfolios in the hiring process affected the timeliness of the hiring process for technical positions in organizations of the Department of Defense participating in the program;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s247/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assess the level of satisfaction of organization leaders, hiring authorities, and subject matter experts with the quality of applicants who were hired based on evaluations of electronic portfolios;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s247/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify other job series that could benefit from the use of electronic portfolios in the hiring process;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s247/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommend whether the use of electronic portfolios in the hiring process should be expanded or made permanent; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s247/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommend any statutory, regulatory, or policy changes required to support the goals of the pilot program under subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s247/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Position Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">technical position</quotedText>” means a position in the Department of Defense that—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s247/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">requires expertise in artificial intelligence, data science, or software development; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s247/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is eligible for direct hire authority under section 9905 of title 5, United States Code, or section 2358a of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s247/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority to carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s248" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="248">SEC. 248. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2001">10 U.S.C. 2001 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PILOT PROGRAM ON SELF-DIRECTED TRAINING IN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s248/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Online Courses.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary makes available a list of approved online courses relating to advanced technologies that may be taken by civilian employees of the Department of Defense and members of the Armed Forces on a voluntary basis while not engaged in the performance of their duties.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s248/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Procedures.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish procedures for the development, selection, approval, adoption, and evaluation of online courses under subsection (a) to ensure that such courses are supportive of the goals of this section and overall goals for the training and education of the civilian and military workforce of the Department of Defense.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s248/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Documentation of Completion.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement a system—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s248/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to confirm whether a civilian employee of the Department of Defense or member of the Armed Forces has completed an online course approved by the Secretary under subsection (a); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s248/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to document the completion of such course by such employee or member.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s248/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Incentives.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement incentives to encourage civilian employees of the Department of Defense and members of the Armed Forces to complete online courses approved by the Secretary under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s248/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Metrics.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall develop metrics to evaluate whether, and to what extent, the pilot program under this section improves the ability of participants—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s248/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to perform job-related functions; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s248/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to execute relevant missions of the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s248/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Advanced Technologies Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">advanced technologies</quotedText>” means technologies that the Secretary of Defense determines to be in high-demand within the Department of Defense and to which significant research and development efforts are devoted, including technologies such as artificial intelligence, data science, machine learning, fifth-generation telecommunications technology, and biotechnology.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s248/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the activities described in subsections (a) through (e) not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s248/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall terminate on October 1, 2024.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="249">SEC. 249. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 U.S.C. 4001 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PART-TIME AND TERM EMPLOYMENT OF UNIVERSITY FACULTY AND STUDENTS IN THE DEFENSE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a program under which opportunities for part-time and term employment are made available in the Defense science and technology enterprise for faculty and students of institutions of higher education for the purpose of enabling such faculty and students to carry out research projects in accordance with subsection (b).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Research Projects.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Faculty.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A faculty member who is employed in position made available under subsection (a) shall, in the course of such employment, carry out a research project that—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">relates to a topic in the field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contributes to the objectives of the Department of Defense, as determined by the Secretary of Defense.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Students.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A student employed in position made available under subsection (a) shall assist a faculty member with a research project described in paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection of Participants.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, acting through the heads of participating organizations in the Defense science and technology enterprise, shall select individuals for participation in the program under subsection (a) as follows:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Faculty members shall be selected for participation on the basis of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the academic credentials and research experience of the faculty member; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the extent to which the research proposed to be carried out by the faculty member will contribute to the objectives of the Department of Defense.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Students shall be selected to assist with a research project under the program on the basis of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the academic credentials and other qualifications of the student; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the student’s ability to fulfill the responsibilities assigned to the student as part of the project.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Minimum Number of Positions.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the first year of the program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall establish not fewer than 10 part-time or term positions for faculty.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Artificial intelligence and machine learning.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the positions established under paragraph (1), not fewer than five such positions shall be reserved for faculty who will conduct research in the area of artificial intelligence and machine learning.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense, or the head of an organization in the Defense science and technology enterprise, as applicable, may—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">use any hiring authority available to the Secretary or the head of such organization, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any hiring authority available under a laboratory demonstration program, including the hiring authority provided under section 4121(b) of title 10, United States Code;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">direct hiring authority under section 1599h of title 10, United States Code; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">expert hiring authority under section 3109 of title 5, United States Code;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enter into cooperative research and development agreements under section 12 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3710a) to enable the sharing of research and expertise with institutions of higher education and the private sector; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">pay referral bonuses to faculty or students participating in the program who identify—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/e/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">students to assist in a research project under the program; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/e/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">students or recent graduates to participate in other programs in the Defense science and technology enterprise, including internships at Department of Defense laboratories and in the Pathways Program of the Department.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Reports.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the conclusion of the first year of the program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of the program. The report shall include—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/f/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identification of the number of faculty and students employed under the program;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/f/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identification of the organizations in the Defense science and technology enterprise that employed such individuals; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/f/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the types of research conducted by such individuals.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Subsequent reports.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the conclusion of the second and third years of the program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit 
to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the program. Each report shall include—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the information described in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (1);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the results of any research projects conducted under the program; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/f/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of students and recent graduates who, pursuant to a reference from a faculty member or student participating in the program as described in subsection (e)(3), were hired by the Department of Defense or selected for participation in another program in the Defense science and technology enterprise.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Defense science and technology enterprise</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/g/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the research organizations of the military departments;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/g/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the science and technology reinvention laboratories (as designated under section 4121(b) of title 10, United States Code);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/g/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the facilities of the Major Range and Test Facility Base (as defined in section 2358a(g) of title 10, United States Code); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/g/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">faculty</quotedText>” means an individual who serves as a professor, researcher, or instructor at an institution of higher education.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s249/g/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">institution of higher education</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s250" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="250">SEC. 250. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2192a">10 U.S.C. 2192a note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL SECURITY WORKFORCE AND EDUCATIONAL DIVERSITY ACTIVITIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s250/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall seek to diversify participation in the Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Education Program under section 2192a of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s250/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s250/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subject to the availability of appropriations for this purpose, set aside funds for financial assistance, scholarships, and fellowships for students at historically Black colleges or universities or at minority institutions of higher education and such other institutions as the Secretary considers appropriate;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s250/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">partner with institutions of higher education, and such other public and private sector organizations as the Secretary considers appropriate, to increase diversity of participants in the program described in subsection (a);</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s250/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish individual and organizational incentives, and such other activities as the Secretary considers appropriate, to increase diversity of student participation in the program described in subsection (a);</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s250/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increase awareness of opportunities to participate in the program described in subsection (a);</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s250/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluate the potential for new programs, fellowships, and other activities at historically Black colleges or universities 
and minority institutions of higher education to increase diversity in educational and workforce development programs;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s250/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify potential changes to the program described in subsection (a) that would improve diversity of participants in such program; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s250/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish metrics to evaluate success of activities under this section.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s250/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than September 30, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that evaluates the success of activities conducted by the Secretary in increasing diversity in appropriate programs of the Department of Defense and hiring and retaining diverse individuals in the science, mathematics, and research workforce of the public sector.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s251" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="251">SEC. 251. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1580">10 U.S.C. 1580 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COORDINATION OF SCHOLARSHIP AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s251/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment or Designation of Organization.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall establish or designate an organization within the Department of Defense which shall have primary responsibility for building cohesion and collaboration across the various scholarship and employment programs of the Department.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s251/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The organization established or designated under subsection (a) shall have the following duties:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s251/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To establish an interconnected network and database across the scholarship and employment programs of the Department.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s251/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To aid in matching scholarships to individuals pursuing courses of study in high demand skill areas.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s251/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To build a network of current and former program participants for potential engagement or employment with Department activities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s251/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Listing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On an annual basis, the organization established or designated under subsection (a) shall publish, on a publicly accessible website of the Department, a listing of scholarship and employment programs carried out by the Department.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s252" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="252">SEC. 252. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY ON MECHANISMS FOR ATTRACTING AND RETAINING HIGH QUALITY TALENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s252/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall enter into an agreement with an independent academic institution to conduct a study to develop policy options and recommendations for the establishment of a program to attract and retain covered individuals for employment in the Department of Defense.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s252/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study required under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s252/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of mechanisms the Department may use to engage public and private sector organizations to assist in the identification and recruitment of covered individuals for employment in the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s252/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Identification of statutory, regulatory, and organizational barriers to the development of the program described in subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s252/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of monetary and nonmonetary incentives that may be provided to retain covered individuals in positions in the Department.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s252/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of methods that may be implemented to ensure appropriate vetting of covered individuals.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s252/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of the size of a program required to advance the competitiveness of the research, development, test, and evaluation efforts of the Department in the critical technologies identified in the National Defense Strategy.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s252/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The type and amount of resources required to implement the program described in subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s252/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s252/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than February 1, 2021, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the plan of the Secretary to execute the study required under subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s252/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Final report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than February 1, 2022, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s252/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Individual Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individual</quotedText>” means an individual who—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s252/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is engaged in work to promote and protect the national security of the United States;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s252/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is engaged in basic or applied research, funded by the Department of Defense; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stD/s252/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">possesses scientific or technical expertise that will advance the development of critical technologies identified in the National Defense Strategy or the National Defense Science and Technology Strategy, required by section 218 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1679).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sustainable Chemistry </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s261" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="261">SEC. 261. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s9301">15 U.S.C. 9301</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL COORDINATING ENTITY FOR SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s261/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this title, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall convene an interagency entity (referred to in this subtitle as the “Entity”) under the National Science and Technology Council with the responsibility to coordinate Federal programs and activities in support of sustainable chemistry, including those described in sections 263 and 264.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s261/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination With Existing Groups.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In convening the Entity, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall consider overlap and possible coordination with existing committees, subcommittees, or other groups of the National Science and Technology Council, such as—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s261/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Environment;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s261/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Technology;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s261/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Science; or</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s261/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">related groups or subcommittees.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s261/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Co-chairs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Entity shall be co-chaired by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and a representative from the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the National Science Foundation, or the Department of Energy, as selected by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s261/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agency Participation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Entity shall include representatives, including subject matter experts, from the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Defense, the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and other related Federal agencies, as appropriate.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s261/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Entity shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="262">SEC. 262. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s9302">15 U.S.C. 9302</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STRATEGIC PLAN FOR SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Strategic Plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this subtitle, the Entity shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consult with relevant stakeholders, including representatives from industry, academia, national labs, the Federal Government, and international entities, to develop and update, as needed, a consensus definition of “sustainable chemistry” to guide the activities under this subtitle;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop a working framework of attributes characterizing, and metrics for assessing, sustainable chemistry, as described in subsection (b);</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assess the state of sustainable chemistry in the United States as a key benchmark from which progress under the activities described in this title can be measured, including assessing key sectors of the United States economy, key technology platforms, commercial priorities, and barriers to innovation;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">coordinate and support Federal research, development, demonstration, technology transfer, commercialization, education, and training efforts in sustainable chemistry, including budget coordination and support for public-private partnerships, as appropriate;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify any Federal regulatory barriers to, and opportunities for, Federal agencies facilitating the development of incentives for development, consideration, and use of sustainable chemistry processes and products;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify major scientific challenges, roadblocks, and hurdles to transformational progress in improving the sustainability of the chemical sciences; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review, identify, and make effort to eliminate duplicative Federal funding and duplicative Federal research in sustainable chemistry.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Characterizing and Assessing Sustainable Chemistry.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Entity shall develop a working framework of attributes characterizing, and metrics for assessing, sustainable chemistry for the purposes of carrying out this subtitle. In developing this framework, the Entity shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">seek advice and input from stakeholders as described in subsection (c);</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consider existing definitions of, or frameworks characterizing and metrics for assessing, sustainable chemistry already in use at Federal agencies;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consider existing definitions of, or frameworks characterizing and metrics for assessing, sustainable chemistry already in use by international organizations of which the 
United States is a member, such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consider any other appropriate existing definitions of, or frameworks characterizing and metrics for assessing, sustainable chemistry.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the duties described in subsections (a) and (b), the Entity shall consult with stakeholders qualified to provide advice and information to guide Federal activities related to sustainable chemistry through workshops, requests for information, or other mechanisms as necessary. The stakeholders shall include representatives from—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">business and industry, including trade associations and small- and medium-sized enterprises from across the value chain;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the scientific community, including the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, scientific professional societies, national labs, and academia;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the defense community;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">State, tribal, and local governments, including nonregulatory State or regional sustainable chemistry programs, as appropriate;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">nongovernmental organizations; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/c/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other appropriate organizations.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to Congress.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Entity shall submit a report to the Committee on Environment and Public Works, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Education and Labor, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. In addition to the elements described in subsections (a) and (b), the report shall include—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a summary of federally funded sustainable chemistry research, development, demonstration, technology transfer, commercialization, education, and training activities;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a summary of the financial resources allocated to sustainable chemistry initiatives by each participating agency;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the current state of sustainable chemistry in the United States, including the role that Federal agencies are playing in supporting it;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/d/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of the progress made toward achieving the goals and priorities of this subtitle, and recommendations for future program activities;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/d/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an evaluation of steps taken and future strategies to avoid duplication of efforts, streamline interagency coordination, facilitate information sharing, and spread best practices among participating agencies; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/d/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an evaluation of duplicative Federal funding and duplicative Federal research in sustainable chemistry, efforts undertaken by the Entity to eliminate duplicative 
funding and research, and recommendations on how to achieve these goals.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission to gao.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Entity shall also submit the report described in paragraph (1) to the Comptroller General of the United States for consideration in future Congressional inquiries.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s262/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Entity shall submit a report to Congress and the Comptroller General of the United States that incorporates the information described in subparagraphs (A), (B), (D), (E), and (F) of paragraph (1) every 3 years, commencing after the initial report is submitted until the Entity terminates.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="263">SEC. 263. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s9303">15 U.S.C. 9303</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AGENCY ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The agencies participating in the Entity shall carry out activities in support of sustainable chemistry, as appropriate to the specific mission and programs of each agency.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The activities described in subsection (a) shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">incorporate sustainable chemistry into existing research, development, demonstration, technology transfer, commercialization, education, and training programs, that the agency determines to be relevant, including consideration of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">merit-based competitive grants to individual investigators and teams of investigators, including, to the extent practicable, early career investigators, for research and development;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">grants to fund collaborative research and development partnerships among universities, industry, and nonprofit organizations;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">coordination of sustainable chemistry research, development, demonstration, and technology transfer conducted at Federal laboratories and agencies;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incentive prize competitions and challenges in coordination with such existing Federal agency programs; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263/b/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">grants, loans, and loan guarantees to aid in the technology transfer and commercialization of sustainable chemicals, materials, processes, and products;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">collect and disseminate information on sustainable chemistry research, development, technology transfer, and commercialization, including information on accomplishments and best practices;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">expand the education and training of students at appropriate levels of education, professional scientists and engineers, and other professionals involved in all aspects of sustainable chemistry and engineering appropriate to that level of education and training, including through—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">partnerships with industry as described in section 264;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">support for the integration of sustainable chemistry principles into chemistry and chemical engineering curriculum and research training, as appropriate to that level of education and training; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263/b/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">support for integration of sustainable chemistry principles into existing or new professional development 
opportunities for professionals including teachers, faculty, and individuals involved in laboratory research (product development, materials specification and testing, life cycle analysis, and management);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as relevant to an agency’s programs, examine methods by which the Federal agencies, in collaboration and consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, may facilitate the development or recognition of validated, standardized tools for performing sustainability assessments of chemistry processes or products;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">through programs identified by an agency, support, including through technical assistance, participation, financial support, communications tools, awards, or other forms of support, outreach and dissemination of sustainable chemistry advances such as non-Federal symposia, forums, conferences, and publications in collaboration with, as appropriate, industry, academia, scientific and professional societies, and other relevant groups;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide for public input and outreach to be integrated into the activities described in this section by the convening of public discussions, through mechanisms such as public meetings, consensus conferences, and educational events, as appropriate;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">within each agency, develop or adapt metrics to track the outputs and outcomes of the programs supported by that agency; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incentivize or recognize actions that advance sustainable chemistry products, processes, or initiatives, including through the establishment of a nationally recognized awards program through the Environmental Protection Agency to identify, publicize, and celebrate innovations in sustainable chemistry and chemical technologies.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations .—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Financial support provided under this section shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be available only for pre-competitive activities; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s263/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not be used to promote the sale of a specific product, process, or technology, or to disparage a specific product, process, or technology.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s264" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="264">SEC. 264. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s9304">15 U.S.C. 9304</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PARTNERSHIPS IN SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s264/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The agencies participating in the Entity may facilitate and support, through financial, technical, or other assistance, the creation of partnerships between institutions of higher education, nongovernmental organizations, consortia, or companies across the value chain in the chemical industry, including small- and medium-sized enterprises, to—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s264/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">create collaborative sustainable chemistry research, development, demonstration, technology transfer, and commercialization programs; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s264/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">train students and retrain professional scientists, engineers, and others involved in materials specification on the use of sustainable chemistry concepts and strategies by methods, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s264/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">developing or recognizing curricular materials and courses for undergraduate and graduate levels and for the professional development of scientists, engineers, and others involved in materials specification; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s264/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">publicizing the availability of professional development courses in sustainable chemistry and recruiting professionals to pursue such courses.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s264/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Private Sector Participation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To be eligible for support under this section, a partnership in sustainable chemistry shall include at least one private sector organization.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s264/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection of Partnerships.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In selecting partnerships for support under this section, the agencies participating in the Entity shall also consider the extent to which the applicants are willing and able to demonstrate evidence of support for, and commitment to, the goals outlined in the strategic plan and report described in section 262.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s264/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibited Use of Funds.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Financial support provided under this section may not be used—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s264/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support or expand a regulatory chemical management program at an implementing agency under a State law;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s264/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to construct or renovate a building or structure; or</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s264/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to promote the sale of a specific product, process, or technology, or to disparage a specific product, process, or technology.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s265" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="265">SEC. 265. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s9305">15 U.S.C. 9305</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PRIORITIZATION. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out this subtitle, the Entity shall focus its support for sustainable chemistry activities on those that achieve, to the highest extent practicable, the goals outlined in the subtitle.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s266" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="266">SEC. 266. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s9306">15 U.S.C. 9306</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to alter or amend any State law or action with regard to sustainable chemistry, as defined by the State.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stE/s267" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="267">SEC. 267. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MAJOR MULTI-USER RESEARCH FACILITY PROJECT. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 110 of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act (42 U.S.C. 1862s-2) is amended by striking (g)(2) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Major multi-user research facility project.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">major multi-user research facility project</quotedText>’ means a science and engineering facility project that exceeds $100,000,000 in total construction, acquisition, or upgrade costs to the Foundation.”</content>
                        </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plans, Reports, and Other Matters </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s271" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="271">SEC. 271. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION TO ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 139(h)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s271/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Engineering,,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Engineering,</quotedText>”; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s271/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, through January 31, 2025</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, through January 31, 2026</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s272" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="272">SEC. 272. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION TO TEST RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CENTER STRATEGIC PLAN REPORTING CYCLE AND CONTENTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s272/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Quadrennial Strategic Plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 196 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s272/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsections (c)(1)(C) and (e)(2)(B), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">quadrennial</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">strategic plan</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s272/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s272/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the heading, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Quadrennial</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Strategic Plan</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s272/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">quadrennial</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">strategic plan</quotedText>” each place it occurs.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s272/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timing and Coverage of Plan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (d)(1) of such section, as amended by subsection (a)(2), is further amended, in the first sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">two fiscal years</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">four fiscal years, and within one year after release of the National Defense Strategy,</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s272/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendment to Contents of Plan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (d)(2)(C) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">based on current</quotedText>” and all that follows through the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for test and evaluation of the Department of Defense major weapon systems based on current and emerging threats.</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s272/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Update to Plan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (d) of such section is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the quadrennial strategic plan completed under paragraph (1), the Director of the Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center shall also complete an annual update to the quadrennial strategic plan.</content></subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each annual update completed under subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A summary of changes to the assessment provided in the most recent quadrennial strategic plan.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Comments and recommendations the Director considers appropriate.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Test and evaluation challenges raised since the completion of the most recent quadrennial strategic plan.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Actions taken or planned to address such challenges.”</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s272/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Correction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (d)(1) of such, as amended by subsections (a)(2) and (b), is further amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Test Resources Management Center</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Test Resource Management Center</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s273" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="273">SEC. 273. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO ENERGETICS PLAN TO INCLUDE ASSESSMENT OF FEASIBILITY AND ADVISABILITY OF ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM OFFICE FOR ENERGETICS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 253(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (133 Stat. 1287; Public Law 116-92) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s273/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>” and inserting a semicolon; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s273/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s273/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">assesses the feasibility and advisability of establishing a program office—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to coordinate energetics research; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to ensure a robust and sustained energetics material enterprise.”</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s274" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="274">SEC. 274. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ELEMENT IN ANNUAL REPORTS ON CYBER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ACTIVITIES ON WORK WITH ACADEMIC CONSORTIA ON HIGH PRIORITY CYBERSECURITY RESEARCH ACTIVITIES IN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CAPABILITIES. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 257(b)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1291) is amended by adding at end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">“(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Efforts to work with academic consortia on high priority cybersecurity research activities.”</content>
                        </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s275" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="275">SEC. 275. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPEAL OF QUARTERLY UPDATES ON THE OPTIONALLY MANNED FIGHTING VEHICLE PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 261 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1294) is repealed.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s276" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="276">SEC. 276. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MICROELECTRONICS AND NATIONAL SECURITY. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 231 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 2302 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s276/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s276/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, in collaboration with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Under Secretary for Research and Engineering, and the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s276/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2019</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">June 1, 2021</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s276/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">“(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An approach to ensuring the continuing production of cutting-edge microelectronics for national security needs, including access to state-of-the-art node sizes through commercial manufacturing, heterogeneous integration, advantaged sensor manufacturing, boutique chip designs, and variable volume production capabilities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">“(11) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of current microelectronics supply chain management best practices, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">intellectual property controls;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">international standards;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">guidelines of the National Institute of Standards and Technology;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">product traceability and provenance; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">location of design, manufacturing, and packaging facilities.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">“(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of existing risks to the current microelectronics supply chain.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">“(13) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of actions that may be carried out by the defense industrial base to implement best practices described in paragraph (11) and mitigate risks described in paragraph (12).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">“(14) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A plan for increasing commercialization of intellectual property developed by the Department of Defense for commercial microelectronics research and development.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="15">“(15) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the feasibility, usefulness, efficacy, and cost of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">developing a national laboratory exclusively focused on the research and development of microelectronics to serve as a center for Federal Government expertise in high-performing, trusted microelectronics and as a hub for Federal Government research into breakthrough microelectronics-related technologies; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incorporating into such national laboratory a commercial incubator to provide early-stage microelectronics startups, which face difficulties scaling due to the high costs of microelectronics design and fabrication, with access to funding resources, fabrication facilities, design tools, and shared intellectual property.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="16">“(16) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The development of multiple models of public-private partnerships to execute the strategy, including in-depth analysis of establishing a semiconductor manufacturing corporation to leverage private sector technical, managerial, and investment expertise, and private capital, that would have the authority and funds to provide grants or approve investment tax credits, or both, to implement the strategy.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="17">“(17) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Processes and criteria for competitive selection of commercial companies, including companies headquartered in countries that are allies or partners with the United States, to provide design, foundry and assembly, and packaging services and to build and operate the industrial capabilities associated with such services.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="18">“(18) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The role that other Federal agencies should play in organizing and supporting the strategy, including any required direct or indirect funding support, or legislative and regulatory actions, including restricting procurement to domestic sources, and providing antitrust and export control relief.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="19">“(19) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All potential funding sources and mechanisms for initial and sustaining investments in microelectronics.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="20">“(20) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other matters as the Secretary of Defense determines to be relevant.”</content>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s276/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2019</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">June 1, 2021</quotedText>”;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s276/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">June 1, 2021</quotedText>”; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s276/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redeignating subsection (f) as subsection (g);</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s276/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection (f):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than June 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit the strategy required in subsection (a), along with any views and recommendations and an estimated budget to implement the strategy, to the President, the National Security Council, and the National Economic Council.”</content>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s277" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="277">SEC. 277. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INDEPENDENT EVALUATION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING EQUIPMENT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s277/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Independent Evaluation Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of Operational Test and Evaluation shall conduct an independent evaluation of whether covered personal protective and diagnostic testing equipment is operationally effective and suitable to satisfy the specific needs and required protection of the workforce of the Department of Defense.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s277/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of Information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall provide the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation with such information as may be necessary for the Director to conduct the evaluations required under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s277/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the completion of each evaluation under subsection (a), the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the evaluation.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s277/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Personal Protective and Diagnostic Testing Equipment Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered personal protective and diagnostic testing equipment</quotedText>” means any personal protective equipment or diagnostic testing equipment developed, acquired, or used by the Department of Defense—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s277/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in response to COVID-19; or</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s277/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as part of any follow-on, long-term acquisition and distribution program for such equipment.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s278" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="278">SEC. 278. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSESSMENT ON UNITED STATES NATIONAL SECURITY EMERGING BIOTECHNOLOGY EFFORTS AND CAPABILITIES AND COMPARISON WITH ADVERSARIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s278/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment and Comparison Required.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s278/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, shall conduct an assessment and direct comparison of capabilities in emerging biotechnologies for national security purposes, including applications in material, manufacturing, and health, between the capabilities of the United States and the capabilities of adversaries of the United States.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s278/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The assessment and comparison carried out under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s278/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An evaluation of the quantity, quality, and progress of United States fundamental and applied research for emerging biotechnology initiatives for national security purposes.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s278/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the resourcing of United States efforts to harness emerging biotechnology capabilities for national security purposes, including the supporting facilities, test infrastructure, and workforce.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s278/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An intelligence assessment of adversary emerging biotechnology capabilities and research as well as an assessment of adversary intent and willingness to use emerging biotechnologies for national security purposes.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s278/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the analytic and operational subject matter expertise necessary to assess rapidly-evolving foreign military developments in biotechnology, and the current state of the workforce in the intelligence community.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s278/a/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recommendations to improve and accelerate United States capabilities in emerging biotechnologies and the associated intelligence community expertise.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s278/a/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other matters as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s278/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s278/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than February 1, 2021, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the assessment carried out under subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s278/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in the following formats—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s278/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">unclassified form, which may include a classified annex; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s278/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">publically releasable form, representing appropriate information from the report under subparagraph (A).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s278/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Intelligence Community.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">intelligence community</quotedText>” has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s279" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="279">SEC. 279. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ANNUAL REPORTS REGARDING THE SBIR PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s279/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not later than 120 days after the end of each fiscal year through fiscal year 2028<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID8AA5BBFA31EA4F1EBC7B2FC4EBFDFE82" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">1</ref>, the Secretary of Defense, after consultation with the Secretary of each military department, shall submit to Congress a report that describes the following:</chapeau><footnote id="ID8AA5BBFA31EA4F1EBC7B2FC4EBFDFE82" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">1</sup><content><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 861 of division A of Public Law 118-31 provides for an amendment striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">each fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023</quotedText>” and replacing  with “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">each fiscal year through fiscal year 2028</quotedText>”.</p><foreign id="warning-d251671e10086" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:quote xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd">replacing with</compsdtd:quote></foreign><foreign id="warning-d251671e10088" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:quote xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd">inserting</compsdtd:quote></foreign></content></footnote>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s279/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The ways in which the Department of Defense is using incentives under section 9(y)(6)(B) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(y)(6)(B)) to increase the number of Phase II SBIR contracts that lead to technology transition into programs of record or fielded systems.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s279/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the Department has developed simplified and standardized procedures and model contracts throughout the agency for Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III SBIR awards, as required under section 9(hh)(2)(A)(i) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(hh)(2)(A)(i)).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s279/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which any incentives described in this section and implemented by the Secretary of Defense have resulted in an increased number of Phase II contracts under the SBIR program of the Department of Defense leading to technology transition into programs of record or fielded systems.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s279/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III projects under the SBIR program of the Department align with the modernization priorities of the Department.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s279/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Actions taken to ensure that the SBIR program of the Department aligns with the goals of the program, namely—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s279/a/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to stimulate technological innovation;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s279/a/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to meet Federal research and development needs;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s279/a/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to foster and encourage participation in innovation and entrepreneurship by women and socially or economically disadvantaged individuals; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s279/a/5/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to increase private-sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development funding.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s279/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other action taken, and proposed to be taken, to increase the number of Department Phase II SBIR contracts leading to technology transition into programs of record or fielded systems.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s279/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SBIR Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">SBIR</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 9(e) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(e)).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s280" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="280">SEC. 280. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORTS ON F-35 PHYSIOLOGICAL EPISODES AND MITIGATION EFFORTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s280/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study and Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s280/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall conduct a study to determine the underlying causes of physiological episodes affecting crewmembers of F-35 aircraft.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s280/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study under subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s280/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an examination of each physiological episode reported by a crewmember of an F-35 aircraft as of the date of the enactment of this Act;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s280/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a determination as to the underlying cause of the episode; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s280/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an examination of—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s280/a/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any long-term effects, including potential long-term effects, of the episode; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s280/a/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any additional care an affected crewmember may need.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s280/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s280/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the results the study conducted under subsection (a), including a description of each physiological episode examined under the study and an explanation of the underlying cause of the episode;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s280/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of any actions that may be taken to address the underlying causes of such episodes, including any resources that may be required to carry out such actions; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s280/a/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other findings and recommendations of the study.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s280/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Reports on Mitigation Efforts.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall include with the annual report required by section 224(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2059), a detailed description of—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s280/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the efforts of the Department of Defense to address physiological episodes affecting crewmembers of F-35 aircraft; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s280/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the funding allocated for such efforts.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s281" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="281">SEC. 281. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REVIEW AND REPORT ON NEXT GENERATION AIR DOMINANCE CAPABILITIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s281/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reviews.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s281/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation shall conduct—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s281/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a non-advocate review of the next generation air dominance initiative of the Air Force;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s281/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a non-advocate review of the next generation air dominance initiative of the Navy; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s281/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a non-advocate review of the business case analysis developed by the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics regarding the Digital Century Series Aircraft acquisition strategy of the Air Force.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s281/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><subparagraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s281/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The reviews under paragraphs (1)(A) and (1)(B) shall include an assessment of—</chapeau>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s281/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all risks associated with cost, schedule, development, integration, production, fielding, and sustainment of next generation air dominance capabilities;</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s281/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the technological maturity of significant hardware and software efforts planned or carried out as part of the development of such capabilities; and</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s281/a/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">affordability goals that the Air Force and the Navy (as the case may be) will be required to achieve during development, production, and sustainment activities for such capabilities that will not jeopardize or otherwise be detrimental to other high-priority future capabilities being developed and procured to support and execute other primary core competencies and missions.</content>
                                </clause></subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s281/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The review under paragraph (1)(C) shall include an assessment of—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s281/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">methods, objectives, risks, ground rules, and assumptions;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s281/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">validity, accuracy, and deficiencies in knowledge and data used in support of the analysis;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s281/a/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">financial and nonfinancial business benefits and impacts;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s281/a/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">likelihood of risks to materialize; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s281/a/2/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conclusions, recommendations, and any other information the Director believes to be relevant to the review.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s281/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation shall submit to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s281/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a report on the results of the review conducted under subsection (a)(1)(A) with respect to the Air Force;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s281/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a report on the results of the review conducted under subsection (a)(1)(B) with respect to the Navy; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s281/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a report on the results of the review conducted under subsection (a)(1)(C).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s282" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="282">SEC. 282. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PLAN FOR OPERATIONAL TEST AND UTILITY EVALUATION OF SYSTEMS FOR LOW-COST ATTRIBUTABLE AIRCRAFT TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 1, 2021, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics shall—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s282/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to the congressional defense committees an executable plan for the operational test and utility evaluation of systems for the Low-Cost Attributable Aircraft Technology (LCAAT) program of the Air Force; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s282/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan so submitted.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s283" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="283">SEC. 283. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INDEPENDENT COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF EFFORTS BY CHINA AND THE UNITED STATES TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN RESEARCHERS IN NATIONAL SECURITY-RELATED AND DEFENSE-RELATED FIELDS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s283/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreement.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s283/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to perform the services covered by this section.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s283/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall seek to enter into the agreement described in paragraph (1) not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s283/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s283/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under an agreement between the Secretary and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under this section, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine shall carry out a comparative analysis of efforts by China and the United States Government to recruit and retain domestic and foreign researchers and develop recommendations for the Secretary of Defense and the heads of other Federal agencies as appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s283/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The comparative analysis carried out under paragraph (1) and the recommendations developed under such paragraph shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s283/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A list of the “talent programs” used by China and a list of the incentive programs used by the United States to recruit and retain researchers in fields relating to national security or defense research.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s283/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The types of researchers, scientists, other technical experts, and fields targeted by each talent program listed under subparagraph (A).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s283/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of researchers in academia, the Department of Defense Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratories, and national security science and engineering programs of the National Nuclear Security Administration targeted by the talent programs listed under subparagraph (A).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s283/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of personnel currently participating in the talent programs listed under subparagraph (A) and the number of researchers currently participating in the incentive programs listed under such subparagraph.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s283/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The incentives offered by each of the talent programs listed under subparagraph (A) and a description of the incentives offered through incentive programs under such subparagraph to recruit and retain researchers, scientists, and other technical experts.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s283/b/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A characterization of the national security, economic, and scientific benefits China gains through the talent programs listed under subparagraph (A) and a description of similar gains accrued to the United States through incentive programs listed under such subparagraph.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s283/b/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the risks to national security and benefits to the United States of scientific research cooperation between the United States and China, such as that which is performed under the agreement between the United States and the People’s Republic of China known as the “Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on Cooperation in Science and Technology”, signed in Washington on January 31, 1979, successor agreements, and similar agreements, administered by the Secretary of State and the heads of other Federal agencies.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s283/b/2/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A list of findings and recommendations relating to policies that can be implemented by the United States, 
especially the Department of Defense and other appropriate Federal agencies, to improve the relative effectiveness of United States activities to recruit and retain researchers, scientists, and other technical experts relative to China.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s283/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s283/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the execution of an agreement under subsection (a), the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s283/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine with respect to the review carried out under this section and the recommendations developed under this section; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s283/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make available to the public on a publicly accessible website a version of report that is suitable for public viewing.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tII/stF/s283/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report submitted under paragraph (1)(A) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
            </title>
            <title identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII" style="-uslm-dtd:title" styleType="OLC">
                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE </heading>
                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Authorization of Appropriations</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 301.</designator><label> Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Energy and Environment</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 311.</designator><label> Military Aviation and Installation Assurance Clearinghouse for review of mission obstructions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 312.</designator><label> Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 313.</designator><label> Extension of real-time sound monitoring at Navy installations where tactical fighter aircraft operate.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 314.</designator><label> Modification of authority for environmental restoration projects of National Guard.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 315.</designator><label> Modification of authority to carry out military installation resilience projects.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 316.</designator><label> Energy resilience and energy security measures on military installations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 317.</designator><label> Modification to availability of energy cost savings for Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 318.</designator><label> Increased transparency through reporting on usage and spills of aqueous film-forming foam at military installations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 319.</designator><label> Native American lands environmental mitigation program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 320.</designator><label> Study on alternatives to address impacts of transboundary flows, spills, or discharges of pollution or debris from the Tijuana River on personnel, activities, and installations of Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 321.</designator><label> Pilot program on alternative fuel vehicle purchasing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 322.</designator><label> Budgeting of Department of Defense relating to operational energy improvement.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 323.</designator><label> Assessment of Department of Defense operational energy usage.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 324.</designator><label> Improvement of the Operational Energy Capability Improvement Fund of the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 325.</designator><label> Five-year reviews of containment technologies relating to Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 326.</designator><label> Limitation on use of funds for acquisition of furnished energy for Rhine Ordnance Barracks Army Medical Center.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 327.</designator><label> Requirement to update Department of Defense adaptation roadmap.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 328.</designator><label> Department of Defense report on greenhouse gas emissions levels.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 329.</designator><label> Objectives, performance standards, and criteria for use of wildlife conservation banking programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 330.</designator><label> Prizes for development of non-PFAS-containing fire-fighting agent.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 331.</designator><label> Survey of technologies for Department of Defense application in phasing out the use of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 332.</designator><label> Interagency body on research related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 333.</designator><label> Restriction on Department of Defense procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate or perfluorooctanoic acid.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 334.</designator><label> Research and development of alternative to aqueous film-forming foam.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 335.</designator><label> Notification to agricultural operations located in areas exposed to Department of Defense PFAS use.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 336.</designator><label> Reporting on energy savings performance contracts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 337.</designator><label> Increase in funding for Centers for Disease Control Study on health implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in drinking water.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 338.</designator><label> Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act of 2020.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 339.</designator><label> Assessment of Department of Defense excess property programs with respect to need and wildfire risk.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Logistics and Sustainment</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 341.</designator><label> National Defense Sustainment and Logistics Review.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 342.</designator><label> Repeal of sunset for minimum annual purchase amount for carriers participating in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 343.</designator><label> Additional elements for inclusion in Navy ship depot maintenance budget report.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 344.</designator><label> Clarification of limitation on length of overseas forward deployment of currently deployed naval vessels.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 345.</designator><label> Independent advisory panel on weapon system sustainment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 346.</designator><label> Biannual briefings on status of Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Plan.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 347.</designator><label> Materiel readiness metrics and objectives for major weapon systems.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 348.</designator><label> Repeal of statutory requirement for notification to Director of Defense Logistics Agency three years prior to implementing changes to any uniform or uniform component.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Munitions Safety and Oversight</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 351.</designator><label> Chair of Department of Defense explosive safety board.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 352.</designator><label> Explosive Ordnance Disposal Defense Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 353.</designator><label> Assessment of resilience of Department of Defense munitions enterprise.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 354.</designator><label> Report on safety waivers and mishaps in Department of Defense munitions enterprise.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 361.</designator><label> Pilot program for temporary issuance of maternity-related uniform items.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 362.</designator><label> Servicewomen’s Commemorative Partnerships.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 363.</designator><label> Biodefense analysis and budget submission.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 364.</designator><label> Update of National Biodefense Implementation Plan.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 365.</designator><label> Plans and reports on emergency response training for military installations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 366.</designator><label> Inapplicability of congressional notification and dollar limitation requirements for advance billings for certain background investigations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 367.</designator><label> Adjustment in availability of appropriations for unusual cost overruns and for changes in scope of work.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 368.</designator><label> Requirement that Secretary of Defense implement security and emergency response recommendations relating to active shooter or terrorist attacks on installations of Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 369.</designator><label> Clarification of food ingredient requirements for food or beverages provided by the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 370.</designator><label> Commission on the naming of items of the Department of Defense that commemorate the Confederate States of America or any person who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America.</label></referenceItem>
                </toc>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stA" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stA/s301" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2021 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for operation and maintenance, as specified in the funding table in section 4301.</content>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Energy and Environment </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s311" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="311">SEC. 311. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MILITARY AVIATION AND INSTALLATION ASSURANCE CLEARINGHOUSE FOR REVIEW OF MISSION OBSTRUCTIONS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 183a(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s311/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s311/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">If the Clearinghouse</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(A) If the Clearinghouse</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s311/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After the Clearinghouse issues a notice under subparagraph (A) with respect to an energy project, the parties should seek to identify feasible and affordable actions that can be taken by the Department, the developer of such energy project, or others to mitigate any adverse impact on military operations and readiness.”</content>
                                </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s311/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (6) as paragraphs (5) through (7), respectively;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s311/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph (4):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, after issuing the notices of presumed risk required by paragraphs (2) and (3), the Secretary of Defense later concludes for any reason that the energy project will not have an adverse impact on military readiness, the Clearinghouse shall notify the applicant and the governor in writing of that conclusion.”</content>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s311/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Any setback for a project pursuant to the previous sentence shall not be more than what is determined to be necessary by a technical analysis conducted by the Lincoln Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology or any successor entity.</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s312" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="312">SEC. 312. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">READINESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INTEGRATION PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s312/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2684a(i) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds obligated to carry out an agreement under this section shall be available for use with regard to any property in the geographic scope specified in the agreement—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at the time the funds are obligated; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in any subsequent modification to the agreement.”</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s312/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clarification of References to Eligible Entities.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s312/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) of section 2684a of title 10, United States Code, is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">An agreement under this section may be entered into with</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">For purposes of this section, an eligible entity is</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s312/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acquisition of property and interests.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (d)(1) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the entity or entities</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">an eligible entity or entities</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s312/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2684a">10 U.S.C. 2684a note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retroactive application.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (2) shall apply to any agreement entered into under section 2684a of title 10, United States Code, on or after December 2, 2002.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s312/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Facilitating Agreements With Other Federal Agencies to Limit Encroachments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2684a(d)(5) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s312/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence of subparagraph (A), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or another Federal agency</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to a State</quotedText>” both places it appears; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s312/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), if all or a portion of the property or interest acquired under the agreement is initially or subsequently transferred to a State or another Federal agency, before that State or other Federal agency may declare the property or interest in excess to its needs or propose to exchange the property or interest, the State or other Federal agency shall give the Secretary concerned reasonable advance notice of its intent. If the Secretary concerned determines it necessary to preserve the purposes of this section, the Secretary concerned may request that administrative jurisdiction over the property be transferred to the Secretary concerned at no cost, and, upon such a request being made, the administrative jurisdiction over the property shall be transferred accordingly. If the Secretary concerned does not make such a request within a reasonable time period, all such rights of the Secretary concerned to request transfer of the property or interest shall remain available to the Secretary concerned with respect to future transfers or exchanges of the property or interest and shall bind all subsequent transferees.”</content>
                                </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s313" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="313">SEC. 313. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF REAL-TIME SOUND MONITORING AT NAVY INSTALLATIONS WHERE TACTICAL FIGHTER AIRCRAFT OPERATE. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 325(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a 12-month period</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">two 12-month periods, including one such period that begins in fiscal year 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s314" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="314">SEC. 314. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROJECTS OF NATIONAL GUARD. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s314/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2707(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s314/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Notwithstanding</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1) Notwithstanding</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s314/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">where military activities are conducted by the National Guard of a State under title 32</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">facility</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s314/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary concerned may use the authority under section 2701(d) of this title to carry out environmental restoration projects under paragraph (1).”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s314/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Correction of Definition of Facility.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (1) of section 2700 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s314/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(A) The terms</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The term</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s314/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (B).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s315" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="315">SEC. 315. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT MILITARY INSTALLATION RESILIENCE PROJECTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s315/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modification of Authority.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2815 of title 10, United States Codeis amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s315/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(except as provided in subsections (d)(3) and (e))</quotedText>” before the period at the end;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s315/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">A project</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Except as provided in subsection (e)(2), a project</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s315/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (f); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s315/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsections:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Location of Projects.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Projects carried out pursuant to this section may be carried out—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on a military installation;</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on a facility used by the Department of Defense that is owned and operated by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Virgin Islands, even if the facility is not under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense, if the Secretary of Defense determines that the facility is subject to significant use by the armed forces for testing or training; or</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">outside of a military installation or facility described in paragraph (2) if the Secretary concerned determines that the project would preserve or enhance the resilience of—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a military installation;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a facility described in paragraph (2); or</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">community infrastructure determined by the Secretary concerned to be necessary to maintain, improve, or rapidly reestablish installation mission assurance and mission-essential functions.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Alternative Funding Source.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out a project under this section, the Secretary concerned may use amounts available for operation and maintenance for the military department concerned if the Secretary concerned submits a notification to the congressional defense committees of the decision to carry out the project using such amounts and includes in the notification—</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the current estimate of the cost of the project;</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the source of funds for the project; and</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a certification that deferral of the project for inclusion in the next Military Construction Authorization Act would be inconsistent with national security or the protection of health, safety, or environmental quality, as the case may be.</content>
                                    </subparagraph></paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A project carried out under this section using amounts under paragraph (1) may be carried out only after the end of the 7-day period beginning on the date on which a copy of the notification described in paragraph (1) is provided in an electronic medium pursuant to section 480 of this title.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The maximum aggregate amount that the Secretary concerned may obligate from amounts available to the military department concerned for operation and maintenance in any fiscal year for projects under the authority of this subsection is $100,000,000.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s315/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2684a">10 U.S.C. 2684a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration of Military Installation Resilience in Agreements and Interagency Cooperation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2684a of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s315/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s315/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)(B)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s315/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking clause (ii); and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s315/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i)—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s315/b/1/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(i)</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s315/b/1/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; or</quotedText>” and inserting a semicolon;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s315/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s315/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph (3):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maintaining or improving military installation resilience; or”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s315/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subsection (h) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interagency Cooperation in Conservation and Resilience Programs to Avoid or Reduce Adverse Impacts on Military Installation Resilience and Military Readiness Activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In order to facilitate interagency cooperation and enhance the effectiveness of actions that will protect the environment, military installation resilience, and military readiness, the recipient of funds provided pursuant to an agreement under this section or under the Sikes Act (16 U.S.C. 670 et seq.) may, with regard to the lands and waters within the scope of the agreement, use such funds to satisfy any matching funds or cost-sharing requirement of any conservation or resilience program of any Federal agency notwithstanding any limitation of such program on the source of matching or cost-sharing funds.”</content>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s316" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="316">SEC. 316. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ENERGY RESILIENCE AND ENERGY SECURITY MEASURES ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s316/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subchapter I of chapter 173 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2919 the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2920">“SEC. 2920. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2920">10 U.S.C. 2920</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Energy resilience and energy security measures on military installations </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Energy Resilience Measures.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall, by the end of fiscal year 2030, provide that 100 percent of the energy load required to maintain the critical missions of each installation have a minimum level of availability of 99.9 percent per fiscal year.</content></paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall issue standards establishing levels of availability relative to specific critical missions, with such standards providing a range of not less than 99.9 percent availability per fiscal year and not more than 99.9999 percent availability per fiscal year, depending on the criticality of the mission.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may establish interim goals to take effect prior to fiscal year 2025 to ensure the requirements under this subsection are met.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of each military department and the head of each Defense Agency shall ensure that their organizations meet the requirements of this subsection.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Planning.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall require the Secretary of each military department and the head of each Defense Agency to plan for the provision of energy resilience and energy security for installations.</content></paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Planning under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote the use of multiple and diverse sources of energy, with an emphasis favoring energy resources originating on the installation such as modular generation;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote installing microgrids to ensure the energy security and energy resilience of critical missions; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">favor the use of full-time, installed energy sources rather than emergency generation.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development of Information.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The planning required by subsection (b) shall identify each of the following for each installation:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The critical missions of the installation.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The energy requirements of those critical missions.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The duration that those energy requirements are likely to be needed in the event of a disruption or emergency.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The current source of energy provided to those critical missions.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The duration that the currently provided energy would likely be available in the event of a disruption or emergency.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any currently available sources of energy that would provide uninterrupted energy to critical missions in the event of a disruption or emergency.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Alternative sources of energy that could be developed to provide uninterrupted energy to critical missions in the event of a disruption or emergency.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Testing and Measuring.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall require the Secretary of each military department and head of each Defense Agency to conduct monitoring, measuring, and testing to provide the data necessary to comply with this section.</content></subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any data provided under subparagraph (A) shall be made available to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment upon request.</content>
                                    </subparagraph></paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall require that black start exercises be conducted to assess the energy resilience and energy security of installations for periods established to evaluate the ability of the installation to perform critical missions without access to off-installation energy resources.</content></subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A black start exercise conducted under subparagraph (A) may exclude, if technically feasible, housing areas, commissaries, exchanges, and morale, welfare, and recreation facilities.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide uniform policy for the military departments and the Defense Agencies with respect to conducting black start exercises; and</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish a schedule of black start exercises for the military departments and the Defense Agencies, with each military department and Defense Agency scheduled to conduct such an exercise on a number of installations each year sufficient to allow that military department or Defense Agency to meet the goals of this section, but in any event not fewer than five installations each year for each military department through fiscal year 2027.</content>
                                            </clause>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D)</num><clause class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in clause (ii), the Secretary of each military department shall, notwithstanding any other provision of law, conduct black start exercises in accordance with the schedule provided for in subparagraph (C)(ii), with any such exercise not to last longer than five days.</content></clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of a military department may conduct more black start exercises than those identified in the schedule provided for in subparagraph (C)(ii).</content>
                                            </clause>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contract Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For contracts for energy and utility services, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specify methods and processes to measure, manage, and verify compliance with subsection (a); and</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that such contracts include requirements appropriate to ensure energy resilience and energy security, including requirements for metering to measure, manage, and verify energy consumption, availability, and reliability consistent with this section and the energy resilience metrics and standards under section 2911(b) of this title.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section does not apply to fuels used in aircraft, vessels, or motor vehicles.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If by the end of fiscal year 2029, the Secretary determines that the Department will be unable to meet the requirements under subsection (a), not later than 90 days after the end of such fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report detailing—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the projected shortfall;</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reasons for the projected shortfall;</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any statutory, technological, or monetary impediments to achieving such requirements;</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any impact to readiness or ability to meet the national defense posture; and</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other relevant information as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">availability</quotedText>’ means the availability of required energy at a stated instant of time or over a stated period of time for a specific purpose.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">black start exercise</quotedText>’ means an exercise in which delivery of energy provided from off an installation is terminated before backup generation assets on the installation are turned on. Such an exercise shall—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determine the ability of the backup systems to start independently, transfer the load, and carry the load until energy from off the installation is restored;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">align organizations with critical missions to coordinate in meeting critical mission requirements;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">validate mission operation plans, such as continuity of operations plans;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify infrastructure interdependencies; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">verify backup electric power system performance.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">critical mission</quotedText>’—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">means those aspects of the missions of an installation, including mission essential operations, that are critical to successful performance of the strategic national defense mission;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may include operational headquarters facilities, airfields and supporting infrastructure, harbor facilities supporting naval vessels, munitions production and storage facilities, missile fields, radars, satellite control facilities, cyber operations facilities, space launch facilities, operational communications facilities, and biological defense facilities; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not include military housing (including privatized military housing), morale, welfare, and recreation facilities, exchanges, commissaries, or privately owned facilities.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">energy</quotedText>’ means electricity, natural gas, steam, chilled water, and heated water.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">installation</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">military installation</quotedText>’ in section 2801(c)(4) of this title.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s316/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911">10 U.S.C. 2911</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter I of chapter 173 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2919 the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2920.</designator><label> Energy resilience and energy security measures on military installations.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s317" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="317">SEC. 317. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION TO AVAILABILITY OF ENERGY COST SAVINGS FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2912(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and, in the case of operational energy, from both training and operational missions,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under section 2913 of this title,</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s318" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="318">SEC. 318. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INCREASED TRANSPARENCY THROUGH REPORTING ON USAGE AND SPILLS OF AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAM AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s318/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 160 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2712">“SEC. 2712. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2712">10 U.S.C. 2712</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Reporting on usage and spills of aqueous film-forming foam </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 48 hours after the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Environment receives notice of the usage or spill of aqueous film forming foam, either as concentrate or mixed foam, at any military installation, the Deputy Assistant Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives notice of a usage or spill of greater than 10 gallons of concentrate, or greater than 300 gallons of mixed foam. Each such notice shall include each of the following information:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The name of the installation where the usage or spill occurred.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The date on which the usage or spill occurred.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount, type, and specified concentration of aqueous film-forming foam that was used or spilled.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The cause of the usage or spill.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A summary narrative of the usage or spill.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Action Plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after submitting notice of a usage or spill under subsection (a), the Deputy Assistant Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives an action plan for addressing such usage or spill. The action plan shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of what actions have been taken to arrest and clean up a spill.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of any coordination with relevant local and State environmental protection agencies.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s318/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2700">10 U.S.C. 2700</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2712.</designator><label> Reporting on usage and spills of aqueous film-forming foam.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s319" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="319">SEC. 319. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIVE AMERICAN LANDS ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s319/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 160 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 318(a), is further amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2713">“SEC. 2713. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2713">10 U.S.C. 2713</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Native American lands environmental mitigation program </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may establish and carry out a program to mitigate the environmental effects of actions by the Department of Defense on Indian lands and on other locations where the Department, an Indian tribe, and the current land owner agree that such mitigation is appropriate.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program Activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The activities that may be carried out under the program established under subsection (a) are the following:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Identification, investigation, and documentation of suspected environmental effects attributable to past actions by the Department of Defense.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Development of mitigation options for such environmental effects, including development of cost-to-complete estimates and a system for prioritizing mitigation actions.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Direct mitigation actions that the Secretary determines are necessary and appropriate to mitigate the adverse environmental effects of past actions by the Department.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Demolition and removal of unsafe buildings and structures used by, under the jurisdiction of, or formerly used by or under the jurisdiction of the Department.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Training, technical assistance, and administrative support to facilitate the meaningful participation of Indian tribes in mitigation actions under the program.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Development and execution of a policy governing consultation with Indian tribes that have been or may be affected by action by the Department, including training personnel of the Department to ensure compliance with the policy.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperative Agreements.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the program established under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense may enter into a cooperative agreement with an Indian tribe or an instrumentality of tribal government.</content></paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding chapter 63 of title 31, a cooperative agreement under this section may be used to acquire property or services for the direct benefit of the United States Government.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A cooperative agreement under this section for the procurement of severable services may begin in one fiscal year and end in another fiscal year only if the total period of performance does not exceed two calendar years.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Indian land</quotedText>’ includes—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any land located within the boundaries and a part of an Indian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any land that has been allotted to an individual Indian but has not been conveyed to such Indian with full power of alienation;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Alaska Native village and regional corporation lands; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">lands and waters upon which any federally recognized Indian tribe has rights reserved by treaty, Act of Congress, or action by the President.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Indian tribe</quotedText>’ means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to require, compel, or otherwise authorize access to any lands without the landowner’s consent.”</content>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2700">10 U.S.C. 2700</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 160 of such title, as amended by section 318(b), is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2712 the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2713.</designator><label> Native American lands environmental mitigation program.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s320" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="320">SEC. 320. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY ON ALTERNATIVES TO ADDRESS IMPACTS OF TRANSBOUNDARY FLOWS, SPILLS, OR DISCHARGES OF POLLUTION OR DEBRIS FROM THE TIJUANA RIVER ON PERSONNEL, ACTIVITIES, AND INSTALLATIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s320/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of State, and the United States Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission, shall develop criteria for the selection of project alternatives to address the impacts of transboundary flows, spills, or discharges of pollution or debris from the Tijuana River on the personnel, activities, and installations of the Department of Defense.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s320/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The projects referred to in subsection (b) shall address the short-term, long-term, primary, and secondary impacts of transboundary flows, spills, or discharges of pollution or debris from the Tijuana River and include recommendations to mitigate such impacts.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s321" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="321">SEC. 321. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2922">10 U.S.C. 2922 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PILOT PROGRAM ON ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE PURCHASING. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s321/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the General Services Administration, shall carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary of Defense may, notwithstanding section 400AA of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6374), purchase new alternative fuel vehicles for which the initial cost of such vehicles exceeds the initial cost of a comparable gasoline or diesel fueled vehicle by not more than 10 percent.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s321/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Locations.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s321/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) at not fewer than 2 facilities or installations of each military department in the continental United States that—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s321/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have the largest total number of attached noncombat vehicles as compared to other facilities or installations of the Department of Defense; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s321/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are located within 20 miles of public or private refueling or recharging stations.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s321/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Air force logistics center.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">One of the facilities or installations selected under paragraph (1) shall be an Air Force Logistics Center.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Alternative Fuel Vehicle Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">alternative fuel vehicle</quotedText>” includes a vehicle that uses—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a fuel or power source described in the first sentence of section 241(2)of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7581(2)); or</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">propane.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s322" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="322">SEC. 322. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">10 U.S.C. 221 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BUDGETING OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE RELATING TO OPERATIONAL ENERGY IMPROVEMENT. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall include in the annual budget submission of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, a dedicated budget line item for fielding operational energy improvements, including such improvements for which funds from the Operational Energy Capability Improvement Fund have been expended to create the operational and business case for broader employment.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s323" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="323">SEC. 323. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSESSMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OPERATIONAL ENERGY USAGE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s323/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center with relevant expertise under which such center shall conduct an assessment of Department of Defense operational energy usage, including an agency-wide view and breakdowns of progress by service branch.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s323/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The assessment required under subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s323/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of the extent to which the Department of Defense developed an integrated operational energy strategy and the extent to which each of the military departments has implemented such strategy;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s323/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of the viability of implementing net zero initiatives within the operational energy enterprise without negatively impacting mission capability;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s323/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of ways to overcome contested logistics challenges such as the tyranny of distance within the United States Indo-Pacific Command, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s323/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">strategies to improve the energy production, storage, and distribution system that enhance logistics supply chain resiliency; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s323/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ways to reduce the demand for resupply to decrease the strain on the logistics supply chain; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s323/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of the integration between energy offices with program offices, budget, and operational planners within the Department of Defense and military departments, and recommendations for improving coordination.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s323/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required under this section shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s324" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="324">SEC. 324. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911">10 U.S.C. 2911 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPROVEMENT OF THE OPERATIONAL ENERGY CAPABILITY IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s324/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Management of the Operational Energy Capability Improvement Fund.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall exercise authority, direction, and control over the Operational Energy Capability Improvement Fund of the Department of Defense (in this section referred to as the “OECIF”).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s324/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Alignment and Coordination With Related Programs.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s324/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Realignment of oecif.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall realign the OECIF under the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment, with such realignment to include personnel positions adequate for the mission of the OECIF.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s324/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Better coordination with related programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Assistant Secretary shall ensure that the placement under the authority of the Assistant Secretary of the OECIF along with the Strategic Environmental Research Program, the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, and the Operational Energy Prototyping Program is utilized to advance common goals of the Department, promote organizational synergies, and avoid unnecessary duplication of effort.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s324/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program for Operational Energy Prototyping.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s324/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Commencing not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, through the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment, shall carry out a program for the demonstration of technologies related to operational energy prototyping, including demonstration of operational energy technology and validation prototyping.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s324/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Operation of program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall ensure that the program under paragraph (1) operates in conjunction with the OECIF to promote the transfer of innovative technologies that have successfully established proof of concept for use in production or in the field.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s324/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the program under paragraph (1) the Secretary shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s324/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify and demonstrate the most promising, innovative, and cost-effective technologies and methods that address high-priority operational energy requirements of the Department of Defense;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s324/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in conducting demonstrations under subparagraph (A)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s324/c/3/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">collect cost and performance data to overcome barriers against employing an innovative technology because of concerns regarding technical or programmatic risk; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s324/c/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that components of the Department have time to establish new requirements where necessary and plan, program, and budget for technology transition to programs of record;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s324/c/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">utilize project structures similar to those of the OECIF to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the efforts conducted under the program; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s324/c/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">give priority, in conjunction with the OECIF, to the development and fielding of clean technologies that reduce reliance on fossil fuels.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s324/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tool for accountability and transition.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s324/c/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the program under paragraph (1) the Secretary shall develop and utilize a tool to track relevant investments in operational energy from applied research to transition to use to ensure user organizations have the full picture of technology maturation and development.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s324/c/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The tool developed and utilized under subparagraph (A) shall be designed to overcome transition challenges with rigorous and well-documented demonstrations that provide the information needed by all stakeholders for acceptance of the technology.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s324/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Locations.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s324/c/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out the testing and evaluation phase of the program under paragraph (1) at installations of the Department of Defense or in conjunction with exercises conducted by the Joint Staff, a combatant command, or a military department.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s324/c/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Formal demonstrations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out any formal demonstrations under the program under paragraph (1) at installations of the Department or in operational settings to document and validate improved warfighting performance and cost savings.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s325" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="325">SEC. 325. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FIVE-YEAR REVIEWS OF CONTAINMENT TECHNOLOGIES RELATING TO RED HILL BULK FUEL STORAGE FACILITY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s325/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reviews.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s325/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reviews required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">At least once every 5 years, concurrently with the Department of the Navy’s Tank Upgrade Alternative (TUA) decision review, the Secretary of the Navy shall conduct a review of available technologies relating to the containment of fuel to determine whether any such technology may be used to improve the containment of fuel with respect to storage tanks located at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, Hawaii.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s325/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline for initial review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall conduct the first review under paragraph (1) concurrent with the first TUA decision review conducted after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s325/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefings.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date on which a review conducted under subsection (a) is completed, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s325/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any technology identified in such review that the Secretary determines may be used to improve the containment of fuel with respect to storage tanks located at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s325/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the feasibility and cost of implementing any such technology at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s325/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirements to conduct reviews under subsection (a) and provide briefings under subsection (b) shall terminate on the date on which the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility ceases operation, as determined by the Secretary of the Navy.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s326" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="326">SEC. 326. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR ACQUISITION OF FURNISHED ENERGY FOR RHINE ORDNANCE BARRACKS ARMY MEDICAL CENTER. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2021 for the Department of Defense may be used to enter into a contract for the acquisition of furnished energy for the new Rhine Ordnance Barracks Army Medical Center (hereafter referred to as the “Medical Center”) before the date on which Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees a written certification that the Medical Center does not use any energy sourced from inside the Russian Federation as a means of generating the furnished energy.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="327">SEC. 327. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REQUIREMENT TO UPDATE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ADAPTATION ROADMAP. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than February 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives an update to the Department of Defense 2014 Adaptation Roadmap. Such update shall include an outline of the strategy and implementation plan of the Department to address the current and foreseeable effects of extreme weather and sea level fluctuations on the mission of the Department of Defense.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements of Strategy and Implementation Plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The strategy and implementation plan required to be included in the update under subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the overarching approach of the Department to extreme weather, sea level fluctuations, and associated mitigation measures; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a discussion of the current and foreseeable effects of extreme weather and seal level fluctuations on—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">plans and operations, including—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">military readiness;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increased frequency, if any, of extreme weather events, including flooding, drought, desertification, wildfires, thawing permafrost, hurricanes, and extreme heat;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">geopolitical instability, if any, caused by climate events, including extreme weather;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increased demand, if any for Defense Support for Civil Authorities and disaster or humanitarian relief operations;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the operating environment of the Arctic and of the strategic and geopolitical implications of an ice-free Arctic Ocean; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/A/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">alteration or limitation on operation environments;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">training and testing, including—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">changes in land carrying capacity;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increased maintenance and repair requirements for equipment and infrastructure;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">mitigation of heat stress and heat-related illnesses resulting from increasing temperatures;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increased dust generation and fire hazards; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maintaining testing and training capacity to support increased operations and civil support missions;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">built and natural infrastructure, including—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">military installation resilience, as such term is defined in section 101(e)(8) of title 10, United States Code, of installations both within and outside the United States and its possessions and territories and of the State-owned National Guard installations of the several States;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">resilience of the air and sea ports of our allies and partners that are critical to the training, deployment, and operations of the Armed Forces of the United States and its allies and partners;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">resilience of the deployment system and structure of the Department of Defense and of the United States, including the strategic highway network, the strategic rail network, and designated strategic air and sea ports;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/C/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">best practices for modeling and mitigating risks posed to military installations by increased inundation, erosion, flood, wind, and fire damage;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/C/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">changing energy demand at military installations to include heating and cooling, particularly in communities experiencing grid stress;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/C/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">disruption and competition for reliable energy and water resources;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/C/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increased maintenance and sustainment costs;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/C/viii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">damage to natural and constructed infrastructure from thawing permafrost and sea ice; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/C/ix" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effects of extreme weather and sea level fluctuations on community support infrastructure, including roads, transportation hubs, and medical facilities;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">acquisition and supply chain, including—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">measures to ensure that the current and projected future scale and impacts of extreme weather and sea level fluctuations are fully considered in the research, development, testing, and acquisition of major weapon systems and of associated supplies and equipment;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">required alterations of stockpiles;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/D/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reduced or changed availability and access to materials, equipment, and supplies, including water and food sources;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/D/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">disruptions in fuel availability and distribution;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/D/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">estimated investments required to address foreseeable costs incurred or influenced by extreme weather and sea level fluctuations for each of the lines of effort in this report, to include extreme weather response, over the next 5, 10, and 20 years, with topline estimates and a qualitative discussion of cost drivers for each; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/D/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">equipment and infrastructure investments required to address a changing Arctic environment; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other matters as the Secretary determines appropriate; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessments and Projections.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In preparing the update as required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">climate projections from the Global Change Research Office, National Climate Assessment, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and other Federal agencies; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">data on, and analysis of, the national security effects of climate prepared by the Climate Security Advisory Council of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence established pursuant to section 120 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3060) and by other elements of the intelligence community.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s327/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The update to the adaptation roadmap required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in an unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. If the Secretary determines that the inclusion of a classified annex is necessary, the Secretary shall conduct an in-person briefing for Members of the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives by not later than 90 days after the date of the submission of the update.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s328" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="328">SEC. 328. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REPORT ON GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS LEVELS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s328/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives and to the Comptroller General a report on the total level of greenhouse gas emissions for each of the last 10 fiscal years. Such emissions levels shall include the agency-wide total, breakdowns by military department, and delineations between installation and operational emissions.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s328/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required under this section shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s329" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="329">SEC. 329. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s1536">16 U.S.C. 1536 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OBJECTIVES, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, AND CRITERIA FOR USE OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BANKING PROGRAMS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s329/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To ensure opportunities for Department of Defense participation in wildlife conservation banking programs pursuant to section 2694c of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, shall issue regulations of general applicability establishing objectives, measurable performance standards, and criteria for use, consistent with the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), for mitigation banking offsetting effects on a species, or habitat of such species, that is endangered, threatened, a candidate for listing, or otherwise at risk under such Act. To the maximum extent practicable, the regulatory standards and criteria shall maximize available credits and opportunities for mitigation, provide flexibility for characteristics of various species, and apply equivalent standards and criteria to all mitigation banks.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s329/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline for Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, shall publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking for the regulations required by subsection (a) by not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s330" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="330">SEC. 330. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2661">10 U.S.C. 2661 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PRIZES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NON-PFAS-CONTAINING FIRE-FIGHTING AGENT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s330/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment and the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program, may carry out a program to award cash prizes and other types of prizes that the Secretary determines are appropriate to recognize outstanding achievements in the development of the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s330/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A non-PFAS-containing
 fire-fighting agent to replace aqueous film-forming foam with the potential for application to the performance of the military missions of the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s330/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Covered personal protective firefighting equipment that does not contain an intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s330/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Technology for the thermal destruction of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s330/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Competition Requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A program under subsection (a) shall use a competitive process for the selection of recipients of cash prizes. The process shall include the widely-advertised solicitation of submissions of research results, technology developments, and prototypes.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s330/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following limitations shall apply to a program under subsection (a):</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s330/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No prize competition may result in the award of a prize with a fair market value of more than $5,000,000.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s330/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No prize competition may result in the award of more than $1,000,000 in cash prizes without the approval of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s330/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No prize competition may result in the award of a solely nonmonetary prize with a fair market value of more than $10,000 without the approval of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s330/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Relationship to Other Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A program under subsection (a) may be carried out in conjunction with or in addition to the exercise of any other authority of the Department of Defense.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s330/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Prize Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Use of prize authority under this section shall be considered the use of competitive procedures for the purposes of section 2304 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s330/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s330/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">perfluoroalkyl substance</quotedText>” means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s330/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">polyfluoroalkyl substance</quotedText>” means a man-made chemical containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom and at least one non-fully fluorinated carbon atom.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s330/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘covered personal protective firefighting equipment” means the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s330/f/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Turnout gear jacket or coat.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s330/f/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Turnout gear pants.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s330/f/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Turnout coveralls.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s330/f/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other personal protective firefighting equipment, as determined by the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s330/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority to carry out a program under this section shall terminate on December 31, 2026.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s331" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="331">SEC. 331. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SURVEY OF TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPLICATION IN PHASING OUT THE USE OF FLUORINATED AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s331/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Survey of Technologies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a survey of relevant technologies, other than fire-fighting agent solutions, to determine whether any such technologies are available and can be adapted for use by the Department of Defense to facilitate the phase-out of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam. The technologies surveyed under this subsection shall include hangar flooring systems, fire-fighting agent delivery systems, containment systems, and other relevant technologies the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s331/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide the congressional defense  
committees a briefing on the results of the survey conducted under subsection (a). The briefing shall include—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s331/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the technologies included in the survey;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s331/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a list of the technologies that were considered for further testing or analysis; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s331/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any technologies that are undergoing additional analysis for possible application within the Department.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="332">SEC. 332. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8963">15 U.S.C. 8963</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INTERAGENCY BODY ON RESEARCH RELATED TO PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, acting through the National Science and Technology Council, shall establish, or designate, an interagency working group to coordinate Federal activities related to PFAS research and development.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agency Participation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The interagency working group shall include a representative of each of—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Environmental Protection Agency;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the National Science Foundation;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Department of Defense;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the National Institutes of Health;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the National Institute of Standards and Technology;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Department of the Interior;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Department of Transportation;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Department of Homeland Security;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the National Aeronautics and Space Administration;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/13" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the National Toxicology Program;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/14" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">(14) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Department of Agriculture;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/15" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="15">(15) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Geological Survey;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/16" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="16">(16) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Department of Commerce;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/17" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="17">(17) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Department of Energy;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/18" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="18">(18) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/19" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="19">(19) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Office of Management and Budget; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/20" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="20">(20) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any such other Federal department or agency as the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy considers appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Co-chairs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Interagency working group shall be co-chaired by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and, on a biannual rotating basis, a representative from a member agency, as selected by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Responsibilities of the Working Group.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The interagency working group established under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide for interagency coordination of federally funded PFAS research and development; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, develop and make publicly available a strategic plan for Federal support for PFAS research and development (to be updated not less frequently than once every three years) that—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies all current federally funded PFAS research and development, including the nature and scope of such research and development and the amount of 
funding associated with such research and development during the current fiscal year, disaggregated by agency;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies all federally funded PFAS research and development having taken place in the last three years, excluding the research listed under subparagraph (A), including the nature and scope of such research and development and the amount of funding associated with such research and development during the current fiscal year, disaggregated by agency;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies scientific and technological challenges that must be addressed to understand and to significantly reduce the environmental and human health impacts of PFAS and to identify cost-effective—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/d/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">alternatives to PFAS that are designed to be safer and more environmentally friendly;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/d/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">methods for removal of PFAS from the environment; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/d/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">methods to safely destroy or degrade PFAS;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/d/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishes goals, priorities, and metrics for federally funded PFAS research and development that takes into account the current state of research and development identified in subparagraph (A) and the challenges identified in subparagraph (C); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/d/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an implementation plan for Federal agencies and, for each update to the strategic plan under this paragraph, a description of how Federal agencies have been following the implementation plan.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In developing the strategic plan under subsection (d)(2), the interagency working group shall consult with States, tribes, territories, local governments, appropriate industries, academic institutions and nongovernmental organizations with expertise in PFAS research and development, treatment, management, and alternative development.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The strategic plan requirement described under section (d)(2) shall cease on the date that is 20 years after the initial strategic plan is developed.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PFAS.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">PFAS</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/g/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">man-made chemicals of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/g/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">man-made chemicals containing a mix of fully fluorinated carbon atoms, partially fluorinated carbon atoms, and nonfluorinated carbon atoms.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PFAS research and development defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">PFAS research and development</quotedText>” includes any research or project that has the goal of accomplishing the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/g/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The removal of PFAS from the environment.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/g/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The safe destruction or degradation of PFAS.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/g/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The development and deployment of safer and more environmentally friendly alternative substances that are functionally similar to those made with PFAS.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/g/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The understanding of sources of environmental PFAS contamination and pathways to exposure for the public.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s332/g/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The understanding of the toxicity of PFAS to humans and animals.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s333" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="333">SEC. 333. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3062">10 U.S.C. 3062 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RESTRICTION ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN ITEMS CONTAINING PERFLUOROOCTANE SULFONATE OR PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s333/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Department of Defense may not procure any covered item that contains perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s333/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered item</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s333/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">nonstick cookware or cooking utensils for use in galleys or dining facilities; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s333/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">upholstered furniture, carpets, and rugs that have been treated with stain-resistant coatings.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s333/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall take effect on April 1, 2023.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s334" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="334">SEC. 334. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2661">10 U.S.C. 2661 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE TO AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s334/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, acting through the National Institute of Standards and Technology and in consultation with appropriate stakeholders and manufactures, research institutions, and other Federal agencies shall award grants and carry out other activities to—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s334/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote and advance the research and development of additional alternatives to aqueous film-forming foam (in this section referred to as “AFFF”) containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (in this section referred to as “PFAS”) to facilitate the development of a military specification and subsequent fielding of a PFAS-free fire-fighting foam;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s334/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advance the use of green and sustainable chemistry for a fluorine-free alternative to AFFF;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s334/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increase opportunities for sharing best practices within the research and development sector with respect to AFFF;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s334/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assist in the testing of potential alternatives to AFFF; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s334/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide guidelines on priorities with respect to an alternative to AFFF.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s334/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the program required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s334/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">take into consideration the different uses of AFFF and the priorities of the Department of Defense in finding an alternative;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s334/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prioritize green and sustainable chemicals that do not pose a threat to public health or the environment; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s334/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">use and leverage research from existing Department of Defense programs.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s334/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s334/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the priorities and actions taken with respect to finding an alternative to AFFF and the implementation of such priorities; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s334/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any alternatives the Secretary has denied, and the reason for any such denial.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s334/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall be carried out using amounts authorized to be available for the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s335" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="335">SEC. 335. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2701">10 U.S.C. 2701 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NOTIFICATION TO AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS LOCATED IN AREAS EXPOSED TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PFAS USE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s335/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall provide a notification described in subsection (b) to any agricultural operation located within one mile down gradient of a military installation or National Guard facility where covered PFAS—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s335/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has been detected in groundwater;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s335/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has been hydrologically linked to a local agricultural or drinking water source, including a water well; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s335/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is suspected to be, or known to be, the result of the use of PFAS at an installation of the Department of Defense located in the United States or State-owned facility of the National Guard.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s335/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The notification required under subsection (a) shall include the following information:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s335/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The name of the Department of Defense installation or National Guard facility from which the covered PFAS in groundwater originated.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s335/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The specific covered PFAS detected in groundwater.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s335/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The levels of the covered PFAS detected.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s335/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Relevant governmental information regarding the health and safety of the covered PFAS detected, including relevant Federal or State standards for PFAS in groundwater, livestock, food commodities and drinking water, and any known restrictions for sale of agricultural products that have been irrigated or watered with water containing PFAS.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s335/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Testing Results.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall provide to an agricultural operation that receives a notice under subsection (a) any pertinent updated information, including any results of new elevated testing, by not later than 15 days after receiving validated test results.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s335/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to Congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives a report on the status of providing notice under subsection (a). Such report shall include, for the period covered by the report—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s335/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the approximate locations of such operations relative to installations of the Department of Defense located in the United States and State-owned facilities of the National Guard;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s335/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the covered PFAS detected in groundwater; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s335/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the levels of covered PFAS detected.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s335/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s335/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered PFAS</quotedText>” means each of the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s335/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Perfluorooctanoic acid (commonly referred to as “PFOA”) (Chemical Abstracts Service No. 335-67-1) detected in groundwater above 70 parts per trillion, individually or in combination with PFOS.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s335/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (commonly referred to as “PFOS”) (Chemical Abstracts Service No. 1763-23-1) detected in groundwater above 70 parts per trillion, individually or in combination with PFOA.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s335/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (commonly referred to as “PFBS”) (Chemical Abstracts Service No. 375-73-5) detected in groundwater above 40 parts per billion.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s335/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">PFAS</quotedText>” means a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, including the chemical GenX.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s336" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="336">SEC. 336. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORTING ON ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s336/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2925(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s336/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s336/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (6) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the use of energy savings performance contracts (in this paragraph referred to as ‘ESPCs’) by the Department of Defense, including—</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total investment value of the total number of ESPCs per service for the previous five fiscal years;</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the location of facilities with ESPCs for the previous five fiscal years;</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any limitations on expanding ESPCs throughout the Department of Defense;</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effect ESPCs have on military readiness; and</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any additional information the Secretary determines relevant.”</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s336/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2925">10 U.S.C. 2925 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The reporting requirement under paragraph (7) of section 2925(a) of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a) of this section, applies to reports submitted under such section 2925 for fiscal year 2021 and thereafter.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s337" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="337">SEC. 337. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL STUDY ON HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES CONTAMINATION IN DRINKING WATER. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 316(a)(2)(B)(ii) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1350) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$10,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$15,000,000</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="338">SEC. 338. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8963">15 U.S.C. 8963 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GUARANTEEING EQUIPMENT SAFETY FOR FIREFIGHTERS ACT OF 2020. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Short Title.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act of 2020</shortTitle>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Institute of Standards and Technology Study on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Personal Protective Equipment Worn by Firefighters.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, subject to availability of appropriations, in consultation with the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, complete a study of the contents and composition of new and unused personal protective equipment worn by firefighters.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents of study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the study required by paragraph (1), the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall examine—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the identity, prevalence, and concentration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly known as 
“PFAS”) in the personal protective equipment worn by firefighters;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the conditions and extent to which per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are released into the environment over time from the degradation of personal protective equipment from normal use by firefighters; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the relative risk of exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances faced by firefighters from—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">their use of personal protective equipment; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">degradation of personal protective equipment from normal use by firefighters.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Progress reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not less frequently than once each year for the duration of the study conducted under paragraph (1), the Director shall submit to Congress a report on the progress of the Director in conducting such study.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Final report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Director completes the study required by paragraph (1), the Director shall submit to Congress a report describing—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/b/3/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the findings of the Director with respect to the study; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/b/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations on what additional research or technical improvements to personal protective equipment materials or components should be pursued to avoid unnecessary occupational exposure among firefighters to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances through personal protective equipment.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated $2,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Research on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Personal Protective Equipment Worn by Firefighters.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the submittal of the report required by subsection (b)(3)(B), the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, subject to the availability of appropriations—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">issue a solicitation for research proposals to carry out the research recommendations identified in the report submitted under subsection (b)(3)(B); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">award grants to applicants that submit research proposals to develop safe alternatives to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in personal protective equipment.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Criteria.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall select research proposals to receive a grant under paragraph (1) on the basis of merit, using criteria identified by the Director, including the likelihood that the research results will address the findings of the Director with respect to the study conducted under subsection (b)(1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible entities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any entity or group of 2 or more entities may submit to the Director a research proposal in response to the solicitation for research proposals under paragraph (1), including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">State and local agencies;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">public institutions, including public institutions of higher education;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/c/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">private corporations; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/c/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">nonprofit organizations.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There are authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2024, and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 to carry out this section.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s338/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority for Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to Consult With Experts on Matters Relating to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out this section, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology may consult with Federal agencies, nongovernmental organizations, State and local governments, and science and research institutions determined by the Director to have scientific or material interest in reducing unnecessary occupational exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances by firefighters.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s339" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="339">SEC. 339. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSESSMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EXCESS PROPERTY PROGRAMS WITH RESPECT TO NEED AND WILDFIRE RISK. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s339/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment of Programs.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s339/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, jointly with the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall assess the Firefighter Property Program (FFP) and the Federal Excess Personal Property Program (FEPP) implementation and best practices, taking into account community need and risk, including whether a community is an at-risk community (as defined in section 101(1) of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6511(1)).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s339/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Collaboration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the assessment required under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall consult with State foresters and participants in the programs described in such paragraph.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stB/s339/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, jointly with the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Nutrition of the Senate a report on the assessment required under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and any findings and recommendations with respect to the programs described in such paragraph.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Logistics and Sustainment </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s341" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="341">SEC. 341. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL DEFENSE SUSTAINMENT AND LOGISTICS REVIEW. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s341/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 2 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 118 the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="118a">“SEC. 118a. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s118a">10 U.S.C. 118a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> National Defense Sustainment and Logistics Review </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon submission of each national defense strategy under section 113(g) of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct a comprehensive review of the sustainment and logistics requirements necessary to support the force structure, force modernization, infrastructure, force deployment capabilities, and other elements of the defense program and policies of the United States during the subsequent 5-, 10-, and 25-year periods. Each such review shall be known as the ‘National Defense Sustainment and Logistics Review’. Each such review shall be conducted in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, the Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces, all functional and geographic combatant commanders, and the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to Congress.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than the first Monday in February of the year following the fiscal year during which the National Defense Strategy was submitted under section 113(g) of this title, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the review required by subsection (a). Each such report shall include each of the following:</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the strategic, operational, and tactical maritime logistics force (including non-military assets provided by Military Sealift Command, the Maritime Administration, and through the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement and Voluntary Tanker Agreement) required to support sealift, at sea logistics, and over-the-shore logistics of forces to meet steady state and contingency requirements and the strategic and intra-theater movement of supplies, personnel, and equipment.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the strategic, operational, and tactical airlift and tankers (including non-military assets provided by the Civil Reserve Air Fleet) required to meet steady state and contingency requirements.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the location, configuration, material condition, and inventory of prepositioned materiel, equipment, and war reserves programs, as well as the ability to store and distribute these items to deployed military forces, required to meet steady state and contingency requirements.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the location, infrastructure, and storage capacity for petroleum, oil, and lubricant products, as well as the ability to store, transport, and distribute such products from storage supply points to deployed military forces, required to meet steady state and contingency requirements.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the capabilities, capacity, and infrastructure of the Department of Defense organic industrial base and private sector industrial base required to meet steady-state and surge software and depot maintenance requirements.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the production capability, capacity, and infrastructure, of the Department of Defense organic industrial base and private sector industrial base required to meet steady-state and surge production requirements for ammunition and other military munitions.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the condition, capacity, location, and survivability under likely threats of military infrastructure located both inside the continental United States and outside the continental United States, including agreements with and infrastructure provided by international partners, required to 
generate, project, and sustain military forces to meet steady-state and contingency requirements.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the cybersecurity risks to military and commercial logistics networks and information technology systems.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the gaps between the requirements identified under subparagraphs (A) through (H) compared to the actual force structure and infrastructure capabilities, capacity, and posture and the risks associated with each gap as it relates to the ability to meet the national defense strategy.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">“(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A discussion of the identified mitigations being pursued to address each gap and risk identified under subparagraph (I) as well as the initiatives and resources planned to address such gaps, as included in the Department of Defense budget request submitted during the same year as the report and the applicable future-years defense program.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">“(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the extent to which wargames incorporate logistics capabilities and threats and a description of the logistics constraints and restraints to operations identified through such wargames.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="L">“(L) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the ability of the Department of Defense, the Armed Forces, and the combatant commands to leverage and integrate emergent logistics related technologies and advanced computing systems.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="M">“(M) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other matters the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.</content>
                                    </subparagraph></paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In preparing the report under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall consult with, and consider the recommendations of, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required under this subsection shall be submitted in classified form and shall include an unclassified summary.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comptroller General Review.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date on which Secretary submits each report required under subsection (b), the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes an assessment of each of the following:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whether the report includes each of the elements referred to in subsection (b).</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The strengths and weaknesses of the approach and methodology used in conducting the review required under subsection (a) that is covered by the report.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matters relating to sustainment that may arise from the report, as the Comptroller General considers appropriate.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Relationship to Budget.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect section 1105(a) of title 31.”</content>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s341/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 U.S.C. 111</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 118 the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“118a.</designator><label> National Defense Sustainment and Logistics Review.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s341/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s118a">10 U.S.C. 118a note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline for Submittal of First Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding the deadline in subsection (b)(1) of section 118a<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDF27B7BD6F15B4A68B63E0FD0EDB43996" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">2</ref> of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit the first report under such section not later than the date that is 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, unless a new National Defense Strategy is released prior to such date.</content><footnote id="IDF27B7BD6F15B4A68B63E0FD0EDB43996" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">2</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 311(b)(2)(B) of division A of Public Law 117–81 provides for an amendment to section 314(c) of this Act by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 118a</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 118b</quotedText>”. There is no subsection (c) in such section 314. The amendment may have been intended to amend section 341(c).   </p></footnote>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s342" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="342">SEC. 342. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPEAL OF SUNSET FOR MINIMUM ANNUAL PURCHASE AMOUNT FOR CARRIERS PARTICIPATING IN THE CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9515 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (k).</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s343" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="343">SEC. 343. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS FOR INCLUSION IN NAVY SHIP DEPOT MAINTENANCE BUDGET REPORT. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 363(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The execution of the planned schedule, categorized by class of ship, for each of the three preceding fiscal years, including—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the actual contract award compared to the milestone;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the planned completion date compared to the actual completion date; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each regional maintenance center’s availability schedule performance for on-time availability completion.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In accordance with the findings of the Government Accountability Office (GAO 20-370)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in 2021, an analysis plan for the evaluation of pilot program availabilities funded by the Other Procurement, Navy account; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in 2022, a report on the Navy’s progress implementing such analysis plan.”</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s344" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="344">SEC. 344. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CLARIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON LENGTH OF OVERSEAS FORWARD DEPLOYMENT OF CURRENTLY DEPLOYED NAVAL VESSELS. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 323(b) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1720; 10 U.S.C. 8690 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">In the case of any naval vessel</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">In the case of any aircraft carrier, amphibious ship, cruiser, destroyer, frigate, or littoral combat ship</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="345">SEC. 345. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INDEPENDENT ADVISORY PANEL ON WEAPON SYSTEM SUSTAINMENT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall establish an independent advisory panel (in this section referred to as the “panel”) on the weapon system sustainment ecosystem. The National Defense University and the Defense Acquisition University shall sponsor the panel, including by providing administrative support.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Membership.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Composition.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The panel shall be comprised of nine members, of whom—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">five shall be appointed by the Secretary of Defense;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one shall be appointed by the Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/b/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one shall be appointed by the Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expertise.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In making appointments under this subsection, consideration should be given to individuals with expertise in public and private-sector acquisition, sustainment, and logistics policy in aviation, ground, maritime systems, and space systems and their related components.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appointment date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The appointment of the members of the panel shall be made not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The panel shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">review the weapon system sustainment ecosystem from development, production, and sustainment of the weapon system through use in the field, depot and field-level maintenance, modification, and disposal with a goal of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maximizing the availability and mission capabilities of weapon systems;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reducing overall life-cycle costs of weapon systems during fielding, operation and sustainment; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">aligning weapon system sustainment functions to the most recent national defense strategy submitted pursuant to section 113 of title 10, United States Code; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">using information from the review of the weapon system sustainment ecosystem, make recommendations related to statutory, regulatory, policy, or operational best practices the panel considers necessary.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interim report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date on which all members of the panel have been appointed, the panel shall provide to the Secretary of Defense and the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on the interim findings and recommendations of the panel.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Final report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date on which all members of the panel have been appointed, the panel shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report setting forth a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of the panel as a result of the review described in subsection (c), together with such recommendations related to statutory, regulatory, policy, or operational practices as the panel considers appropriate in light of the results of the review.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative Matters.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall provide the panel with timely access to appropriate information, data, resources, analysis, and logistics support so that the panel may conduct a thorough and independent assessment as required under this section.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect of lack of appointment by appointment date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If any member has not been appointed by the date specified in subsection (b)(3), the authority to appoint such member under subsection (b)(1) shall expire, and the number of members of the panel shall be reduced by the number equal to the number of appointments so not made.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Period of appointment; vacancies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Members of the panel shall be appointed for the duration of the panel. Any 
vacancy in the panel shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chair.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The panel shall select a Chair from among its members. The Chair may not be a Federal officer or employee.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s345/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The panel shall terminate 90 days after the date on which the panel submits the report required under subsection (d)(2).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s346" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="346">SEC. 346. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BIANNUAL BRIEFINGS ON STATUS OF SHIPYARD INFRASTRUCTURE OPTIMIZATION PLAN. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s346/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefings Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the period beginning on July 1, 2020, and ending on July 1, 2025, the Secretary of the Navy shall provide to the congressional defense committees biannual briefings on the status of the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Plan.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s346/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements of Briefings.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each briefing under subsection (a) shall include a discussion of the status of each of the following elements:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s346/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A master plan for infrastructure development, including projected military construction and capital equipment projects.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s346/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A planning and design update for military construction, minor military construction, and facility sustainment projects over the subsequent five-year period.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s346/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A human capital management and development plan.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s346/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A workload management plan that includes synchronization requirements for each shipyard and ship class.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s346/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Performance metrics and an assessment plan.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s346/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A funding and authority plan that includes funding lines across the future years defense program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s346/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A listing of equipment from Federal Supply Classes 3411 (Boring Machines), 3416 (Lathes) and 3441 (Bending and Forming Machines) that has been unserviceable for over 30 consecutive days, including, for each such piece of equipment—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s346/b/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the reason for the delayed repair;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s346/b/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the availability of technical representatives from the manufacturer to provide assistance in diagnosing and repairing the discrepancy; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s346/b/7/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the estimated time to repair.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s347" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="347">SEC. 347. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MATERIEL READINESS METRICS AND OBJECTIVES FOR MAJOR WEAPON SYSTEMS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s347/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 118 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s347/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending the section heading to read as follows: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Materiel readiness metrics and objectives for major weapon systems</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s347/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Not later than five days</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Budget Justification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than five days”</content>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s347/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting before subsection (d) (as designated by paragraph (2)) the following new subsections:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Materiel Readiness Metrics.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each head of an element of the Department specified in paragraphs (1) through (10) of section 111(b) of this title shall establish and maintain materiel readiness metrics to enable assessment of the readiness of members of the armed forces to carry out—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the strategic framework required by section 113(g)(1)(B)(vii) of this title; and</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">guidance issued by the Secretary of Defense pursuant to section 113(g)(1)(B) of this title.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Required Metrics.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">At a minimum, the materiel readiness metrics required by subsection (a) shall address the materiel availability, operational availability, operational capability, and materiel reliability of each major weapon system by designated mission, design series, variant, or class.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Materiel Readiness Objectives.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, each head of an element described in subsection (a) shall establish the metrics required by subsection (b) necessary to support the strategic framework and guidance referred to in paragraph (1) and (2) of subsection (a).</content></paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Annually, each head of an element described in subsection (a) shall review and revise the metrics required by subsection (b) and include any such revisions in the materials submitted to Congress in support of the budget of the President under section 1105 of title 31.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s347/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d) (as designated by paragraph (2))—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s347/a/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s347/a/4/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">materiel reliability, and mean down time metrics for each major weapons system</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">operational availability, and materiel reliability for each major weapon system</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s347/a/4/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s347/a/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>” and inserting a period at the end; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s347/a/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (3); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s347/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">major weapon system</quotedText>’ has the meaning given in section 2379(f) of this title.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">materiel availability</quotedText>’ means a measure of the percentage of the total inventory of a major weapon system that is operationally capable of performing an assigned mission.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">materiel reliability</quotedText>’ means the probability that a major weapon system will perform without failure over a specified interval.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">operational availability</quotedText>’ means a measure of the percentage of time a major weapon system is operationally capable.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">operationally capable</quotedText>’ means a materiel condition indicating that a major weapon system is capable of performing its assigned mission and has no discrepancies with a subsystem of a major weapon system.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s347/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 U.S.C. 111</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 2 of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by striking the item relating to section 118 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“118.</designator><label> Materiel readiness metrics and objectives for major defense acquisition programs.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s348" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="348">SEC. 348. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPEAL OF STATUTORY REQUIREMENT FOR NOTIFICATION TO DIRECTOR OF DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY THREE YEARS PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTING CHANGES TO ANY UNIFORM OR UNIFORM COMPONENT. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 356 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 771 note prec.) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s348/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (a);</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s348/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (a) and (b), respectively; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stC/s348/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsections (a) and (b), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Commander</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Director</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Munitions Safety and Oversight </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s351" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="351">SEC. 351. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CHAIR OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EXPLOSIVE SAFETY BOARD. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s351/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Responsibilities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 172 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Responsibilities of Chair.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The chair of the explosive safety board shall carry out the following responsibilities:</chapeau>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To act as the principal executive representative and advisor of the Secretary on explosive and chemical agent safety matters related to Department of Defense military munitions.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To perform the hazard classification approval duties assigned to the chair.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To preside over meetings of the explosive safety board.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To direct the staff of the explosive safety board.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To performs other functions relating to explosives safety management, as directed by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To provide impartial and objective advice related to explosives safety management to the Secretary of Defense and the heads of the military departments.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To serve as the principal representative and advisor of the Department of Defense on matters relating to explosives safety management.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To provide assistance and advice to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Deputy Director of Land Warfare and Munitions in munitions acquisition oversight and technology advancement for Department of Defense military munitions, especially in the areas of explosives and chemical agent safety and demilitarization.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To provide assistance and advice to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics and Material Readiness in sustainment oversight of Department of Defense military munitions, especially in the areas of explosives and chemical agent safety, storage, transportation, and demilitarization.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">“(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To develop and recommend issuances to define the functions of the explosive safety board.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">“(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To establishes joint hazard classification procedures with covered components of the Department.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">“(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To make recommendations to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment with respect to explosives and chemical agent safety tenets and requirements.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">“(13) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To conducts oversight of Department of Defense explosive safety management programs.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">“(14) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To carry out such other responsibilities as the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection>
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Responsibilities of Executive Director and Civilian Members.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The executive director and civilian members of the explosive safety board shall—</chapeau>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide assistance to the chair in carrying out the responsibilities specified in subsection (c); and</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carry out such other responsibilities as the chair determines appropriate.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection>
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Meetings.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The explosive safety board shall meet not less frequently than quarterly.</content></paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The chair shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report describing the activities conducted at the meetings of the board.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection>
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusive Responsibilities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The explosive safety board shall have exclusive responsibility within the Department of Defense for—</chapeau>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommending new and updated explosive and chemical agent safety regulations and standards to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy Installations and Environment for submittal to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment; and</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acting as the primary forum for coordination among covered components of the Department on all matters related to explosive safety management.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection>
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Components.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the covered components of the Department are each of the following:</chapeau>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office of the Secretary of Defense.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The military departments.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office of the Inspector General of the Department.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Defense Agencies.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Department of Defense field activities.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All other organizational entities within the Department.”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s351/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s172">10 U.S.C. 172 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline for Appointment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">By not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that the explosive safety board of the Department of Defense, as authorized under section 172 of title 10, United States Code, has a chair who is a military officer and whose responsibilities include the day-to-day management of the explosive safety board and the responsibilities provided in subsection (c) of such section.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s351/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on Use of Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available in this Act for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment for fiscal year 2021, not more than 75 percent may 
be obligated or expended until the date on which the Under Secretary of Defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that all board member positions, including the chair, of the Department of Defense explosive safety board, as authorized under section 172 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by this section, have been filled by military officers as required by such section.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s352" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="352">SEC. 352. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL DEFENSE PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s352/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2284(b) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 1052 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92), is further amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s352/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)(A)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s352/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">integration</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s352/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">an Assistant Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s352/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to whom responsibility is assigned under paragraph (1)(A)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s352/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s352/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph (3):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict shall coordinate with—</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence on explosive ordnance technical intelligence;</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment on explosive ordnance disposal research, development, acquisition, and sustainment;</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering on explosive ordnance disposal research, development, test, and evaluation;</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Security and Global Security on explosive ordnance disposal on defense support of civil authorities; and</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense programs on explosive ordnance disposal for combating weapons of mass destruction;”</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s352/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Defense Program under section 2284 of title 10, United States Code. Such report shall include each of the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s352/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The status of the establishment and organization of the Program and the compliance with the requirements of such section, as amended by section 1052 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s352/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of designating the Joint Program Executive Officer for Armaments and Ammunition as the joint portfolio acquisition executive for the explosive ordnance disposal program, establishing a rotation 
of the role between an Army, Navy, and Air Force entity on a periodic basis, or other options determined appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s352/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of designating the Director of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency with management responsibility for a Defense-wide program element for explosive ordnance disposal research, development, test, and evaluation transactions other than contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants related to section 2371 of title 10, United States Code, during research projects including rapid prototyping and limited procurement urgent activities and acquisition.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s353" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="353">SEC. 353. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSESSMENT OF RESILIENCE OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MUNITIONS ENTERPRISE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s353/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall enter into an agreement with a federally-funded research and development center with relevant expertise under which such center shall conduct an assessment of the resilience of the Department of Defense munitions enterprise.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s353/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The assessment required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s353/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An identification of the points of failure with respect to the munitions enterprise, including physical locations, materials, suppliers, contractors, and other relevant elements, that, if failure occurs, would have the largest negative impact on the capacity, resiliency, and safety of the enterprise.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s353/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An evaluation of the efforts of the Department of Defense to address the points of failure identified under paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s353/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recommendation with respect to any additional efforts or actions that could be taken to provide for mitigation or solutions with respect to such points of failure.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s353/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An evaluation of the capacity of the munitions enterprise to support a sudden surge in demand to support a contingency.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s353/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An evaluation of the capacity of the munitions enterprise to withstand intentional disruption during a conflict.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s353/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report and Briefings.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s353/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of assessment conducted under this section by not later than December 31, 2021; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s353/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide for such committees interim briefings on such assessment upon request.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s353/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Point of Failure.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">point of failure</quotedText>” means, with respect to the munitions enterprise, an aspect of the enterprise, that, if it were to fail or be significantly negatively impacted would cause the portion of the enterprise it supports to either fail or be significantly negatively impacted.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s354" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="354">SEC. 354. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON SAFETY WAIVERS AND MISHAPS IN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MUNITIONS ENTERPRISE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s354/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall include with the Department of Defense materials submitted to Congress with the budget of the President for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2025 (as submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code), a report on safety waivers provided in the Department of Defense munitions enterprise. Each such report shall 
include each of the following for the year covered by the report and each of the preceding 3 years:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s354/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A list of each waiver, exemption, and secretarial exemption or certification provided with respect to any Department of Defense munitions safety standard.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s354/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each such waiver, exemption, or certification provided—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s354/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the location where the waiver, exemption, or certification was provided;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s354/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a summary of the justification used for providing the waiver, exemption, or certification;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s354/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the time period during which the waiver, exemption, or certification applies and the number of times such a waiver, exemption, or certification has been provided at that location; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s354/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a list of all safety-related mishaps that occurred at locations where waivers, exemptions, or certifications were in place, and for each such mishap, whether or not a subsequent investigation determined the waiver, exemption, or certification was related or may have been related to the mishap.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s354/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A list and summary of all class A through class E mishaps related to the construction, storage, transportation, usage, and demilitarization of munitions.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s354/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any mitigation efforts in place at any location where a waiver, exemption, or certification has been provided or where a safety-related mishap has occurred.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s354/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other matters as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stD/s354/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Munitions Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">munitions</quotedText>” includes ammunition, explosives, and chemical agents.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other Matters </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s361" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="361">SEC. 361. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s771">10 U.S.C. 771 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PILOT PROGRAM FOR TEMPORARY ISSUANCE OF MATERNITY-RELATED UNIFORM ITEMS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s361/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pilot Program.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, in coordination with the Secretaries concerned, shall carry out a pilot program for issuing maternity-related uniform items to pregnant members of the Armed Forces, on a temporary basis and at no cost to such member. In carrying out the pilot program, the Director shall take the following actions:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s361/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall maintain a stock of each type of maternity-related uniform item determined necessary by the Secretary concerned, including service uniforms items, utility uniform items, and other items relating to the command and duty assignment of the member requiring issuance.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s361/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall ensure that such items have not been treated with the chemical permethrin.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s361/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director, in coordination with the Secretary concerned, shall determine a standard number of maternity-related uniform items that may be issued per member.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s361/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary concerned shall ensure that any member receiving a maternity-related uniform item returns such item to the relevant office established under paragraph (1) on the 
date on which the Secretary concerned determines the member no longer requires such item.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s361/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary concerned shall inspect, process, repair, clean, and re-stock items returned by a member pursuant to paragraph (4) for re-issuance from such relevant office.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s361/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director, in coordination with the Secretaries concerned, may issue such guidance and regulations as necessary to carry out the pilot program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s361/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No maternity-related uniform items may be issued to a member of the Armed Forces under the pilot program after September 30, 2026.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s361/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than September 30, 2025, the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, in coordination with the Secretaries concerned, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the pilot program. Such report shall include each of the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s361/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each year during which the pilot program was carried out, the number of members of the Armed Forces who received a maternity-related uniform item under the pilot program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s361/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An overview of the costs associated with, and any savings realized by, the pilot program, including a comparison of the cost of maintaining a stock of maternity-related uniform items for issuance under the pilot program versus the cost of providing allowances to members for purchasing such items.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s361/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A recommendation on whether the pilot program should be extended after the date of termination under subsection (b) and whether legislation is necessary for such extension.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s361/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matters that the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s362" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="362">SEC. 362. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7771">10 U.S.C. 7771 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SERVICEWOMEN’S COMMEMORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s362/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Army may enter into a contract, partnership, or grant with a non-profit organization for the purpose of providing financial support for the maintenance and sustainment of infrastructure and facilities at military service memorials and museums that highlight the role of women in the military. Such a contract, partnership, or grant shall be referred to as a “Servicewomen’s Commemorative Partnership”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s362/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, $1,000,000 shall be available for Servicewomen’s Commemorative Partnerships under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s363" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="363">SEC. 363. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s105">6 U.S.C. 105</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BIODEFENSE ANALYSIS AND BUDGET SUBMISSION. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s363/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Analysis.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each fiscal year, beginning in fiscal year 2023, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s363/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct a detailed and comprehensive analysis of Federal biodefense programs; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s363/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop an integrated biodefense budget submission.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s363/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Biodefense.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In accordance with the National Biodefense Strategy, the Director shall develop and disseminate to all Federal departments and agencies a unified definition of the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">biodefense</quotedText>” to identify which programs and activities are included in the annual budget submission required under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s363/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements for Analysis.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis required under subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s363/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the display of all funds requested for biodefense activities, both mandatory and discretionary, by agency and categorized by biodefense enterprise element, such as threat awareness, prevention, deterrence, preparedness, surveillance and detection, response, attribution (including bioforensic capabilities), recovery, and mitigation; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s363/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">detailed explanations of how each program and activity included aligns with biodefense goals and objectives as part of the National Biodefense Strategy required under section 1086 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (6 U.S.C. 104).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s363/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submittal to Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall submit to Congress the analysis required under subsection (a) for a fiscal year concurrently with the President’s annual budget request for that fiscal year.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="364">SEC. 364. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s106">6 U.S.C. 106</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">UPDATE OF NATIONAL BIODEFENSE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretaries of Health and Human Services, Defense, Agriculture, Homeland Security, and all other Departments and agencies with responsibilities for biodefense, such as the Department of State, in consultation with the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, as appropriate, shall jointly, after reviewing the biodefense threat assessment described in subsection (d) and any relevant input from external stakeholders, as appropriate, update the National Biodefense Implementation Plan developed under section 1086 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (6 U.S.C. 104) to clearly document established processes, roles, and responsibilities related to the National Biodefense Strategy.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Specific Updates.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The updated National Biodefense Implementation Plan shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describe the roles and responsibilities of the Federal departments and agencies, including internal and external coordination procedures, in identifying and sharing information between and among Federal departments and agencies, as described in section 1086(b)(4) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (6 U.S.C. 104(b)(4)) and consistent with the statutory roles and authorities of such departments and agencies;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describe roles, responsibilities, and processes for decisionmaking, including decisions regarding use of resources for effective risk management across the enterprise;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describe resource plans for each department and agency with responsibility for biodefense to support implementation of the strategy within the jurisdiction of such department or agency, including for the Biodefense Coordination Team, as appropriate;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describe guidance and methods for analyzing the data collected from agencies to include non-Federal resources and capabilities to the extent practicable; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describe and update, as appropriate, short-, medium-, and long-term goals for executing the National 
Biodefense Strategy and metrics for meeting each objective of the Strategy.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submittal to Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, not later than 6 months after the date of the completion of the assessment in subsection (d)(1)(A), submit the updated Implementation Plan to the appropriate congressional committees.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Updated Biodefense Threat Assessment.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretaries of Health and Human Services, Defense, Agriculture, and Homeland Security, shall jointly, and in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, and other agency heads as appropriate—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct an assessment of current and potential biological threats against the United States, both naturally occurring and man-made, either accidental or deliberate, including the potential for catastrophic biological threats, such as a pandemic;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, submit the findings of the assessment conducted under subparagraph (A) to the Federal officials described in subsection (d)(1)and the appropriate congressional committees described in subsection (e);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 30 days after the date on which the assessment is submitted under subparagraph (B), conduct a briefing for the appropriate congressional committees on the findings of the assessment;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/d/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">update the assessment under subparagraph (A) biennially, as appropriate, and provide the findings of such updated assessments to the Federal officials described in subsection (d)(1) and the appropriate congressional committees; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/d/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct briefings for the appropriate congressional committees as needed any time an assessment under this paragraph is updated.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Classification and format.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Assessments under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in an unclassified format and include a classified annex, as appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>” means the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/e/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/e/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s364/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter, limit, or duplicate the roles, responsibilities, authorities, or current activities, as established in statute or otherwise through existing practice or policy, of each Federal department or agency with responsibilities for biodefense or otherwise relevant to implementation of the National Biodefense Strategy.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="365">SEC. 365. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PLANS AND REPORTS ON EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING FOR MILITARY INSTALLATIONS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plans.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each military installation under the jurisdiction of the Secretary that does not conduct live emergency response training on an annual basis or more frequently with the civilian law enforcement and emergency response agencies responsible for responding to an emergency at the installation develops a plan to conduct such training.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each plan developed under paragraph (1) with respect to an installation—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall include—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost of implementing training described in paragraph (1) at the installation;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of any obstacles to the implementation of such training; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/a/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations for mitigating any such obstacles; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be designed to ensure that the civilian law enforcement and emergency response agencies described in paragraph (1) are familiar with—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the physical features of the installation, including gates, buildings, armories, headquarters, command and control centers, and medical facilities; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the emergency response personnel and procedures of the installation.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submittal of plans.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submittal to secretary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the commander of each military installation required to develop a plan under paragraph (1) shall submit such plan to the Secretary of Defense.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submittal to congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a summary of the plans submitted to the Secretary under subparagraph (A).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports on Training Conducted.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">List of installations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 1, 2021, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a list of all military installations under the jurisdiction of the Secretary that conduct live emergency response training on an 
annual basis or more frequently with the civilian law enforcement and emergency response agencies responsible for responding to an emergency at the installation.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual reports.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the commander of each military installation under the jurisdiction of the Secretary shall submit to the Secretary a report on each live emergency response training conducted during the year covered by the report with the civilian law enforcement and emergency response agencies responsible for responding to an emergency at the installation.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report submitted under subparagraph (A) shall include, with respect to each training exercise, the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The date and duration of the exercise.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed description of the exercise.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An identification of all military and civilian personnel who participated in the exercise.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/b/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any recommendations resulting from the exercise.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/b/2/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The actions taken, if any, to implement such recommendations.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion in annual budget submission.—</heading>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall include in the budget submitted to Congress by the President pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, a summary of any report submitted to the Secretary under subparagraph (A) during the one-year period preceding the submittal of the budget.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Classified form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The summary submitted under clause (i) may be submitted in classified form.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s365/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirement to submit annual reports under subparagraph (A) shall terminate upon the submittal of the budget described in subparagraph (C)(i) for fiscal year 2024.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s366" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="366">SEC. 366. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INAPPLICABILITY OF CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION AND DOLLAR LIMITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVANCE BILLINGS FOR CERTAIN BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2208(l) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s366/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s366/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph (4):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subsection shall not apply to advance billing for background investigation and related services performed by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.”</content>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s367" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="367">SEC. 367. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ADJUSTMENT IN AVAILABILITY OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR UNUSUAL COST OVERRUNS AND FOR CHANGES IN SCOPE OF WORK. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8683 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                        <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of Amounts Appropriated After End of Period of Obligation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the application of section 1553(c) of title 31 to funds appropriated in the Operation and Maintenance, Navy account that are available for ship overhaul, the Secretary 
of the Navy may treat the limitation specified in paragraph (1) of such section to be ‘$10,000,000’ rather than ‘$4,000,000’.”</content>
                        </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s368" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="368">SEC. 368. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2672">10 U.S.C. 2672 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REQUIREMENT THAT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE IMPLEMENT SECURITY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO ACTIVE SHOOTER OR TERRORIST ATTACKS ON INSTALLATIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s368/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall implement the applicable security and emergency response recommendations relating to active shooter or terrorist attacks on installations of the Department of Defense made in the following reports:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s368/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report by the Government Accountability Office dated July 2015 entitled, “Insider Threats: DOD Should Improve Information Sharing and Oversight to Protect U.S. Installations” (GAO-15-543).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s368/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report prepared by the Department of the Navy relating to the Washington Navy Yard shooting in 2013.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s368/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report by the Department of the Army dated August 2010 entitled “Fort Hood, Army Internal Review Team: Final Report”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s368/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The independent review by the Department of Defense dated January 2010 entitled “Protecting the Force: Lessons from Fort Hood”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s368/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report by the Department of the Air Force dated October 2010 entitled “Air Force Follow-On Review: Protecting the Force: Lessons from Fort Hood”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s368/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification of Inapplicable Recommendations.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s368/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines that a recommendation described in subsection (a) is outdated, is no longer applicable, or has been superseded by more recent separate guidance or recommendations set forth by the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Defense, or another entity in related contracted review, the Secretary shall notify the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s368/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Identification and justification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The notification under paragraph (1) shall include an identification, set forth by report specified in subsection (a), of each recommendation that the Secretary determines should not be implemented, with a justification for each such determination.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s369" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="369">SEC. 369. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2251">10 U.S.C. 2251 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CLARIFICATION OF FOOD INGREDIENT REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD OR BEVERAGES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s369/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before making any final rule, statement, or determination regarding the limitation or prohibition of any food or beverage ingredient in military food service, military medical foods, commissary food, or commissary food service, the Secretary of Defense shall publish in the Federal Register a notice of a preliminary rule, statement, or determination (in this section referred to as a “proposed action”) and provide opportunity for public comment.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s369/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters to Be Included.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall include in any notice published under subsection (a) the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s369/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The date of the notice.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s369/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Contact information for the appropriate office at the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s369/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A summary of the notice.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s369/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A date for comments to be submitted and specific methods for submitting comments.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s369/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the substance of the proposed action.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s369/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Findings and a statement of reasons supporting the proposed action.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s369/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver Authority.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s369/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Military operations and emergency response.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may waive subsections (a) and (b) if the Secretary determines that such a waiver is necessary for military operations or for the response to a national emergency declared by the President under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), a medical emergency, or a pandemic.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s369/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Protection of human health.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may waive subsections (a) and (b) if the Food and Drug Administration, the Surgeon General of the United States, or the Surgeons General of the Department of Defense makes a recall or prohibition determination due to certain ingredients being harmful for human consumption.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s369/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification required.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s369/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees not later than 60 days after exercising waiver authority under paragraph (1).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s369/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The notification required under subparagraph (A) shall include, with respect to each waiver, the following elements:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s369/c/3/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The date, time, and location of the issuance of the waiver.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s369/c/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed justification for the issuance of the waiver.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s369/c/3/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An identification of the rule, statement, or determination for which the Secretary issued the waiver, including the proposed duration of such rule, statement, or determination.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="370">SEC. 370. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMMISSION ON THE NAMING OF ITEMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE THAT COMMEMORATE THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA OR ANY PERSON WHO SERVED VOLUNTARILY WITH THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Removal.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall implement the plan submitted by the commission described in paragraph (b) and remove all names, symbols, displays, monuments, and paraphernalia that honor or commemorate the Confederate States of America (commonly referred to as the “Confederacy”) or any person who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America from all assets of the Department of Defense.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall establish a commission relating to assigning, modifying, or removing of names, symbols, displays, monuments, and paraphernalia to assets of the Department of Defense that commemorate the Confederate States of America or any person who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commission shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assess the cost of renaming or removing names, symbols, displays, monuments, or paraphernalia that commemorate the Confederate States of America or any person who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop procedures and criteria to assess whether an existing name, symbol, monument, display, or paraphernalia commemorates the Confederate States of America or person who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommend procedures for renaming assets of the Department of Defense to prevent commemoration of the Confederate States of America or any person who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop a plan to remove names, symbols, displays, monuments, or paraphernalia that commemorate the Confederate States of America or any person who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America from assets of the Department of Defense, within the timeline established by this Act; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include in the plan procedures and criteria for collecting and incorporating local sensitivities associated with naming or renaming of assets of the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Membership.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commission shall be composed of eight members, of whom—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">four shall be appointed by the Secretary of Defense;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one shall be appointed by the Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one shall be appointed by the Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appointment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Members of the Commission shall be appointed not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial Meeting.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commission shall hold its initial meeting on the date that is 60 days after the enactment of this Act.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefings and Reports.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than October 1, 2021, the Commission shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives detailing the progress of the requirements under subsection (c). Not later than October 1, 2022, and not later than 90 days before the implementation of the plan in subsection (c)(4), the Commission shall present a briefing and written report detailing the results of the requirements under subsection (c), including:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A list of assets to be removed or renamed.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Costs associated with the removal or renaming of assets in subsection (g)(1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/g/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Criteria and requirements used to nominate and rename assets in subsection (g)(1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/g/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Methods of collecting and incorporating local sensitivities associated with the removal or renaming of assets in subsection (g)(1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 to carry out this section.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Offset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount authorized to be appropriated by the Act for fiscal year 2021 for Operations and Maintenance, Army, sub activity group 434 - other personnel support is hereby reduced by $2,000,000.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/i" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assets Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">assets</quotedText>” includes any base, installation, street, building, facility, aircraft, ship, plane, weapon, equipment, or any other property owned or controlled by the Department of Defense.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIII/stE/s370/j" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exemption for Grave Markers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Shall not cover monuments but shall exempt grave markers. Congress expects the commission to further define what constitutes a grave marker.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
            </title>
            <title identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV" style="-uslm-dtd:title" styleType="OLC">
                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS </heading>
                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Active Forces</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 401.</designator><label> End strengths for active forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 402.</designator><label> Revisions to permanent active duty end strength minimum levels.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 403.</designator><label> Modification of the authorized number and accounting method for senior enlisted personnel.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Reserve Forces</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 411.</designator><label> End strengths for Selected Reserve.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 412.</designator><label> End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the Reserves.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 413.</designator><label> End strengths for military technicians (dual status).</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 414.</designator><label> Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 415.</designator><label> Separate authorization by Congress of minimum end strengths for non-temporary military technicians (dual status) and end strengths for temporary military technicians (dual status).</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Authorization of Appropriations</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 421.</designator><label> Military personnel.</label></referenceItem>
                </toc>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Active Forces </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s401" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">END STRENGTHS FOR ACTIVE FORCES. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for active duty personnel as of September 30, 2021, as follows:</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s401/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Army, 485,900.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s401/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Navy, 347,800.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s401/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Marine Corps, 181,200.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s401/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Air Force, 333,475.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s402" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="402">SEC. 402. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REVISIONS TO PERMANENT ACTIVE DUTY END STRENGTH MINIMUM LEVELS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s402/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 691 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s402/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">two major regional contingencies</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the National Defense Strategy</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s402/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s402/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a national defense strategy calling for</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the national defense strategy of</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s402/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to be able to successfully conduct two nearly simultaneous major regional contingencies</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s402/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by striking paragraphs (1) through (4) and inserting the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the Army, 485,900.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the Navy, 347,800.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the Marine Corps, 181,200.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the Air Force, 333,475.”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s402/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s402/a/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Secretary concerned</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s402/a/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">reduce a number specified in subsection (b) by not more than 2 percent</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">vary a number specified in subsection (b) in accordance with section 115 of this title</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s402/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s671">10 U.S.C. 671</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 39 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 691 and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“691.</designator><label> Permanent end strength levels to support the National Defense Strategy”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s403" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="403">SEC. 403. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF THE AUTHORIZED NUMBER AND ACCOUNTING METHOD FOR SENIOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s403/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 517 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s403/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the section heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">daily average</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">enlisted end strength</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s403/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s403/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">daily average number of</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">end strength for</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s403/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in a fiscal year</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">as of the last day of a fiscal year</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s403/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2.5 percent</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">3.0 percent</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s403/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">on the first day of that fiscal year</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s403/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (b).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stA/s403/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s501">10 U.S.C. 501</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 31 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 517 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“517.</designator><label> Authorized enlisted end strength: members in pay grades E-8 and E-9.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reserve Forces </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s411" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="411">SEC. 411. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">END STRENGTHS FOR SELECTED RESERVE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for Selected Reserve personnel of the reserve components as of September 30, 2021, as follows:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Army National Guard of the United States, 336,500.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Army Reserve, 189,800.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Navy Reserve, 58,800.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Marine Corps Reserve, 38,500.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Air National Guard of the United States, 108,100.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Air Force Reserve, 70,300.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Coast Guard Reserve, 7,000.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s411/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">End Strength Reductions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The end strengths prescribed by subsection (a) for the Selected Reserve of any reserve component shall be proportionately reduced by—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s411/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total authorized strength of units organized to serve as units of the Selected Reserve of such component which are on active duty (other than for training) at the end of the fiscal year; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s411/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total number of individual members not in units organized to serve as units of the Selected Reserve of such component who are on active duty (other than for training or for unsatisfactory participation in training) without their consent at the end of the fiscal year.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s411/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">End Strength Increases.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whenever units or individual members of the Selected Reserve of any reserve component are released from active duty during any fiscal year, the end strength prescribed for such fiscal year for the Selected Reserve of such reserve component shall be increased proportionately by the total authorized strengths of such units and by the total number of such individual members.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s412" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="412">SEC. 412. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">END STRENGTHS FOR RESERVES ON ACTIVE DUTY IN SUPPORT OF THE RESERVES. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Within the end strengths prescribed in section 411(a), the reserve components of the Armed Forces are authorized, as of September 30, 2021, the following number of Reserves to be serving on full-time active duty or full-time duty, in the case of members of the National Guard, for the purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the reserve components:</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s412/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Army National Guard of the United States, 30,595.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s412/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Army Reserve, 16,511.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s412/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Navy Reserve, 10,215.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s412/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Marine Corps Reserve, 2,386.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s412/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Air National Guard of the United States, 25,333.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s412/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Air Force Reserve, 5,256.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s413" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="413">SEC. 413. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">END STRENGTHS FOR MILITARY TECHNICIANS (DUAL STATUS). </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s413/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The minimum number of military technicians (dual status) as of the last day of fiscal year 2021 for the reserve components of the Army and the Air Force (notwithstanding section 129 of title 10, United States Code) shall be the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s413/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the Army National Guard of the United States, 22,294.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s413/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the Army Reserve, 6,492.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s413/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the Air National Guard of the United States, 10,994.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s413/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the Air Force Reserve, 7,947.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s413/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under no circumstances may a military technician (dual status) employed under the authority of this section be coerced by a State into accepting an offer of realignment or conversion to any other military status, including as a member of the Active, Guard, and Reserve program of a reserve component. If a military technician (dual status) declines to participate in such realignment or conversion, no further action will be taken against the individual or the individual’s position.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s414" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="414">SEC. 414. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MAXIMUM NUMBER OF RESERVE PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO BE ON ACTIVE DUTY FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">During fiscal year 2021, 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:</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s414/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Army National Guard of the United States, 17,000.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s414/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Army Reserve, 13,000.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s414/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Navy Reserve, 6,200.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s414/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Marine Corps Reserve, 3,000.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s414/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Air National Guard of the United States, 16,000.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s414/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Air Force Reserve, 14,000.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s415" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="415">SEC. 415. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SEPARATE AUTHORIZATION BY CONGRESS OF MINIMUM END STRENGTHS FOR NON-TEMPORARY MILITARY TECHNICIANS (DUAL STATUS) AND END STRENGTHS FOR TEMPORARY MILITARY TECHNICIANS (DUAL STATUS). </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s415/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 115(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s415/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the end strength for military technicians (dual status)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">both the minimum end strength for non-temporary military technicians (dual status) and the end strength for temporary military technicians (dual status)</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s415/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the third sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the end strength requested for military technicians (dual status)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the minimum end strength for non-temporary military technicians (dual status), and the end strength for temporary military technicians (dual status), requested</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stB/s415/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s115">10 U.S.C. 115 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the day after the date of the enactment of this Act. The amendment made by subsection (a)(2) shall apply with respect to budgets submitted by the President to Congress under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, after such effective date.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stC" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stC/s421" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="421">SEC. 421. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MILITARY PERSONNEL. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stC/s421/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2021 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for military personnel, as specified in the funding table in section 4401.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIV/stC/s421/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction of Authorization.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authorization of appropriations in the subsection (a) supersedes any other authorization of appropriations (definite or indefinite) for such purpose for fiscal year 2021.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
            </title>
            <title identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV" style="-uslm-dtd:title" styleType="OLC">
                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY </heading>
                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Officer Personnel Policy</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 501.</designator><label> Authorized strengths of general and flag officers on active duty.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 502.</designator><label> Temporary expansion of availability of enhanced constructive service credit in a particular career field upon original appointment as a commissioned officer.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 503.</designator><label> Diversity in selection boards.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 504.</designator><label> Requirement for promotion selection board recommendation of higher placement on promotion list of officers of particular merit.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 505.</designator><label> Special selection review boards for review of promotion of officers subject to adverse information identified after recommendation for promotion and related matters.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 506.</designator><label> Number of opportunities for consideration for promotion under alternative promotion authority.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 507.</designator><label> Mandatory retirement for age.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 508.</designator><label> Clarifying and improving restatement of rules on the retired grade of commissioned officers.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 509.</designator><label> Repeal of authority for original appointment of regular Navy officers designated for engineering duty, aeronautical engineering duty, and special duty.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 509A.</designator><label> Permanent programs on direct commissions to cyber positions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 509B.</designator><label> Review of Seaman to Admiral-21 program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Reserve Component Management</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 511.</designator><label> Temporary authority to order retired members to active duty in high-demand, low-density assignments during war or national emergency.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 512.</designator><label> Expansion of Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 513.</designator><label> Grants to support STEM education in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 514.</designator><label> Permanent suicide prevention and resilience program for the reserve components.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 515.</designator><label> Modification of education loan repayment program for members of Selected Reserve.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 516.</designator><label> Inclusion of drill or training foregone due to emergency travel or duty restrictions in computations of entitlement to and amounts of retired pay for non-regular service.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 517.</designator><label> Quarantine lodging for members of the reserve components who perform certain service in response to the COVID-19 emergency.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 518.</designator><label> Direct employment pilot program for certain members of the reserve components.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 519.</designator><label> Pilot programs authorized in connection with SROTC units and CSPI programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and minority institutions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 519A.</designator><label> Report regarding full-time National Guard duty in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 519B.</designator><label> Study and report on National Guard support to States responding to major disasters.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 519C.</designator><label> Report on guidance for use of unmanned aircraft systems by the National Guard.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 519D.</designator><label> Study and report on ROTC recruitment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>General Service Authorities and Correction of Military Records</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 521.</designator><label> Increased access to potential recruits.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 522.</designator><label> Sunset and transfer of functions of the Physical Disability Board of Review.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 523.</designator><label> Honorary promotion matters.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 524.</designator><label> Exclusion of official photographs of members from records furnished to promotion selection boards.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 525.</designator><label> Report regarding reviews of discharges and dismissals based on sexual orientation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Prevention and Response To Sexual Assault, Harassment, and Related Misconduct</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 531.</designator><label> Modification of time required for expedited decisions in connection with applications for change of station or unit transfer of members who are victims of sexual assault or related offenses.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 532.</designator><label> Confidential reporting of sexual harassment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 533.</designator><label> Additional bases for provision of advice by the Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 534.</designator><label> Additional matters for 2021 report of the Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 535.</designator><label> Inclusion of advisory duties on the Coast Guard Academy among duties of Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 536.</designator><label> Modification of reporting and data collection on victims of sexual offenses.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 537.</designator><label> Modification of annual report regarding sexual assaults involving members of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 538.</designator><label> Coordination of support for survivors of sexual trauma.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 539.</designator><label> Policy for military service academies on separation of alleged victims and alleged perpetrators in incidents of sexual assault.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 539A.</designator><label> Safe-to-report policy applicable across the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 539B.</designator><label> Accountability of leadership of the Department of Defense for discharging the sexual harassment policies and programs of the Department.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 539C.</designator><label> Reports on status of investigations of alleged sex-related offenses.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 539D.</designator><label> Report on ability of Sexual Assault Response Coordinators and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocates to perform duties.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 539E.</designator><label> Briefing on Special Victims’ Counsel program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 539F.</designator><label> Briefing on placement of members of the Armed Forces in academic status who are victims of sexual assault onto Non-Rated Periods.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Military Justice and Other Legal Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 541.</designator><label> Right to notice of victims of offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice regarding certain post-trial motions, filings, and hearings.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 542.</designator><label> Qualifications of judges and standard of review for Courts of Criminal Appeals.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 543.</designator><label> Preservation of court-martial records.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 544.</designator><label> Availability of records for National Instant Criminal Background Check System.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 545.</designator><label> Removal of personally identifying and other information of certain persons from investigative reports, the Department of Defense Central Index of Investigations, and other records and databases.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 546.</designator><label> Briefing on mental health support for vicarious trauma for certain personnel in the military justice system.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 547.</designator><label> Comptroller General of the United States report on implementation by the Armed Forces of recent GAO recommendations and statutory requirements on assessment of racial, ethnic, and gender disparities in the military justice system.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 548.</designator><label> Legal assistance for veterans and surviving spouses and dependents.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 549.</designator><label> Clarification of termination of leases of premises and motor vehicles of servicemembers who incur catastrophic injury or illness or die while in military service.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 549A.</designator><label> Multidisciplinary board to evaluate suicide events.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 549B.</designator><label> Improvements to Department of Defense tracking of and response to incidents of child abuse, adult crimes against children, and serious harmful behavior between children and youth involving military dependents on military installations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 549C.</designator><label> Independent analysis and recommendations on domestic violence in the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle F—</designator><label>Diversity and Inclusion</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 551.</designator><label> Diversity and inclusion reporting requirements and related matters.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 552.</designator><label> National emergency exception for timing requirements with respect to certain surveys of members of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 553.</designator><label> Questions regarding racism, anti-Semitism, and supremacism in workplace surveys administered by the Secretary of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Sec. 554. was repealed<b>]</b> </editorialNote></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 555.</designator><label> Policy to improve responses to pregnancy and childbirth by certain members of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 556.</designator><label> Training on certain Department of Defense instructions for members of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 557.</designator><label> Evaluation of barriers to minority participation in certain units of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 558.</designator><label> Comptroller General of the United States report on equal opportunity at the military service academies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle G—</designator><label>Decorations and Awards</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 561.</designator><label> Extension of time to review World War I Valor Medals.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 562.</designator><label> Authorizations for certain awards.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 563.</designator><label> Feasibility study on establishment of service medal for radiation-exposed veterans.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 564.</designator><label> Expressing support for the designation of Silver Star Service Banner Day.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle H—</designator><label>Member Education, Training, Transition, and Resilience</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 571.</designator><label> Mentorship and career counseling program for officers to improve diversity in military leadership.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 572.</designator><label> Expansion of Skillbridge program to include the Coast Guard.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 573.</designator><label> Increase in number of permanent professors at the United States Air Force Academy.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 574.</designator><label> Additional elements with 2021 and 2022 certifications on the Ready, Relevant Learning initiative of the Navy.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 575.</designator><label> Information on nominations and applications for military service academies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 576.</designator><label> Report on potential improvements to certain military educational institutions of the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 577.</designator><label> College of International Security Affairs of the National Defense University.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 578.</designator><label> Improvements to the Credentialing Opportunities On-Line programs of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 579.</designator><label> GAO study regarding transferability of military certifications to civilian occupational licenses and certifications.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 579A.</designator><label> Report regarding county, Tribal, and local veterans service officers.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle I—</designator><label>Military Family Readiness and Dependents’ Education</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 581.</designator><label> Family readiness: definitions; communication strategy; review; report.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 582.</designator><label> Improvements to Exceptional Family Member Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 583.</designator><label> Support services for members of special operations forces and immediate family members.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 584.</designator><label> Responsibility for allocation of certain funds for military child development programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 585.</designator><label> Military child care and child development center matters.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 586.</designator><label> Expansion of financial assistance under My Career Advancement Account program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 587.</designator><label> Improvements to partner criteria of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 588.</designator><label> 24-hour child care.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 589.</designator><label> Pilot program to provide financial assistance to members of the Armed Forces for in-home child care.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 589A.</designator><label> Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of military and civilian personnel.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 589B.</designator><label> Staffing of Department of Defense Education Activity schools to maintain maximum student-to-teacher ratios.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 589C.</designator><label> Pilot program to expand eligibility for enrollment at domestic dependent elementary and secondary schools.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 589D.</designator><label> Pilot program on expanded eligibility for Department of Defense Education Activity Virtual High School program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 589E.</designator><label> Training program regarding foreign malign influence campaigns.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 589F.</designator><label> Study on cyberexploitation and online deception of members of the Armed Forces and their families.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 589G.</designator><label> Matters relating to education for military dependent students with special needs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 589H.</designator><label> Studies and reports on the performance of the Department of Defense Education Activity.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle J—</designator><label>Other Matters and Reports</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 591.</designator><label> Expansion of Department of Defense STARBASE Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 592.</designator><label> Inclusion of certain outlying areas in the Department of Defense STARBASE Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 593.</designator><label> Postponement of conditional designation of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Corps as a basic branch of the Army.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 594.</designator><label> Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test special purpose adjunct to address computational thinking.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 595.</designator><label> Extension of reporting deadline for the annual report on the assessment of the effectiveness of activities of the Federal Voting Assistance Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 596.</designator><label> Plan on performance of funeral honors details by members of other Armed Forces when members of the Armed Force of the deceased are unavailable.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 597.</designator><label> Study on financial impacts of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 on members of the Armed Forces and best practices to prevent future financial hardships.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 598.</designator><label> Limitation on implementation of Army Combat Fitness Test.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 599.</designator><label> Semiannual reports on implementation of recommendations of the Comprehensive Review of Special Operations Forces Culture and Ethics.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 599A.</designator><label> Report on impact of children of certain Filipino World War II veterans on national security, foreign policy, and economic and humanitarian interests of the United States.</label></referenceItem>
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                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Officer Personnel Policy </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s501" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="501">SEC. 501. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZED STRENGTHS OF GENERAL AND FLAG OFFICERS ON ACTIVE DUTY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s501/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusion of Certain General and Flag Officers of Reserve Components on Active Duty From Strength Limitations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 526a of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s501/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (c) through (h) as subsections (d) through (i), respectively; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s501/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusion of Certain Officers of Reserve Components.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The limitations of this section do not apply to the following:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A general or flag officer of a reserve component who is on active duty—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for training; or</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">under a call or order specifying a period of less than 180 days.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A general or flag officer of a reserve component who is authorized by the Secretary of the military department concerned to serve on active duty for a period of at least 180 days and not longer than 365 days.</content></subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the military department concerned may authorize a number, determined under subparagraph (C), of officers in the reserve component of each armed force under the jurisdiction of that Secretary to serve as described in subparagraph (A).</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each number described in subparagraph (B) may not exceed 10 percent of the number of general or flag officers, as the case may be, authorized to serve in the armed force concerned under section 12004 of this title. In determining a number under this subparagraph, any fraction shall be rounded down to the next whole number that is greater than zero.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A general or flag officer of a reserve component who is on active duty for a period longer than 365 days and not longer than three years.</content></subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of officers described in subparagraph (A) who do not serve in a position that is a joint duty assignment for purposes of chapter 38 of this title may not exceed five per armed force, unless authorized by the Secretary of Defense.”</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s501/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Allocation of Billets and Positions Among the Armed Forces and for Joint Duty Assignments.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s501/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than May 1, 2021, 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 a study, conducted by the Secretary for purposes of the report, on the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s501/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The allocation among the Armed Forces of billets and positions for general and flag officers on active duty.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s501/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The allocation for joint duty assignments of billets and positions for general and flag officers on active duty.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s501/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall carry out paragraph (1) in the consultation with the Secretaries of 
the military departments and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s501/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s501/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A final plan to meet the authorized strengths of general and flag officers on active duty after December, 31, 2022, as required by section 526a of title 10, United States Code, which plan shall set forth the intended disposition of each billet or position for general or flag officer in effect as of the date of the enactment of this Act in order to meet the objectives of the plan.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s501/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A recommendation by the Secretary of Defense as to the appropriate grade level or levels for the billet or position of commander of a component command within a combatant command.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s501/b/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A recommendation by the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff as to whether the billet or position of commander of a component command within a combatant command should be considered a joint duty assignment for purposes of section 526(b) or 526a(b) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s501/b/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A recommendation by the Secretary of Defense as to the allocation of billets and positions for general and flag officers on active duty among the Armed Forces within the aggregate limitation specified in section 526a(a) of title 10, United States Code, including the allocation of such billets and positions within the Space Force.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s501/b/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other matters as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s501/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Increase in Army Authorization for General Officers Serving in Grade O-10.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s501/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Increase.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 525(a)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">7</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">8</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s501/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming decrease in strength limitations for joint duty requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 526(b)(3)(A) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">20</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">19</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s501/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s526">10 U.S.C. 526 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction of decrease as applying to generals.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The reduction in number of positions excluded from authorized strength limitations resulting from the amendment made by paragraph (2) shall apply to positions in the grade of general.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s502" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="502">SEC. 502. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF AVAILABILITY OF ENHANCED CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE CREDIT IN A PARTICULAR CAREER FIELD UPON ORIGINAL APPOINTMENT AS A COMMISSIONED OFFICER. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s502/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regular Officers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (D) of section 533(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Additional credit as follows:</chapeau>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For special training or experience in a particular officer field as designated by the Secretary concerned, if such training or experience is directly related to the operational needs of the armed force concerned.</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">During fiscal years 2021 through 2025, for advanced education in an officer field so designated, if such education is directly related to the operational needs of the armed force concerned.”</content>
                                </clause>
                            </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s502/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reserve Officers.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 12207(b)(1) of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s502/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), “or a designation in” and all that follows through “education or training,” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and who has special training or experience, or advanced education (if applicable),</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s502/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following new subparagraph (D):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Additional credit as follows:</chapeau>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For special training or experience in a particular officer field as designated by the Secretary concerned, if such training or experience is directly related to the operational needs of the armed force concerned.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">During fiscal years 2021 through 2025, for advanced education in an officer field so designated, if such education is directly related to the operational needs of the armed force concerned.”</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s502/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s533">10 U.S.C. 533 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s502/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than February 1, 2022, and every four years thereafter, each Secretary of a military department shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the use of the authorities in subparagraph (D) of section 553(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code (as amended by subsection (a)), and subparagraph (D) of section 12207(b)(1) of such title (as amended by subsection (b)) (each referred to in this subsection as a “constructive credit authority”) during the preceding fiscal year for the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of such Secretary.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s502/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report under paragraph (1) shall include, for the fiscal year and Armed Forces covered by such report, the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s502/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The manner in which constructive service credit was calculated under each constructive credit authority.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s502/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of officers credited constructive service credit under each constructive credit authority.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s502/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description and assessment of the utility of the constructive credit authorities in meeting the operational needs of the Armed Force concerned.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s502/c/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other matters in connection with the constructive credit authorities as the Secretary of the military department concerned considers appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s503" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="503">SEC. 503. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DIVERSITY IN SELECTION BOARDS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s503/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement for Diverse Membership of Active Duty Promotion Selection Boards.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s503/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Officers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 612(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The members of a selection board shall represent the diverse population of the armed force concerned to the extent practicable.</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s503/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Warrant officers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 573(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The members of a selection board shall represent the diverse population of the armed force concerned to the extent practicable.</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s503/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement for Diverse Membership of Reserve Component Promotion Selection Boards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 14102(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The members of a selection board shall represent the diverse population of the armed force concerned to the extent practicable.</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s503/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s573">10 U.S.C. 573 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other Selection Boards.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s503/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the members of each selection board described in paragraph (2) represent the diverse population of the Armed Force concerned to the extent practicable.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s503/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection board described.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A selection board described in this paragraph (1) is any selection board used with respect to the promotion, education, or command assignments of members of the Armed Forces that is not covered by the amendments made by this section.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s504" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="504">SEC. 504. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REQUIREMENT FOR PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD RECOMMENDATION OF HIGHER PLACEMENT ON PROMOTION LIST OF OFFICERS OF PARTICULAR MERIT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s504/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 616(h) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s504/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s504/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">may</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s504/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">pursuant to guidelines and procedures prescribed by the Secretary,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">officers of particular merit,</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s504/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, pursuant to guidelines and procedures prescribed by the Secretary concerned,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall recommend</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s504/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s616">10 U.S.C. 616 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply with respect to officers recommended for promotion by promotion selection boards convened on or after that date.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="505">SEC. 505. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SPECIAL SELECTION REVIEW BOARDS FOR REVIEW OF PROMOTION OF OFFICERS SUBJECT TO ADVERSE INFORMATION IDENTIFIED AFTER RECOMMENDATION FOR PROMOTION AND RELATED MATTERS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regular Officers.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subchapter III of chapter 36 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 628 the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="628a">“SEC. 628a. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s625a">10 U.S.C. 625a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Special selection review boards </heading>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that a person recommended by a promotion board for promotion to a grade at or below the grade of major general, rear admiral in the Navy, or an equivalent grade in the Space Force is the subject of credible information of an adverse nature, including any substantiated adverse finding or conclusion described in section 615(a)(3)(A) of this title, that was not furnished to the promotion board during its consideration of the person for promotion as otherwise required by such section, the Secretary shall convene a special selection review board under this section to review the person and recommend whether the recommendation for promotion of the person should be sustained.</content></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a person and the recommendation for promotion of the person is subject to review under this section by a special selection review board convened under this section, the name of the person—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall not be disseminated or publicly released on the list of officers recommended for promotion by the promotion board recommending the promotion of the person; and</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall not be forwarded to the Secretary of Defense, the President, or the Senate, as applicable, or included on a promotion list under section 624(a) of this title.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Convening.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any special selection review board convened under this section shall be convened in accordance with the provisions of section 628(f) of this title.</content></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any special selection review board convened under this section may review such number of persons, and recommendations for promotion of such persons, as the Secretary of the military department concerned shall specify in convening such special selection review board.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information Considered.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In reviewing a person and recommending whether the recommendation for promotion of the person should be sustained under this section, a special selection review board convened under this section shall be furnished and consider the following:</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The record and information concerning the person furnished in accordance with section 615(a)(2) of this title to the promotion board that recommended the person for promotion.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any credible information of an adverse nature on the person, including any substantiated adverse finding or conclusion from an officially documented investigation or inquiry described in section 615(a)(3)(A) of this title.</content>
                                        </subparagraph></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The furnishing of information to a special selection review board under paragraph (1)(B) shall be governed by the standards and procedures referred to in paragraph (3)(C) of section 615(a) of this title applicable to the furnishing of information described in paragraph (3)(A) of such section to selection boards in accordance with that section.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before information on a person described in paragraph (1)(B) is furnished to a special selection review board for purposes of this section, the Secretary of the military department concerned shall ensure that—</chapeau>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such information is made available to the person; and</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subject to subparagraphs (C) and (D), the person is afforded a reasonable opportunity to submit comments on such information to the special selection review board before its review of the person and the recommendation for promotion of the person under this section.</content>
                                            </clause></subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If information on a person described in paragraph (1)(B) is not made available to the person as otherwise required by subparagraph (A)(i) due to the classification status of such information, the person shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be furnished a summary of such information appropriate to the person’s authorization for access to classified information.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C)</num><clause class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An opportunity to submit comments on information is not required for a person under subparagraph (A)(ii) if—</chapeau>
                                                <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such information was made available to the person in connection with the furnishing of such information under 
section 615(a) of this title to the promotion board that recommended the promotion of the person subject to review under this section; and</content>
                                                </subclause>
                                                <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the person submitted comments on such information to that promotion board.</content>
                                                </subclause></clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The comments on information of a person described in clause (i)(II) shall be furnished to the special selection review board.</content>
                                                </clause>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person may waive either or both of the following:</chapeau>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The right to submit comments to a special selection review board under subparagraph (A)(ii).</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The furnishing of comments to a special selection review board under subparagraph (C)(ii).</content>
                                                </clause>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In considering the record and information on a person under this section, the special selection review board shall compare such record and information with an appropriate sampling of the records of those officers of the same competitive category who were recommended for promotion by the promotion board that recommended the person for promotion, and an appropriate sampling of the records of those officers who were considered by and not recommended for promotion by that promotion board.</content></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Records and information shall be presented to a special selection review board for purposes of paragraph (1) in a manner that does not indicate or disclose the person or persons for whom the special selection review board was convened.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In considering whether the recommendation for promotion of a person should be sustained under this section, a special selection review board shall, to the greatest extent practicable, apply standards used by the promotion board that recommended the person for promotion.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The recommendation for promotion of a person may be sustained under this section only if the special selection review board determines that the person—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ranks on an order of merit created by the special selection review board as better qualified for promotion than the sample officer highest on the order of merit list who was considered by and not recommended for promotion by the promotion board concerned; and</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is comparable in qualification for promotion to those sample officers who were recommended for promotion by that promotion board.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A recommendation for promotion of a person may be sustained under this section only by a vote of a majority of the members of the special selection review board.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a special selection review board does not sustain a recommendation for promotion of a person under this section, the person shall be considered to have failed of selection for promotion.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each special selection review board convened under this section shall submit to the Secretary of the military department concerned a written report, signed by each member of the board, containing the name of each person whose recommendation for promotion it recommends for sustainment and certifying that the board has carefully considered the record and information of each person whose name was referred to it.</content></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of sections 617(b) and 618 of this title apply to the report and proceedings of a special selection review board convened under this section in the same manner as they 
apply to the report and proceedings of a promotion board convened under section 611(a) of this title.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appointment of Persons.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the report of a special selection review board convened under this section recommends the sustainment of the recommendation for promotion to the next higher grade of a person whose name was referred to it for review under this section, and the President approves the report, the person shall, as soon as practicable, be appointed to that grade in accordance with subsections (b) and (c) of section 624 of this title.</content></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person who is appointed to the next higher grade as described in paragraph (1) shall, upon that appointment, have the same date of rank, the same effective date for the pay and allowances of that grade, and the same position on the active-duty list as the person would have had pursuant to the original recommendation for promotion of the promotion board concerned.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section. Such regulations shall apply uniformly across the military departments.</content></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any regulation prescribed by the Secretary of a military department to supplement the regulations prescribed pursuant to paragraph (1) may not take effect without the approval of the Secretary of Defense, in writing.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Promotion Board Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">promotion board </quotedText>’means a selection board convened by the Secretary of a military department under section 611(a) of this title.”</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s627">10 U.S.C. 627</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter III of chapter 36 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 628 the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“628a.</designator><label> Special selection review boards.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Delay in promotion.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 624(d) of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/a/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (D), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or</quotedText>” at the end;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/a/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; or</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/a/3/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following new subparagraph (F):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that credible information of an adverse nature, including a substantiated adverse finding or conclusion described in section 615(a)(3)(A) of this title, with respect to the officer will result in the convening of a special selection review board under section 628a of this title to review the officer and recommend whether the recommendation for promotion of the officer should be sustained.”</content>
                                        </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/a/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph (3):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of an officer whose promotion is delayed pursuant to paragraph (1)(F) and whose recommendation for promotion is sustained, authorities for the promotion of the officer are specified in section 628a(f) of this title.”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/a/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4), as redesignated by subparagraph (B)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/a/3/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The appointment</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the appointment</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/a/3/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of an officer whose promotion is delayed pursuant to paragraph (1)(F), requirements applicable to notice and opportunity for response to such delay are specified in section 628a(c)(3) of this title.”</content>
                                        </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reserve Officers.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 1407 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 14502 the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14502a">“SEC. 14502a. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s14502a">10 U.S.C. 14502a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Special selection review boards </heading>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that a person recommended by a promotion board for promotion to a grade at or below the grade of major general or rear admiral in the Navy is the subject of credible information of an adverse nature, including any substantiated adverse finding or conclusion described in section 14107(a)(3)(A) of this title, that was not furnished to the promotion board during its consideration of the person for promotion as otherwise required by such section, the Secretary shall convene a special selection review board under this section to review the person and recommend whether the recommendation for promotion of the person should be sustained.</content></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a person and the recommendation for promotion of the person is subject to review under this section by a special selection review board convened under this section, the name of the person—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall not be disseminated or publicly released on the list of officers recommended for promotion by the promotion board recommending the promotion of the person; and</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall not be forwarded to the Secretary of Defense, the President, or the Senate, as applicable, or included on a promotion list under section 14308(a) of this title.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Convening.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any special selection review board convened under this section shall be convened in accordance with the provisions of section 14502(b)(2) of this title.</content></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any special selection review board convened under this section may review such number of persons, and recommendations for promotion of such persons, as the Secretary of the military department concerned shall specify in convening such special selection review board.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information Considered.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In reviewing a person and recommending whether the recommendation for promotion of the person should be sustained under this section, a special selection review board convened under this section shall be furnished and consider the following:</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The record and information concerning the person furnished in accordance with section 14107(a)(2) of this title to the promotion board that recommended the person for promotion.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any credible information of an adverse nature on the person, including any substantiated adverse finding or 
conclusion from an officially documented investigation or inquiry described in section 14107(a)(3)(A) of this title.</content>
                                        </subparagraph></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The furnishing of information to a special selection review board under paragraph (1)(B) shall be governed by the standards and procedures referred to in paragraph (3)(B) of section 14107(a) of this title applicable to the furnishing of information described in paragraph (3)(A) of such section to promotion boards in accordance with that section.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before information on person described in paragraph (1)(B) is furnished to a special selection review board for purposes of this section, the Secretary of the military department concerned shall ensure that—</chapeau>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such information is made available to the person; and</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subject to subparagraphs (C) and (D), the person is afforded a reasonable opportunity to submit comments on such information to the special selection review board before its review of the person and the recommendation for promotion of the person under this section.</content>
                                            </clause></subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If information on an officer described in paragraph (1)(B) is not made available to the person as otherwise required by subparagraph (A)(i) due to the classification status of such information, the person shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be furnished a summary of such information appropriate to the person’s authorization for access to classified information.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C)</num><clause class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An opportunity to submit comments on information is not required for a person under subparagraph (A)(ii) if—</chapeau>
                                                <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such information was made available to the person in connection with the furnishing of such information under section 14107(a) of this title to the promotion board that recommended the promotion of the person subject to review under this section; and</content>
                                                </subclause>
                                                <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the person submitted comments on such information to that promotion board.</content>
                                                </subclause></clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The comments on information of a person described in clause (i)(II) shall be furnished to the special selection review board.</content>
                                                </clause>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person may waive either or both of the following:</chapeau>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The right to submit comments to a special selection review board under subparagraph (A)(ii).</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The furnishing of comments to a special selection review board under subparagraph (C)(ii).</content>
                                                </clause>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In considering the record and information on a person under this section, the special selection review board shall compare such record and information with an appropriate sampling of the records of those officers of the same competitive category who were recommended for promotion by the promotion board that recommended the person for promotion, and an appropriate sampling of the records of those officers who were considered by and not recommended for promotion by that promotion board.</content></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Records and information shall be presented to a special selection review board for purposes of paragraph (1) in a manner that does not indicate or disclose the person or persons for whom the special selection review board was convened.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In considering whether the recommendation for promotion of a person should be sustained under this section, a special selection review board shall, to the greatest extent practicable, apply 
standards used by the promotion board that recommended the person for promotion.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The recommendation for promotion of a person may be sustained under this section only if the special selection review board determines that the person—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ranks on an order of merit created by the special selection review board as better qualified for promotion than the sample officer highest on the order of merit list who was considered by and not recommended for promotion by the promotion board concerned; and</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is comparable in qualification for promotion to those sample officers who were recommended for promotion by that promotion board.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A recommendation for promotion of a person may be sustained under this section only by a vote of a majority of the members of the special selection review board.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a special selection review board does not sustain a recommendation for promotion of a person under this section, the person shall be considered to have failed of selection for promotion.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each special selection review board convened under this section shall submit to the Secretary of the military department concerned a written report, signed by each member of the board, containing the name of each person whose recommendation for promotion it recommends for sustainment and certifying that the board has carefully considered the record and information of each person whose name was referred to it.</content></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of sections 14109(c), 14110, and 14111 of this title apply to the report and proceedings of a special selection review board convened under this section in the same manner as they apply to the report and proceedings of a promotion board convened under section 14101(a) of this title.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appointment of Persons.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the report of a special selection review board convened under this section recommends the sustainment of the recommendation for promotion to the next higher grade of a person whose name was referred to it for review under this section, and the President approves the report, the person shall, as soon as practicable, be appointed to that grade in accordance with section 14308 of this title.</content></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person who is appointed to the next higher grade as described in paragraph (1) shall, upon that appointment, have the same date of rank, the same effective date for the pay and allowances of that grade, and the same position on the reserve active-status list as the person would have had pursuant to the original recommendation for promotion of the promotion board concerned.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section. Such regulations shall apply uniformly across the military departments.</content></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any regulation prescribed by the Secretary of a military department to supplement the regulations prescribed pursuant to paragraph (1) may not take effect without the approval of the Secretary of Defense, in writing.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Promotion Board Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">promotion board </quotedText>’means a selection board convened by the Secretary of a military department under section 14101(a) of this title.”</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s14501">10 U.S.C. 14501</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 1407 of such title is amended by inserting
after the item relating to section 14502 the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“14502a.</designator><label> Special selection review boards.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Delay in promotion.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 14311 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the military department concerned determines that credible information of adverse nature, including a substantiated adverse finding or conclusion described in section 14107(a)(3)(A) of this title, with respect to the officer will result in the convening of a special selection review board under section 14502a of this title to review the officer and recommend whether the recommendation for promotion of the officer should be sustained.”</content>
                                        </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of an officer whose promotion is delayed pursuant to paragraph (1)(F) and whose recommendation for promotion is sustained, authorities for the promotion of the officer are specified in section 14502a(f) of this title.”</content>
                                        </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), in the case of an officer whose promotion is delayed pursuant to subsection (a)(1)(F), requirements applicable to notice and opportunity for response to such delay are specified in section 14502a(c)(3) of this title.”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements for Furnishing Adverse Information on Regular Officers to Promotion Selection Boards.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of requirements to space force regular officers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (B)(i) of section 615(a)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or, in the case of the Navy, lieutenant</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, in the case of the Navy, lieutenant, or in the case of the Space Force, the equivalent grade</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Satisfaction of requirements through special selection review boards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to the consideration of an officer for promotion to a grade at or below major general, in the case of the Navy, rear admiral, or, in the case of the Space Force, the equivalent grade, the requirements in subparagraphs (A) and (C) may be met through the convening and actions of a special selection review board with respect to the officer under section 628a of this title.”</content>
                                </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s615">10 U.S.C. 615 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Delayed applicability of requirements to boards for promotion of officers to non-general and flag officer grades.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (c) of section 502 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1344) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date and Applicability.—</heading>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section shall take effect on December 20, 2019, and shall, except as provided in paragraph (2), apply with respect to the proceedings of promotion selection boards convened under section 611(a) of title 10, United States Code, after that date.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Delayed applicability for boards for promotion to non-general and flag officer grades.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made this section shall apply with respect to the proceedings of promotion selection boards convened under section 611(a) of title 10, United States Code, for consideration of officers for promotion to a grade below the grade of brigadier general or, in the case of the Navy, rear admiral (lower half), only if such boards are so convened after January 1, 2021.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements for Furnishing Adverse Information on Reserve Officers to Promotion Selection Boards.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 14107(a)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(A)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(3)</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">colonel, or, in the case of the Navy, captain</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">lieutenant colonel, or, in the case of the Navy, commander</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s505/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The standards and procedures referred to in subparagraph (A) shall require the furnishing to the selection board, and to each individual member of the board, the information described in that subparagraph with regard to an officer in a grade specified in that subparagraph at each stage or phase of the selection board, concurrent with the screening, rating, assessment, evaluation, discussion, or other consideration by the board or member of the official military personnel file of the officer, or of the officer.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to the consideration of an officer for promotion to a grade at or below major general or, in the Navy, rear admiral, the requirements in subparagraphs (A) and (B) may be met through the convening and actions of a special selection board with respect to the officer under section 14502a of this title.”</content>
                                </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s506" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="506">SEC. 506. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NUMBER OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONSIDERATION FOR PROMOTION UNDER ALTERNATIVE PROMOTION AUTHORITY. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 649c of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s506/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s506/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection (d):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inapplicability of Requirement Relating to Opportunities for Consideration for Promotion.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 645(1)(A)(i)(I) of this title shall not apply to the promotion of officers described in subsection (a) to the extent that such section is inconsistent with a number of opportunities for promotion specified pursuant to section 649d of this title.”</content>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s507" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="507">SEC. 507. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MANDATORY RETIREMENT FOR AGE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s507/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Rule.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a) of section 1251 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s507/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Marine Corps,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps, or Space Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s507/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or separated, as specified in subsection (e),</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall be retired</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s507/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deferred Retirement or Separation of Health Professions Officers.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) of such section is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s507/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the subsection heading, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Separation</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Retirement</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s507/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or separation</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">retirement</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s507/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deferred Retirement or Separation of Other Officers.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (c) of such section is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s507/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the subsection heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of Chaplains</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Separation of Other Officers</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s507/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or separation</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">retirement</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s507/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">an officer who is appointed or designated as a chaplain</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">any officer other than a health professions officer described in subsection (b)(2)</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s507/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retirement or Separation Based on Years of Creditable Service.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retirement or Separation Based on Years of Creditable Service.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following rules shall apply to a regular commissioned officer who is to be retired or separated under subsection (a):</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the officer has at least 6 but fewer than 20 years of creditable service, the officer shall be separated, with separation pay computed under section 1174(d)(1) of this title.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the officer has fewer than 6 years of creditable service, the officer shall be separated under subsection (a).</content>
                                </subparagraph></paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding paragraph (1), in the case of a regular commissioned officer who was added to the retired list before the date of the enactment of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, the officer shall be retired, with retired pay computed under section 1401 of this title.”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="508">SEC. 508. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CLARIFYING AND IMPROVING RESTATEMENT OF RULES ON THE RETIRED GRADE OF COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restatement.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 69 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking section 1370 and inserting the following new sections:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1370">“SEC. 1370. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1370">10 U.S.C. 1370</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Regular commissioned officers </heading>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retirement in Highest Grade in Which Served Satisfactorily.—</heading>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Unless entitled to a different retired grade under some other provision of law, a commissioned officer (other than a commissioned warrant officer) of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force who retires under any provision of law other than chapter 61 or 1223 of this title shall be retired in the highest permanent grade in which such officer is determined to have served on active duty satisfactorily.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination of satisfactory service.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The determination of satisfactory service of an officer in a grade under paragraph (1) shall be made as follows:</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">By the Secretary of the military department concerned, if the officer is serving in a grade at or below the grade of major general, rear admiral in the Navy, or the equivalent grade in the Space Force.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">By the Secretary of Defense, if the officer is serving or has served in a grade above the grade of major general, rear admiral in the Navy, or the equivalent grade in the Space Force.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect of misconduct in lower grade in determination.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary of a military department or the Secretary of Defense, as applicable, determines that an officer committed misconduct in a lower grade than the retirement grade otherwise provided for the officer by this section—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such Secretary may deem the officer to have not served satisfactorily in any grade equal to or higher than such lower grade for purposes of determining the retirement grade of the officer under this section; and</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the grade next lower to such lower grade shall be the retired grade of the officer under this section.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nature of retirement of certain reserve officers and officers in temporary grades.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A reserve officer, or an officer appointed to a position under section 601 of this title, who is notified that the officer will be released from active duty without the officer’s consent and thereafter requests retirement under section 7311, 8323, or 9311 of this title and is retired pursuant to that request is considered for purposes of this section to have been retired involuntarily.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nature of retirement of certain removed officers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An officer retired pursuant to section 1186(b)(1) of this title is considered for purposes of this section to have been retired voluntarily.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retirement of Officers Retiring Voluntarily.—</heading>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Service-in-grade requirement.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In order to be eligible for voluntary retirement under any provision of this title in a grade above the grade of captain in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, lieutenant in the Navy, or the equivalent grade in the Space Force, a commissioned officer of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force must have served on active duty in that grade for a period of not less than three years, except that—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Defense may reduce such period to a period of not less than two years for any officer; and</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of an officer to be retired in a grade at or below the grade of major general in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, rear admiral in the Navy, or an equivalent grade in the Space Force, the Secretary of Defense may authorize the Secretary of the military department concerned to reduce such period to a period of not less than two years.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on delegation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority of the Secretary of Defense in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) may not be delegated. The authority of the Secretary of a military department in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1), as delegated to such Secretary pursuant to such subparagraph, may not be further delegated.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver of requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subsection (c), the President may waive the application of the service-in-grade requirement in paragraph (1) to officers covered by that paragraph in individual cases involving extreme hardship or exceptional or unusual circumstances. The authority of the President under this paragraph may not be delegated.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on reduction or waiver of requirement for officers under investigation or pending misconduct.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of an officer to be retired in a grade 
above the grade of colonel in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, captain in the Navy, or the equivalent grade in the Space Force, the service-in-grade requirement in paragraph (1) may not be reduced pursuant to that paragraph, or waived pursuant to paragraph (3), while the officer is under investigation for alleged misconduct or while there is pending the disposition of an adverse personnel action against the officer.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grade and fiscal year limitations on reduction or waiver of requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The aggregate number of members of an armed force in a grade for whom reductions are made under paragraph (1), and waivers are made under paragraph (3), in a fiscal year may not exceed—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of officers to be retired in a grade at or below the grade of major in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, lieutenant commander in the Navy, or the equivalent grade in the Space Force, the number equal to two percent of the authorized active-duty strength for that fiscal year for officers of that armed force in that grade;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of officers to be retired in the grade of lieutenant colonel or colonel in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, commander or captain in the Navy, or an equivalent grade in the Space Force, the number equal to four percent of the authorized active-duty strength for that fiscal year for officers of that armed force in the applicable grade; or</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of officers to be retired in the grade of brigadier general or major general in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, rear admiral (lower half) or rear admiral in the Navy, or an equivalent grade in the Space Force, the number equal to 10 percent of the authorized active-duty strength for that fiscal year for officers of that armed force in the applicable grade.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice to congress on reduction or waiver of requirements for general, flag, and equivalent officer grades.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of an officer to be retired in a grade that is a general or flag officer grade, or an equivalent grade in the Space Force, who is eligible to retire in that grade only by reason of an exercise of the authority in paragraph (1) to reduce the service-in-grade requirement in that paragraph, or the authority in paragraph (3) to waive that requirement, the Secretary of Defense or the President, as applicable, shall, not later than 60 days prior to the date on which the officer will be retired in that grade, notify the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives of the exercise of the applicable authority with respect to that officer.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retirement in next lowest grade for officers not meeting requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An officer described in paragraph (1) whose length of service in the highest grade held by the officer while on active duty does not meet the period of the service-in-grade requirement applicable to the officer under this subsection shall, subject to subsection (c), be retired in the next lower grade in which the officer served on active duty satisfactorily, as determined by the Secretary of the military department concerned or the Secretary of Defense, as applicable.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Officers in O-9 and O-10 Grades.—</heading>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An officer of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force who is serving or has served in a position of importance and responsibility designated by the President to carry the grade of lieutenant general or general in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, vice admiral or admiral in the Navy, or an equivalent grade in the Space Force under section 601 of this title may be retired in such grade under subsection (a) only after the Secretary of Defense certifies in writing to the President and the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives that the officer served on active duty satisfactorily in such grade.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on delegation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority of the Secretary of Defense to make a certification with respect to an officer under paragraph (1) may not be delegated.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements in connection with certification.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A certification with respect to an officer under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be submitted by the Secretary of Defense such that it is received by the President and the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives not later than 60 days prior to the date on which the officer will be retired in the grade concerned;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include an up-to-date copy of the military biography of the officer; and</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include the statement of the Secretary as to whether or not potentially adverse, adverse, or reportable information regarding the officer was considered by the Secretary in making the certification.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction with other notice.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of an officer under paragraph (1) to whom a reduction in the service-in-grade requirement under subsection (b)(1) or waiver under subsection (b)(3) applies, the requirement for notification under subsection (b)(6) is satisfied if the notification is included in the certification submitted by the Secretary of Defense under paragraph (1).</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditional Retirement Grade and Retirement for Officers Pending Investigation or Adverse Action.—</heading>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">When an officer serving in a grade at or below the grade of major general in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, rear admiral in the Navy, or an equivalent grade in the Space Force is under investigation for alleged misconduct or pending the disposition of an adverse personnel action at the time of retirement, the Secretary of the military department concerned may—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conditionally determine the highest permanent grade of satisfactory service on active duty of the officer pending completion of the investigation or resolution of the personnel action, as applicable; and</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">retire the officer in that conditional grade, subject to subsection (e).</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Officers in o-9 and o-10 grades.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">When an officer described by subsection (c)(1) is under investigation for alleged misconduct or pending the disposition of an adverse personnel action at the time of retirement, the Secretary of Defense may—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conditionally determine the highest permanent grade of satisfactory service on active duty of the officer, pending completion of the investigation or personnel action, as applicable; and</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">retire the officer in that conditional grade, subject to subsection (e).</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reduction or waiver of service-in-grade requirement prohibited for general, flag, and equivalent officer grades.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In conditionally determining the retirement grade of an officer under paragraph (1)(A) or (2)(A) of this subsection to be a grade above the grade of colonel in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, captain in the Navy, or the equivalent grade in the Space Force, the service-in-grade requirement in subsection (b)(1) may not be reduced pursuant to subsection (b)(1) or waived pursuant to subsection (b)(3).</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on delegation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority of the Secretary of a military department under paragraph (1) may not be delegated. The authority of the Secretary of Defense under paragraph (2) may not be delegated.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Final Retirement Grade Following Resolution of Pending Investigation or Adverse Action.—</heading>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No change from conditional retirement grade.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the resolution of an investigation or personnel action with respect to an officer who has been retired in a conditional retirement grade pursuant to subsection (d) results in a determination that the conditional retirement grade in which the officer was retired will not be changed, the conditional retirement grade of the officer shall, subject to paragraph (3), be the final retired grade of the officer.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Change from conditional retirement grade.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the resolution of an investigation or personnel action with respect to an officer who has been retired in a conditional retirement grade pursuant to subsection (d) results in a determination that the conditional retirement grade in which the officer was retired should be changed, the changed retirement grade shall be the final retired grade of the officer under this section, except that if the final retirement grade provided for an officer pursuant to this paragraph is the grade of lieutenant general or general in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, vice admiral or admiral in the Navy, or an equivalent grade in the Space Force, the requirements in subsection (c) shall apply in connection with the retirement of the officer in such final retirement grade.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recalculation of retired pay.—</heading>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the final retired grade of an officer is as a result of a change under paragraph (2), the retired pay of the officer under chapter 71 of this title shall be recalculated accordingly, with any modification of the retired pay of the officer to go into effect as of the date of the retirement of the officer.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Payment of higher amount for period of conditional retirement grade.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the recalculation of the retired pay of an officer results in an increase in retired pay, the officer shall be paid the amount by which such increased retired pay exceeded the amount of retired pay paid the officer for retirement in the officer’s conditional grade during the period beginning on the date of 
the retirement of the officer in such conditional grade and ending on the effective date of the change of the officer’s retired grade. For an officer whose retired grade is determined pursuant to subsection (c), the effective date of the change of the officer’s retired grade for purposes of this subparagraph shall be the date that is 60 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives the certification required by subsection (c) in connection with the retired grade of the officer.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recoupment of overage during period of conditional retirement grade.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the recalculation of the retired pay of an officer results in a decrease in retired pay, there shall be recouped from the officer the amount by which the amount of retired pay paid the officer for retirement in the officer’s conditional grade exceeded such decreased retired pay during the period beginning on the date of the retirement of the officer in such conditional grade and ending on the effective date of the change of the officer’s retired grade.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Finality of Retired Grade Determinations.—</heading>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except for a conditional determination authorized by subsection (d), a determination of the retired grade of an officer pursuant to this section is administratively final on the day the officer is retired, and may not be reopened, except as provided in paragraph (2).</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reopening.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A final determination of the retired grade of an officer may be reopened as follows:</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the retirement or retired grade of the officer was procured by fraud.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If substantial evidence comes to light after the retirement that could have led to determination of a different retired grade under this section if known by competent authority at the time of retirement.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a mistake of law or calculation was made in the determination of the retired grade.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the applicable Secretary determines, pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, that good cause exists to reopen the determination of retired grade.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicable secretary.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subsection, the applicable Secretary for purposes of a determination or action specified in this subsection is—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of the military department concerned, in the case of an officer retired in a grade at or below the grade of major general in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, rear admiral in the Navy, or the equivalent grade in the Space Force; or</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of Defense, in the case of an officer retired in a grade of lieutenant general or general in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, vice admiral or admiral in the Navy, or an equivalent grade in the Space Force.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice and limitation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a final determination of the retired grade of an officer is reopened in accordance with paragraph (2), the applicable Secretary—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall notify the officer of the reopening; and</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may not make an adverse determination on the retired grade of the officer until the officer has had a reasonable opportunity to respond regarding the basis for the reopening of the officer’s retired grade.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional notice on reopening for officers retired in o-9 and o-10 grades.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the determination of the retired grade of an officer whose retired grade was provided for pursuant to subsection (c) is reopened, the Secretary of Defense shall also notify the President and the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Manner of making of change.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the retired grade of an officer is proposed to be changed through the reopening of the final determination of an officer’s retired grade under this subsection, the change in grade shall be made—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of an officer whose retired grade is to be changed to a grade at or below the grade of major general in the Army, Air Force or Marine Corps, rear admiral in the Navy, or the equivalent grade in the Space Force, in accordance with subsections (a) and (b)—</chapeau>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by the Secretary of Defense (who may delegate such authority only as authorized by clause (ii)); or</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if authorized by the Secretary of Defense, by the Secretary of the military department concerned (who may not further delegate such authority);</content>
                                                </clause>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of an officer whose retired grade is to be changed to the grade of lieutenant general or general in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, vice admiral or admiral in the Navy, or an equivalent grade in the Space Force, by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recalculation of retired pay.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the final retired grade of an officer is changed through the reopening of the officer’s retired grade under this subsection, the retired pay of the officer under chapter 71 of this title shall be recalculated. Any modification of the retired pay of the officer as a result of the change shall go into effect on the effective date of the change of the officer’s retired grade, and the officer shall not be entitled or subject to any changed amount of retired pay for any period before such effective date. An officer whose retired grade is changed as provided in paragraph (6)(B) shall not be entitled or subject to a change in retired pay for any period before the date on which the Senate provides advice and consent for the retirement of the officer in such grade.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Highest Permanent Grade Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">highest permanent grade</quotedText>’ means a grade at or below the grade of major general in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, rear admiral in the Navy, or an equivalent grade in the Space Force.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                </section>
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1370a">“SEC. 1370a. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1370a">10 U.S.C. 1370a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Officers entitled to retired pay for non-regular service </heading>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retirement in Highest Grade Held Satisfactorily.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Unless entitled to a different grade, or to credit for satisfactory service in a different grade under some other provision of law, a person who is entitled to retired pay under chapter 1223 of this title shall, upon application under section 12731 of this title, 
be credited with satisfactory service in the highest permanent grade in which that person served satisfactorily at any time in the armed forces, as determined by the Secretary of the military department concerned in accordance with this section.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Service-in-grade Requirement for Officers in Grades Below O-5.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In order to be credited with satisfactory service in an officer grade (other than a warrant officer grade) below the grade of lieutenant colonel or commander (in the case of the Navy), a person covered by subsection (a) must have served satisfactorily in that grade (as determined by the Secretary of the military department concerned) as a reserve commissioned officer in an active status, or in a retired status on active duty, for not less than six months.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Service-in-grade Requirement for Offices in Grades Above O-4.—</heading>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In order to be credited with satisfactory service in an officer grade above major or lieutenant commander (in the case of the Navy), a person covered by subsection (a) must have served satisfactorily in that grade (as determined by the Secretary of the military department concerned) as a reserve commissioned officer in an active status, or in a retired status on active duty, for not less than three years.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Satisfaction of requirement by certain officers not completing three years.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person covered by paragraph (1) who has completed at least six months of satisfactory service in grade may be credited with satisfactory service in the grade in which serving at the time of transfer or discharge, notwithstanding failure of the person to complete three years of service in that grade, if the person is transferred from an active status or discharged as a reserve commissioned officer—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">solely due to the requirements of a nondiscretionary provision of law requiring that transfer or discharge due to the person’s age or years of service; or</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">because the person no longer meets the qualifications for membership in the Ready Reserve solely because of a physical disability, as determined in accordance with chapter 61 of this title, and at the time of such transfer or discharge the person (pursuant to section 12731b of this title or otherwise) meets the service requirements established by section 12731(a) of this title for eligibility for retired pay under chapter 1223 of this title, unless the disability is described in section 12731b of this title.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reduction in service-in-grade requirements.—</heading>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Officers in grades below general and flag officer grades.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of a person to be retired in a grade below brigadier general or rear admiral (lower half) in the Navy, the Secretary of Defense may authorize the Secretary of a military department to reduce, subject to subparagraph (B), the three-year period of service-in-grade required by paragraph (1) to a period not less than two years. The authority of the Secretary of a military department under this subparagraph may not be delegated.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of reserve commissioned officers of an armed force in the same grade for whom a reduction is made under subparagraph (A) during any fiscal year in the period of service-in-grade otherwise required by paragraph (1) may not exceed the number 
equal to 2 percent of the strength authorized for that fiscal year for reserve commissioned officers of that armed force in an active status in that grade.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Officers in general and flag officers grades.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may reduce the three-year period of service-in-grade required by paragraph (1) to a period not less than two years for any person, including a person who, upon transfer to the Retired Reserve or discharge, is to be credited with satisfactory service in a general or flag officer grade under that paragraph. The authority of the Secretary of Defense under this subparagraph may not be delegated.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice to congress on reduction in service-in-grade requirements for general and flag officer grades.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of a person to be credited under this section with satisfactory service in a grade that is a general or flag officer grade who is eligible to be credited with such service in that grade only by reason of an exercise of authority in subparagraph (C) to reduce the three-year service-in-grade requirement otherwise applicable under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall, not later than 60 days prior to the date on which the person will be credited with such satisfactory service in that grade, notify the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives of the exercise of authority in subparagraph (C) with respect to that person.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Officers serving in grades above o-6 involuntarily transferred from active status.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person covered by paragraph (1) who has completed at least six months of satisfactory service in a grade above colonel or (in the case of the Navy) captain and, while serving in an active status in such grade, is involuntarily transferred (other than for cause) from active status may be credited with satisfactory service in the grade in which serving at the time of such transfer, notwithstanding failure of the person to complete three years of service in that grade.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Adjutants and assistant adjutants general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a person covered by paragraph (1) has completed at least six months of satisfactory service in grade, the person was serving in that grade while serving in a position of adjutant general required under section 314 of title 32 or while serving in a position of assistant adjutant general subordinate to such a position of adjutant general, and the person has failed to complete three years of service in that grade solely because the person’s appointment to such position has been terminated or vacated as described in section 324(b) of such title, the person may be credited with satisfactory service in that grade, notwithstanding the failure of the person to complete three years of service in that grade.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Officers recommended for promotion serving in certain grade before promotion.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To the extent authorized by the Secretary of the military department concerned, a person who, after having been recommended for promotion in a report of a promotion board but before being promoted to the recommended grade, served in a position for which that grade is the minimum authorized grade may be credited for purposes of paragraph (1) as having served in that grade for the period 
for which the person served in that position while in the next lower grade. The period credited may not include any period before the date on which the Senate provides advice and consent for the appointment of that person in the recommended grade.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Officers qualified for federal recognition serving in certain grade before appointment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To the extent authorized by the Secretary of the military department concerned, a person who, after having been found qualified for Federal recognition in a higher grade by a board under section 307 of title 32, serves in a position for which that grade is the minimum authorized grade and is appointed as a reserve officer in that grade may be credited for the purposes of paragraph (1) as having served in that grade. The period of the service for which credit is afforded under the preceding sentence may be only the period for which the person served in the position after the Senate provides advice and consent for the appointment.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retirement in next lowest grade for officers not meeting service-in-grade requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person whose length of service in the highest grade held does not meet the service-in-grade requirements specified in this subsection shall be credited with satisfactory service in the next lower grade in which that person served satisfactorily (as determined by the Secretary of the military department concerned) for not less than six months.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Officers in O-9 and O-10 Grades.—</heading>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person covered by this section in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps who is serving or has served in a position of importance and responsibility designated by the President to carry the grade of lieutenant general or general in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, or vice admiral or admiral in the Navy under section 601 of this title may be retired in such grade under subsection (a) only after the Secretary of Defense certifies in writing to the President and the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives that the officer served satisfactorily in such grade.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on delegation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority of the Secretary of Defense to make a certification with respect to an officer under paragraph (1) may not be delegated.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements in connection with certification.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A certification with respect to an officer under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be submitted by the Secretary of Defense such that it is received by the President and the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives not later than 60 days prior to the date on which the officer will be retired in the grade concerned;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include an up-to-date copy of the military biography of the officer; and</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include the statement of the Secretary as to whether or not potentially adverse, adverse, or reportable information regarding the officer was considered by the Secretary in making the certification.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction with other notice.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of an officer under paragraph (1) who is eligible to be credited with service in a grade only by reason of the exercise of the 
authority in subsection (c)(3)(C) to reduce the three-year service-in-grade requirement under subsection (c)(1), the requirement for notification under subsection (c)(3)(D) is satisfied if the notification is included in the certification submitted by the Secretary of Defense under paragraph (1).</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditional Retirement Grade and Retirement for Officers Under Investigation for Misconduct or Pending Adverse Personnel Action.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The retirement grade, and retirement, of a person covered by this section who is under investigation for alleged misconduct or pending the disposition of an adverse personnel action at the time of retirement is as provided for by section 1370(d) of this title. In the application of such section 1370(d) for purposes of this subsection, any reference ‘active duty’ shall be deemed not to apply, and any reference to a provision of section 1370 of this title shall be deemed to be a reference to the analogous provision of this section.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Final Retirement Grade Following Resolution of Pending Investigation or Adverse Action.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The final retirement grade under this section of a person described in subsection (e) following resolution of the investigation or personnel action concerned is the final retirement grade provided for by section 1370(e) of this title. In the application of such section 1370(e) for purposes of this subsection, any reference to a provision of section 1370 of this title shall be deemed to be a reference to the analogous provision of this section. In the application of paragraph (3) of such section 1370e(e) for purposes of this subsection, the reference to ‘chapter 71’ of this title shall be deemed to be a reference to ‘chapter 1223 of this title’.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Finality of Retired Grade Determinations.—</heading>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except for a conditional determination authorized by subsection (e), a determination of the retired grade of a person pursuant to this section is administratively final on the day the person is retired, and may not be reopened.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reopening.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A determination of the retired grade of a person may be reopened in accordance with applicable provisions of section 1370(f) of this title. In the application of such section 1370(f) for purposes of this subsection, any reference to a provision of section 1370 of this title shall be deemed to be a reference to the analogous provision of this section. In the application of paragraph (7) of such section 1370(f) for purposes of this paragraph, the reference to ‘chapter 71 of this title’ shall be deemed to be a reference to ‘chapter 1223 of this title’.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Highest Permanent Grade Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">highest permanent grade</quotedText>’ means a grade at or below the grade of major general in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps or rear admiral in the Navy.”</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1370">10 U.S.C. 1370</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 69 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 1370 and inserting the following new items:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1370.</designator><label> Regular commissioned officers.</label></referenceItem>
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1370a.</designator><label> Officers entitled to retired pay for non-regular service.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming and Technical Amendments to Retired Grade Rules for the Armed Forces.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retired pay.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Title 10, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In section 1406(b)(2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1370(d)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1370a</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In section 1407(f)(2)(B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">by reason of denial of a determination or certification under section 1370</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">pursuant to section 1370 or 1370a</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Army.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 7341 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following new subsection (a):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a)</num><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The retired grade of a regular commissioned officer of the Army who retires other than for physical disability is determined under section 1370 of this title.</content></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The retired grade of a reserve commissioned officer of the Army who retires other than for physical disability is determined under section 1370a of this title.”</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">he</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the member</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">his</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the member’s</quotedText>”.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Navy and marine corps.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such title is further amended as follows:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In section 8262(a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sections 689 and 1370</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 689, and section 1370 or 1370a (as applicable),</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In section 8323(c), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1370 of this title</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1370 or 1370a of this title, as applicable</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Air force and space force.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9341 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following new subsection (a):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a)</num><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The retired grade of a regular commissioned officer of the Air Force or the Space Force who retires other than for physical disability is determined under section 1370 of this title.</content></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The retired grade of a reserve commissioned officer of the Air Force or the Space Force who retires other than for physical disability is determined under section 1370a of this title.”</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/b/4/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or a Regular or Reserve of the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/b/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">he</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the member</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/b/4/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">his</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the member’s</quotedText>”.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reserve officers.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 12771 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/b/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1370(d)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1370a of this title</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/b/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1370(d)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1370a</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s508/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1370">10 U.S.C. 1370 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other References.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the determination of the retired grade of a commissioned officer of the Armed Forces entitled to retired pay under chapter 1223 of title 10, United States Code, who retires after the date of the enactment of this Act, any reference in a provision of law or regulation to section 1370 of title 10, United States Code, in such determination with respect to such officer shall be deemed to be a reference to section 1370a of title 10, United States Code (as amended by subsection (a)).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s509" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="509">SEC. 509. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPEAL OF AUTHORITY FOR ORIGINAL APPOINTMENT OF REGULAR NAVY OFFICERS DESIGNATED FOR ENGINEERING DUTY, AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING DUTY, AND SPECIAL DUTY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s509/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8137 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s509/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8132">10 U.S.C. 8132</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 815 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 8137.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s509A" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="509A">SEC. 509A. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PERMANENT PROGRAMS ON DIRECT COMMISSIONS TO CYBER POSITIONS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s509A/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Permanent Programs.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 509 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2109; 10 U.S.C. 503 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s509A/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the subsection heading of subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Pilot</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s509A/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">pilot</quotedText>” each place it appears; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s509A/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsections (d) and (e).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s509A/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Heading Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of such section is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="509">“SEC. 509. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROGRAMS ON DIRECT COMMISSIONS TO CYBER POSITIONS”</heading>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s509B" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="509B">SEC. 509B. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REVIEW OF SEAMAN TO ADMIRAL-21 PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s509B/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s509B/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Navy shall review the policies and procedures for the Seaman to Admiral-21 program in effect during fiscal years 2010 through 2014.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s509B/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The elements of the review shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s509B/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A determination whether officer candidates selected for the Seaman to Admiral-21 program after October 28, 2009, and before 30 September 2014, were notified or otherwise informed that they would not receive retirement credit for the months of active service used in pursuit of a baccalaureate-level degree under the program following completion of the program and upon appointment to the grade of ensign in the Navy.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s509B/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An explanation of how and when the Navy implemented the requirements of former section 6328(c) of title 10, United States Code (currently section 8328(c) of that title) for Seaman to Admiral-21 participants.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s509B/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of personnel who were selected for the Seaman to Admiral-21 program, completed a baccalaureate-level degree, and were appointed as an ensign in the Navy under the program from fiscal years 2010 through 2014.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s509B/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A determination whether the personnel described in subparagraph (C) should be eligible for retirement credit for the months of active service spent in pursuit of a baccalaureate-level degree.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s509B/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the results of the review under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stA/s509B/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Navy shall carry out this section by not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reserve Component Management </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s511" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="511">SEC. 511. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO ORDER RETIRED MEMBERS TO ACTIVE DUTY IN HIGH-DEMAND, LOW-DENSITY ASSIGNMENTS DURING WAR OR NATIONAL EMERGENCY. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 688a of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s511/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s511/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (f) the following new subsection (g):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exceptions During Periods of War or National Emergency.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The limitations in subsections (c) and (f) shall not apply during a time of war or of national emergency declared by Congress or the President.”</content>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s512" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="512">SEC. 512. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2031(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">service to the United States</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(including an introduction to service opportunities in military, national, and public service)</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s513" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="513">SEC. 513. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GRANTS TO SUPPORT STEM EDUCATION IN THE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s513/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program Authority.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s513/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 102 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2036">“SEC. 2036. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2036">10 U.S.C. 2036</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Grants to support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education </heading>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, may carry out a program to make grants to eligible entities to assist such entities in providing education in covered subjects to students in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out a program under subsection (a), the Secretary may coordinate with the following:</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of the National Science Foundation.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heads of such other Federal, State, and local government entities the Secretary of Defense determines to be appropriate.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Activities funded with grants under this section may include the following:</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Training and other support for instructors to teach courses in covered subjects to students.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The acquisition of materials, hardware, and software necessary for the instruction of covered subjects.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Activities that improve the quality of educational materials, training opportunities, and curricula available to students and instructors in covered subjects.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Development of travel opportunities, demonstrations, mentoring programs, and informal education in covered subjects for students and instructors.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Students’ pursuit of certifications in covered subjects.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preference.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In making any grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to eligible entities that are eligible for assistance under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.).</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Evaluations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out a program under this section, the Secretary shall establish outcome-based metrics and internal and external assessments to evaluate the merits and benefits of the activities funded with grants under this section with respect to the needs of the Department of Defense.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out a program under this section, the Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, make use of the authorities under chapter 111 and sections 2601 and 2605 of this title, and other authorities the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible entity</quotedText>’ means a local education agency that hosts a unit of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered subjects</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">science;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">technology;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">engineering;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">mathematics;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">computer science;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">computational thinking;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">artificial intelligence;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">machine learning;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">data science;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">“(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">cybersecurity;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">“(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">robotics;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="L">“(L) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">health sciences; and</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="M">“(M) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other subjects determined by the Secretary of Defense to be related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.”</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s513/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2031">10 U.S.C. 2031</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 102 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2036.</designator><label> Grants to support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s513/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on any activities carried out under section 2036 of title 10, United States Code (as added by subsection (a)).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s514" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="514">SEC. 514. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PERMANENT SUICIDE PREVENTION AND RESILIENCE PROGRAM FOR THE RESERVE COMPONENTS. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 10219 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (h).</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s515" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="515">SEC. 515. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS OF SELECTED RESERVE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s515/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modification of Maximum Repayment Amount.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 16301(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$500</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$1,000</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s515/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s16301">10 U.S.C. 16301 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date and Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to loan repayment under section 16301 of title 10, United States Code, for eligible years of service completed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s516" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="516">SEC. 516. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INCLUSION OF DRILL OR TRAINING FOREGONE DUE TO EMERGENCY TRAVEL OR DUTY RESTRICTIONS IN COMPUTATIONS OF ENTITLEMENT TO AND AMOUNTS OF RETIRED PAY FOR NON-REGULAR SERVICE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s516/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Entitlement to Retired Pay.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 12732(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s516/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F)</num><clause class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense or 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, one point for each day of active service or one point for each drill or period of equivalent instruction that was prescribed by the Secretary concerned to be performed during the covered emergency period, if such person was prevented from performing such duty due to travel or duty restrictions imposed by the President, the Secretary of Defense, or the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard.</content></clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person may not be credited more than 35 points in a one-year period under this subparagraph.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subparagraph, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered emergency period</quotedText>’ means the period beginning on March 1, 2020, and ending on the day that is 60 days after the date on which the travel or duty restriction applicable to the person concerned is lifted.”</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s516/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter following subparagraph (F), as inserted by paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and (E)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(E), and (F)</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s516/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amount of Retired Pay.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 12733(3) of such title is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or (D)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(D), or (F)</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s516/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s516/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date on which the covered emergency period, as defined in subparagraph (F) of section 12732(a)(2) of such title, as added by subsection (a), ends, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the use of the authority under such subparagraph.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s516/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report under this subsection shall include, with respect to each reserve component, the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s516/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of individuals granted credit as a result of a training cancellation.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s516/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of individuals granted credit as a result of another extenuating circumstance.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s516/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Publication.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after submitting the report under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s516/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the Department of Defense; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s516/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that any data in the report is made available in a machine-readable format that is downloadable, searchable, and sortable.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s517" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="517">SEC. 517. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s12301">10 U.S.C. 12301 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">QUARANTINE LODGING FOR MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS WHO PERFORM CERTAIN SERVICE IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s517/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may provide, to a member of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who performs a period of covered service, housing for not fewer than 14 days immediately after the end of such period of covered service.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s517/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s517/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">active service</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s517/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered service</quotedText>” means active service performed in response to the covered national emergency.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s517/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered national emergency</quotedText>” means the national emergency declared on March 13, 2020, by the President under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) with respect to COVID-19.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="518">SEC. 518. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s10101">10 U.S.C. 10101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DIRECT EMPLOYMENT PILOT PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may carry out a pilot program to enhance the efforts of the Department of Defense to provide job placement assistance and related employment services directly to members of the National Guard and Reserves in reserve active-status.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any such pilot program shall be offered to, and administered by, the adjutants general appointed under section 314 of title 32, United States Code, or other officials in the States concerned designated by the Secretary for purposes of the pilot program.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cost-Sharing Requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As a condition on the provision of funds under this section to a State to support the operation of the pilot program in that State, the State must agree to contribute funds, derived from non-Federal sources, in an amount equal to at least 50 percent of the funds necessary for the operation of the pilot program in that State.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In developing any such pilot program, the Secretary shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incorporate elements of State direct employment programs for members of the reserve components; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">use resources provided to members of the Armed Forces with civilian training opportunities through the SkillBridge transition training program administered by the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Direct Employment Program Model.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any such pilot program shall use a job placement program model that focuses on working one-on-one with eligible members to cost-effectively provide job placement services, including—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifying unemployed and underemployed individuals;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">job matching services;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">resume editing;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">interview preparation; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/e/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">post-employment follow up.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Evaluation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall develop outcome metrics to evaluate the success of any such pilot program.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary carries out the pilot Program, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the results of the pilot program not later than March 1, 2022. The Secretary shall prepare the report in coordination with the Chief of the National Guard Bureau.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A report under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/g/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description and assessment of the effectiveness and achievements of the pilot program, including the number of members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces hired and the cost-per-placement of participating members.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/g/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the effects of the pilot program and increased reserve component employment on the readiness of members of the reserve components and on the retention of members.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/g/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A comparison of the pilot program to other programs conducted by the Department of Defense to provide unemployment or underemployment support to members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, including the best practices developed through and used in such programs.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/g/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duration; Extension.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (2), the authority to carry out the pilot program expires on September 30, 2024.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s518/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may elect to extend the pilot program for not more than two additional fiscal years.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="519">SEC. 519. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2101">10 U.S.C. 2101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PILOT PROGRAMS AUTHORIZED IN CONNECTION WITH SROTC UNITS AND CSPI PROGRAMS AT HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND MINORITY INSTITUTIONS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pilot Programs Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may carry out two pilot programs as follows:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A pilot program, with elements as provided for in subsection (c), at covered institutions in order to assess the feasibility and advisability of mechanisms to reduce barriers to participation in the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at such institutions by creating partnerships between satellite or extension Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps units at such institutions and covered military installations.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, a pilot program, with elements as provided for in subsection (d), in order to assess the feasibility and advisability of the provision of financial assistance to members of the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, and members of the Coast 
Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative, at covered institutions for participation in flight training.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The duration of each pilot program under subsection (a) may not exceed 5 years.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pilot Program on Partnerships Between Satellite or Extension SROTC Units and Covered Military Installations.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Participating institutions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the pilot program required by subsection (a)(1) at not fewer than five covered institutions selected by the Secretary for purposes of the pilot program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements for selection.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each covered institution selected by the Secretary for purposes of the pilot program under subsection (a)(1) shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">currently maintain a satellite or extension Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps unit under chapter 103 of title 10, United States Code, that is located more than 20 miles from the host unit of such unit; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish and maintain a satellite or extension Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps unit that meets the requirements in subparagraph (A).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preference in selection of institutions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In selecting covered institutions under this subsection for participation in the pilot program under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary shall give preference to covered institutions that are located within 20 miles of a covered military installation of the same Armed Force as the host unit of the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps of the covered institution concerned.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Partnership activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The activities conducted under the pilot program under subsection (a)(1) between a satellite or extension Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps unit and the covered military installation concerned shall include such activities designed to reduce barriers to participation in the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at the covered institution concerned as the Secretary considers appropriate, including measures to mitigate travel time and expenses in connection with receipt of Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps instruction.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pilot Program on Financial Assistance for SROTC and CSPI Members for Flight Training.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility for participation by srotc and cspi members.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A member of a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps unit, or a member of a Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative program, at a covered institution may participate in the pilot program under subsection (a)(2) if the member meets such academic requirements at the covered institution, and such other requirements, as the Secretary concerned shall establish for purposes of the pilot program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preference in selection of participants.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In selecting members under this subsection for participation in the pilot program under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary concerned shall give a preference to members who will pursue flight training under the pilot program at a covered institution.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial assistance for flight training.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/d/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary concerned may provide any member of a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps unit or a College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative 
program who participates in the pilot program under subsection (a)(2) financial assistance to defray, whether in whole or in part, the charges and fees imposed on the member for flight training.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/d/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Flight training.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Financial assistance may be used under subparagraph (A) for a course of flight training only if the course meets Federal Aviation Administration standards and is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration and the applicable State approving agency.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/d/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Financial assistance received by a member under subparagraph (A) may be used only to defray the charges and fees imposed on the member as described in that subparagraph.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/d/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cessation of eligibility.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Financial assistance may not be provided to a member under subparagraph (A) as follows:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/d/3/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the member ceases to meet the academic and other requirements established pursuant to paragraph (1).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/d/3/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the member ceases to be a member of the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps or the College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative, as applicable.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Evaluation Metrics.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot programs under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the commencement of the pilot programs under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the pilot programs. The report shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of each pilot program, including in the case of the pilot program under subsection (a)(2) the requirements established pursuant to subsection (d)(1).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The evaluation metrics established under subsection (e).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other matters relating to the pilot programs as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the end of each fiscal year in which the Secretary carries out the pilot programs, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the pilot programs during such fiscal year. Each report shall include, for the fiscal year covered by such report, the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of the pilot program required by subsection (a)(1), a description of the partnerships between satellite or extension Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps units and covered military installations under the pilot program.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of the pilot program required by subsection (a)(2), the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of members of Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps units, and the number of members of Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative programs, at covered institutions selected 
for purposes of the pilot program, including the number of such members participating in the pilot program.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of recipients of financial assistance provided under the pilot program, including the number who—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/2/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">completed a ground school course of instruction in connection with obtaining a private pilot’s certificate;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/2/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">completed flight training, and the type of training, certificate, or both received;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/2/B/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">were selected for a pilot training slot in the Armed Forces;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/2/B/ii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">initiated pilot training in the Armed Forces; or</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/2/B/ii/V" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">successfully completed pilot training in the Armed Forces.</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount of financial assistance provided under the pilot program, broken out by covered institution, course of study, and such other measures as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Data collected in accordance with the evaluation metrics established under subsection (e).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Final report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days prior to the completion of the pilot programs, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the pilot programs. The report shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the pilot programs.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the effectiveness of each pilot program.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the cost of each pilot program, and an estimate of the cost of making each pilot program permanent.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An estimate of the cost of expanding each pilot program throughout all eligible Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps units and College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative programs.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/f/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate in light of the pilot programs, including recommendations for extending or making permanent the authority for each pilot program.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered institution</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 262(g)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered military installation</quotedText>” means an installation of the Department of Defense for the regular components of the Armed Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/g/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">flight training</quotedText>” means a course of instruction toward obtaining any of the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/g/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A private pilot’s certificate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/g/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A commercial pilot certificate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/g/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A certified flight instructor certificate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/g/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A multi-crew pilot’s license.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/g/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A flight instrument rating.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519/g/3/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other certificate, rating, or pilot privilege the Secretary considers appropriate for purposes of this section.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519A" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="519A">SEC. 519A. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT REGARDING FULL-TIME NATIONAL GUARD DUTY IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519A/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 regarding how it is determined whether to authorize full-time National Guard duty in response to the covered national emergency.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519A/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report under this section shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519A/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of requests described in subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519A/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of such requests approved and the number of requests denied.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519A/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each such request—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519A/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the time elapsed from receipt of request to disposition of request; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519A/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether costs (including pay and benefits for members of the National Guard) were a factor in determining whether to grant or deny the request.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519A/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each such request approved, an estimate of the time between approval and the time when the first such member of the National Guard was placed on full-time National Guard duty in response to such request.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519A/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each such request denied, the reason for denial and how such denial was explained to the requestor.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519A/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of how the process of review for such requests differed from previous requests for a determination whether to authorize full-time National Guard duty under section 502(f) of title 32, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519A/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recommendations of the Secretary to improve the review of such requests in order to better respond to such requests.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519A/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519A/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered national emergency</quotedText>” means the national emergency declared on March 13, 2020, by the President under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) with respect to COVID-19.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519A/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">full-time National Guard duty</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519B" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="519B">SEC. 519B. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY AND REPORT ON NATIONAL GUARD SUPPORT TO STATES RESPONDING TO MAJOR DISASTERS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519B/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on the process by which the National Guard provides support to other Federal agencies and to States during major disasters. The report shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519B/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With regards to authorization of full-time National Guard duty under section 502(f) of title 32, United States Code—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519B/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a review of the process of such authorization, including authorization approval, funding approval, and mission assignment;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519B/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a review of data regarding the frequency and speed of such authorizations during fiscal years 2015 through 2020; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519B/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">measures of performance or effectiveness.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519B/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The effectiveness of the funding transfer process between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519B/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The development and promulgation of training and education materials for the National Guard and other components of the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519B/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of lessons learned from the response to COVID-19, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519B/a/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">policy gaps identified by the Secretary; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519B/a/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any recommendations of the Secretary to improve such process.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519B/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519C" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="519C">SEC. 519C. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON GUIDANCE FOR USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS BY THE NATIONAL GUARD. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519C/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519C/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review current guidance on the use of unmanned aircraft systems by the National Guard for covered activities within the United States; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519C/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing recommendations of the Secretary regarding how to expedite the review of requests for use of unmanned aircraft systems described in paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519C/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Activities Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered activities</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519C/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">emergency operations;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519C/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">search and rescue operations;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519C/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">defense support to civil authorities; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519C/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">support under section 502(f) of title 32, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519D" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="519D">SEC. 519D. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY AND REPORT ON ROTC RECRUITMENT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519D/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study that assesses—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519D/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether members of the Armed Forces who served in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps are more or less likely than members who served in the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps to achieve or receive recommendations for higher ranks;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519D/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether there is a correlation between race or ethnicity and the rank ultimately achieved by such members;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519D/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether individuals who serve in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps are likelier to join the Armed Forces than other individuals; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519D/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the feasibility of establishing a program to create a pathway for minorities into higher ranks in the Armed Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stB/s519D/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than December 31, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Service Authorities and Correction of Military Records </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s521" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="521">SEC. 521. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INCREASED ACCESS TO POTENTIAL RECRUITS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s521/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secondary Schools.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 503 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s521/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)(1)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s521/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and telephone listings,</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">electronic mail addresses (which shall be the electronic mail addresses provided by the school, if available), and telephone listings, notwithstanding subsection (a)(5) of section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g).</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s521/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and telephone listing</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">electronic mail address, and telephone listing</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s521/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (d).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s521/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Institutions of Higher Education.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 983(b)(2)(A) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and telephone listings</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">electronic mail addresses (which shall be the electronic mail addresses provided by the institution, if available), and telephone listings</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s522" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="522">SEC. 522. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SUNSET AND TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS OF THE PHYSICAL DISABILITY BOARD OF REVIEW. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1554a of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                        <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On or after the date of the enactment of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, the Secretary of Defense may sunset the Physical Disability Board of Review under this section.</content></paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary sunsets the Physical Disability Board of Review under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall transfer any remaining requests for review pending at that time, and shall assign any new requests for review under this section, to a board for the correction of military records operated by the Secretary concerned under section 1552 of this title..</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (c)(4) shall not apply with respect to any review conducted by a board for the correction of military records under paragraph (2).”</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s523" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="523">SEC. 523. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HONORARY PROMOTION MATTERS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s523/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Honorary Promotions on Initiative of Department of Defense.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 80 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1563 the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1563a">“SEC. 1563a. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1563a">10 U.S.C. 1563a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Honorary promotions on the initiative of the Department of Defense </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary may make an honorary promotion (whether or not posthumous) of a former member or retired member of the armed forces to any grade not exceeding the grade of major general, rear admiral (upper half), or an equivalent grade in the Space Force if the Secretary determines that the promotion is merited.</content></paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority to make an honorary promotion under this subsection shall apply notwithstanding that the promotion is not otherwise authorized by law.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice to Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may not make an honorary promotion pursuant to subsection (a) until 60 days after the date on which the Secretary submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a notice of the determination to make the promotion, including a detailed discussion of the rationale supporting the determination.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice of Promotion.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon making an honorary promotion pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall expeditiously notify the former member or retired member concerned, or the next of kin of such former member or retired member if such former member or retired member is deceased, of the promotion.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nature of Promotion.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any promotion pursuant to this section is honorary, and shall not affect the pay, retired pay, or other benefits from the United States to which the former member or retired member concerned is entitled or would have been entitled based on the military service of such former member or retired member, nor affect any benefits to which any other person is or may become entitled based on the military service of such former member or retired member.”</content>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s523/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modification of Authorities on Review of Proposals From Congress.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s523/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standardization of authorities with authorities on initiative of department of defense.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1563 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s523/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s523/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the posthumous or honorary promotion or appointment of a member or former member of the armed forces, or any other person considered qualified,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the honorary promotion (whether or not posthumous) of a former member or retired member of the armed forces</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s523/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the posthumous or honorary promotion or appointment</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the promotion</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s523/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the posthumous or honorary promotion or appointment</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the honorary promotion</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s523/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority to make honorary promotions following review of proposals.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such section is further amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s523/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s523/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority To Make.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Defense may make an honorary promotion (whether or not posthumous) of a former member or retired member of the armed forces to any grade not exceeding the grade of major general, rear admiral (upper half), or an equivalent grade in the Space Force following the submittal of the determination of the Secretary concerned under subsection (b) in connection with the proposal for the promotion if the determination is to approve the making of the promotion.</content></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may not make an honorary promotion under this subsection until 60 days after the date on which the Secretary concerned submits the determination in connection with the proposal for the promotion under subsection (b), and the detailed rationale supporting the determination as described in that subsection, to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives and the requesting Member in accordance with that subsection.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority to make an honorary promotion under this subsection shall apply notwithstanding that the promotion is not otherwise authorized by law.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any promotion pursuant to this subsection is honorary, and shall not affect the pay, retired pay, or other benefits from the United States to which the former member or retired member concerned is or would have been entitled based upon the military service of such former member or retired member, nor affect any benefits to which any other person may become entitled based on the military service of such former member or retired member.”</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s523/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Heading amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of such section is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1563">“SEC. 1563. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration of proposals from Members of Congress for honorary promotions: procedures for review and promotion”</heading>
                                </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s523/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 U.S.C. 1561</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 80 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 1563 and inserting the following new items:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1563.</designator><label> Consideration of proposals from Members of Congress for honorary promotions: procedures for review and promotion.</label></referenceItem>
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1563a.</designator><label> Honorary promotions on the initiative of the Department of Defense.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s524" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="524">SEC. 524. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXCLUSION OF OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF MEMBERS FROM RECORDS FURNISHED TO PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s524/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s615">10 U.S.C. 615 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Active Duty Officers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall include in the regulations prescribed pursuant to section 615(a) of title 10, United States Code, a prohibition on the inclusion of an official photograph of an officer in the information furnished to a selection board pursuant to section 615(b) of such title.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s524/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s615">10 U.S.C. 615 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reserve Officers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall include in regulations prescribed pursuant to section 14107(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, a prohibition on the inclusion of an official photograph of an officer in the information furnished to a selection board pursuant to section 14107(a)(2) of such title.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s524/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s615">10 U.S.C. 615 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enlisted Members.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Secretary of a military department shall prescribe regulations that prohibit the inclusion of an official photograph of an enlisted member in the information furnished to a board that considers enlisted members under the jurisdiction of such Secretary for promotion.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s524/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Exclusion of Additional Information.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report setting forth the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s524/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A recommendation for the redaction or removal from information furnished to selection boards convened to consider officers or enlisted members for promotion to the next higher 
grade of such information, if any, relating to an officer or enlisted member, as applicable, that is currently furnished to such a selection board as the Secretary considers appropriate for redaction or removal in order to eliminate inappropriate bias in the promotion selection process.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s524/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the anticipated effects on the promotion process for officers or enlisted members, as applicable, of the redaction or removal from information furnished to selection boards of information recommended for redaction or removal pursuant to paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s524/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An implementation plan that describes and assesses the manner in which the redaction or removal of such information will be achieved, including a description and assessment of the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s524/d/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any required changes to policies, processes, or systems, including any information technology required.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s524/d/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The cost of implementing such changes.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s524/d/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The estimated timeline for completion of the implementation of such changes (which may not be later than the day that is two years after the date of the report).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s524/d/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The duty title of the officer or employee of the Department Defense to be assigned responsibility for implementing such changes.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s525" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="525">SEC. 525. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT REGARDING REVIEWS OF DISCHARGES AND DISMISSALS BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s525/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than September 30, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report regarding the number of former members of the Armed Forces who—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s525/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">were discharged or dismissed from the Armed Forces;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s525/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on or after September 21, 2011, applied to the Secretary of the military department concerned for an upgrade in the characterization of such discharge or dismissal; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s525/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assert in such application that such discharge or dismissal arose from a policy of the Department of Defense regarding the sexual orientation of a member before September 21, 2011.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s525/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report under this section shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s525/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of applications described in subsection (a) and the percentages of such applications granted and denied, disaggregated by—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s525/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Armed Force;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s525/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">grade;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s525/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">characterization of discharge or dismissal originally received; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s525/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">characterization of discharge or dismissal received pursuant to an application described in subsection (a)(2).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s525/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary can determine the number without reviewing applications described in subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis, the number of such applications—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s525/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that were denied; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s525/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in which the discharge or dismissal was based solely on misconduct of the discharged or dismissed member.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stC/s525/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Publication.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the Secretary submits the report under this section, the Secretary shall publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the Department of Defense.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prevention and Response To Sexual Assault, Harassment, and Related Misconduct </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s531" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="531">SEC. 531. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF TIME REQUIRED FOR EXPEDITED DECISIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATIONS FOR CHANGE OF STATION OR UNIT TRANSFER OF MEMBERS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT OR RELATED OFFENSES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s531/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 673(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">72 hours</quotedText>” both places it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">five calendar days</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s531/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s673">10 U.S.C. 673 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply to decisions on applications for permanent change of station or unit transfer made under section 673 of title 10, United States Code, on or after that date.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s532" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="532">SEC. 532. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s532/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Confidential Reporting.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s532/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 80 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1561a the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1561b">“SEC. 1561b. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561b">10 U.S.C. 1561b</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Confidential reporting of sexual harassment </heading>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting Process.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 1561 of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe in regulations a process by which a member of an armed force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department may confidentially allege a complaint of sexual harassment to an individual outside the immediate chain of command of the member.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Receipt of Complaints.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An individual designated and trained to receive complaints under the process under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maintain the confidentiality of the member alleging the complaint;</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">explain to the member alleging the complaint the different avenues of redress available to resolve the complaint and the different consequences of each avenue on the manner in which the complaint will be investigated (if at all), including an explanation of the following:</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The manner in which to file a complaint concerning alleged sexual harassment with the official or office designated for receipt of such complaint through such avenue of redress.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">That confidentiality in connection with the complaint cannot be maintained when there is a clear and present risk to health or safety.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the alleged sexual harassment also involves an allegation of sexual assault, including sexual contact—</chapeau>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the manner in which to file a confidential report with a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator or a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate; and</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">options available pursuant to such reporting, including a Restricted Report or Unrestricted Report, and participation in the Catch a Serial Offender Program.</content>
                                                </clause>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The services and assistance available to the member in connection with the complaint and the alleged sexual harassment.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Education and Tracking.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">educate members under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments regarding the process established under this section; and</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">track complaints alleged pursuant to the process.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than April 30, 2023, and April 30 every two years thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report containing data on the complaints of sexual harassment alleged pursuant to the process under subsection (a) during the previous two calendar years. Any data on such complaints shall not contain any personally identifiable information.”</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s532/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 U.S.C. 1561</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 80 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1561b the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1561b.</designator><label> Confidential reporting of sexual harassment.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s532/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan for Implementation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report setting forth a plan for the implementation of the process for confidential reporting of sexual harassment required by section 1561b of title 10, United States Code (as added by subsection (a)). The plan shall include the date on which the process is anticipated to be fully implemented.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s532/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan for Access to Confidential Reports To Identify Serial Harassers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the implementation of the process for confidential reporting of sexual harassment required by section 1561b of title 10, United States Code (as so added), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report setting forth a plan to allow an individual who files a confidential report of sexual harassment pursuant to the process to elect to permit a military criminal investigative organization to access certain information in the confidential report, including identifying information of the alleged perpetrator (if available), for the purpose of identifying individuals who are suspected of multiple incidents of sexual harassments, without such access affecting the confidential nature of the confidential report. The report shall specify the information to be accessible by criminal investigative organizations pursuant to the plan.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s533" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="533">SEC. 533. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ADDITIONAL BASES FOR PROVISION OF ADVICE BY THE DEFENSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE PREVENTION OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 550B of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1380; 10 U.S.C. 1561 note) is amended in subsection (c)(2)—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s533/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (E); and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s533/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Efforts among private employers to prevent sexual assault and sexual harassment among their employees.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Evidence-based studies on the prevention of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the Armed Forces, institutions of higher education, and the private sector.”</content>
                            </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s534" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="534">SEC. 534. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ADDITIONAL MATTERS FOR 2021 REPORT OF THE DEFENSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE PREVENTION OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 550B of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1380; 10 U.S.C. 1561 note), as amended by section 533 of this Act, is further amended by adding at the end of subsection (d) the following:<quotedContent class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“Assessments.The report in 2021 shall also include the following:</chapeau>
                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description and assessment of the extent and effectiveness of the inclusion by the Armed Forces of sexual assault prevention and response training in leader professional military education (PME), especially in such education for personnel in junior noncommissioned officer grades.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the feasibility of—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the screening before entry into military service of recruits who may have been the subject or perpetrator of prior incidents of sexual assault and harassment, including through background checks; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the administration of screening tests to recruits to assess recruit views and beliefs on equal opportunity, and whether such views and beliefs are compatible with military service.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the feasibility of conducting exit interviews of members of the Armed Forces upon their discharge release from the Armed Forces in order to determine whether they experienced or witnessed sexual assault or harassment during military service and did not report it, and an assessment of the feasibility of combining such exit interviews with the Catch a Serial Offender (CATCH) Program of the Department of Defense.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment whether the sexual assault reporting databases of the Department are sufficiently anonymized to ensure privacy while still providing military leaders with the information as follows:</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The approximate length of time the victim and the assailant had been at the duty station at which the sexual assault occurred.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The percentage of sexual assaults occurring while the victim or assailant were on temporary duty, leave, or otherwise away from their permanent duty station.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of sexual assaults that involve an abuse of power by a commander or supervisor.”</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s535" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="535">SEC. 535. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INCLUSION OF ADVISORY DUTIES ON THE COAST GUARD ACADEMY AMONG DUTIES OF DEFENSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE PREVENTION OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 550B of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1380; 10 U.S.C. 1561 note), as amended by sections 533 and 534 of this Act, is further amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s535/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)(1)(B), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, including the United States Coast Guard Academy,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">academy</quotedText>”;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s535/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (e), (f), and (g), respectively;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s535/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection (d):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Advisory Duties on Coast Guard Academy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In providing advice under subsection (c)(1)(B), the Advisory Committee shall also advise the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating in accordance with this section on policies, programs, and practices of the United States Coast Guard Academy.”</content>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s535/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e) and paragraph (2) of subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (2) of this section, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Committees on Armed Services and Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committees on Armed Services and Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s536" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="536">SEC. 536. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF REPORTING AND DATA COLLECTION ON VICTIMS OF SEXUAL OFFENSES. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 547 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 1561 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s536/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s536/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s536/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">accused of</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">suspected of</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s536/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">assault</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">offense</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </clause>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s536/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">accused of</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">suspected of</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s536/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3)—</chapeau>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s536/1/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">assaults</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">offenses</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s536/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">an accusation</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">suspicion of</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </clause>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s536/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c);</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s536/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Guidance Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance to ensure the uniformity of the data collected by each Armed Force for purposes of subsection (a). At a minimum, such guidance shall establish—</chapeau>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">standardized methods for the collection of the data required to be reported under such subsection; and</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">standardized definitions for the terms ‘sexual offense’, ‘collateral miconduct’, and ‘adverse action’.”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s536/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subsection (c), as redesignated by paragraph (2), to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individual</quotedText>’ means an individual who is identified in the case files of a military criminal investigative organization as a victim of a sexual offense that occurred while that individual was serving on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">suspected of</quotedText>’, when used with respect to a covered individual suspected of collateral misconduct or crimes as described in subsection (a), means that an investigation by a military criminal investigative organization reveals facts and circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the individual committed an offense under chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code (the Uniform Code of Military Justice).”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s537" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="537">SEC. 537. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING SEXUAL ASSAULTS INVOLVING MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s537/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Recipients.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (d) of section 1631 of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (Public Law 111-383; 10 U.S.C. 1561 note) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">House of Representatives</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s537/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 U.S.C. 1561 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to reports required to be submitted under such section on or after such date.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="538">SEC. 538. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1565b">10 U.S.C. 1565b note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COORDINATION OF SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL TRAUMA. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs shall jointly develop, implement, and maintain a standard of coordinated care for members of the Armed Forces who are survivors of sexual trauma. Such standard shall include the following:</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Minimum Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The standard developed and implemented under subsection (a) by the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information for members of the armed forces.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sexual Assault Response Coordinators and Uniformed Victim Advocates receive annual training on resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding sexual trauma;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information regarding services furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to survivors of sexual trauma is provided to each such survivor; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">information described in subparagraph (B) is posted in the following areas in each facility of the Department of Defense:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/b/1/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An office of the Family Advocacy Program.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/b/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An office of a mental health care provider.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/b/1/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each area in which sexual assault prevention staff normally post notices or information.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/b/1/C/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">High-traffic areas (including dining facilities).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination between staff of the departments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretaries shall ensure that a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator or Uniformed Victim Advocate of the Department of Defense who receives a report of an instance of sexual trauma connects the survivor to the Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator of the Department of Veterans Affairs at the facility of that Department nearest to the residence of that survivor if that survivor is a member separating or retiring from the Armed Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on residential treatment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs shall provide a report to the appropriate committees of Congress regarding the availability of residential treatment programs for survivors of sexual trauma, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">barriers to access for such programs; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">resources required to reduce such barriers.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon implementation of the standard under subsection (a), the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the standard.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Progress reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after submitting the initial report under paragraph (2), and on December 1 of each subsequent year, the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the progress of the Secretaries in implementing and improving the standard.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Updates.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whenever the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs update the standard developed under subsection (a), the Secretaries shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on such update, including a comprehensive and detailed description of such update and the reasons for such update.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sexual trauma</quotedText>” means a condition described in section 1720D(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate committees of Congress</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s538/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="539">SEC. 539. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7461">10 U.S.C. 7461 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">POLICY FOR MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES ON SEPARATION OF ALLEGED VICTIMS AND ALLEGED PERPETRATORS IN INCIDENTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments and the Superintendent of each military service academy, prescribe in regulations a policy under which a cadet or midshipman of a military service academy who is the alleged victim of a sexual assault and a cadet or midshipman who is the alleged perpetrator of such assault shall, to the extent practicable, each be given the opportunity to complete their course of study at the academy without—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">taking classes together; or</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">otherwise being in close proximity to each other during mandatory activities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the policy developed under subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">permits an alleged victim to elect not to be covered by the policy with respect to a particular incident of sexual assault;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">protects the alleged victim as necessary, including by prohibiting retaliatory harassment;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">minimizes the prejudicial impact of the policy, to the extent practicable, on both the alleged victim and the alleged perpetrator, and allows the alleged victim and the alleged perpetrator to complete their course of study at the institution with minimal disruption;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">protects the privacy of both the alleged victim and the alleged perpetrator by ensuring that information about the alleged sexual assault and the individuals involved is not revealed to third parties who are not specifically authorized to receive such information in the course of performing their regular duties, except that such policy shall not preclude the alleged victim or the alleged perpetrator from making such disclosures to third parties; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">minimizes the burden on the alleged victim when taking steps to separate the alleged victim and alleged perpetrator.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The policy developed under subsection (a) shall not preclude a military service academy from taking other administrative or disciplinary action when appropriate.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Military Service Academy Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">military service academy</quotedText>” means the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States Military Academy.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States Naval Academy.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States Air Force Academy.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States Coast Guard Academy.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539A" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="539A">SEC. 539A. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 U.S.C. 1561 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SAFE-TO-REPORT POLICY APPLICABLE ACROSS THE ARMED FORCES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539A/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, prescribe in regulations a safe-to-report policy described in subsection (b) that applies with respect to all members of the Armed Forces (including members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces) and cadets and midshipmen at the military service academies.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539A/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Safe-to-report Policy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The safe-to-report policy described in this subsection is a policy that prescribes the handling of minor collateral misconduct involving a member of the Armed Forces who is the alleged victim of sexual assault.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539A/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Aggravating Circumstances.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations under subsection (a) shall specify aggravating circumstances that increase the gravity of minor collateral misconduct or its impact on good order and discipline for purposes of the safe-to-report policy.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539A/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tracking of Collateral Misconduct Incidents.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In conjunction with the issuance of regulations under subsection (a), Secretary shall develop and implement a process to track incidents of minor collateral misconduct that are subject to the safe-to-report policy.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539A/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539A/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Armed Forces</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(4) of title 10, United States Code, except such term does not include the Coast Guard.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539A/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">military service academy</quotedText>” means the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539A/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States Military Academy.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539A/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States Naval Academy.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539A/e/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States Air Force Academy.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539A/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">minor collateral misconduct</quotedText>” means any minor misconduct that is potentially punishable under chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), that—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539A/e/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is committed close in time to or during the sexual assault, and directly related to the incident that formed the basis of the sexual assault allegation;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539A/e/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is discovered as a direct result of the report of sexual assault or the ensuing investigation into the sexual assault; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539A/e/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not involve aggravating circumstances (as specified in the regulations prescribed under subsection (c)) that increase the gravity of the minor misconduct or its impact on good order and discipline.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539B" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="539B">SEC. 539B. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 U.S.C. 1561 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ACCOUNTABILITY OF LEADERSHIP OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR DISCHARGING THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539B/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Strategy on Holding Leadership Accountable Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement Department of Defense-wide a strategy to hold individuals in positions of leadership in the Department (including members of the Armed Forces and civilians) accountable for the promotion, support, and enforcement of the policies and programs of the Department on sexual harassment.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539B/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Oversight Framework.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539B/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The strategy required by subsection (a) shall provide for an oversight framework for the efforts of the Department of Defense to promote, support, and enforce the policies and programs of the Department on sexual harassment.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539B/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The oversight framework required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539B/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Long-term goals, objectives, and milestones in connection with the policies and programs of the Department on sexual harassment.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539B/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Strategies to achieve the goals, objectives, and milestones referred to in subparagraph (A).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539B/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Criteria for assessing progress toward the achievement of the goals, objectives, and milestones referred to in subparagraph (A).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539B/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Criteria for assessing the effectiveness of the policies and programs of the Department on sexual harassment.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539B/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Mechanisms to ensure that adequate resources are available to the Office of the Secretary of Defense to develop and discharge the oversight framework.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539B/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to  
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the actions taken to carry out this section, including the strategy developed and implemented pursuant to subsection (a), and the oversight framework developed and implemented pursuant to subsection (b).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539C" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="539C">SEC. 539C. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORTS ON STATUS OF INVESTIGATIONS OF ALLEGED SEX-RELATED OFFENSES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539C/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter through December 31, 2025, the Secretary of each military department shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of investigations into alleged sex-related offenses.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539C/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to investigations into alleged sex-related offenses carried out by military criminal investigative organizations under the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned during the preceding year, the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539C/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total number of investigations.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539C/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each investigation—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539C/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date the investigation was initiated; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539C/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an explanation of whether the investigation is in-progress or complete as of the date of the report and, if complete, the date on which the investigation was completed.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539C/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total number of investigations that are complete as of the date of the report.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539C/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total number of investigations that are in-progress as of the date of the report.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539C/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For investigations lasting longer than 180 days, a general explanation of the primary reasons for the extended duration of such investigations.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539C/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539C/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">alleged sex-related offense</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 1044(e)(h) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539C/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">complete</quotedText>” when used with respect to an investigation of an alleged sex-related offense, means the active phase of the investigation is sufficiently complete to enable the appropriate authority to reach a decision with respect to the disposition of charges for the offense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539D" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="539D">SEC. 539D. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON ABILITY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATORS AND SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE VICTIM ADVOCATES TO PERFORM DUTIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539D/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Survey.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539D/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than June 30, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct a survey regarding the ability of Sexual Assault Response Coordinators and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocates to perform their duties.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539D/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The survey required under paragraph (1) shall assess—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539D/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the current state of support provided to Sexual Assault Response Coordinators and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocates, including—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539D/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">perceived professional or other reprisal or retaliation; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539D/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">access to sufficient physical and mental health services as a result of the nature of their work;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539D/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the ability of Sexual Assault Response Coordinators and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocates to contact and access their installation commander or unit commander;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539D/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the ability of Sexual Assault Response Coordinators and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocates to contact and access the immediate commander of victims and alleged offenders;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539D/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the responsiveness and receptiveness of commanders to the Sexual Assault Response Coordinators;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539D/a/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the support and services provided to victims of sexual assault;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539D/a/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the understanding of others of the process and their willingness to assist;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539D/a/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the adequacy of the training received by Sexual Assault Response Coordinators and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocates to effectively perform their duties; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539D/a/2/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other factors affecting the ability of Sexual Assault Response Coordinators and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocates to perform their duties.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539D/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon completion of the survey required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the results of the survey and any actions to be taken as a result of the survey.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539E" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="539E">SEC. 539E. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BRIEFING ON SPECIAL VICTIMS’ COUNSEL PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539E/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Judge Advocates General of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Coast Guard and the Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps shall each provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the Special Victims’ Counsel program of the Armed Force concerned.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539E/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each briefing under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to the Special Victims’ Counsel program of the Armed Force concerned, the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539E/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of whether the Armed Force is in compliance with the provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) relating to the Special Victims’ Counsel program and, if not, what steps have been taken to achieve compliance with such provisions.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539E/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An estimate of the average caseload of each Special Victims’ Counsel.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539E/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of any staffing shortfalls in the Special Victims’ Counsel program or other programs of the Armed Force resulting from the additional responsibilities required of the Special Victims’ Counsel program under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539E/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An explanation of the ability of Special Victims’ Counsel to adhere to requirement that a counsel respond to a request for services within 72 hours of receiving such request.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539E/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the feasibility of providing cross-service Special Victims’ Counsel representation in instances 
where a Special Victims’ Counsel from a different Armed Force is co-located with a victim at a remote base.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stD/s539F" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="539F">SEC. 539F. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BRIEFING ON PLACEMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES IN ACADEMIC STATUS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT ONTO NON-RATED PERIODS. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the feasibility and advisability, and current practice (if any) of the Department of Defense, of granting requests by members of the Armed Forces who are in academic status (whether at the military service academies or in developmental education programs) and who are victims of sexual assault to be placed on a Non-Rated Period for their performance report.</content>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Military Justice and Other Legal Matters </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s541" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="541">SEC. 541. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RIGHT TO NOTICE OF VICTIMS OF OFFENSES UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE REGARDING CERTAIN POST-TRIAL MOTIONS, FILINGS, AND HEARINGS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 806b(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code (article 6b(a)(2)) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s541/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s541/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph (D):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A post-trial motion, filing, or hearing that may address the finding or sentence of a court-martial with respect to the accused, unseal privileged or private information of the victim, or result in the release of the accused.”</content>
                            </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s542" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="542">SEC. 542. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">QUALIFICATIONS OF JUDGES AND STANDARD OF REVIEW FOR COURTS OF CRIMINAL APPEALS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s542/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualifications of Certain Judges.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 866(a) of title 10, United States Code (article 66(a) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s542/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Each Judge</quotedText>” and inserting:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Judge”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s542/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional qualifications.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to any other qualifications specified in paragraph (1), any commissioned officer or civilian assigned as an appellate military judge to a Court of Criminal Appeals shall have not fewer than 12 years of experience in the practice of law before such assignment.”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s542/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standard of Review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (1) of section 866(d) of title 10, United States Code (article 66(d) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cases appealed by accused.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any case before the Court of Criminal Appeals under subsection (b), the Court may act only with respect to the findings and sentence as entered into the record under section 860c of this title (article 60c). The Court may affirm only such findings of guilty 
as the Court finds correct in law, and in fact in accordance with subparagraph (B). The Court may affirm only the sentence, or such part or amount of the sentence, as the Court finds correct in law and fact and determines, on the basis of the entire record, should be approved.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Factual sufficiency review.—</heading><clause class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In an appeal of a finding of guilty under subsection (b), the Court may consider whether the finding is correct in fact upon request of the accused if the accused makes a specific showing of a deficiency in proof.</content></clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">After an accused has made such a showing, the Court may weigh the evidence and determine controverted questions of fact subject to—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">appropriate deference to the fact that the trial court saw and heard the witnesses and other evidence; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">appropriate deference to findings of fact entered into the record by the military judge.</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, as a result of the review conducted under clause (ii), the Court is clearly convinced that the finding of guilty was against the weight of the evidence, the Court may dismiss, set aside, or modify the finding, or affirm a lesser finding.”</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s542/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review by United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces of Factual Sufficiency Rulings.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 867(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code (article 67(c)(1) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s542/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or</quotedText>” at the end;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s542/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; or</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s542/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the findings set forth in the entry of judgment, as affirmed, dismissed, set aside, or modfied by the Court of Criminal Appeals as incorrect in fact under section 866(d)(1)(B) of this title (article 66(d)(1)(B)).”</content>
                                </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s542/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion of Additional Information in Annual Reports.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 946a(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code (article 146a(b)(2) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s542/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s542/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s542/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of each case in which a Court of Criminal Appeals made a final determination that a finding of a court-martial was clearly against the weight of the evidence, including an explanation of the standard of appellate review applied in such case.”</content>
                                </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s542/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s866">10 U.S.C. 866 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Dates and Applicability.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s542/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualifications of certain judges.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply with respect to the assignment of appellate military judges on or after that date.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s542/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review amendments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsections (b) and (c) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply with respect to any case in which every finding of guilty entered into the record under section 860c of title 10, United States Code (article 60c of the Uniform 
Code of Military Justice), is for an offense that occurred on or after that date.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s543" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="543">SEC. 543. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PRESERVATION OF COURT-MARTIAL RECORDS. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 940a of title 10, United States Code (article 140a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                        <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preservation of Court-Martial Records Without Regard to Outcome.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The standards and criteria prescribed by the Secretary of Defense under subsection (a) shall provide for the preservation of general and special court-martial records, without regard to the outcome of the proceeding concerned, for not fewer than 15 years.”</content>
                        </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s544" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="544">SEC. 544. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS FOR NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 101(b) of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 (34 U.S.C. 40911(b)) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s544/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s544/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Department of defense.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 3 business days after the final disposition of a judicial proceeding conducted within the Department of Defense, the Secretary of Defense shall make available to the Attorney General records which are relevant to a determination of whether a member of the Armed Forces involved in such proceeding is disqualified from possessing or receiving a firearm under subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 of title 18, United States Code, for use in background checks performed by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Judicial proceeding defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this paragraph, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">judicial proceeding</quotedText>’ means a hearing—</chapeau>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">of which the person received actual notice; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at which the person had an opportunity to participate with counsel.”</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="545">SEC. 545. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1552">10 U.S.C. 1552 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REMOVAL OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFYING AND OTHER INFORMATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CENTRAL INDEX OF INVESTIGATIONS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Policy and Process Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than October 1, 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall establish and maintain a policy and process through which any covered person may request that the person’s name, personally identifying information, and other information pertaining to the person shall, in accordance with subsection (c), be corrected in, or expunged or otherwise removed from, an index item or entry in the Department of Defense Central Index of Investigations.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Persons.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, a covered person is any person whose name was placed or reported, or is maintained, as an item or entry in the Department of Defense Central Index of Investigations.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The policy and process required by subsection (a) shall include the following elements:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Basis for correction or expungement.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">That the name, personally identifying information, and other information of a covered person shall be corrected in, or expunged or otherwise removed from, an index item or entry in the Department of Defense Central Index of Investigations in the following circumstances:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Probable cause did not or does not exist to believe that the offense for which the person’s name was placed or reported, or is maintained, in such item or entry occurred, or insufficient evidence existed or exists to determine whether or not such offense occurred.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Probable cause did not or does not exist to believe that the person actually committed the offense for which the person’s name was so placed or reported, or is so maintained, or insufficient evidence existed or exists to determine whether or not the person actually committed such offense.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other circumstances, or on such other bases, as the Secretary may specify in establishing the policy and process, which circumstances and bases may not be inconsistent with the circumstances and bases provided by subparagraphs (A) and (B).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Considerations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">While not dispositive as to the existence of a circumstance or basis set forth in paragraph (1), the following shall be considered in the determination whether such circumstance or basis applies to a covered person for purposes of this section:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent or lack of corroborating evidence against the covered person concerned with respect to the offense at issue.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whether adverse administrative, disciplinary, judicial, or other such action was initiated against the covered person for the offense at issue.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The type, nature, and outcome of any action described in subparagraph (B) against the covered person.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Procedures.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The policy and process required by subsection (a) shall include procedures as follows:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Procedures under which a covered person may appeal a determination of the applicable component of the 
Department of Defense denying, whether in whole or in part, a request for purposes of subsection (a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Procedures under which the applicable component of the Department will correct, expunge or remove, take other appropriate action on, or assist a covered person in so doing, any record maintained by a person, organization, or entity outside of the Department to which such component provided, submitted, or transmitted information about the covered person, which information has or will be corrected in, or expunged or removed from, Department records pursuant to this section.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545/c/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The timeline pursuant to which the Department, or a component of the Department, as applicable, will respond to each of the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545/c/3/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A request pursuant to subsection (a).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545/c/3/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An appeal under the procedures required by subparagraph (A).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545/c/3/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A request for assistance under the procedures required by subparagraph (B).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545/c/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Mechanisms through which the Department will keep a covered person apprised of the progress of the Department on a covered person’s request or appeal as described in subparagraph (C).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The policy and process required to be developed by the Secretary under subsection (a) shall not be subject to the notice and comment rulemaking requirements under section 553 of title 5, United States Code.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s545/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than October 1, 2021, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the actions taken to carry out this section, including a comprehensive description of the policy and process developed and implemented by the Secretary under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s546" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="546">SEC. 546. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BRIEFING ON MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR VICARIOUS TRAUMA FOR CERTAIN PERSONNEL IN THE MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s546/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Judge Advocates General of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force and the Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps shall jointly brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the mental health support for vicarious trauma provided to personnel in the military justice system specified in subsection (b).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s546/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Personnel.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The personnel specified in this subsection are the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s546/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Court-martial convening authorities who are members of the Armed Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s546/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Trial counsel.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s546/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Defense counsel.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s546/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Military judges.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s546/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Special Victims’ Counsel.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s546/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Military investigative personnel.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s546/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The briefing required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s546/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description and assessment of the mental health support for vicarious trauma provided to personnel in the military justice system specified in subsection (b), including a description of the support services available and the support services being used.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s546/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description and assessment of mechanisms to eliminate or reduce stigma in the pursuit by such personnel of such mental health support.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s546/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of providing such personnel with breaks between assignments or cases as part of such mental health support in order to reduce the effects of vicarious trauma.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s546/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description and assessment of the extent, if any, to which duty of such personnel on particular types of cases, or in particular caseloads, contributes to vicarious trauma, and of the extent, if any, to which duty on such cases or caseloads has an effect on retention of such personnel in the Armed Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s546/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the extent, if any, to which such personnel are screened or otherwise assessed for vicarious trauma before discharge or release from the Armed Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s546/c/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other matters in connection with the provision of mental health support for vicarious trauma to such personnel as the Judge Advocates General and the Staff Judge Advocate jointly consider appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s547" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="547">SEC. 547. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION BY THE ARMED FORCES OF RECENT GAO RECOMMENDATIONS AND STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS ON ASSESSMENT OF RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND GENDER DISPARITIES IN THE MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s547/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report, in writing, on a study, conducted by the Comptroller General for purposes of the report, on the implementation by the Armed Forces of the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s547/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The recommendations in the May 2019 report of the General Accountability Office entitled “Military Justice: DOD and the Coast Guard Need to Improve Their Capabilities to Assess Racial and Gender Disparities” (GAO-19-344).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s547/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Requirements in section 540I(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1369; 10 U.S.C. 810 note), relating to assessments covered by such recommendations.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s547/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by subsection (a) shall include, for each recommendation and requirement specified in that subsection, the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s547/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the actions taken or planned by the Department of Defense, the military department concerned, or the Armed Force concerned to implement such recommendation or requirement.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s547/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the extent to which the actions taken to implement such recommendation or requirement, as described pursuant to paragraph (1), are effective or meet the intended objective.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s547/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matters in connection with such recommendation or requirement, and the implementation of such recommendation or requirement by the Armed Forces, that the Comptroller General considers appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s547/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefings.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than May 1, 2021, the Comptroller General shall provide the committees referred to in subsection (a) one or more briefings on the status of the study required by that subsection, including any preliminary findings and recommendations of the Comptroller General as a result of the study as of the date of such briefing.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="548">SEC. 548. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS AND SURVIVING SPOUSES AND DEPENDENTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of Legal Assistance at Facilities of Department of Veterans Affairs.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 59 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5906">“SEC. 5906. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5906">38 U.S.C. 5906</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Availability of legal assistance at Department facilities </heading>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not less frequently than three times each year, the Secretary shall facilitate the provision by a qualified legal assistance clinic of pro bono legal assistance described in subsection (c) to eligible individuals at not fewer than one medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or such other facility of the Department as the Secretary considers appropriate, in each State.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible Individuals.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, an eligible individual is—</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any veteran;</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any surviving spouse; or</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any child of a veteran who has died.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pro Bono Legal Assistance Described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The pro bono legal assistance described in this subsection is the following:</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Legal assistance with any program administered by the Secretary.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Legal assistance associated with—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improving the status of a military discharge or characterization of service in the Armed Forces, including through a discharge review board; or</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">seeking a review of a military record before a board of correction for military or naval records.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other legal assistance as the Secretary—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">considers appropriate; and</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determines may be needed by eligible individuals.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on Use of Facilities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Space in a medical center or facility designated under subsection (a) shall be reserved for and may only be used by the following, subject to review and removal from participation by the Secretary:</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A veterans service organization or other nonprofit organization.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A legal assistance clinic associated with an accredited law school.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A legal services organization.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A bar association.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other attorneys and entities as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Legal Assistance in Rural Areas.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall ensure that pro bono legal assistance is provided under subsection (a) in rural areas.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Veterans Service Organization.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veterans service organization</quotedText>’ means any organization recognized by the Secretary for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of this title.”</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5901">38 U.S.C. 5901</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 59 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“5906.</designator><label> Availability of legal assistance at Department facilities.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5906">38 U.S.C. 5906 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pilot Program to Establish and Support Legal Assistance Clinics.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pilot program required.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of awarding grants to eligible entities to establish new legal assistance clinics, or enhance existing legal assistance clinics or other pro bono efforts, for the provision of pro bono legal assistance described in subsection (c) of section 5906 of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), on a year-round basis to individuals who served in the Armed Forces, including individuals who served in a reserve component of the Armed Forces, and who were discharged or released therefrom, regardless of the conditions of such discharge or release, at locations other than medical centers and facilities described in subsection (a) of such section.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of construction.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall be construed to limit or affect—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provision of pro bono legal assistance to eligible individuals at medical centers and facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 5906(a) of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a); or</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other legal assistance provided pro bono at medical centers or facilities of the Department as of the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible entities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of the pilot program, an eligible entity is—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a veterans service organization or other nonprofit organization specifically focused on assisting veterans;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an entity specifically focused on assisting veterans and associated with an accredited law school;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a legal services organization or bar association; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other type of entity as the Secretary considers appropriate for purposes of the pilot program.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Locations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall ensure that at least one grant is awarded under paragraph (1)(A) to at least one eligible entity in each State, if the Secretary determines that there is such an entity in a State that has applied for, and meets requirements for the award of, such a grant.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program during the five-year period beginning on the date on which the Secretary establishes the pilot program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An eligible entity seeking a grant under the pilot program shall submit to the Secretary an application therefore at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall select eligible entities who submit applications under paragraph (5) for the award of grants under the pilot program using a competitive process that takes into account the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Capacity of the applicant entity to serve veterans and ability of the entity to provide sound legal advice.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Demonstrated need of the veteran population the applicant entity would serve.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/6/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Demonstrated need of the applicant entity for assistance from the grants.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/6/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Geographic diversity of applicant entities.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/6/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other criteria as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grantee reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each recipient of a grant under the pilot program shall, in accordance with such criteria as the Secretary may establish, submit to the Secretary a report on the activities of the recipient and how the grant amounts were used.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review of Pro Bono Eligibility of Federal Workers.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Director of the Office of Government Ethics, conduct a review of the rules and regulations governing the circumstances under which attorneys employed by the Federal Government can provide pro bono legal assistance.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recommendations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In conducting the review required by paragraph (1), the Secretary shall develop recommendations for such legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate to facilitate greater participation by Federal employees in pro bono legal and other volunteer services for veterans.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submittal to congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the findings of the Secretary with respect to the review conducted under paragraph (1); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the recommendations developed by the Secretary under paragraph (2).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the status of the implementation of this section.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate committees of congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate committees of Congress</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s548/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Veterans service organization.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veterans service organization</quotedText>” means any organization recognized by the Secretary for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="549">SEC. 549. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CLARIFICATION OF TERMINATION OF LEASES OF PREMISES AND MOTOR VEHICLES OF SERVICEMEMBERS WHO INCUR CATASTROPHIC INJURY OR ILLNESS OR DIE WHILE IN MILITARY SERVICE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Catastrophic Injuries and Illnesses.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (4) of section 305(a) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 3955(a)) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Catastrophic injury or illness of lessee.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the lessee on a lease described in subsection (b) incurs a catastrophic injury or illness during a period of military service or while performing covered service, during the one-year period beginning on the date on which the lessee incurs such injury or illness—</chapeau>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the lessee may terminate the lease; or</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a lessee who lacks the mental capacity to contract or to manage his or her own affairs (including disbursement of funds without limitation) due to such injury or illness, the spouse or dependent of the lessee may terminate the lease.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this paragraph:</chapeau>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">catastrophic injury or illness</quotedText>’ has the meaning given that term in section 439(g) of title 37, United States Code.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered service</quotedText>’ means full-time National Guard duty, active Guard and Reserve duty, or inactive-duty training (as such terms are defined in section 101(d) of title 10, United States Code).”</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deaths.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (3) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The spouse of the lessee</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The spouse or dependent of the lessee</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549A" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="549A">SEC. 549A. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 U.S.C. 1561 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MULTIDISCIPLINARY BOARD TO EVALUATE SUICIDE EVENTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549A/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Guidance Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance that requires each suicide event involving of a member of a covered Armed Force to be reviewed by a multidisciplinary board established at the command or installation level, or by the Chief of the covered Armed Force. Such guidance shall require that, for each suicide event reviewed by such a board, the board shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549A/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">clearly define the objective, purpose, and outcome of the review;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549A/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">take a multidisciplinary approach to the review and include, as part of the review process, leaders of military units, medical and mental health professionals, and representatives of military criminal investigative organizations; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549A/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">take appropriate steps to protect and share information obtained from ongoing investigations into the event (such as medical and law enforcement reports).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549A/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation by Covered Armed Forces.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date on which the guidance is issued under subsection (a), the Chiefs of the covered Armed Forces shall implement the guidance.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549A/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Progress Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the Secretary in implementing the guidance required under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549A/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Armed Forces Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered Armed Forces</quotedText>” means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="549B">SEC. 549B. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1787">10 U.S.C. 1787 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPROVEMENTS TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TRACKING OF AND RESPONSE TO INCIDENTS OF CHILD ABUSE, ADULT CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN, AND SERIOUS HARMFUL BEHAVIOR BETWEEN CHILDREN AND YOUTH INVOLVING MILITARY DEPENDENTS ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Improvements Required.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall, consistent with recommendations of the Comptroller General of the United States in Government Accountability Office report GA0-20-110, take actions in accordance with this section in order to improve the efforts of the Department of Defense to track and respond to incidents of serious harm to children involving dependents of members of the Armed Forces that occur on military installations (in this section referred to as “covered incidents of serious harm to children”).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Serious harm to children defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">serious harm to children</quotedText>” includes the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Caregiver child abuse involving physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Non-caregiver adult crimes against children.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Serious harmful behaviors between children and youth of a physical, sexual, or emotional nature.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Data Collection and Tracking of Incidents of Harm to Children.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Non-caregiver adult crimes against children.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall establish a process for the Department of Defense to track reported covered incidents of serious harm to children described in subsection (a)(2)(B) in which the alleged offender is an adult who is not a parent, guardian, or someone in a caregiving role at the time of the incident. The information so tracked shall comport with the information tracked by the Department in reported covered incidents of serious harm to children in which the alleged offender is a parent, guardian, or someone in a caregiving role at the time of the incident.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Serious harmful behaviors between children and youth.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall develop and maintain in the Department of Defense a centralized database to track incidents of serious harmful behaviors between children and youth described in subsection (a)(2)(C), including information across the Department on problematic sexual behavior in children and youth that are reported to an appropriate office, as determined by the Secretary, or investigated by a military criminal investigative organization, regardless of whether the 
alleged offender was another child, an adult, or someone in a non-caregiving role at the time of an incident.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The centralized database required by this paragraph shall include, for each incident within the database, the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Information pertinent to a determination by the Department on whether such incident meets the definition of an incident of serious harmful behavior between children and youth.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The results of any investigation of such incident by a military criminal investigative organization.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Information on the ultimate disposition of the incident, if any, including any administrative or prosecutorial action taken.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual reports on information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The information collected and maintained in the centralized database required by this paragraph shall be reported on an annual basis as part of the annual reports by the Secretary on child abuse and domestic abuse in the military as required by section 574 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2141).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefings.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 31, 2021, and every six months thereafter until the centralized database required by this paragraph is fully operational, the Secretary shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the status of the database.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Department of defense reporting guidance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance regarding which incidents of serious harmful behavior between children and youth require reporting to the Family Advocacy Program, a military criminal investigative organization, or another component of the Department of Defense designated by the Secretary.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Response Procedures for Incidents of Serious Harm to Children Reported to Family Advocacy Programs.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Incident determination committee membership.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the voting membership of each Incident Determination Committee, as defined in paragraph (7), on a military installation includes medical personnel with the knowledge and expertise required to determine whether a reported incident of serious harm to a child meets the criteria of the Department of Defense for treatment as child abuse.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Screening reported incidents of serious harm to children.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development of standardized process.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall develop a standardized process by which the Family Advocacy Programs of the military departments screen reported covered incidents of serious harm to children to determine whether to present such incident to an Incident Determination Committee.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Monitoring.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of each military department shall develop a process to monitor the manner in which reported incidents of serious harm to children are screened by each installation under the jurisdiction of such Secretary in order to ensure that such screening 
complies with the standardized screening process developed pursuant to subparagraph (A).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Required notifications.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Documentation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of each military department shall require that installation Family Advocacy Programs and military criminal investigative organizations under the jurisdiction of such Secretary document in their respective databases the date on which they notified the other of a reported incident of serious harm to a child.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Oversight.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of each military department shall require that the Family Advocacy Program of such military department, and the headquarters of the military criminal investigative organizations of such military department, develop processes to oversee the documentation of notifications required by subparagraph (A) in order to ensure that such notifications occur on a consistent basis at installation level.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certified pediatric sexual assault forensic examiners.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Geographic regions for examiners.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall specify geographic regions in which military families reside for purposes of the availability of and access to certified pediatric sexual assault examiners in such regions.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall ensure that—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/4/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one or more certified pediatric sexual assault examiners are located in each geographic region specified pursuant to subparagraph (A); and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">examiners so located serve as certified pediatric sexual assault examiners throughout such region, without regard to Armed Force or installation.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Removal of children from unsafe homes overseas.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall issue policy that clarifies and standardizes across the Armed Forces the circumstances under which a commander may remove a child from a potentially unsafe home at an installation overseas.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Resource guide for victims of serious harm to children.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of each military department shall develop and maintain a comprehensive guide on resources available through the Department of Defense and such military department for military families under the jurisdiction of such Secretary who are victims of serious harm to children.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each guide under this paragraph shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/6/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Information on the response processes of the Family Advocacy Programs and military criminal investigative organizations of the military department concerned.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/6/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Lists of available support services, such as legal, medical, and victim advocacy services, through the Department of Defense and the military department concerned.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/6/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Distribution.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A resource guide under this paragraph shall be presented to a military family by an installation Family Advocacy Program and military criminal investigative personnel when a covered incident of serious harm to a child involving a child in such family is reported.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/6/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability on internet.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A current version of each resource guide under this paragraph shall be available to the public on an Internet website of the military department concerned available to the public.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Incident determination committee defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Incident Determination Committee</quotedText>” means a committee established at a military installation that is responsible for reviewing reported incidents of child abuse and determining whether such incidents constitute serious harm to children according to the applicable criteria of the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination and Collaboration With Non-military Resources.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation with states.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">continue the outreach efforts of the Department of Defense to the States in order to ensure that States are notified when a member of the Armed Forces or a military dependent is involved in a reported incident of serious harm to a child off a military installation; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increase efforts at information sharing between the Department and the States on such incidents of serious harm to children, including entry into memoranda of understanding with State child welfare agencies on information sharing in connection with such incidents.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Collaboration with national children’s alliance.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Memoranda of understanding.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of each military department shall seek to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the National Children’s Alliance, or similar organization, under which—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/d/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the children’s advocacy center services of the Alliance are available to all installations in the continental United States under the jurisdiction of such Secretary; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/d/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of such Secretary are made aware of the nature and availability of such services.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Participation of certain entities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each memorandum of understanding under this paragraph shall provide for the appropriate participation of the Family Advocacy Program and military criminal investigative organizations of the military department concerned in activities under such memorandum of understanding.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549B/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of each military department shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the status of the development of a memorandum of understanding with the National Children’s Alliance under this paragraph, together with information on which installations, if any, under the jurisdiction of such Secretary have entered into a written agreement with a  
local children’s advocacy center with respect to serious harm to children on such installations.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="549C">SEC. 549C. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE ARMED FORCES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Analysis and Recommendations.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into a contract or other agreement with an appropriate entity in the private sector (including a Federally funded research and development center) for the conduct of an analysis and the development of recommendations on means to improve the effectiveness of the covered Armed Forces in responding to and preventing domestic violence.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expertise.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The entity with which the Secretary enters into a contract or agreement pursuant to this section shall have expertise in—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">scientific and other research relating to domestic violence; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">science-based strategies for the prevention, intervention, and response to domestic violence.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope of Analysis and Recommendations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under the contract or agreement entered into pursuant to subsection (a), the entity concerned shall analyze and develop recommendations for the Secretary with respect to each of the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The risk of domestic violence at various stages of military service, including identification of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">stages at which there is a higher than average risk of domestic violence; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">stages at which the implementation of domestic violence prevention strategies may have the greatest preventive effect.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The use and dissemination of domestic violence prevention resources throughout the stages of military service, including providing new members with training in domestic violence prevention.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Best practices for the targeting of domestic violence prevention resources toward those with a higher risk of domestic violence.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Strategies to prevent domestic violence by training, educating, and assigning prevention-related responsibilities to—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">commanders;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">medical, behavioral, and mental health service providers;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">family advocacy program representatives;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/4/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Military Family Life Consultants; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/4/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other individuals and entities with responsibilities that may be relevant to addressing domestic violence.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The efficacy of providing survivors of domestic violence with the option to request expedited transfers, and the effects of such transfers.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Improvements to procedures for reporting appropriate legal actions to the National Crime Information Center, and the efficacy of such procedures.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The effects of domestic violence on—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">housing for military families;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the education of military dependent children;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/7/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">member work assignments and careers; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/7/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the health of members and their families, including short-term and long-term health effects and effects on mental health.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Age-appropriate training and education programs for students attending schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity that are designed to assist such students in learning positive relationship behaviors in families and with intimate partners.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The potential effects of requiring military protective orders to be issued by a military judge, including whether such a requirement would increase the enforcement of military protective orders by civilian law enforcement agencies outside the boundaries of military installations.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whether prevention of domestic violence would be enhanced by raising the disposition authority for offenses of domestic violence to an officer who is—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/10/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in grade 0-6 or above;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/10/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the chain of command of the accused; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/10/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">authorized by chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), to convene special courts martial.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Means of improving access to resources for survivors of domestic violence throughout the stages of military service.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matters the Secretary specifies in the contract or agreement with respect to—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/12/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">decreasing the frequency of domestic violence committed by or upon members of the covered Armed Forces and their dependents; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/12/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reducing the severity of such violence.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Access to Information and Facilities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall provide the entity with which the Secretary contracts or enters into an agreement pursuant to subsection (a) such access to information and facilities of the Department of Defense as the Secretary and the entity jointly consider appropriate for the analysis and development of recommendations required by the contract.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to Secretary of Defense.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The contract or agreement pursuant to subsection (a) shall require the entity with which the Secretary contracts or enters into agreement to submit to the Secretary a report on the analysis conducted and recommendations developed by the entity under the contract or agreement by not later than one year after the date of entry into the contract or agreement.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A comprehensive description of the analysis conducted by the entity concerned under the contract or agreement.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A list of the recommendations developed by the entity, including, for each such recommendation, a justification for such recommendation.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other matters as the Secretary shall specify in the contract or agreement.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to Congress.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after receipt of the report required pursuant to subsection (d), the Secretary 
shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on means to improve the effectiveness of the covered Armed Forces in responding to and preventing domestic violence.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report received by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (d).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each recommendation included in the report pursuant to subsection (d) by reason of paragraph (2)(B) of that subsection—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/e/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment by the Secretary of the feasibility and advisability of implementing such recommendation; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/e/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the Secretary considers the implementation of such recommendation feasible and advisable, a description of the actions taken, or to be taken, to implement such recommendation.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/e/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other matters relating to the improvement of the effectiveness of the covered Armed Forces in responding to and preventing domestic violence as the Secretary considers appropriate in light of the report pursuant to subsection (d).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2021 for the Department of Defense by section 301 and available for operation and maintenance, Defense wide, as specified in the funding table in section 4301, $1,000,000 shall be available for contract or agreement entered into pursuant to subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stE/s549C/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Armed Forces Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered Armed Forces</quotedText>” means the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Marine Corps.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Diversity and Inclusion </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="551">SEC. 551. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND RELATED MATTERS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standard Diversity and Inclusion Metrics and Annual Report Requirements.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 113 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a report from each military department on the status of diversity and inclusion in such department;”</content>
                                        </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (g)(1)(B), by inserting after clause (vi), the following new clause (vii):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Strategic goals related to diversity and inclusion in the armed forces, and an assessment of measures of performance related to the efforts of the armed forces to reflect the diverse population of the United States eligible to serve in the armed forces.”</content>
                                    </clause></quotedContent>;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (m) and (n) as subsections (n) and (o), respectively; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (k) the following new subsections (l) and (m):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="l">“(l)</num><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, shall establish metrics to measure—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">efforts to reflect across all grades comprising the officer and enlisted corps of each armed force the diverse population of the United States eligible to serve in the armed forces; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the efforts of the armed forces to generate and maintain a ready military force that will prevail in war, prevent and deter conflict, defeat adversaries, and succeed in a wide range of contingencies.</content>
                                        </subparagraph></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In implementing the requirement in paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, shall—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that data elements, data collection methodologies, and reporting processes and structures pertinent to each metric established pursuant to that paragraph are comparable across the armed forces, to the extent practicable;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish standard classifications that members of the armed forces may use to self-identify their gender, race, or ethnicity, which classifications shall be consistent with Office of Management and Budget Number Directive 15, entitled ‘Race and Ethnic Standards for Federal Statistics and Administrative Reporting’, or any successor directive;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">define conscious and unconscious bias with respect to matters of diversity and inclusion, and provide guidance to eliminate such bias;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct a barrier analysis to review demographic diversity patterns across the military life cycle, starting with enlistment or accession into the armed forces, in order to—</chapeau>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify barriers to increasing diversity;</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop and implement plans and processes to resolve or eliminate any barriers to diversity; and</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review the progress of the armed forces in implementing previous plans and processes to resolve or eliminate barriers to diversity;</content>
                                                </clause>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop and implement plans and processes to ensure that advertising and marketing to promote enlistment or accession into the armed forces is representative of the diverse population of the United States eligible to serve in the armed forces; and</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">meet annually with the Secretaries of the military departments, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces to assess progress toward diversity and inclusion across the armed forces and to elicit recommendations and advice for enhancing diversity and inclusion in the armed forces</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="m">“(m) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Accompanying each national defense strategy provided to the congressional defense committees in accordance with subsection (g)(1)(D), the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, shall provide a report that sets forth a detailed discussion, current as of the preceding fiscal year, of the following:</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of officers and enlisted members of the armed forces, including the reserve components, disaggregated by gender, race, and ethnicity, for each grade in each armed force.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of members of the armed forces, including the reserve components, who were promoted during the fiscal year covered by such report, disaggregated by gender, race, and ethnicity, for each grade in each armed force, and of the number so promoted, the number promoted below, in, and above the applicable promotion zone.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of members of the armed forces, including the reserve components, who were enlisted or accessed into the armed forces during the fiscal year covered by such report, disaggregated by gender, race, and ethnicity, in each armed force.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of graduates of each military service academy during the fiscal year covered by such report, disaggregated by gender, race, and ethnicity, for each military department and the United States Coast Guard.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of members of the armed forces, including the reserve components, who reenlisted or otherwise extended a commitment to military service during the fiscal year covered by such report, disaggregated by gender, race, and ethnicity, for each grade in each armed force.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the pool of officers best qualified for promotion to grades O-9 and O-10, disaggregated by gender, race, and ethnicity, in each military department and the United States Coast Guard.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matter the Secretary considers appropriate.”</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public availability of reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 72 hours after submitting to the congressional defense committees a report required by subsection (m) of section 113 of title 10, United States Code (as amended by paragraph (1)), the Secretary of Defense shall make the report available on an Internet website of the Department of Defense available to the public. In so making a report available, the Secretary shall ensure that any data included in the report is made available in a machine-readable format that is downloadable, searchable, and sortable.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction of metrics.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">With merit-based processes.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any metric established pursuant to subsection (l) of section 113 of title 10, United States Code (as so amended), may not be used in a manner that undermines the merit-based processes of the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard, including such processes for accession, retention, and promotion.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">With other matters.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any such metric may not be used to identify or specify specific quotas based upon diversity characteristics. The Secretary concerned shall continue to account for diversified language and cultural skills among the total force of the Armed Forces.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal of superseded reporting requirement.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 115a of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (g); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (g).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement to Consider All Best Qualified Officers for Promotion to O-9 and O-10 Grades.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 601 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Prior to making a recommendation to the Secretary of Defense for the nomination of an officer for appointment to a position of importance and responsibility under this section, which appointment would result in the initial appointment of the officer concerned in the grade of lieutenant general or general in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, vice admiral or admiral in the Navy, or the commensurate grades in the Space Force, the Secretary concerned shall consider all officers determined to be among the best qualified for such position.”</content>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coast guard.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 305(a) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Prior to making a recommendation to the President for the nomination of an officer for appointment to a position of importance and responsibility under this section, which appointment would result in the initial appointment of the officer concerned in the grade of vice admiral, the Commandant shall consider all officers determined to be among the best qualified for such position.”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Findings of Defense Board on Diversity and Inclusion in the Military.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon the completion by the Defense Board on Diversity and Inclusion in the Military of its report on actionable recommendations to increase diversity and ensure equal opportunity across all grades of the Armed Forces, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the report of the Defense Board, including the findings and recommendations of the Defense Board.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A comprehensive description of the findings and recommendations of the Defense Board in its report referred to in paragraph (1).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A comprehensive description of any actionable recommendations of the Defense Board in its report.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the actions proposed to be undertaken by the Secretary in connection with such recommendations, and a timeline for implementation of such actions.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/c/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any data used by the Defense Board and in the development of its findings and recommendations.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/c/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the resources used by the Defense Board for its report, and a description and assessment of any shortfalls in such resources for purposes of the Defense Board.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion in the Armed Forces Matters.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the same time the Secretary of Defense submits the report required by subsection (c), the Secretary shall also submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the 
Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion in the Armed Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The mission statement or purpose of the Advisory Committee, and any proposed objectives and goals of the Advisory Committee.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of current members of the Advisory Committee and the criteria used for selecting members.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the duties and scope of activities of the Advisory Committee.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/d/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The reporting structure of the Advisory Committee.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/d/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An estimate of the annual operating costs and staff years of the Advisory Committee.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/d/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An estimate of the number and frequency of meetings of the Advisory Committee.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/d/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any subcommittees, established or proposed, that would support the Advisory Committee.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s551/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice and wait on dissolution.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may not dissolve the Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion in the Armed Forces until 60 days after the date on which the Secretary submits to the committees of Congress specified in paragraph (1) a notice on the dissolution of the Advisory Committee.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s552" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="552">SEC. 552. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL EMERGENCY EXCEPTION FOR TIMING REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SURVEYS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s552/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Members of Regular and Reserve Components.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (d) of section 481 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">When Surveys Required.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Armed Forces Workplace and Gender Relations Surveys of the Active Duty and the Armed Forces Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of the Reserve Components shall each be conducted once every two years. The surveys may be conducted within the same year or in two separate years, and shall be conducted in a manner designed to reduce the burden of the surveys on members of the armed forces.</content></paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The two Armed Forces Workplace and Equal Opportunity Surveys shall be conducted at least once every four years. The surveys may be conducted within the same year or in two separate years, and shall be conducted in a manner designed to reduce the burden of the surveys on members of the armed forces.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may postpone the conduct of a survey under this section if the Secretary determines that conducting such survey is not practicable due to a war or national emergency declared by the President or Congress.</content></subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall ensure that a survey postponed under subparagraph (A) is conducted as soon as practicable after the end of the period of war or national emergency concerned, or earlier if the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall notify Congress of a determination under subparagraph (A) not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary makes such determination.”</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s552/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cadets and Midshipmen.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s552/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">United states military academy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 7461(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may postpone the conduct of an assessment under this subsection if the Secretary determines that conducting such assessment is not practicable due to a war or national emergency declared by the President or Congress.</content></subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that an assessment postponed under subparagraph (A) is conducted as soon as practicable after the end of the period of war or national emergency concerned, or earlier if the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall notify Congress of a determination under subparagraph (A) not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary makes such determination.”</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s552/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">United states naval academy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8480(c) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may postpone the conduct of an assessment under this subsection if the Secretary determines that conducting such assessment is not practicable due to a war or national emergency declared by the President or Congress.</content></subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that an assessment postponed under subparagraph (A) is conducted as soon as practicable after the end of the period of war or national emergency concerned, or earlier if the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall notify Congress of a determination under subparagraph (A) not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary makes such determination.”</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s552/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">United states air force academy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9461(c) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may postpone the conduct of an assessment under this subsection if the Secretary determines that conducting such assessment is not practicable due to a war or national emergency declared by the President or Congress.</content></subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that an assessment postponed under subparagraph (A) is conducted as soon as practicable after the end of the period of war or national emergency concerned, or earlier if the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall notify Congress of a determination under subparagraph (A) not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary makes such determination.”</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s552/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Department of Defense Civilian Employees.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 481a of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Postponement.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may postpone the conduct of a survey under this section if the Secretary determines that conducting such survey is not practicable due to a war or national emergency declared by the President or Congress.</content></paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall ensure that a survey postponed under paragraph (1) is conducted as soon as practicable after the end of the period of war or national emergency concerned, or earlier if the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall notify Congress of a determination under paragraph (1) not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary makes such determination.”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s553" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="553">SEC. 553. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s480">10 U.S.C. 480 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">QUESTIONS REGARDING RACISM, ANTI-SEMITISM, AND SUPREMACISM IN WORKPLACE SURVEYS ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 593 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s553/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(a) Questions Required.—</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary</quotedText>”;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s553/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, racist, anti-Semitic, or supremacist</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">extremist</quotedText>”; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s553/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 1, 2021, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing including—</chapeau>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the text of the questions included in surveys under subsection (a); and</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">which surveys include such questions.”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Section 554 was repealed by section 901(d) of division A of Public Law 119–160.<b>]</b> </editorialNote>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s555" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="555">SEC. 555. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1030">10 U.S.C. 1030 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">POLICY TO IMPROVE RESPONSES TO PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH BY CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s555/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Policy Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop a policy to ensure that the career of a member of the Armed Forces is not unduly affected because the member is a covered member. The policy shall address the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s555/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Enforcement and implementation of the applicable requirements of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Public Law 95-555; 42 U.S.C. 2000e(k)).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s555/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The need for individual determinations regarding the ability of members of the Armed Forces to serve during and after pregnancy.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s555/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Responses to the effects specific to covered members who reintegrate into home life after deployment.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s555/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Education and training on pregnancy discrimination to diminish stigma, stereotypes, and negative perceptions regarding covered members, including with regards to commitment to the Armed Forces and abilities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s555/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Opportunities to maintain readiness when positions are unfilled due to pregnancy, medical conditions arising from pregnancy or childbirth, pregnancy convalescence, or parental leave.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s555/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Reasonable accommodations for covered members in general and specific accommodations based on career field or military occupational specialty.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s555/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Consideration of deferments at military educational institutions for covered members.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s555/a/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Extended assignments and performance reporting periods for covered members.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s555/a/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A mechanism by which covered members may report harassment or discrimination, including retaliation, relating to being a covered member.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s555/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s555/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a briefing summarizing the policy developed under this section; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s555/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a copy of the policy.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s555/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s555/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered member</quotedText>” means a member of an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department who—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s555/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is pregnant;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s555/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">gives birth to a child; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s555/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incurs a medical condition arising from pregnancy or childbirth.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s555/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">military educational institution</quotedText>” means a postsecondary educational institution established within the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s556" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="556">SEC. 556. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1030">10 U.S.C. 1030 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRAINING ON CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">In accordance with Department of Defense Instruction 1300.17, dated September 1, 2020, and applicable law, the Secretary of Defense shall implement training on relevant Federal statutes, Department of Defense Instructions, and the regulations of each military department, including the responsibility of commanders to maintain good order and discipline.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="557">SEC. 557. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s501">10 U.S.C. 501 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EVALUATION OF BARRIERS TO MINORITY PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN UNITS OF THE ARMED FORCES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study Required.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center with relevant expertise to conduct an evaluation of the barriers to minority participation in covered units of the Armed Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The evaluation required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of covered units.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A comparison of the participation rates of minority populations in covered units to participation rates of the general population as members and as officers of the Armed Forces.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A comparison of the percentage of minority officers in the grade of O-7 or higher who have served in each covered unit to such percentage for all such officers in the Armed Force of that covered unit.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An identification of barriers to minority (including English language learners) participation in the recruitment, accession, assessment, and training processes.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/a/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The status and effectiveness of the response to the recommendations contained in the report of the RAND Corporation titled “Barriers to Minority Participation in Special Operations Forces” and any follow-up recommendations.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/a/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recommendations to increase the numbers of minority officers in the Armed Forces.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/a/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recommendations to increase minority participation in covered units.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/a/2/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matters the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study by not later than January 1, 2022; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide interim briefings to such committees upon request.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study conducted under subsection (a) shall be known as the “Study on Reducing Barriers to Minority Participation in Elite Units in the Armed Services”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation Required.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later than March 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall commence the implementation of each recommendation included in the final report submitted under subsection (a)(3).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exceptions.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Delayed implementation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may commence implementation of a recommendation described paragraph (1) later than March 1, 2023, if—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/c/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees, not later than January 1, 2023, written notice of the intent of the Secretary to delay implementation of the recommendation; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/c/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes, as part of such notice, a specific justification for the delay in implementing the recommendation.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonimplementation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may elect not to implement a recommendation described in paragraph (1), if—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees, not later than January 1, 2023, written notice of the intent of the Secretary not to implement the recommendation; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes, as part of such notice—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/c/2/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the reasons for the Secretary’s decision not to implement the recommendation; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/c/2/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a summary of alternative actions the Secretary will carry out to address the purposes underlying the recommendation.</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each recommendation that the Secretary implements under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an implementation plan that includes—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a summary of actions the Secretary has carried out, or intends to carry out, to implement the recommendation; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a schedule, with specific milestones, for completing the implementation of the recommendation.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Units Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered units</quotedText>” means the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Army Special Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Army Rangers.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Navy SEALs.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Air Force Combat Control Teams.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Air Force Pararescue.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/d/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Air Force Special Reconnaissance.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/d/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Marine Raider Regiments.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/d/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/d/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/d/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other forces designated by the Secretary of Defense as special operations forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s557/d/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Pilot and navigator military occupational specialties.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s558" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="558">SEC. 558. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES REPORT ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AT THE MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than May 31, 2022, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that the following:</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s558/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The aggregate number of equal opportunity claims filed with respect to each military service academy during 2019 and 2020.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s558/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the number of claims specified pursuant to paragraph (1) for each military service academy, the number of such claims that were substantiated.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s558/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The results of any completed climate survey of cadets or midshipmen, as applicable, conducted by each military service academy, and any authorized organization external to such military service academy, during the two-year period ending on December 31, 2020 (or such longer period the Comptroller General determines appropriate).</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s558/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of the data reported pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (3), an assessment whether the data indicates one or more trends in equal opportunity at the military service academies, and, if so, a description and assessment of each such trend.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stF/s558/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description and assessment of the Equal Opportunity programs and other programs to improve the climate of each military service academy, based on matters raised by equal opportunity claims, climate surveys, and such other evidence or assessments the Comptroller General determines appropriate, including an assessment whether such programs address trends identified pursuant to the analysis conducted for purposes of paragraph (4).</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">Subtitle G—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Decorations and Awards </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s561" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="561">SEC. 561. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF TIME TO REVIEW WORLD WAR I VALOR MEDALS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s561/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7271">10 U.S.C. 7271 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 584(f) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1281) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">five</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">six</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s561/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7271">10 U.S.C. 7271 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if enacted on the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1281).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s562" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="562">SEC. 562. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATIONS FOR CERTAIN AWARDS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s562/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Distinguished-Service Cross to Ramiro F. Olivo for Acts of Valor During the Vietnam War.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s562/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 the Distinguished-Service Cross under section 7272 of such title to Ramiro F. Olivo for the acts of valor described in paragraph (2).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s562/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acts of valor described.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The acts of valor described in this paragraph are the actions of Ramiro F. Olivo on May 9, 1968, as a member of the Army serving in the Republic of Vietnam.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s562/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Medal of Honor to Ralph Puckett, Jr., for Acts of Valor During the Korean War.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s562/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 the Medal of Honor under section 7271 of such title to Ralph Puckett, Jr. for the acts of valor described in paragraph (2).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s562/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acts of valor described.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The acts of valor described in this paragraph are the actions of Ralph Puckett, Jr. on November 25 and 26, 1950, as a member of the Army serving in Korea, for which he was awarded the Distinguished-Service Cross.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s562/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Medal of Honor to Dwight M. Birdwell for Acts of Valor During the Vietnam War.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s562/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 the Medal of Honor under section 7271 of such title to Dwight M. Birdwell for the acts of valor described in paragraph (2).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s562/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acts of valor described.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The acts of valor described in this paragraph are the actions of Dwight M. Birdwell on January 31, 1968, as a member of the Army serving in the Republic of Vietnam, for which he was awarded the Silver Star.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s562/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Medal of Honor to Alwyn C. Cashe for Acts of Valor During Operation Iraqi Freedom.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s562/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 the Medal of Honor under section 7271 of such title to Alwyn C. Cashe for the acts of valor described in paragraph (2).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s562/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acts of valor described.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The acts of valor described in this paragraph are the actions of Alwyn C. Cashe on October 17, 2005, as a member of the Army serving in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, for which he was posthumously awarded the Silver Star.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s562/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Medal of Honor to Earl D. Plumlee for Acts of Valor During Operation Enduring Freedom.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s562/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 the Medal of Honor under section 7271 of such title to Earl D. Plumlee for the acts of valor described in paragraph (2).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s562/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acts of valor described.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The acts of valor described in this paragraph are the actions of Earl D. Plumlee on August 28. 2013, as a member of the Army serving in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, for which he was awarded the Silver Star.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s563" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="563">SEC. 563. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ESTABLISHMENT OF SERVICE MEDAL FOR RADIATION-EXPOSED VETERANS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s563/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study Required; Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than May 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report containing the results of a study assessing the feasibility of establishing a service medal to award to radiation-exposed veterans.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s563/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report shall contain the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s563/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of how the decorations and awards of the Department of Defense have been updated to reflect the nature of military service across generations and conflicts.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s563/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the conditions of service of radiation-exposed veterans.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s563/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any plan of the Secretary to recognize (by means of a decoration or award) current, retired, or former members of the Armed Forces exposed to toxic materials or environments in the course of military service, including radiation-exposed veterans.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s563/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the feasibility of establishing an atomic veterans service device to be added to the National Defense Service Medal or another appropriate medal.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s563/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A determination of the direct or indirect costs to the Department that would arise from the establishment of such a device or other appropriate medal.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s563/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other element the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s563/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Meeting Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the course of the feasibility study, the Secretary shall hold no fewer than one meeting with representatives of organizations that advocate for radiation-exposed veterans (including leadership of the National Association of Atomic Veterans, Inc.) to discuss the study and to work with such organizations on steps towards a mutually agreeable and timely recognition of the valued service of radiation-exposed veterans.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s563/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Radiation-exposed Veteran Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">radiation-exposed veteran</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 1112 of title 38, United States Code.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stG/s564" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="564">SEC. 564. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF SILVER STAR SERVICE BANNER DAY. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress supports the designation of a “Silver Star Service Banner Day” and recommends that the President issues each year a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe Silver Star Service Banner Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.</content>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">Subtitle H—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Member Education, Training, Transition, and Resilience </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="571">SEC. 571. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MENTORSHIP AND CAREER COUNSELING PROGRAM FOR OFFICERS TO IMPROVE DIVERSITY IN MILITARY LEADERSHIP. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program Required.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 656 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as subsections (c) through (f), respectively; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mentoring and Career Counseling Program.—</heading>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program required as part of plan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With the goal of having the diversity of the population of officers serving in each branch, specialty, community, and grade of each armed force reflect the diversity of the population in such armed force as a whole, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall include in the plan required by subsection (a) a mentoring and career counseling program for officers.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The program required by this subsection shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The option for any officer to participate in the program.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each officer who elects to participate in the program, the following:</chapeau>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">One or more opportunities for mentoring and career counseling before selection of the officer’s branch, specialty, or community.</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Ongoing opportunities for mentoring and career counseling following selection of the officer’s branch, specialty, or community, and continuing through the officer’s military career.</content>
                                                </clause>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Mentoring and counseling during opportunities under subparagraph (B) consisting of the following:</chapeau>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Information on officer retention and promotion rates in each grade, branch, specialty, and community of the armed force concerned, including the rate at which officers in each branch, specialty, or community of such armed force are promoted to a grade above O-6.</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Information on career and service pathways, including service in the reserve components.</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other information as may be required to optimize the ability of an officer to make informed career decisions through the officer’s military career.”</content>
                                                </clause>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance metrics.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (c) of such section, as redesignated by paragraph (1)(A), is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the subsection heading, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and Mentoring and Career Counseling Program</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Developing and Implementing Plan</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the mentoring and career counseling program under subsection (b)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the plan under subsection (a)</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming and clerical amendments.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Heading amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of such section is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="656">“SEC. 656. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Diversity in military leadership: plan; mentoring and career counseling program”</heading>
                                    </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s651">10 U.S.C. 651</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 37 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 656 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“656.</designator><label> Diversity in military leadership: plan; mentoring and career counseling program.”</label></referenceItem>
                                    </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall, in coordination with the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the mentoring and career counseling program established pursuant to subsection (b) of section 656 of title 10, United States Code (as amended by subsection (a)).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the manner in which each Armed Force will implement the mentoring and counseling program,</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the metrics that will be used to measure progress in developing and implementing the mentoring and career counseling program.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each Armed Force, an explanation whether the mentoring and career counseling program will be carried out as part of another program of such Armed Force or through the establishment of a separate subprogram or subprograms of such Armed Force.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the additional resources, if any, that will be required to implement the mentoring and career counseling program, including the specific number of additional personnel authorizations that will be required to staff the program.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other information on the mentoring and career counseling program as the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating consider appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate committees of congress defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate committees of Congress</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s571/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s572" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="572">SEC. 572. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE THE COAST GUARD. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1143(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s572/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of a military department</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">concerned</quotedText>”;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s572/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of the military department</quotedText>”; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s572/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of Defense</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">concerned</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s573" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="573">SEC. 573. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INCREASE IN NUMBER OF PERMANENT PROFESSORS AT THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9431(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">23</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">25</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="574">SEC. 574. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8431">10 U.S.C. 8431 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS WITH 2021 AND 2022 CERTIFICATIONS ON THE READY, RELEVANT LEARNING INITIATIVE OF THE NAVY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Elements With 2021 Certifications.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In submitting to Congress in 2021 the certifications required by section 545 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1396; 10 U.S.C. 8431 note prec.), relating to the Ready, Relevant Learning initiative of the Navy, the Secretary of the Navy shall also submit each of the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A framework for a life cycle sustainment plan for the Ready, Relevant Learning initiative meeting the requirements in subsection (b).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A report on the use of readiness assessment teams in training addressing the elements specified in subsection (c).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Life Cycle Sustainment Plan Framework.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The framework for a life cycle sustainment plan required by subsection (a)(1) shall address each of the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Product support management.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Supply support.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Packaging, handling, storage, and transportation.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Maintenance planning and management.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Design interface.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sustainment engineering.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Technical data.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Computer resources.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Facilities and infrastructure.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Manpower and personnel.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Support equipment.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Training and training support.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/13" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Course content and relevance.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/14" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">(14) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Governance, including the acquisition and program management structure.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/15" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="15">(15) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other elements in the life cycle sustainment of the Ready, Relevant Learning initiative as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Use of Readiness Assessment Teams.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by subsection (a)(2) shall set forth the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description and assessment of the extent to which the Navy is currently using Engineering Readiness Assessment Teams and Combat Systems Readiness Assessment Teams to conduct unit-level training and assistance in each capacity as follows:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To augment non-Ready, Relevant Learning initiative training.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As part of Ready, Relevant Learning initiative training.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To train students on legacy, obsolete, one of a kind, or unique systems that are still widely used by the Navy.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/c/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To train students on military-specific systems that are not found in the commercial maritime world.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description and assessment of potential benefits, and anticipated timelines and costs, in expanding Engineering Readiness Assessment Team and Combat Systems Readiness Assessment Team training in the capacities specified in paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other matters in connection with the use of readiness assessment teams in connection with the Ready, Relevant Learning initiative as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s574/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Life Cycle Sustainment Plan With 2022 Certifications.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In submitting to Congress in 2022 the certifications required by section 545 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, the Secretary shall also submit the approved life cycle sustainment plan for the Ready, Relevant Learning initiative of the Navy, based on the framework for the plan developed for purposes of subsection (a)(1).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="575">SEC. 575. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7442">10 U.S.C. 7442 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INFORMATION ON NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS FOR MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nominations Portal.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than December 31, 2026, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Superintendents of the military service academies, shall ensure that there is a uniform online portal for all military service academies that enables Members of Congress and other nominating sources to nominate individuals for appointment to each academy through a secure website.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information collection and reporting.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The online portal established under paragraph (1) shall have the ability to—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">collect, from each nominating source, the demographic information described in subsection (b) for each individual nominated to attend a military service academy; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">collect the information required to be included in each annual report of the Secretary under subsection (c) in a manner that enables the Secretary to automatically compile such information when preparing the report.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The portal shall allow Members of Congress, other nominating sources, and their designees to view their past nomination records for all application cycles.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standard Classifications for Collection of Demographic Data.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standards required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in consultation with the Superintendents of the military service academies, shall establish standard classifications that cadets, midshipmen, and applicants to the academies may use to report gender, race, and ethnicity and to provide other demographic information in connection with admission to or enrollment in an academy.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consistency with omb guidance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The standard classifications established under paragraph (1) shall be consistent with the standard classifications specified in Office of Management and Budget Directive No. 15 (pertaining to race and ethnic standards for Federal statistics and administrative reporting) or any successor directive.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Incorporation into applications and records.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall incorporate the standard classifications established under paragraph (1) into—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">applications for admission to the military service academies; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the military personnel records of cadets and midshipmen enrolled in such academies.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Report on the Demographics Military Service Academy Applicants.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than September 30 of each year beginning after the establishment of the online portal, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the demographics of applicants to military service academies for the most recently concluded application year.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to each military service academy, the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of individuals who submitted an application for admission to the academy in the application year covered by the report.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the individuals who submitted an application for admission to the academy in such year—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the overall demographics of applicant pool, disaggregated by the classifications established under subsection (b);</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number and percentage who received a nomination, disaggregated by the classifications established under subsection (b);</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/c/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number and percentage who received an offer for appointment to the academy, disaggregated by the classifications established under subsection (b); and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/c/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number and percentage who accepted an appointment to the academy, disaggregated by the classifications established under subsection (b).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Anything the Secretary determines to be significant regarding gender, race, ethnicity, or other demographic information, described in subsection (b), of such individuals.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In preparing each report under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with the Superintendents of the military service academies.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of reports and data.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/c/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make the results of each report under paragraph (1) available on a publicly accessible website of the Department of Defense; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/c/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that any data included with the report is made available in a machine-readable format that is downloadable, searchable, and sortable.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">application year</quotedText>” means the period beginning on January 1 of one year and ending on June 1 of the following year.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">machine-readable</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 3502(18) of title 44, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">military service academy</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/d/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the United States Military Academy;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/d/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the United States Naval Academy; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s575/d/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the United States Air Force Academy.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="576">SEC. 576. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS TO CERTAIN MILITARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than December 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report setting forth the results of a review and assessment, obtained by the Secretary for purposes of the report, of the potential effects on the military education provided by the educational institutions of the Department of Defense specified in subsection (b) of the actions described in subsection (c).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Educational Institutions of the Department of Defense.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The educational institutions of the Department of Defense specified in this subsection are the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The senior level service schools and intermediate level service schools (as such terms are defined in section 2151(b) of title 10, United States Code).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Air Force Institute of Technology.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The National Defense University.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Joint Special Operations University.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Army Armament Graduate School.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other military educational institution of the Department specified by the Secretary for purposes of this section.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Actions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The actions described in this subsection with respect to the educational institutions of the Department of Defense specified in subsection (b) are the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Modification of admission and graduation requirements.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Expansion of use of case studies in curricula for professional military education.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Reduction or expansion of degree-granting authority.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Reduction or expansion of the acceptance of research grants.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Reduction or expansion of the number of attending students generally.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/c/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Modification of military personnel career milestones in order to prioritize instructor positions.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/c/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Increase in educational and performance requirements for military personnel selected to be instructors.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/c/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Expansion of visiting or adjunct faculty.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/c/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Modification of civilian faculty management practices, including employment practices.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/c/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Reduction of the number of attending students through the sponsoring of education of an increased number of students at non-Department of Defense institutions of higher education.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the matters described in subsection (a), the review and report under this section shall also include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A consolidated summary that lists all components of the professional military education enterprise of the Department of Defense, including all associated schools, programs, research centers, and support activities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each component identified under paragraph (1), the assigned personnel strength, annual student throughput, and budget details of the three fiscal years preceding the date of the report.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the differences between admission standards and graduation requirements of the educational institutions of the Department of Defense specified in subsection (b) and such admission standards and graduation requirements of public and private institutions of higher education that the Secretary determines comparable to the educational institutions of the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the requirements of the goals and missions of the educational institutions of the Department of Defense specified in subsection (b) and any need to adjust such goals and missions to meet national security requirements of the Department.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the effectiveness and shortfalls of the existing professional military education enterprise as measured against graduate utilization, post-graduate evaluations, and the education and force development requirements of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Chiefs of the Armed Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s576/d/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matters the Secretary determines appropriate for purposes of this section.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s577" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="577">SEC. 577. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COLLEGE OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s577/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may not eliminate, divest, downsize, or reorganize the College of International Security Affairs, nor its satellite program, the Joint Special Operations Masters of Arts, of the National Defense University, or seek to reduce the number of students educated at the College, or its satellite program, until 30 days after the date on which the congressional defense committees receive the report required by subsection (c).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s577/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment, Determination, and Review.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counternarcotics and Global Threats, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Stability and Humanitarian Affairs, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Combating Terrorism, the Chief Financial Officer of the Department, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Commander of United States Special Operations Command, shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s577/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assess requirements for joint professional military education and civilian leader education in the counterterrorism, irregular warfare, and asymmetrical domains to support the Department and other national security institutions of the Federal Government;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s577/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">determine whether the importance, challenges, and complexity of the modern counterterrorism environment and irregular and asymmetrical domains warrant—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s577/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a college at the National Defense University, or a college independent of the National Defense University whose leadership is responsible to the Office of the Secretary of Defense; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s577/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provision of resources, services, and capacity at levels that are the same as, or decreased or enhanced in comparison to, those resources, services, and capacity in place at the College of International Security Affairs on January 1, 2019;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s577/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review the plan proposed by the National Defense University for eliminating the College of International Security Affairs and reducing and restructuring the counterterrorism, irregular, and asymmetrical faculty, course offerings, joint professional military education and degree and certificate programs, and other services provided by the College; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s577/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assess the changes made to the College of International Security Affairs since January 1, 2019, and the actions necessary to reverse those changes, including relocating the College and its associated budget, faculty, staff, students, and facilities outside of the National Defense University.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s577/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than February 1, 2021, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s577/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the findings of the Secretary with respect to the assessments, determination, and review conducted under subsection (b); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s577/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such recommendations as the Secretary may have for higher education in the counterterrorism, irregular, and asymmetrical domains.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s578" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="578">SEC. 578. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2015">10 U.S.C. 2015 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CREDENTIALING OPPORTUNITIES ON-LINE PROGRAMS OF THE ARMED FORCES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s578/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study on Performance Measures.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study to determine additional performance measures to evaluate the effectiveness of the Credentialing Opportunities On-Line programs (in this section referred to as the “COOL programs”) of each Armed Force in connecting members of the Armed Forces with professional credential programs. The study shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s578/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The percentage of members of the Armed Force concerned described in section 1142(a) of title 10, United States Code, who participate in a professional credential program through the COOL program of the Armed Force concerned.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s578/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The percentage of members of the Armed Force concerned described in paragraph (1) who have completed a professional credential program described in that paragraph.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s578/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount of funds obligated and expended to execute the COOL program of each Armed Force during the five fiscal years immediately preceding the date of the study.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s578/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other element determined by the Secretary of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s578/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information Tracking.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall establish a process to standardize the tracking of information regarding the COOL programs across the Armed Forces.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s578/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may coordinate with the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs and Labor.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s578/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s578/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the study conducted under subsection (a); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s578/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the process established under subsection (b), including a timeline to implement such process.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s579" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="579">SEC. 579. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GAO STUDY REGARDING TRANSFERABILITY OF MILITARY CERTIFICATIONS TO CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s579/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study; Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report containing the results of a study regarding the transferability of military certifications to civilian occupational licenses and certifications.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s579/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report under this section shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s579/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Obstacles to transference of military certifications.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s579/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any effects of the transferability of military certifications on recruitment and retention.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s579/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Examples of certifications obtained from the Federal Government that transfer to non-Federal employment.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s579/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the effectiveness of the credentialing programs of each Armed Force.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s579A" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="579A">SEC. 579A. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT REGARDING COUNTY, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL VETERANS SERVICE OFFICERS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s579A/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services and on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and Senate a report regarding the effects of the presence of CVSOs at demobilization centers on members of the Armed Forces making the transition to civilian life.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s579A/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report under this section shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s579A/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of demobilization centers that host CVSOs.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s579A/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The locations of demobilization centers described in paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s579A/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Barriers to expanding the presence of CVSOs at demobilization centers nationwide.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s579A/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recommendations of the Secretary of Defense regarding the presence of CVSOs at demobilization centers.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s579A/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CVSO Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">CVSO</quotedText>” includes—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s579A/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a county veterans service officer;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s579A/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a Tribal veterans service officer;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s579A/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a Tribal veterans representative; or</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stH/s579A/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">another State, Tribal, or local entity that the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">Subtitle I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Military Family Readiness and Dependents’ Education </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s581" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="581">SEC. 581. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1781">10 U.S.C. 1781 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FAMILY READINESS: DEFINITIONS; COMMUNICATION STRATEGY; REVIEW; REPORT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s581/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall act on recommendation one of the report, dated July 2019, of the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, titled “Strengthening the Military Family Readiness System for a Changing American Society”, by establishing definitions of “family well-being”, “family readiness”, and “family resilience” for use by the Department of Defense.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s581/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Communication Strategy.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">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—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s581/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that the Secretary of Defense has carried out section 561 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (10 U.S.C. 1781 note);</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s581/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">implement a strategy to use of a variety of modes of communication to ensure the broadest means of communicating with military families; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s581/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish a process to measure the effectiveness of the modes of communication described in paragraph (2).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s581/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct a review of current programs, policies, services, resources, and practices of the Department for military families as outlined in recommendation four of the report described in subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s581/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after completing the review under subsection (c), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report detailing the results of the review and how the Secretary shall improve programs, policies, services, resources, and practices for military families, based on the review.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="582">SEC. 582. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPROVEMENTS TO EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1781c of title 10, United States Codeis amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">enhance</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">standardize, enhance,</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)(1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and standard</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">comprehensive</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">update from time to time</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">regularly update</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Ability to request a second review of the approved assignment within or outside the continental United States if the member believes the location is inappropriate for the member’s family and would cause undue hardship.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Protection from having a medical recommendation for an approved assignment overridden by the commanding officer.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Ability to request continuation of location when there is a documented substantial risk of transferring medical care or educational services to a new provider or school at the specific time of permanent change of station.”</content>
                                    </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/a/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/a/3/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (F), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of an individualized services plan (medical and educational)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">by an appropriate office of an individualized services plan (whether medical, educational, or both)</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/a/3/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (F) the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Procedures for the development of an individualized services plan for military family members with special needs who have requested family support services and have a completed family needs assessment.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Requirements to prohibit disenrollment from the Exceptional Family Member Program unless there is new supporting medical or educational information that indicates the original condition is no longer present, and to track disenrollment data in each armed force.”</content>
                                        </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1781c">10 U.S.C. 1781c note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standardization.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall, to the extent practicable, standardize the Exceptional Family Member Program (in this section referred to as the “EFMP”) across the military departments. The EFMP, standardized under this subsection, shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Processes for the identification and enrollment of dependents of covered members with special needs.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A process for the permanent change of orders for covered members, to ensure seamless continuity of services at the new permanent duty station.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an order for assignment is declined for a military family with special needs, the member will receive a reason for the decline of that order.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A review process for installations to ensure that health care furnished through the TRICARE program, special needs education programs, and installation-based family support programs are available to military families enrolled in the EFMP.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A standardized respite care benefit across the covered Armed Forces, including the number of hours available under such benefit to military families enrolled in the EFMP.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Performance metrics for measuring, across the Department and with respect to each military department, the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Assignment coordination and support for military families with special needs, including a systematic process for evaluating each military department’s program for the support of military families with special needs.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The reassignment of military families with special needs, including how often members request reassignments, for what reasons, and from what military installations.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/6/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The level of satisfaction of military families with special needs with the family and medical support they are provided.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A requirement that the Secretary of each military department provide legal services by an attorney, trained in education law, at each military installation—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary determines is a primary receiving installation for military families with special needs; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in a State that the Secretary determines has historically not supported families enrolled in the EFMP.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The option for a family enrolled in the EFMP to continue to receive all services under that program and a family separation allowance, if otherwise authorized, if—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/8/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the covered member receives a new permanent duty station; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/8/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the covered member and family elect for the family not to relocate with the covered member.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The solicitation of feedback from military families with special needs, and discussions of challenges and best practices of the EFMP, using existing family advisory organizations.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Case Management.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop an EFMP case management model, including the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A single EFMP office, located at the headquarters of each covered Armed Force, to oversee implementation of the EFMP and coordinate health care services, permanent change of station order processing, and educational support services for that covered Armed Force.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An EFMP office at each military installation with case managers to assist each family of a covered member in the development of a plan that addresses the areas specified in subsection (b)(1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the implementation of this section, including any recommendations of the Secretary regarding additional legislation.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered Armed Force</quotedText>” means an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered member</quotedText>” means a member—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">of a covered Armed Force; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s582/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with a dependent with special needs.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s583" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="583">SEC. 583. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MEMBERS OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES AND IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s583/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1788a of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s583/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the heading and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Support programs: special operations forces personnel; immediate family members</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s583/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for the immediate family members of members of the armed forces assigned to special operations forces</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s583/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the immediate family members of members of the armed forces assigned to special operations forces</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individuals</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s583/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d)(2)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s583/a/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">family members of members of the armed forces assigned to special operations forces</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individuals</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s583/a/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">family members of members of the armed forces assigned to special operations forces</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individuals</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s583/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e)(4)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s583/a/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">psychological support, spiritual support, and</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">costs</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s583/a/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">immediate family members of members of the armed forces assigned to special operations forces</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered personnel</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s583/a/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered personnel</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">members of the Armed Forces (including the reserve components) assigned to special operations forces;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">service personnel assigned to support special operations forces; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">immediate family members of individuals described in subparagraphs (A) and (B).”</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s583/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1781">10 U.S.C. 1781</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 88 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 1788a and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1788a.</designator><label> Support programs: special operations forces personnel; immediate family members.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s584" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="584">SEC. 584. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALLOCATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS FOR MILITARY CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1791 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s584/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">It is the policy</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Policy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the policy”</content>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s584/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Responsibility for Allocations of Certain Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall be responsible for the allocation of Office of the Secretary of Defense level funds for military child development programs for children from birth through 12 years of age, and may not delegate such responsibility to the military departments.”</content>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s585" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="585">SEC. 585. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MILITARY CHILD CARE AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER MATTERS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s585/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Center Fees Matters.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1793 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Family Discount.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of a family with two or more children attending a child development center, the regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection (a) may require that installations commanders charge a fee for attendance at the center of any child of the family after the first child of the family in amount equal to 85 percent of the amount of the fee otherwise chargeable for the attendance of such child at the center.”</content>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s585/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports on Installations With Extreme Imbalance Between Demand for and Availability of Child Care.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not  
later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military department shall submit to Congress a report on the military installations under the jurisdiction of such Secretary with an extreme imbalance between demand for child care and availability of child care. Each report shall include, for the military department covered by such report, the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s585/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The name of the five installations of the military department experiencing the most extreme imbalance between demand for child care and availability of child care.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s585/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each installation named pursuant to subparagraph (A), the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s585/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment whether civilian employees at child development centers at such installation have rates of pay and benefits that are competitive with other civilian employees on such installation and with the civilian labor pool in the vicinity of such installation.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s585/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description and assessment of various incentives to encourage military spouses to become providers under the Family Child Care program at such installation.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s585/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such recommendations at the Secretary of the military department concerned considers appropriate to address the imbalance between demand for child care and availability of child care at such installation, including recommendations to enhance the competitiveness of civilian child care positions at such installation with other civilian positions at such installation and the civilian labor pool in the vicinity of such installation.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s586" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="586">SEC. 586. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1784a">10 U.S.C. 1784a note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER MY CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 580F of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s586/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(a) Professional License or Certification; Associate’s Degree.—</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary</quotedText>”;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s586/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or maintenance (including continuing education courses)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">pursuit</quotedText>”; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s586/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Testing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Financial assistance under subsection (a) may be applied to the costs of national tests that may earn a participating military spouse course credits required for a degree approved under the program (including the College Level Examination Program tests).”</content>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s587" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="587">SEC. 587. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1784">10 U.S.C. 1784 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPROVEMENTS TO PARTNER CRITERIA OF THE MILITARY SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s587/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Evaluation; Updates.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall evaluate the partner criteria set forth in the Military Spouse Employment Partnership Program (in this section referred to as the “MSEP Program”) and implement updates that the Secretary determines will improve such criteria without diminishing the need for partners to exhibit sound business practices, broad diversity efforts, and relative financial stability. Such updates may expand the number of the following entities that meet such criteria:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s587/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Institutions of primary, secondary, and higher education.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s587/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Software and coding companies.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s587/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Local small businesses.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s587/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Companies that employ telework.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s587/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">New Partnerships.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon completion of the evaluation under subsection (a), the Secretary, in consultation with the Department of Labor, shall seek to enter into agreements with entities described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a) that are located near military installations (as that term is defined in section 2687 of title 10, United States Code).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s587/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review; Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after implementation under subsection (a), the Secretary shall review updates under subsection (a) and publish a report regarding such review on a publicly-accessible website of the Department of Defense. Such report shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s587/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The results of the evaluation of the MSEP Program, including the implementation plan for any change to partnership criteria.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s587/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Data on the new partnerships undertaken as a result of the evaluation, including the type, size, and location of the partner entities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s587/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Data on the utility of the MSEP Program, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s587/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of military spouses who have applied through the MSEP Program;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s587/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the average length of time a job is available before being filled or removed from the MSEP Program portal; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s587/c/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the average number of new jobs posted on the MSEP Program portal each month.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s588" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="588">SEC. 588. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1791">10 U.S.C. 1791 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">24-HOUR CHILD CARE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s588/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">24-Hour Child Care.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary of Defense determines it feasible, pursuant to the study conducted pursuant to subsection (b), the Secretary shall furnish child care to each child of a member of the Armed Forces or civilian employee of the Department of Defense while that member or employee works on rotating shifts at a military installation.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s588/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Feasibility Study; Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report setting forth the results of a study, conducted by the Secretary for purposes of this section, on the feasibility of furnishing child care described in subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s588/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by subsection (b) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s588/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The results of the study described in that subsection.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s588/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines that furnishing child care available as described in subsection (a) is feasible, such matters as the Secretary determines appropriate in connection with furnishing such child care, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s588/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of the installations at which such child care would be beneficial to members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees of the Department, or both;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s588/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of any barriers to making such child care available at the installations identified pursuant to subparagraph (A);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s588/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment whether the child care needs of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of 
the Department described in subsection (a) would be better met by an increase in assistance for child care fees;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s588/c/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description and assessment of the actions, if any, being taken to furnish such child care at the installations identified pursuant to subparagraph (A); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s588/c/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such recommendations for legislative or administrative action the Secretary determines appropriate to make such child care available at the installations identified pursuant to subparagraph (A), or at any other military installation.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="589">SEC. 589. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1791">10 U.S.C. 1791 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES FOR IN-HOME CHILD CARE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a pilot program to provide financial assistance to members of the Armed Forces who pay for services provided by in-home child care providers. In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall take the following steps:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Determine the needs of military families who request services provided by in-home child care providers.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Determine the appropriate amount of financial assistance to provide to military families described in paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Determine the appropriate qualifications for an in-home child care provider for whose services the Secretary shall provide financial assistance to a military family. In carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">take into consideration qualifications for in-home child care providers in the private sector; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that the qualifications the Secretary determines appropriate under this paragraph are comparable to the qualifications for a provider of child care services in a military child development center or family home day care.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Establish a marketing and communications plan to inform members of the Armed Forces who live in the locations described in subsection (b) about the pilot program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Locations.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program in the five locations that the Secretary determines have the greatest demand for child care services for children of members of the Armed Forces.</content></paragraph>
                            <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may carry out the pilot program at other locations the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interim reports.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the Secretary establishes the pilot program and thrice annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives an interim report on the pilot program. Each interim report shall include the following elements:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of military families participating in the pilot program, disaggregated by location and duration of participation.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount of financial assistance provided to participating military families in each location.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Metrics by which the Secretary carries out subsection (a)(3)(B);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/c/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The feasibility of expanding the pilot program.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/c/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Legislation or administrative action that the Secretary determines necessary to make the pilot program permanent.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/c/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other information the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Final report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year before the termination of the pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a final report on the pilot program. The final report shall include the following elements:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The elements specified in paragraph (1).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The recommendation of the Secretary whether to make the pilot program permanent.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The pilot program shall terminate on December 31, 2029.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in-home child care provider</quotedText>” means an individual who provides child care services in the home of the child.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms “military child development center” and “family home day care” have the meanings given those terms in section 1800 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589A" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="589A">SEC. 589A. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CERTAIN ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES THAT BENEFIT DEPENDENTS OF MILITARY AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589A/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continuation of Authority to Assist Local Educational Agencies That Benefit Dependents of Members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense Civilian Employees.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589A/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assistance to schools with significant numbers of military dependent students.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2021 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).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589A/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Local educational agency defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">local educational agency</quotedText>” 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)).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589A/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Impact Aid for Children With Severe Disabilities.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589A/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2021 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).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589A/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional amount.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2021 pursuant to section 301 and available for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section 4301, $10,000,000 shall be available for use by the Secretary of 
Defense to make payments to local educational agencies determined by the Secretary to have higher concentrations of military children with severe disabilities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589A/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 1, 2021, the Secretary shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the Department’s evaluation of each local educational agency with higher concentrations of military children with severe disabilities and subsequent determination of the amounts of impact aid each such agency shall receive.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589B" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="589B">SEC. 589B. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STAFFING OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY SCHOOLS TO MAINTAIN MAXIMUM STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIOS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589B/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Department of Defense Education Activity shall staff elementary and secondary schools operated by the Activity so as to maintain, to the extent practicable, student-to-teacher ratios that do not exceed the maximum student-to-teacher ratios specified in subsection (b).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589B/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maximum Student-to-teacher Ratios.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The maximum student-to-teacher ratios specified in this subsection are the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589B/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each of grades kindergarten through 3, a ratio of 18 students to 1 teacher (18:1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589B/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each of grades 4 through 12, a ratio equal to the average student-to-teacher ratio for such grade among all Department of Defense Education Activity schools during the 2019-2020 academic year.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589B/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirement to staff schools in accordance with subsection (a) shall expire at the end of the 2029-2030 academic year of the Department of Defense Education Activity.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Section 589C was repealed by section 595(b) of division A of Public Law 118-159.<b>]</b> </editorialNote>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="589D">SEC. 589D. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2164">10 U.S.C. 2164 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PILOT PROGRAM ON EXPANDED ELIGIBILITY FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pilot Program Required.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot program on permitting dependents of members of the Armed Forces on active duty to enroll in the Department of Defense Education Activity Virtual High School program (in this section referred to as the “DVHS program”).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purposes.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purposes of the pilot program shall be as follows:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To evaluate the feasibility and scalability of the DVHS program.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To assess the impact of expanded enrollment in the DVHS program under the pilot program on military and family readiness.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The duration of the pilot program shall be four academic years.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Participants.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Participants in the pilot program shall be selected by the Secretary from among dependents of members of the Armed Forces on active duty who—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are in a grade 9 through 12;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are currently ineligible to enroll in the DVHS program; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">either—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/b/1/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">require supplementary courses to meet graduation requirements in the current State of residence; or</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/b/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">otherwise demonstrate to the Secretary a clear need to participate in the DVHS program.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preference in selection.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In selecting participants in the pilot program, the Secretary shall afford a preference to the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Dependents who reside in a rural area.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Dependents who are home-schooled students.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total number of course enrollments per academic year authorized under the pilot program may 
not exceed 400 course enrollments. No single dependent participating in the pilot program may take more than two courses per academic year under the pilot program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interim report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than two years 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 the pilot program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Final report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the completion of the pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to the committees of Congress referred to in paragraph (1) a final report on the pilot programs.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report under this subsection shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the demographics of the dependents participating in the pilot program through the date of such report.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Data on, and an assessment of, student performance in virtual coursework by dependents participating in the pilot program over the duration of the pilot program.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/c/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such recommendation as the Secretary considers appropriate on whether to make the pilot program permanent.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">rural area</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 520 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1490).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589D/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">home-schooled student</quotedText>” means a student in a grade equivalent to grade 9 through 12 who receives educational instruction at home or by other non-traditional means outside of a public or private school system, either all or most of the time.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589E" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="589E">SEC. 589E. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2001">10 U.S.C. 2001 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRAINING PROGRAM REGARDING FOREIGN MALIGN INFLUENCE CAMPAIGNS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589E/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than September 30, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a program for training members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense regarding the threat of foreign malign influence campaigns targeted at such individuals and the families of such individuals, including such campaigns carried out through social media.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589E/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation of Official to Coordinate and Integrate.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall designate an official of the Department who shall be responsible for coordinating and integrating the training program under this section.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589E/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Best Practices.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In coordinating and integrating the training program under this section, the official designated under subsection (b) shall review best practices of existing training programs across the Department.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589E/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment of Working Group.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589E/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a working group to assist the official designated under subsection (b), as follows:</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589E/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the identification of mediums used by covered foreign countries to identify, access, and endeavor to influence servicemembers and Department of Defense civilian employees through foreign malign influence campaigns and the themes conveyed through such mediums.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589E/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In coordinating and integrating the training program under this subsection in order to enhance and strengthen servicemember and Department of Defense civilian employee awareness of and defenses against foreign malign influence, including by bolstering information literacy.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589E/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In such other tasks deemed appropriate by the Secretary of Defense or the official designated under subsection (b).</content>
                            </subparagraph></paragraph>
                            <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589E/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The official designed under subsection (b) and the working group established under this subsection shall consult with the Foreign Malign Influence  Center established pursuant to section 3059 of title 50, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589E/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 18 months after the establishment of the working group, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the results of the working group, its activities, the effectiveness of the counter foreign malign influence activities carried out under this section, the metrics applied to determined effectiveness, and the actual costs associated with actions undertaken pursuant to this section.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589E/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589E/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Foreign malign influence.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">foreign malign influence</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 119C of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3059).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589E/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered foreign country.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">covered foreign country</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 119C of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3059)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDD13FE00435974ED3A18BBC089378A3D5" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">3</ref></content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589E/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information literacy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">information literacy</term>” means the set of skills needed to find, retrieve, understand, evaluate, analyze, and effectively use information (which encompasses spoken and broadcast words and videos, printed materials, and digital content, data, and images).</content>
                            </paragraph><footnote id="IDD13FE00435974ED3A18BBC089378A3D5" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">3</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Lack of period is so in law. See amendment made by section 549N(2) of Public Law 117-81.</p></footnote>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="589F">SEC. 589F. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY ON CYBEREXPLOITATION AND ONLINE DECEPTION OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 150 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall complete a study on—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cyberexploitation of the personal information and accounts of members of the Armed Forces and their families; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the risks of deceptive online targeting of members and their families.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of predatory loans, other financial products, or educational products being targeted to members of the Armed Forces and their families.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of unproven or unnecessary medical treatments or procedures being targeted to members and their families.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of ethnic or racial violent extremism messages targeting members and their families.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the ways in which social media algorithms may amplify the targeting described in paragraphs (1) through (3).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An intelligence assessment of the threat currently posed by foreign government and non-state actors carrying out the cyberexploitation of members and their families, including generalized assessments as to—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/b/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether such cyberexploitation is a substantial threat as compared to other means of information warfare; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/b/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether such cyberexploitation is an increasing threat.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A case-study analysis of three known occurrences of attempted cyberexploitation against members and their families, including assessments of the vulnerability and the ultimate consequences of the attempted cyberexploitation.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the actions taken by the Department of Defense to educate members and their families, including particularly vulnerable subpopulations, about any actions that can be taken to reduce cyberexploitation threats.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An intelligence assessment of the threat posed by foreign government and non-state actors creating or using machine-manipulated media (commonly referred to as “deep fakes”) featuring members and their families, including generalized assessments of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/b/8/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the maturity of the technology used in the creation of such media; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/b/8/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">how such media has been used or might be used to conduct information warfare.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recommendations for policy changes to reduce the vulnerability of members of the Armed Forces and their families to cyberexploitation and deception, including recommendations for legislative or administrative action.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives 
and the Senate a report on the findings of the Secretary with respect to the study under subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">cyberexploitation</quotedText>” means the use of digital means and online platforms—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to knowingly access, or conspire to access, without authorization, an individual’s personal information to be employed (or to be used) with malicious intent; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to deceive an individual with misinformation with malicious intent.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589F/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">machine-manipulated media</quotedText>” means video, image, or audio recordings generated or substantially modified using machine learning techniques in order to, with malicious intent, falsely depict the speech or conduct of an individual without that individual’s permission.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="589G">SEC. 589G. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1781c">10 U.S.C. 1781c note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MATTERS RELATING TO EDUCATION FOR MILITARY DEPENDENT STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information on Special Education Disputes.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Secretary of a military department shall collect and maintain information on special education disputes filed by members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of such Secretary.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The information collected and maintained under this subsection shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of special education disputes filed.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The outcome or disposition of the disputes.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Source of information.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The information collected and maintained pursuant to this subsection shall be derived from the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Records and reports of case managers and navigators under the Exceptional Family Member Program of the Department of Defense.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Reports submitted by members of the Armed Forces to officials at military installations or other relevant military officials.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/a/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other sources as the Secretary of the military department concerned considers appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On an annual basis, each Secretary of a military department shall submit to the Office of Special Needs of the Department of Defense a report on the information collected by such Secretary under this subsection during the preceding year.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GAO Study and Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The manner in which local educational agencies with schools that serve military dependent students use the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds made available for impact aid for children with severe disabilities under section 363 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (Public Law 106-398; 20 U.S.C. 7703a).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds made available for assistance to schools with a significant number of military dependent students 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).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The efficacy of attorneys and other legal support for military families in special education disputes.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/b/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whether, and to what extent, policies and guidance for School Liaison Officers are standardized between the Office of Special Needs of the Department of Defense and the military departments, and the efficacy of such policies and guidance.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/b/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The improvements made to family support programs of the Office of Special Needs, and of each military department, in light of the recommendations of the Comptroller General in the report titled “DOD Should Improve Its Oversight of the Exceptional Family Member Program” (GAO-18-348).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recommendations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As part of the study under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall develop recommendations on the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Improvements to the ability of the Department of Defense to monitor and enforce the compliance of local educational agencies with requirements for the provision of a free appropriate public education to military dependent students with special needs.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Improvements to the policies of the Office of Special Needs, and of each military department, with respect to the standardization and efficacy of policies and programs for military dependent students with special needs.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing and report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 31, 2021, the Comptroller General of the United States shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing and a report the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">free appropriate public education</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">local educational agency</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589G/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">special education dispute</quotedText>” means a complaint filed regarding the education provided to a child with a disability (as defined in section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401)), including a complaint filed in accordance with section 615 or 639 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1415, 1439).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589H" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="589H">SEC. 589H. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDIES AND REPORTS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589H/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DOD Study and Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589H/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on the performance of the Department of Defense Education Activity.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589H/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589H/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a review of the curriculum relating to health, resiliency, and nutrition taught in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589H/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a comparison of such curriculum to benchmarks established for the curriculum by the Department of Defense Education Activity.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589H/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589H/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GAO Studies and Reports.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589H/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Studies.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct two studies on the performance of the Department of Defense Education Activity as follows:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589H/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">One study shall analyze the educational outcomes of students in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity compared to the educational outcomes of students in public elementary schools and public secondary schools (as those terms are defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801 et seq.)) outside the Department of Defense.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589H/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">One study shall assess the effectiveness of the School Liaison Officer program of the Department of Defense Education Activity in achieving the goals of the program with an emphasis on goals relating to special education and family outreach.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589H/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589H/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a report that includes the results of the study conducted under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stI/s589H/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a report that includes the results of the study conducted under subparagraph (B) of such paragraph.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">Subtitle J—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other Matters and Reports </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s591" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="591">SEC. 591. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STARBASE PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s591/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2193b of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s591/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the section heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">science, mathematics, and technology</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">science, technology, engineering, art and design, and mathematics</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s591/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">science, mathematics, and technology</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">science, technology, engineering, art and design, and mathematics</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s591/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">mathematics, science, and technology</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">science, technology, engineering, art and design, and mathematics</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s591/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2191">10 U.S.C. 2191</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 111 of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by striking the item relating to section 2193b and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2193b.</designator><label> Improvement of education in technical fields: program for support of elementary and secondary education in science, technology, engineering, art and design, and mathematics.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s592" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="592">SEC. 592. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INCLUSION OF CERTAIN OUTLYING AREAS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STARBASE PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2193b(h) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa,</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and Guam</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s593" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="593">SEC. 593. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7063">10 U.S.C. 7063 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">POSTPONEMENT OF CONDITIONAL DESIGNATION OF EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL CORPS AS A BASIC BRANCH OF THE ARMY. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 582(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10 U.S.C. 763 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s593/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2025</quotedText>”; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s593/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s593/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2025</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s593/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, the explosive ordnance disposal commandant (chief of explosive ordnance disposal),</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">qualified</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s593/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The explosive ordnance disposal commandant (chief of explosive ordnance disposal) has determined whether explosive ordnance disposal soldiers have the appropriate skills necessary to support missions of special operations forces (as identified in section 167(j) of title 10, United States Code). Such skills may include airborne, air assault, combat diver, fast roping insertion and extraction, helocasting, military free-fall, and off-road driving.”</content>
                                </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s594" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="594">SEC. 594. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s503">10 U.S.C. 503 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUDE BATTERY TEST SPECIAL PURPOSE ADJUNCT TO ADDRESS COMPUTATIONAL THINKING. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than October 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a special purpose test adjunct to the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test to address computational thinking skills relevant to military applications, including problem decomposition, abstraction, pattern recognition, analytical ability, the identification of variables involved in data representation, and the ability to create algorithms and solution expressions.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s595" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="595">SEC. 595. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF REPORTING DEADLINE FOR THE ANNUAL REPORT ON THE ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ACTIVITIES OF THE FEDERAL VOTING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s595/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elimination of Reports for Non-election Years.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 105A(b) of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (52 U.S.C. 20308(b)) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s595/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">March 31 of each year</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30 of each odd-numbered year</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s595/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the following information</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the following information with respect to the Federal elections held during the preceding calendar year</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s595/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) of section 105A of such Act (52 U.S.C. 20308(b)) is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s595/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the subsection heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Annual Report</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Biennial Report</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s595/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">In the case of</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a description</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">A description</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s596" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="596">SEC. 596. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PLAN ON PERFORMANCE OF FUNERAL HONORS DETAILS BY MEMBERS OF OTHER ARMED FORCES WHEN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCE OF THE DECEASED ARE UNAVAILABLE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing on Plan.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives setting forth a plan for the performance of a funeral honors detail at the funeral of a deceased member of the Armed Forces by one or more members of the Armed Forces from an Armed Force other than that of the deceased when—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">members of the Armed Force of the deceased are unavailable for the performance of the detail;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the performance of the detail by members of other Armed Forces is requested by the family of the deceased; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the chief of the Armed Force of the deceased verifies the eligibility of the deceased for such funeral honors.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal of requirement for one member of armed force of deceased in detail.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1491(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended in the first sentence by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, at least one of whom shall be a member of the armed force of which the veteran was a member</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Performance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan required by paragraph (1) shall authorize the performance of funeral honors details by members of the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard under section 115 of title 32, United States Code, and may authorize the remainder of such details to consist of members of veterans organizations or other organizations approved for purposes of section 1491 of title 10, United States Code, as provided for by subsection (b)(2) of such section 1491.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s596/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The briefing under subsection (a) shall include a detailed description of the authorities and requirements for the implementation of the plan, including administrative, logistical, coordination, and funding authorities and requirements.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s597" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="597">SEC. 597. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY ON FINANCIAL IMPACTS OF THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 ON MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND BEST PRACTICES TO PREVENT FUTURE FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s597/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on the financial hardships experienced by members of the Armed Forces (including the reserve components) as a result of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s597/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s597/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">examine the financial hardships members of the Armed Forces experience as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the effects of stop movement orders, loss of spousal income, loss of hazardous duty incentive pay, school closures, loss of childcare, loss of educational benefits, loss of drill and exercise pay, cancelled deployments, and any additional financial stressors identified by the Secretary;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s597/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify best practices to provide assistance for members of the Armed Forces experiencing the financial hardships listed in paragraph (1); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s597/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify actions that can be taken by the Secretary to prevent financial hardships listed in paragraph (1) from occurring in the future.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s597/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation and Coordination.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purposes of the study, the Secretary may—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s597/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consult with the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s597/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to members of the Coast Guard, coordinate with the Secretary of Homeland Security.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s597/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the study under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s597/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial Hardship Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">financial hardship</quotedText>” means a loss of income or an unforeseen expense as a result of closures and changes in operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s598" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="598">SEC. 598. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LIMITATION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF ARMY COMBAT FITNESS TEST. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Army may not implement the Army Combat Fitness Test until the Secretary receives results of a study, conducted for purposes of this section by an entity independent of the Department of Defense, on the following:</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s598/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent, if any, to which the test would adversely impact members of the Army stationed or deployed to climates or areas with conditions that make prohibitive the conduct of outdoor physical training on a frequent or sustained basis.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s598/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent, if any, to which the test would affect recruitment and retention in critical support military occupational specialties of the Army, such as medical personnel.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s599" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="599">SEC. 599. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SEMIANNUAL REPORTS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES CULTURE AND ETHICS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s599/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Semiannual Reports Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 1, 2021, and every 180 days thereafter through March 1, 2024, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict shall, in coordination with the Commander of the United States Special Operations Command, submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the current status of the implementation of the actions recommended as a result of the Comprehensive Review of Special Operations Forces Culture and Ethics.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s599/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s599/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A list of the actions required as of the date of such report to complete full implementation of each of the 16 actions recommended by the Comprehensive Review referred to in subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s599/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An identification of the office responsible for completing each action listed pursuant to paragraph (1), and an estimated timeline for completion of such action.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s599/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If completion of any action listed pursuant to paragraph (1) requires resources or actions for which authorization by statute is required, a recommendation for legislative action for such authorization.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s599/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matters the Assistant Secretary or the Commander considers appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s599A" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="599A">SEC. 599A. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON IMPACT OF CHILDREN OF CERTAIN FILIPINO WORLD WAR II VETERANS ON NATIONAL SECURITY, FOREIGN POLICY, AND ECONOMIC AND HUMANITARIAN INTERESTS OF THE UNITED STATES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s599A/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than December 31, 2020, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the impact of the children of certain Filipino World War II veterans on the national security, foreign policy, and economic and humanitarian interests of the United States.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s599A/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s599A/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of Filipino World War II veterans who fought under the United States flag during World War II to protect and defend the United States in the Pacific theater.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s599A/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of Filipino World War II veterans who died fighting under the United States flag during World War II to protect and defend the United States in the Pacific theater.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s599A/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the economic and tax contributions that Filipino World War II veterans and their families have made to the United States.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s599A/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the impact on the United States of exempting from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas the children of the Filipino World War II veterans who were naturalized under—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s599A/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 405 of the Immigration Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-649; 8 U.S.C. 1440 note); or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tV/stJ/s599A/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">title III of the Nationality Act of 1940 (54 Stat. 1137; chapter 876), as added by section 1001 of the Second War Powers Act, 1942 (56 Stat. 182; chapter 199).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
            </title>
            <title identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI" style="-uslm-dtd:title" styleType="OLC">
                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MILITARY COMPENSATION </heading>
                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Pay and Allowances</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 601.</designator><label> Increase in basic pay.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 602.</designator><label> Compensation and credit for retired pay purposes for maternity leave taken by members of the reserve components.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 603.</designator><label> Provision of information regarding SCRA to members who receive basic allowance for housing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 604.</designator><label> Reorganization of certain allowances other than travel and transportation allowances.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 605.</designator><label> Expansion of travel and transportation allowances to include fares and tolls.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 606.</designator><label> One-time uniform allowance for officers who transfer to the Space Force.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Bonuses and Special Incentive Pays</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 611.</designator><label> One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 612.</designator><label> Increase in special and incentive pays for officers in health professions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 613.</designator><label> Increase in certain hazardous duty incentive pay for members of the uniformed services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 614.</designator><label> Payment of hazardous duty incentive pay for members of the uniformed services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 615.</designator><label> Clarification of 30 days of continuous duty on board a ship required for family separation allowance for members of the uniformed services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Disability Pay, Retired Pay, and Family and Survivor Benefits</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 621.</designator><label> Modernization and clarification of payment of certain Reserves while on duty.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 622.</designator><label> Restatement and clarification of authority to reimburse members for spouse relicensing costs pursuant to a permanent change of station.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 623.</designator><label> Expansion of death gratuity for ROTC graduates.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 624.</designator><label> Expansion of assistance for Gold Star spouses and other dependents.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 625.</designator><label> Gold Star Families Parks Pass.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 626.</designator><label> Recalculation of financial assistance for providers of child care services and youth program services for dependents.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 627.</designator><label> Priority for certain military family housing to a member of the Armed Forces whose spouse agrees to provide family home day care services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 628.</designator><label> Study on feasibility and advisability of TSP contributions by military spouses.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 629.</designator><label> Report on implications of expansion of authority to provide financial assistance to civilian providers of child care services or youth program services for survivors of members of the Armed Forces who die in the line of duty.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 629A.</designator><label> Report on extension of commissary and exchange benefits for surviving remarried spouses with dependent children of members of the Armed Forces who die while on active duty or certain reserve duty.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Defense Resale Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 631.</designator><label> Base responders essential needs and dining access.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 632.</designator><label> First responder access to mobile exchanges.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 633.</designator><label> Updated business case analysis for consolidation of the defense resale system.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Other Personnel Rights and Benefits</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 641.</designator><label> Approval of certain activities by retired and reserve members of the uniformed services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 642.</designator><label> Permanent authority for and enhancement of the Government lodging program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 643.</designator><label> Operation of Stars and Stripes.</label></referenceItem>
                </toc>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pay and Allowances </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s601" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="601">SEC. 601. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s1009">37 U.S.C. 1009 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INCREASE IN BASIC PAY. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Effective on January 1, 2021, the rates of monthly basic pay for members of the uniformed services are increased by 3.0 percent.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s602" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="602">SEC. 602. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMPENSATION AND CREDIT FOR RETIRED PAY PURPOSES FOR MATERNITY LEAVE TAKEN BY MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s602/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compensation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 206(a) of title 37, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s602/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or</quotedText>” at the end;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s602/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; or</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s602/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for each of six days for each period during which the member is on maternity leave.”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s602/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Credit for Retired Pay Purposes.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s602/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s12732">10 U.S.C. 12732 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The period of parental leave described in section 12732(a)(2)(G) of title 10, United States Code, taken by a member of the reserve components of the Armed Forces shall count toward the member’s entitlement to retired pay, and in connection with the years of service used in computing retired pay, under chapter 1223 of title 10, United States Code, as 12 points.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s602/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Separate credit for each period of leave.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Separate crediting of points shall accrue to a member pursuant to this subsection for each period of parental leave taken by the member.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s602/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">When credited.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Points credited a member for a period of parental leave pursuant to this subsection shall be credited in the year in which the period of parental leave concerned commences.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s602/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contribution of leave toward entitlement to retired pay.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 12732(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 516 of this Act, is further amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s602/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (F) the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Points at the rate of 12 per period during which the member is on maternity leave.”</content>
                                    </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s602/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter following subparagraph (G), as inserted by subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and (F)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(F), and (G)</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s602/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Computation of years of service for retired pay.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 12733 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s602/b/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s602/b/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph (5):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">One day for each point credited to the person under subparagraph (F) of section 12732(a)(2) of this title.”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s602/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s12732">10 U.S.C. 12732 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply with respect to periods of maternity leave that commence on or after that date.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s603" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="603">SEC. 603. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROVISION OF INFORMATION REGARDING SCRA TO MEMBERS WHO RECEIVE BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 403 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                        <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="p">“(p) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information on Rights and Protections Under Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary concerned shall provide to each member of a uniformed service who receives a basic allowance for housing under this section information on the rights and protections available to such member under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.)—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">when such member first receives such basic allowance for housing; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each time such member receives a permanent change of station.”</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s604" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="604">SEC. 604. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REORGANIZATION OF CERTAIN ALLOWANCES OTHER THAN TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s604/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Per Diem for Duty Outside the Continental United States.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s604/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer to chapter 7.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 475 of title 37, United States Code, is transferred to chapter 7 of such title, inserted after section 403b, and redesignated as section 405.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s604/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal of termination provision.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 405 of title 37, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), is amended by striking subsection (f).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s604/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Allowance for Funeral Honors Duty.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s604/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer to chapter 7.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 495 of title 37, United States Code, is transferred to chapter 7 of such title, inserted after section 433a, and redesignated as section 435.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s604/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal of termination provision.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 435 of title 37, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), is amended by striking subsection (c).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s604/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendments.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s604/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s401">37 U.S.C. 401</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chapter 7.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 7 of title 37, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s604/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after the item relating to section 403b the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“405.</designator><label> Travel and transportation allowances: per diem while on duty outside the continental United States.”</label></referenceItem>
                                    </toc></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s604/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after the item relating to section 433a the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“435.</designator><label> Funeral honors duty: allowance.”</label></referenceItem>
                                    </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s604/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s451">37 U.S.C. 451</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chapter 8.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 8 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking the items relating to sections 475 and 495.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s605" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="605">SEC. 605. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES TO INCLUDE FARES AND TOLLS. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 452(c)(1) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(including fares and tolls, without regard to distance travelled)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">transportation</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s606" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="606">SEC. 606. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s416">37 U.S.C. 416 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ONE-TIME UNIFORM ALLOWANCE FOR OFFICERS WHO TRANSFER TO THE SPACE FORCE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s606/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Air Force may provide an officer who transfers from the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps to the Space Force an allowance of not more than $400 as reimbursement for the purchase of required uniforms and equipment.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s606/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Relationship to Other Allowances.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The allowance under this section is in addition to any allowance available under any other provision of law.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s606/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Source of Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds for allowances provided under subsection (a) in a fiscal year may be derived only from amounts authorized to be appropriated for military personnel of the Space Force for such fiscal year.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s606/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority for an allowance under this section shall apply with respect to any officer described in subsection (a) who transfers to the Space Force—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s606/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">during the period beginning on December 20, 2019, and ending on the last day of the transition period as defined in section 1731 of the Space Force Personnel Management Act (title XVII of Public Law 118–31; 10 U.S.C. 20001 note); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stA/s606/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on or after the date the Secretary of the Air Force prescribes the official uniform for the Space Force.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bonuses and Special Incentive Pays </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s611" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="611">SEC. 611. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EXPIRING BONUS AND SPECIAL PAY AUTHORITIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s611/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorities Relating to Reserve Forces.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s611/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title 10 Authorities Relating to Health Care Professionals.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following sections of title 10, United States Code, are amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>”:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s611/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2130a(a)(1), relating to nurse officer candidate accession program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s611/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 16302(d), relating to repayment of education loans for certain health professionals who serve in the Selected Reserve.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s611/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorities Relating to Nuclear Officers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 333(i) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorities Relating to Title 37 Consolidated Special Pay, Incentive Pay, and Bonus Authorities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following sections of title 37, United States Code, are amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>”:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 331(h), relating to general bonus authority for enlisted members.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 332(g), relating to general bonus authority for officers.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 334(i), relating to special aviation incentive pay and bonus authorities for officers.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 335(k), relating to special bonus and incentive pay authorities for officers in health professions.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 336(g), relating to contracting bonus for cadets and midshipmen enrolled in the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 351(h), relating to hazardous duty pay.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 352(g), relating to assignment pay or special duty pay.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 353(i), relating to skill incentive pay or proficiency bonus.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 355(h), relating to retention incentives for members qualified in critical military skills or assigned to high priority units.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s611/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority To Provide Temporary Increase in Rates of Basic Allowance for Housing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 403(b)(7)(E) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s612" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="612">SEC. 612. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INCREASE IN SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAYS FOR OFFICERS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s612/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accession Bonus Generally.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (A) of section 335(e)(1) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$30,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$100,000</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s612/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accession Bonus for Critically Short Wartime Specialties.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (B) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$100,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$200,000</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s612/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retention Bonus.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (C) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$75,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$150,000</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s612/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Incentive Pay.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (D) of such section is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s612/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$100,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$200,000</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s612/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$15,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$50,000</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s612/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Board Certification Pay.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (E) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$6,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$15,000</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s612/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s335">37 U.S.C. 335 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to special bonus and incentive pays payable under section 335 of title 37, United States Code, pursuant to agreements entered into under that section on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s613" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="613">SEC. 613. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INCREASE IN CERTAIN HAZARDOUS DUTY INCENTIVE PAY FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 351(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$250</quotedText>” both places it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$275</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s614" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="614">SEC. 614. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PAYMENT OF HAZARDOUS DUTY INCENTIVE PAY FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 351 of title 37, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s614/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)(2)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s614/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">may</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s614/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s614/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (2) or (3)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (2)</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s614/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Secretary concerned may prorate</quotedText>” and all that follows and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Secretary concerned—</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </clause>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s614/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may prorate the payment amount to reflect the duration of the member’s actual qualifying service during the month; and</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of member who performs hazardous duty specifically designated by the Secretary concerned, shall pay the member hazardous duty pay in an amount not to exceed the maximum amount of hazardous duty pay that would be payable to the member under subsection (b)(2) for the entire month, regardless of the duration of the qualifying service.</content>
                                </clause>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of hazardous duty pay payable under paragraph (3) of subsection (a), the Secretary concerned may prorate the payment amount to reflect the duration of the member’s actual qualifying service during the month.”</content>
                                </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s614/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (h), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stB/s615" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="615">SEC. 615. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CLARIFICATION OF 30 DAYS OF CONTINUOUS DUTY ON BOARD A SHIP REQUIRED FOR FAMILY SEPARATION ALLOWANCE FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 427(a)(1)(B) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(or under orders to remain on board the ship while at the home port)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of the ship</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disability Pay, Retired Pay, and Family and Survivor Benefits </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s621" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="621">SEC. 621. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODERNIZATION AND CLARIFICATION OF PAYMENT OF CERTAIN RESERVES WHILE ON DUTY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s621/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Change in Priority of Payments for Retired or Retainer Pay.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a) of section 12316 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s621/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s621/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (b)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (c)</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s621/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">his earlier military service</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Reserve’s earlier military service</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s621/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a pension, retired or retainer pay, or disability compensation</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">retired or retainer pay</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s621/a/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">he is entitled</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Reserve is entitled</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s621/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the pay and allowances authorized by law for the duty that the Reserve is performing; or</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the Reserve specifically waives those payments, the retired or retainer pay to which the Reserve is entitled because of the Reserve’s earlier military service.”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s621/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Payments for Pension or Disability Compensation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such section is further amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s621/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s621/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided by subsection (c), a Reserve of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard who because of the Reserve’s earlier military service is entitled to a pension or disability compensation, and who performs duty for which the Reserve is entitled to compensation, may elect to receive for that duty either—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the pension or disability compensation to which the Reserve is entitled because of the Reserve’s earlier military service; or</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the Reserve specifically waives those payments, the pay and allowances authorized by law for the duty that the Reserve is performing.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s621/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Conforming and Modernizing Amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (c) of such section, as redesignated by subsection (b)(1) of this section, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s621/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(a)(2)</quotedText>” both places it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(a)(1) or (b)(2), as applicable,</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s621/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">his earlier military service</quotedText>” the first place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a Reserve’s earlier military service</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s621/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">his earlier military service</quotedText>” each other place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Reserve’s earlier military service</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s621/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">he is entitled</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Reserve is entitled</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s621/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the member or his dependents</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Reserve or the Reserve’s dependents</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s621/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Procedures.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations under which a Reserve of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard may waive the pay and allowances authorized by law for the duty the Reserve is performing under subsection (a)(2) or (b)(2).”</content>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s621/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s12316">10 U.S.C. 12316 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s622" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="622">SEC. 622. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RESTATEMENT AND CLARIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO REIMBURSE MEMBERS FOR SPOUSE RELICENSING COSTS PURSUANT TO A PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s622/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 453 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reimbursement of Qualifying Spouse Relicensing Costs Incident to a Member’s Permanent Change of Station or Assignment.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">From amounts otherwise made available for a fiscal year to provide travel and transportation allowances under this chapter, the Secretary concerned may reimburse a member of the uniformed services for qualified relicensing costs of the spouse of the member when—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the member is reassigned, either as a permanent change of station or permanent change of assignment, between duty stations located in separate jurisdictions with unique licensing or certification requirements and authorities; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the movement of the member’s dependents is authorized at the expense of the United States under this section as part of the reassignment.</content>
                                </subparagraph></paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Reimbursement provided to a member under this subsection may not exceed $1000 in connection with each reassignment described in paragraph (1).</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No reimbursement may be provided under this subsection for qualified relicensing costs paid or incurred after December 31, 2024.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">qualified relicensing costs</quotedText>’ means costs, including exam, continuing education courses, and registration fees, incurred by the spouse of a member if—</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the spouse was licensed or certified in a profession during the member’s previous duty assignment and requires a new license or certification to engage in that profession in a new jurisdiction because of movement described in paragraph (1)(B) in connection with the member’s change in duty location pursuant to reassignment described in paragraph (1)(A); and</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the costs were incurred or paid to secure or maintain the license or certification from the new jurisdiction in connection with such reassignment.”</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s622/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s476">37 U.S.C. 476</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal of Superseded Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 476 of such title is amended by striking subsection (p).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s623" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="623">SEC. 623. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1475">10 U.S.C. 1475 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF DEATH GRATUITY FOR ROTC GRADUATES. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 623(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the date of the enactment of this Act</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">May 1, 2017</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s624" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="624">SEC. 624. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF ASSISTANCE FOR GOLD STAR SPOUSES AND OTHER DEPENDENTS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 633(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (10 U.S.C. 1475 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s624/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s624/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Each Secretary</quotedText>”;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s624/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a casualty assistance officer who is</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">jurisdiction of such Secretary</quotedText>”;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s624/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">spouses and other dependents of members</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">services:</quotedText>” and inserting an em dash; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s624/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting before subparagraph (A), as redesignated, the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a spouse and any other dependent of a member of such Armed Force (including the reserve components thereof) who dies on active duty; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a dependent described in subparagraph (A) if the spouse of the deceased member dies and the dependent (or the guardian of such dependent) requests such assistance.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Casualty assistance officers described in paragraph (1) shall provide to spouses and dependents described in that paragraph the following services:”</content>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s625" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="625">SEC. 625. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GOLD STAR FAMILIES PARKS PASS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s625/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 805(b) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6804(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Gold star families parks pass.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, at no cost, to members of Gold Star Families who meet the eligibility requirements of section 3.2 of Department of Defense Instruction 1348.36 (or a successor instruction).”</content>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s625/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical and Conforming Amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 805 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6804) is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s625/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(7), in the first sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">age and disability</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s625/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s625/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)(A), in the second sentence, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">this subsection</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">this paragraph</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s625/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), in the second sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">this subsection</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">this paragraph</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s626" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="626">SEC. 626. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RECALCULATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROVIDERS OF CHILD CARE SERVICES AND YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES FOR DEPENDENTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than July 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall develop a method by which to determine and implement appropriate amounts of financial assistance under section 1798 of title 10, United States Code. In such development, the Secretary shall take into consideration the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Grades of members of the Armed Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The cost of living in an applicable locale.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whether a military installation has a military child development center, including any wait list length.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whether a military child development center has vacant child care employee positions.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The capacity of licensed civilian child care providers in an applicable locale.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The average cost of licensed civilian child care services available in an applicable locale.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The sufficiency of the stipend furnished by the Secretary to members of the Armed Forces for civilian child care.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s626/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than August 1, 2021, the Secretary shall submit a report the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the method developed under this section.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s626/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the terms “child care employee” and “military child development center” have the meanings given those terms in section 1800 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s627" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="627">SEC. 627. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1796">10 U.S.C. 1796 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PRIORITY FOR CERTAIN MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING TO A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES WHOSE SPOUSE AGREES TO PROVIDE FAMILY HOME DAY CARE SERVICES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s627/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Priority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary of a military department determines that not enough child care employees are employed at a military child development center on a military installation under the jurisdiction of that Secretary to adequately care for the children of members of the Armed Forces stationed at that military installation, the Secretary, to the extent practicable, may give priority for covered military family housing to a member whose spouse is an eligible military spouse.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s627/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Number of Priority Positions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Secretary of a military department may grant priority under subsection (a) only to the minimum number of eligible military spouses that the Secretary determines necessary to provide adequate child care to the children of members stationed at a military installation described in subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s627/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section may be construed to require the Secretary of a military department to provide covered military family housing that has been adapted for disabled individuals to a member under this section instead of to a member with one more dependents enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s627/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Result of Failure To Provide Family Home Day Care Services or Loss of Eligibility.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the military department concerned may remove a household provided covered military family housing under this section therefrom if the Secretary determines the spouse of that member has failed to abide by an 
agreement described in subsection (e)(3) or has ceased to be an eligible military spouse. Such removal may not occur sooner than 60 days after the date of such determination.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s627/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s627/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms “child care employee”, “family home day care”, and “military child development center” have the meanings given those terms in section 1800 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s627/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered military family housing</quotedText>” means military family housing—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s627/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">located on a military installation described in subsection (a); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s627/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that the Secretary of the military department concerned determines is large enough to provide family home day care services to no fewer than six children (not including children in the household of the eligible military spouse).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s627/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible military spouse</quotedText>” means a military spouse who—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s627/e/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is eligible for military family housing;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s627/e/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is eligible to provide family home day care services;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s627/e/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has provided family home day care services for at least one year; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s627/e/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">agrees in writing to provide family home day care services in covered military family housing for a period not shorter than one year.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s628" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="628">SEC. 628. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY ON FEASIBILITY AND ADVISABILITY OF TSP CONTRIBUTIONS BY MILITARY SPOUSES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s628/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of potential enhancements to the military Thrift Savings Plan administered by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s628/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s628/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An evaluation of the effect of allowing military spouses to contribute or make eligible retirement account transfers to the military Thrift Savings Plan account of the member of the Armed Forces to whom that military spouse in married.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s628/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Legislation the Secretary determines necessary to permit contributions and transfers described in paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s628/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s628/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than February 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security &amp; Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives, and the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, a report on the results of the study under subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s628/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Analysis.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after receiving the report under paragraph (1), the Federal Thrift Savings Retirement Board shall analyze the report under paragraph (1), generate recommendations and comments it determines appropriate, and submit such analysis, recommendations, and comments to the Secretary.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s628/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Final report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than April 1, 2021, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s628/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the report under paragraph (1);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s628/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the analysis, recommendations, and comments under paragraph (2); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s628/c/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the recommendations of the Secretary regarding elements described in subsection (b).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="629">SEC. 629. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON IMPLICATIONS OF EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CIVILIAN PROVIDERS OF CHILD CARE SERVICES OR YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO DIE IN THE LINE OF DUTY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the implications of expansion of the authority under section 1798 of title 10, United States Code, to provide financial assistance to civilian providers of child care services or youth program services for survivors of members of the Armed Forces who die in the line of duty, without regard to whether such deaths occurred in combat-related incidents.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of data during the five years preceding the date of the report that regarding the number of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">members of the Armed Forces who died in the line of duty; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">dependents of such members who would be eligible for services described in subsection (a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The estimated cost of the expansion described in subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of how such expansion would affect the availability of such services for children of members of the Armed Forces on active duty, particularly in areas where demand for such services by such members is greatest.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of existing programs of the Department of Defense that provide financial assistance described in subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recommendations for legislative or administrative action to expand the provision of services described in subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629A" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="629A">SEC. 629A. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON EXTENSION OF COMMISSARY AND EXCHANGE BENEFITS FOR SURVIVING REMARRIED SPOUSES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO DIE WHILE ON ACTIVE DUTY OR CERTAIN RESERVE DUTY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629A/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on procedures of the Department of Defense by which an eligible remarried spouse may obtain access, as appropriate, to a military installation in order to use a commissary store or MWR retail facility.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629A/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report under this section shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629A/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Procedures by which an eligible remarried spouse may obtain a personal agent designation.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629A/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Administrative requirements for an eligible remarried spouse to obtain access described in subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629A/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the consistency of procedures described in subsection (a) across—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629A/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Armed Forces; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629A/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">installations of the Department of Defense.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629A/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Security considerations arising from granting access described in subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629A/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Other matters the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629A/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit the report under this section not later than March 1, 2021.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629A/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629A/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible remarried spouse</quotedText>” means an individual who is a surviving former spouse of a covered member of the Armed Forces, who has remarried after the death of the covered member of the Armed Forces and has guardianship of dependent children of the deceased member;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629A/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered member of the Armed Forces</quotedText>” means a member of the Armed Forces who dies while serving—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629A/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on active duty; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629A/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on such reserve duty as the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security may jointly specify for purposes of this section.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stC/s629A/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">MWR retail facility</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 1063 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stD" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Defense Resale Matters </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stD/s631" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="631">SEC. 631. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BASE RESPONDERS ESSENTIAL NEEDS AND DINING ACCESS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stD/s631/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 54 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1066">“SEC. 1066. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1066">10 U.S.C. 1066</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Use of commissary stores and MWR facilities: protective services civilian employees </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility of Protective Services Civilian Employees.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An individual employed as a protective services civilian employee at a military installation may be permitted to purchase food and hygiene items at a commissary store or MWR retail facility located on that military installation.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">User Fee Authority.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations that impose a user fee on individuals who are eligible solely under this section to purchase merchandise at a commissary store or MWR retail facility.</content></paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall set the user fee under this subsection at a rate that the Secretary determines will offset any increase in expenses arising from this section borne by the Department of the Treasury on behalf of commissary stores associated with the use of credit or debit cards for customer purchases, including expenses related to card network use and related transaction processing fees.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall deposit funds collected pursuant to a user fee under this subsection in the General Fund of the Treasury.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any fee under this subsection is in addition to the uniform surcharge under section 2484(d) of this title.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">MWR retail facility</quotedText>’ has the meaning given that term in section 1063 of this title.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">protective services civilian employee</quotedText>’ means a position in any of the following series (or successor classifications) of the General Schedule:</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Security Administration (GS-0080).</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Fire Protection and Prevention (GS-0081).</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Police (GS-0083).</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Security Guard (GS-0085).</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Emergency Management (GS-0089).”</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stD/s631/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1061">10 U.S.C. 1061</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 54 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1066.</designator><label> Use of commissary stores and MWR facilities: protective services civilian employees.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stD/s632" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="632">SEC. 632. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FIRST RESPONDER ACCESS TO MOBILE EXCHANGES. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1146 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                        <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Emergency Response Providers During a Declared Major Disaster or Emergency.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may prescribe regulations to allow an emergency response provider (as that term is defined in section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-296; 6 U.S.C. 101)) to use a mobile commissary or exchange store deployed to an area covered by a declaration of a major disaster or emergency under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170).”</content>
                        </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stD/s633" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="633">SEC. 633. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">UPDATED BUSINESS CASE ANALYSIS FOR CONSOLIDATION OF THE DEFENSE RESALE SYSTEM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stD/s633/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 1, 2021, the Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense, in coordination with the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, shall update the study titled “Study to Determine the Feasibility of Consolidation of the Defense Resale Entities” and dated December 4, 2018, to include a new business case analysis that—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stD/s633/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishes new baselines for—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stD/s633/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">savings from the costs of goods sold;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stD/s633/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">costs of new information technology required for such consolidation; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stD/s633/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">costs of headquarters relocation arising from such consolidation; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stD/s633/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">addresses each recommendation for executive action in the Government Accountability Office report GAO-20-418SU.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stD/s633/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review and Comment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than April 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall make the updated business case analysis (in this section referred to as the “updated BCA”) available to the Secretaries of the military departments for comment.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stD/s633/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submittal to Congressional Committees.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than June 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall make any comments made under subsection (b) and the updated BCA available to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stD/s633/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Delay of Consolidation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may not take any action to consolidate military exchanges and commissaries until the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives notify the Secretary in writing of receipt and acceptance of the updated BCA.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other Personnel Rights and Benefits </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s641" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="641">SEC. 641. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPROVAL OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES BY RETIRED AND RESERVE MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s641/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clarification of Activities for Which Approval Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 908 of title 37, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s641/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s641/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s641/a/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (b)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsections (b) and (c)</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s641/a/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, accepting payment for speeches, travel, meals, lodging, or registration fees, or accepting a non-cash award,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">that employment)</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s641/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">armed forces</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">armed forces, except members serving on active duty under a call or order to active duty for a period in excess of 30 days</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s641/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the heading of subsection (b), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for Employment and Compensation</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Approval Required</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s641/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s641/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval Required for Certain Payments and Awards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person described in subsection (a) may accept payment for speeches, travel, meals, lodging, or registration fees described in that subsection, or accept a non-cash award described in that subsection, only if the Secretary concerned approves the payment or award.”</content>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s641/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Reports on Approvals.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (d) of such section, as redesignated by subsection (a)(3) of this section, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s641/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Not later than</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s641/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), as designated by paragraph (1) of this subsection, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, and each approval under subsection (c) for a payment or award described in subsection (a),</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in subsection (a)</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s641/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report under paragraph (1) on an approval described in that paragraph with respect to an officer shall set forth the following:</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The foreign government providing the employment or compensation or payment or award.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The duties, if any, to be performed in connection with the employment or compensation or payment or award.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total amount of compensation, if any, or payment to be provided.”</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s641/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendments.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s641/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section heading.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of such section is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="908">“SEC. 908. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reserves and retired members: acceptance of employment, payments, and awards from foreign governments”</heading>
                                </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s641/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s901">37 U.S.C. 901</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 17 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 908 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“908.</designator><label> Reserves and retired members: acceptance of employment, payments, and awards from foreign governments.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s642" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="642">SEC. 642. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PERMANENT AUTHORITY FOR AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT LODGING PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s642/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Permanent Authority.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 914 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (5 U.S.C. 5911 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s642/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, for the period of time described in subsection (b),</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s642/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (b).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s642/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Temporary Exclusion of Certain Shipyard Employees.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such section is further amended by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Temporary Exclusion of Certain Shipyard Employees.—</heading>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out a Government lodging program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall exclude from the requirements of the program employees who are traveling for the performance of mission functions of a public shipyard of the Department if the Secretary determines such requirements would adversely affect the purpose or mission of such travel.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subsection shall terminate on September 30, 2023.”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s642/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of such section is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="914">“SEC. 914. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GOVERNMENT LODGING PROGRAM”</heading>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s643" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="643">SEC. 643. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OPERATION OF STARS AND STRIPES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s643/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Operation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to appropriations, the Secretary of Defense may not cease operation and maintenance of Stars and Stripes until 180 days after the date on which the Secretary submits to the Committees on Armed Service of the Senate and the House of Representatives notice of the proposed cessation of such operation and maintenance.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s643/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Business Case Analysis.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the editor of Stars and Stripes, shall submit a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives detailing the business case analysis for various options for Stars and Stripes. The report shall contain the following elements:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s643/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of the pros and cons of, and business case for, continuing the operation and publication of Stars and Stripes at its current levels, including other options for the independent reporting currently provided, especially in a deployed environment.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s643/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of the modes of communication used by Stars and Stripes.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s643/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of potential reduced operations of Stars and Stripes.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s643/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of the operation of Stars and Stripes solely as a non-appropriated fund entity.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s643/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of operating Stars and Stripes as a category B morale, welfare, and recreation entity.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVI/stE/s643/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the value of the availability of Stars and Stripes (in print or an electronic version) to deployed or overseas members of the Armed Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
            </title>
            <title identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII" style="-uslm-dtd:title" styleType="OLC">
                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VII">TITLE VII—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS </heading>
                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>TRICARE and Other Health Care Benefits</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 701.</designator><label> Improvement to breast cancer screening.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 702.</designator><label> Waiver of fees charged to certain civilians for emergency medical treatment provided at military medical treatment facilities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 703.</designator><label> Authority for Secretary of Defense to manage provider type referral and supervision requirements under TRICARE program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 704.</designator><label> Expansion of benefits available under TRICARE Extended Care Health Option program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 705.</designator><label> Sale of hearing aids for dependents of certain members of the reserve components.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 706.</designator><label> Pilot program on receipt of non-generic prescription maintenance medications under TRICARE pharmacy benefits program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Health Care Administration</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 711.</designator><label> Repeal of administration of TRICARE dental plans through Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 712.</designator><label> Protection of the Armed Forces from infectious diseases.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 713.</designator><label> Inclusion of drugs, biological products, and critical medical supplies in national security strategy for national technology and industrial base.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 714.</designator><label> Contract authority of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 715.</designator><label> Membership of Board of Regents of Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 716.</designator><label> Temporary exemption for Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences from certain Paperwork Reduction Act requirements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 717.</designator><label> Modification to limitation on the realignment or reduction of military medical manning end strength.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 718.</designator><label> Modifications to implementation plan for restructure or realignment of military medical treatment facilities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 719.</designator><label> Policy to address prescription opioid safety.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 720.</designator><label> Addition of burn pit registration and other information to electronic health records of members of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 721.</designator><label> Inclusion of information on exposure to open burn pits in postdeployment health reassessments.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Matters Relating to COVID-19</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 731.</designator><label> COVID-19 military health system review panel.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 732.</designator><label> Department of Defense pandemic preparedness.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 733.</designator><label> Transitional health benefits for certain members of the National Guard serving under orders in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19).</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 734.</designator><label> Registry of certain TRICARE beneficiaries diagnosed with COVID-19.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 735.</designator><label> Health assessments of veterans diagnosed with pandemic diseases to determine exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 736.</designator><label> Comptroller General study on delivery of mental health services to members of the Armed Forces during the COVID-19 pandemic.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Reports and Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 741.</designator><label> Modifications to pilot program on civilian and military partnerships to enhance interoperability and medical surge capability and capacity of National Disaster Medical System.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 742.</designator><label> Reports on suicide among members of the Armed Forces and suicide prevention programs and activities of the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 743.</designator><label> Extension of authority for Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 744.</designator><label> Military Health System Clinical Quality Management Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 745.</designator><label> Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 746.</designator><label> Extramedical maternal health providers demonstration project.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 747.</designator><label> Briefing on diet and nutrition of members of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 748.</designator><label> Audit of medical conditions of residents in privatized military housing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 749.</designator><label> Assessment of receipt by civilians of emergency medical treatment at military medical treatment facilities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 750.</designator><label> Study on the incidence of cancer diagnosis and mortality among military aviators and aviation support personnel.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 751.</designator><label> Study on exposure to toxic substances at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 752.</designator><label> Review and report on prevention of suicide among members of the Armed Forces stationed at remote installations outside the contiguous United States.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 753.</designator><label> Study on medevac helicopters and ambulances at certain military installations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 754.</designator><label> Comptroller General study on prenatal and postpartum mental health conditions among members of the Armed Forces and their dependents.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 755.</designator><label> Report on lapses in TRICARE coverage for members of the National Guard and reserve components.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 756.</designator><label> Study and report on increasing telehealth services across Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 757.</designator><label> Study on force mix options and service models to enhance readiness of medical force of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 758.</designator><label> Report on billing practices for health care from Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Mental Health Services From Department of Veterans Affairs for Members of Reserve Components</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 761.</designator><label> Short title.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 762.</designator><label> Expansion of eligibility for readjustment counseling and related outpatient services from Department of Veterans Affairs to include members of reserve components of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 763.</designator><label> Provision of mental health services from Department of Veterans Affairs to members of reserve components of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 764.</designator><label> Inclusion of members of reserve components in mental health programs of Department of Veterans Affairs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 765.</designator><label> Report on mental health and related services provided by Department of Veterans Affairs to members of the Armed Forces.</label></referenceItem>
                </toc>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRICARE and Other Health Care Benefits </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s701" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="701">SEC. 701. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPROVEMENT TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1074d(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, including through the use of digital breast tomosynthesis</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s702" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="702">SEC. 702. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">WAIVER OF FEES CHARGED TO CERTAIN CIVILIANS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT PROVIDED AT MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1079b of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s702/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s702/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver of Fees.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may waive a fee that would otherwise be charged under the procedures implemented under subsection (a) to a civilian who is not a covered beneficiary if—</chapeau>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the civilian is unable to pay for the costs of the trauma or other medical care provided to the civilian (including any such costs remaining after the Secretary receives payment from an insurer for such care, as applicable); and</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provision of such care enhances the knowledge, skills, and abilities of health care providers, as determined by the Secretary.”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s703" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="703">SEC. 703. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORITY FOR SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO MANAGE PROVIDER TYPE REFERRAL AND SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS UNDER TRICARE PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1079(a)(12) of title 10, United States Code, is amended, in the first sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or certified clinical social worker,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">certified clinical social worker, or other class of provider as designated by the Secretary of Defense,</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s704" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="704">SEC. 704. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF BENEFITS AVAILABLE UNDER TRICARE EXTENDED CARE HEALTH OPTION PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s704/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extended Benefits for Eligible Dependents.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (e) of section 1079 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e)</num><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Extended benefits for eligible dependents under subsection (d) may include comprehensive health care services (including services necessary to maintain, or minimize or prevent deterioration of, function of the patient) and case management services with respect to the qualifying condition of such a dependent, and include, to the extent such benefits are not provided under provisions of this chapter other than under this section, the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Diagnosis and screening.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Inpatient, outpatient, and comprehensive home health care supplies and services which may include cost-effective and medically appropriate services other than part-time or intermittent services (within the meaning of such terms as used in the second sentence of section 1861(m) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x)).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Rehabilitation services and devices.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In accordance with paragraph (2), respite care for the primary caregiver of the eligible dependent.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In accordance with paragraph (3), service and modification of durable equipment and assistive technology devices.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Special education.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Vocational training, which may be furnished to an eligible dependent in the residence of the eligible dependent or at a facility in which such training is provided.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other services and supplies as determined appropriate by the Secretary, notwithstanding the limitations in subsection (a)(12).</content>
                                </subparagraph></paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Respite care under paragraph (1)(D) shall be provided subject to the following conditions:</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary for purposes of this paragraph, such respite care shall be limited to 32 hours per month for a primary caregiver.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Unused hours of such respite care may not be carried over to another month.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such respite care may be provided to an eligible beneficiary regardless of whether the eligible beneficiary is receiving another benefit under this subsection.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Service and modification of durable equipment and assistive technology devices under paragraph (1)(E) may be provided 
only upon determination by the Secretary that the service or modification is necessary for the use of such equipment or device by the eligible dependent.</content></subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Service and modification of durable equipment and assistive technology devices under such paragraph may not be provided—</chapeau>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of misuse, loss, or theft of the equipment or device; or</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for a deluxe, luxury, or immaterial feature of the equipment or device, as determined by the Secretary.</content>
                                        </clause>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Service and modification of durable equipment and assistive technology devices under such paragraph may include training of the eligible dependent and immediate family members of the eligible dependent on the use of the equipment or device.”</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s704/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (f) of section 1079 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (3) or (4) of subsection (e)</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subparagraph (C), (E), (F), or (G) of subsection (e)(1)</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s704/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Requirements in Office of Special Needs Annual Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1781c(g)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s704/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s704/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph (C):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to the Extended Care Health Option program under section 1079(d) of this title—</chapeau>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the utilization rates of services under such program by eligible dependents (as such term is defined in such section) during the prior year;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of gaps in such services, as ascertained by the Secretary from information provided by families of eligible dependents;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of factors that prevent knowledge of and access to such program, including a discussion of actions the Secretary may take to address these factors; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the average wait time for an eligible dependent enrolled in the program to access alternative health coverage for a qualifying condition (as such term is defined in such section), including a discussion of any adverse health outcomes associated with such wait.”</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s704/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comptroller General Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s704/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than April 1, 2022, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on caregiving available to eligible dependents under programs such as home- and community-based services provided under State Medicaid plans pursuant to waivers under section 1915 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n) or the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers of the Department of Veterans Affairs established under section 1720G of title 38, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s704/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s704/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of best practices for the administration of programs to support caregivers of individuals with 
intellectual or physical disabilities, based on input from payers, administrators, individuals receiving care from such caregivers, and advocates;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s704/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a comparison of the provision of respite and related care under the Extended Care Health Option program under section 1079(d) of title 10, United States Code, and similar care provided under programs specified in paragraph (1), to identify best practices from such program and, if necessary, make recommendations for improvement; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s704/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of the reasons eligible dependents do not qualify for State programs under which caregiving is available, such as home- and community-based services provided under State Medicaid plans as specified in paragraph (1), with respect to the State in which the eligible dependent is located.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s704/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible dependent defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, “eligible dependent” has the meaning given such term in section 1079(d) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s705" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="705">SEC. 705. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SALE OF HEARING AIDS FOR DEPENDENTS OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1077(g) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s705/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">In addition</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1) In addition</quotedText>”; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s705/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of selling hearing aids at cost to the United States under paragraph (1), a dependent of a member of the reserve components who is enrolled in the TRICARE program under section 1076d of this title shall be deemed to be a dependent eligible for care under this section.”</content>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="706">SEC. 706. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1074g">10 U.S.C. 1074g note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PILOT PROGRAM ON RECEIPT OF NON-GENERIC PRESCRIPTION MAINTENANCE MEDICATIONS UNDER TRICARE PHARMACY BENEFITS PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pilot Program.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot program under which eligible covered beneficiaries may elect to receive non-generic prescription maintenance medications selected by the Secretary under subsection (c) through military medical treatment facility pharmacies, retail pharmacies, or the national mail-order pharmacy program, notwithstanding section 1074g(a)(9) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may carry out the pilot program under paragraph (1) only if the Secretary determines that the total costs to the Department of Defense for eligible covered beneficiaries to receive non-generic prescription maintenance medications under the pilot program will not exceed the total costs to the Department for such beneficiaries to receive such medications under the national mail-order pharmacy program pursuant to section 1074g(a)(9) of title 10, United States Code. In making such determination, the Secretary shall consider all manufacturer discounts, refunds and rebates, pharmacy transaction fees, and all other costs.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary carries out the pilot program under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary shall carry out the pilot program for a three-year period beginning not later than March 1, 2022.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection of Medication.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary carries out the pilot program under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary shall select non-generic prescription maintenance medications described in section 1074g(a)(9)(C)(ii) of title 10, United States Code, to be covered by the pilot program.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary carries out the pilot program under subsection (a)(1), in providing each eligible covered beneficiary with an explanation of benefits, the Secretary shall notify the beneficiary of whether the medication that the beneficiary is prescribed is covered by the pilot program.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reimbursement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary carries out the pilot program under subsection (a)(1), reimbursement of retail pharmacies for medication under the pilot program may not exceed the amount of reimbursement paid to the national mail-order pharmacy program under section 1074g of title 10, United States Code, for the same medication, after consideration of all manufacturer discounts, refunds, rebates, pharmacy transaction fees, and other costs.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing and Reports.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the <inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022</inline>, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on the implementation of the pilot program under subsection (a)(1) or on the determination of the Secretary under subsection (a)(2) that the Secretary is not permitted to carry out the pilot program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interim report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary carries out the pilot program under subsection (a)(1), not later than 18 months after the commencement 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.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comptroller general report.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/f/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary carries out the pilot program under subsection (a)(1), not later than March 1, 2025, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the pilot program.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/f/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report under subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/f/3/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of eligible covered beneficiaries who participated in the pilot program and an assessment of the satisfaction of such beneficiaries with the pilot program.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/f/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The rate by which eligible covered beneficiaries elected to receive non-generic prescription maintenance medications at a retail pharmacy pursuant to the pilot program, and how such rate affected military medical treatment facility pharmacies and the national mail-order pharmacy program.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/f/3/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount of cost savings realized by the pilot program, including with respect to—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/f/3/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">dispensing fees incurred at retail pharmacies compared to the national mail-order pharmacy program for brand name prescription drugs;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/f/3/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">administrative fees;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/f/3/B/iii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any costs paid by the United States for the drugs in addition to the procurement costs;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/f/3/B/iii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the use of military medical treatment facilities; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/f/3/B/iii/V" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">copayments paid by eligible covered beneficiaries.</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/f/3/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A comparison of supplemental rebates between retail pharmacies and other points of sale.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section may be construed to affect—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the ability of the Secretary to carry out section 1074g(a)(9)(C) of title 10, United States Code, after the date on which the pilot program is completed; or</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the prices established for medications under section 8126 of title 38, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible covered beneficiary</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 1074g(i) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stA/s706/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms “military medical treatment facility pharmacies”, “retail pharmacies”, and “the national mail-order pharmacy program” mean the methods for receiving prescription drugs as described in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), respectively, of section 1074g(a)(2)(E) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Health Care Administration </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s711" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="711">SEC. 711. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPEAL OF ADMINISTRATION OF TRICARE DENTAL PLANS THROUGH FEDERAL EMPLOYEES DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s711/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title 5.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8951(8) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">1076a or</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s711/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title 10.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1076a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follow:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration of Plans.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plans established under this section shall be administered under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense in consultation with the other administering Secretaries.”</content>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s711/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8951">5 U.S.C. 8951</ref> <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1076a">10 U.S.C. 1076a note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Repeal.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 713 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1811) is repealed.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s711/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1076a(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the second sentence.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s712" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="712">SEC. 712. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROTECTION OF THE ARMED FORCES FROM INFECTIOUS DISEASES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1073d the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1073e">“SEC. 1073e. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073e">10 U.S.C. 1073e</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Protection of armed forces from infectious diseases </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Protection.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement a plan to ensure that the armed forces have the diagnostic equipment, testing capabilities, and personal protective equipment necessary to protect members of the armed forces from the threat of infectious diseases and to treat members who contract infectious diseases.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure the following:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each military medical treatment facility has the testing capabilities described in such subsection, as appropriate for the mission of the facility.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each deployed naval vessel has access to the testing capabilities described in such subsection.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Members of the armed forces deployed in support of a contingency operation outside of the United States have access to the testing capabilities described in such subsection, including at field hospitals, combat support hospitals, field medical stations, and expeditionary medical facilities.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Department of Defense maintains—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a 30-day supply of personal protective equipment in a quantity sufficient for each member of the armed forces, including the reserve components thereof; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the capability to rapidly resupply such equipment.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Research and Development.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall include with the defense budget materials (as defined by section 231(f) of this title) for a fiscal year a plan to research and develop vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics for infectious diseases.</content></paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall ensure that the medical laboratories of the Department of Defense are equipped with the technology needed to facilitate rapid research and development of vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics in the case of a pandemic.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s712/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 U.S.C. 1071</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of contents at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1073d the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1073e.</designator><label> Protection of armed forces from infectious diseases.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="713">SEC. 713. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INCLUSION OF DRUGS, BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, AND CRITICAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES IN NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY FOR NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Security Strategy for National Technology and Industrial Base.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2501(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">“(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Providing for the provision of drugs, biological products, vaccines, and critical medical supplies required to enable combat readiness and protect the health of the armed forces.”</content>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall include with the report required to be submitted in 2022 under section 2504 of title 10, United States Code, an appendix containing an assessment of gaps or vulnerabilities in the national technology and industrial base (as defined by section 2500(1) of such title) with respect to drugs, biological products, vaccines, and critical medical supplies described in section 2501(a)(11) of such title, as amended by subsection (a) of this section. In carrying out such assessment, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and the heads of other departments and agencies of the Federal Government that the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters included.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The assessment under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification and origin of any finished drugs, as identified by the Secretary of Defense, and the essential components of such drugs, including raw materials, chemical components, and active pharmaceutical ingredients that are necessary for the manufacture of such drugs, whose supply is at risk of disruption during a time of war or national emergency;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of shortages of finished drugs, biological products, vaccines, and critical medical supplies essential for combat readiness and the protection of the health of the Armed Forces (including with respect to any challenges or issues with the joint deployment formulary), as identified by the Secretary of Defense;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of the defense and geopolitical contingencies that are sufficiently likely to arise that may lead to the discontinuance, interruption or meaningful disruption in the supply of a drug, biological product, vaccine, or critical medical supply, and recommendations regarding actions the Secretary of Defense should take to reasonably prepare for the occurrence of such contingencies;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of any barriers that exist to manufacture finished drugs, biological products, vaccines, and critical medical supplies in the United States, including with respect to regulatory barriers by the Federal Government and whether the raw materials may be found in the United States;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of potential partners of the United States with whom the United States can work with to realign the manufacturing capabilities of the United States for such finished drugs, biological products, vaccines, and critical medical supplies;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment conducted by the Secretary of Defense of the resilience and capacity of the current supply chain and industrial base to support national defense upon the occurrence of the contingencies identified in subparagraph (C), including with respect to—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b/2/F/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the manufacturing capacity of the United States;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b/2/F/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">gaps in domestic manufacturing capabilities, including nonexistent, extinct, threatened, and single-point-of-failure capabilities;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b/2/F/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">supply chains with single points of failure and limited resiliency; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b/2/F/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">economic factors, including global competition, that threaten the viability of domestic manufacturers; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations to enhance and strengthen the surge requirements and readiness contracts of the Department of Defense to ensure the sufficiency of the stockpile of the Department of, and the ready access by the Department to, critical medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, countermeasure prophylaxis, and personal protective equipment, including with respect to the effectiveness of the theater lead agent for medical materiel program in support of the combatant commands.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to including the assessment under paragraph (1) as an appendix to the report required to be submitted in 2022 under section 2504 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense shall submit such appendix separately to the appropriate congressional committees.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The assessment under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in classified form.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>” means the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b/5/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">critical medical supplies</quotedText>” includes personal protective equipment, diagnostic tests, testing supplies, and lifesaving breathing apparatuses required to treat severe respiratory illnesses and distress.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s714" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="714">SEC. 714. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONTRACT AUTHORITY OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s714/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contract Authority.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2113(g)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s714/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (E), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s714/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (F), by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s714/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">notwithstanding sections 2304, 2361, and 2374 of this title, to enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with, accept grants from, and make grants to, nonprofit entities (on a sole-source basis) for the purpose specified in subparagraph (A) or for any other purpose the Secretary determines to be consistent with the mission of the University.”</content>
                                </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s714/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2113">10 U.S.C. 2113 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in section 2113(g) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), shall be construed to limit the ability of the Secretary of Defense, in carrying out such section, to use competitive procedures to award contracts, cooperative agreements, or grants.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s715" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="715">SEC. 715. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s715/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2113a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s715/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s715/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Director of the Defense Health Agency, who shall be an ex officio member;”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s715/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2113">10 U.S.C. 2113 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section may not be construed to invalidate any action taken by the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences or its Board of Regents prior to the effective date of this section.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s715/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2113">10 U.S.C. 2113 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2021.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s716" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="716">SEC. 716. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TEMPORARY EXEMPTION FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES FROM CERTAIN PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT REQUIREMENTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s716/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2112">10 U.S.C. 2112 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Temporary Exemption From Certain Paperwork Reduction Act Requirements.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s716/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the two-year period beginning on the date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the requirements described in paragraph (2) shall not apply with respect to the voluntary collection of information during the conduct of research and program evaluations—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s716/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conducted or sponsored by the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s716/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">funded through the Defense Health Program.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s716/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirements described in this paragraph are the requirements under the following provisions of law:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s716/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3506(c) of title 44, United States Code.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s716/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sections 3507 and 3508 of such title.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s716/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s716/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interim report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the preliminary findings with respect to—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s716/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the estimated time saved by the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (if applicable) by reason of the exemption under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) to requirements described in paragraph (2) of such subsection;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s716/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the research within the scope of such exemption that has been initiated, is ongoing, or has been completed during the period in which the exemption is in effect;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s716/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the estimated cost savings by the University that can be attributed to such exemption; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s716/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the additional burdens upon the research subjects of the University that are attributable to such exemption.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s716/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Updated report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s716/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">updated information with respect to the matters under paragraph (1); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s716/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any recommendations with respect to policy or legislative actions regarding the exemption under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) to requirements described in paragraph (2) of such subsection.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s716/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s716/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s716/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s717" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="717">SEC. 717. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION TO LIMITATION ON THE REALIGNMENT OR REDUCTION OF MILITARY MEDICAL MANNING END STRENGTH. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 719 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1454) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s717/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">may not realign or reduce military medical end strength authorizations until</quotedText>” and inserting the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">may Time period.not realign or reduce military medical end strength authorizations during the 180 days following the date of the enactment of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and after such period, may not realign or reduce such authorizations unless</quotedText>”; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s717/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(1), by inserting before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, including with respect to both the homeland defense mission and pandemic influenza</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s718" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="718">SEC. 718. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATIONS TO IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR RESTRUCTURE OR REALIGNMENT OF MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 703(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2199) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s718/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of how the Secretary will carry out subsection (b), including, with respect to each affected military medical treatment facility, a description of—</chapeau>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the elements required for health care providers to accept and transition covered beneficiaries to the purchased care component of the TRICARE program;</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a method to monitor and report on quality benchmarks for the beneficiary population that will be required to transition to such component of the TRICARE program; and</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a process by which the Director of the Defense Health Agency will ensure that such component of the TRICARE program has the required capacity.”</content>
                                </clause>
                            </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s718/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice and wait.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may not implement the plan under paragraph (1) unless—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary has submitted the plan to the congressional defense committees;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary has certified to the congressional defense committees that, pursuant to subsection (b), if a proposed restructure, realignment, or modification will eliminate the ability of a covered beneficiary to access health care services at a military medical treatment facility, the covered beneficiary will be able to access such health care services through the purchased care component of the TRICARE program; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a 180-day period has elapsed following the later of—</chapeau>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which the congressional defense committees have received both the implementation plan under subparagraph (A) and the notice of certification under subparagraph (B); or</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date of the enactment of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.”</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s719" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="719">SEC. 719. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1074g">10 U.S.C. 1074g note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">POLICY TO ADDRESS PRESCRIPTION OPIOID SAFETY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s719/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall develop a policy and tracking mechanism to monitor and provide oversight 
of opioid prescribing to ensure that the provider practices of medication-prescribing health professionals across the military health system conform with—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s719/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the clinical practice guidelines of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s719/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the prescribing guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s719/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirements under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s719/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Providing oversight and accountability of opioid prescribing practices that are outside of the recommended parameters for dosage, supply, and duration as identified in the guideline published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention titled “CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain—United States, 2016”, or such successor guideline, and the guideline published by the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs titled “DoD/VA Management of Opioid Therapy (OT) for Chronic Pain Clinical Practice Guideline, 2017” or such successor guideline.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s719/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Implementing oversight and accountability responsibilities for opioid prescribing safety as specified in paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s719/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Implementing systems to ensure that the prescriptions in the military health system data repository are appropriately documented and that the processing date and the metric quantity field for opioid prescriptions in liquid form are consistent within the electronic health record system known as “MHS GENESIS”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s719/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Implementing opioid prescribing controls within the electronic health record system known as “MHS GENESIS” and document if an overdose reversal drug was co-prescribed.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s719/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Developing metrics that can be used by the Defense Health Agency and each military medical treatment facility to actively monitor and limit the overprescribing of opioids and to monitor the co-prescribing of overdose reversal drugs as accessible interventions.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s719/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Developing a report that tracks progression toward reduced levels of opioid use and includes an identification of prevention best practices established by the Department.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s719/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Developing and implementing a plan to improve communication and value-based initiatives between pharmacists and medication-prescribing health professionals across the military health system.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s720" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="720">SEC. 720. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s527">38 U.S.C. 527 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ADDITION OF BURN PIT REGISTRATION AND OTHER INFORMATION TO ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s720/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Updates to Electronic Health Records.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s720/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the electronic health record maintained by the Secretary for a member of the Armed Forces registered with the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry is updated with any information contained in such registry with respect to the member; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s720/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any occupational or environmental health exposure recorded in the Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System (or any successor system) is linked to the electronic health record system of the Department of Defense to notify health professionals treating a member specified in paragraph (1) of any such exposure recorded for the member.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s720/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry</quotedText>” means the registry established by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 201 of the Dignified Burial and Other Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-260; 38 U.S.C. 527 note).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s721" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="721">SEC. 721. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1074f">10 U.S.C. 1074f note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INCLUSION OF INFORMATION ON EXPOSURE TO OPEN BURN PITS IN POSTDEPLOYMENT HEALTH REASSESSMENTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s721/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall include in postdeployment health reassessments conducted under section 1074f of title 10, United States Code, pursuant to a Department of Defense Form 2796, or successor form, an explicit question regarding exposure of members of the Armed Forces to open burn pits.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s721/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion in Assessments by Military Departments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Secretary of each military department includes a question regarding exposure of members of the Armed Forces to open burn pits in any electronic postdeployment health assessment conducted by that military department.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stB/s721/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Open Burn Pit Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">open burn pit</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 201(c) of the Dignified Burial and Other Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-260; 38 U.S.C. 527 note).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters Relating to COVID-19 </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="731">SEC. 731. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COVID-19 MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM REVIEW PANEL. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall establish a panel to be known as the “COVID-19 Military Health System Review Panel” (in this section referred to as the “panel”).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Composition.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Members.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The panel shall be composed of the following members:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of the Defense Health Agency.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Surgeon General of the Army.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Surgeon General of the Navy.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Surgeon General of the Air Force.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Joint Staff Surgeon.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b/1/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Readiness Policy and Oversight.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b/1/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Resources Management and Policy.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chairperson.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The chairperson of the panel shall be the President of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Terms.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each member shall be appointed for the life of the panel.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The panel shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review the response of the military health system to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the effects of COVID-19 on such system, including by analyzing any strengths or weaknesses of such system identified as a result COVID-19; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">using information from the review, make such recommendations as the panel considers appropriate with respect to any policy, practice, organization, manning level, funding level, or legislative authority relating to the military health system.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements of review.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In conducting the review under paragraph (1), each member of the panel shall lead a review of at least one of the following elements, with respect to the military health system:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Policy, including any policy relating to force health protection or medical standards for the appointment, enlistment, or induction of individuals into the Armed Forces.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Public health activities, including any activity relating to risk communication, surveillance, or contact tracing.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Research, diagnostics, and therapeutics.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/c/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Logistics and technology.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/c/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Force structure and manning.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/c/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Governance and organization.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/c/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Operational capabilities and operational support.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/c/2/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Education and training.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/c/2/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Health benefits under the TRICARE program.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/c/2/J" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Engagement and security activities relating to global health.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/c/2/K" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The financial impact of COVID-19 on the military health system.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than June 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the findings of the panel as a result of the review under subsection (c)(1)(A) and such recommendations as the panel considers appropriate under subsection (c)(1)(B).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s731/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The panel shall terminate on June 1, 2021.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="732">SEC. 732. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Strategy.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall develop a strategy for pandemic preparedness and response that includes the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Identification of activities necessary to be carried out prior to a pandemic to ensure preparedness and effective communication of roles and responsibilities within the Department of Defense, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reviewing the frequency of each exercise conducted by the Department, a military department, or Defense Agency that relates to a pandemic or severe influenza season or related force health protection scenario;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensuring such exercises are appropriately planned, resourced, and practiced;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">including a consideration of the capabilities and capacities necessary to carry out the strategy under this section, and related operations for force health protection, and ensuring that these are included in each cost evaluation, Defense-wide review, or manning assessment of the Department of Defense that affects such capabilities and capacities;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reviewing the placement, exploring broader utilization of global health engagement liaisons, and increasing the scope of global health activities of the Department of Defense;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assessing a potential career track relating to health protection research for members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">providing to members of the Armed Forces guidance on force health protection prior to and during a pandemic or severe influenza season, including guidance on specific behaviors or actions required, such as self-isolating, social distancing, and additional protective measures to be carried out after contracting a novel virus or influenza;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/1/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">reviewing and updating the inventory of medical supplies and equipment of the Department of Defense that is available for operational support to the combatant commands prior to and during a pandemic (such as vaccines, biologics, drugs, preventive medicine, antiviral medicine, and equipment relating to trauma support), including a review of—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/1/G/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the sufficiency of prepositioned stocks; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/1/G/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effectiveness of the Warstopper Program of the Defense Logistics Agency, or such successor program;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/1/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reviewing and updating distribution plans of the Department of Defense for critical medical supplies and equipment within the inventory of the Department of Defense, including vaccines and antiviral medicines; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/1/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reviewing and updating research on infectious diseases and preventive medicine conducted by the military health system, including research conducted by the Health Related Communities of Interest of the Department of Defense, the Joint Program Committees, the overseas medical laboratories of the Department of Defense, the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch, or other elements of the Department of Defense that conduct research in support of members of the Armed Forces or beneficiaries under the TRICARE program.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Review of Department of Defense systems for health surveillance and detection to ensure continuous situational awareness and early warning with respect to a pandemic, including a review of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the levels of funding and investment, and the overall value, of the Global Emerging Infections Surveillance and Response System of the Department of Defense, including the value demonstrated by the role of such system in—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improving the Department of Defense prevention and surveillance of, and the response to, infectious 
diseases that may impact members of the Armed Forces;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">informing decisions relating to force health protection across the geographic combatant commands;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensuring laboratory readiness to support pandemic response efforts and to understand infectious disease threats to the Armed Forces; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">coordinating and collaborating with partners, such as the geographic combatant commands, other Federal agencies, and international partners;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the levels of funding and investment, and the overall value, of the overseas medical laboratories of the Department of Defense, including the value demonstrated by the role of such laboratories in conducting research and forming partnerships with other elements of the Department of Defense, other Federal agencies, international partners in the country in which such laboratory is located, and, as applicable, the private sector of the United States; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the levels of funding and investment, and the overall value, of the Direct HIV/AIDS Prevention Program of the Department of Defense, including the value demonstrated by the role of such program in developing (in coordination with other Federal agencies) programs for the prevention, care, and treatment of the human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Identification of activities to limit the spread of an infectious disease outbreak among members of the Armed Forces and beneficiaries under the TRICARE program, including activities to mitigate the health, social, and economic impacts of a pandemic on such members and beneficiaries, including by—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reviewing the role of the Department of Defense in the National Disaster Medical System under section 2812 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-11) and implementing plans across the Department that leverage medical facilities, personnel, and response capabilities of the Federal Government to support requirements under such Act relating to medical surge capacity;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">determining the range of public health capacity, medical surge capacity, administrative capacity, and veterinary capacity necessary for the Armed Forces to—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/3/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">support operations during a pandemic; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop mechanisms to reshape force structure during such pandemic as necessary (contingent upon primary mission requirements); and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determining the range of activities for operational medical support and infrastructure sustainment that the Department of Defense and other Federal agencies have the capacity to implement during a pandemic (contingent upon primary mission requirements), and develop plans for the implementation of such activities.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study on Response to COVID-19.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the review under section 731, the Secretary shall conduct a study on the response of the military health system to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than June 1, 2021, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the strategy under subsection (a); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s732/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the study under subsection (b), including any findings or recommendations from the study that relate to an element of the strategy under subsection (a), such as recommended changes to policy, funding, practices, manning, organization, or legislative authority.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s733" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="733">SEC. 733. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1145">10 U.S.C. 1145 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRANSITIONAL HEALTH BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD SERVING UNDER ORDERS IN RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19). </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s733/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall provide to a member of the National Guard separating from active service after serving on full-time National Guard duty pursuant to section 502(f) of title 32, United States Code, the health benefits authorized under section 1145 of title 10, United States Code, for a member of a reserve component separating from active duty, as referred to in subsection (a)(2)(B) of such section 1145, if the active service from which the member of the National Guard is separating was in support of the whole of government response to the coronavirus (COVID-19).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s733/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the terms “active duty”, “active service”, and “full-time National Guard duty” have the meanings given those terms in section 101(d) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s734" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="734">SEC. 734. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1074">10 U.S.C. 1074 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REGISTRY OF CERTAIN TRICARE BENEFICIARIES DIAGNOSED WITH COVID-19. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s734/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment .—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than June 1, 2021, and subject to subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall establish and maintain a registry of covered TRICARE beneficiaries who have been diagnosed with COVID-19.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s734/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Right of Beneficiary to Opt Out.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A covered TRICARE beneficiary may elect to opt out of inclusion in the registry under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s734/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The registry under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to each covered TRICARE beneficiary included in the registry, the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s734/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The demographic information of the beneficiary.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s734/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Information on the industrial or occupational history of the beneficiary, to the extent such information is available in the records regarding the COVID-19 diagnosis of the beneficiary.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s734/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Administrative information regarding the COVID-19 diagnosis of the beneficiary, including the date of the diagnosis and the location and source of the test used to make the diagnosis.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s734/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any symptoms of COVID-19 manifested in the beneficiary.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s734/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any treatments for COVID-19 taken by the beneficiary, or other medications taken by the beneficiary, when the beneficiary was diagnosed with COVID-19.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s734/c/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any pathological data characterizing the incidence of COVID-19 and the type of treatment for COVID-19 provided to the beneficiary.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s734/c/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Information on any respiratory illness of the beneficiary recorded prior to the COVID-19 diagnosis of the beneficiary.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s734/c/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any information regarding the beneficiary contained in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry established under section 201 of the Dignified Burial and Other Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-260; 38 U.S.C. 527 note).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s734/c/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other information determined appropriate by the Secretary.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s734/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on establishing the registry under subsection (a), including—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s734/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a plan to implement the registry;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s734/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost of implementing the registry;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s734/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the location of the registry; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s734/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any recommended legislative changes with respect to establishing the registry.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s734/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered TRICARE Beneficiary Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered TRICARE beneficiary</quotedText>” means an individual who is enrolled in the direct care system under the TRICARE program and is treated for or diagnosed with COVID-19 at a military medical treatment facility.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s735" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="735">SEC. 735. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s527">38 U.S.C. 527 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HEALTH ASSESSMENTS OF VETERANS DIAGNOSED WITH PANDEMIC DISEASES TO DETERMINE EXPOSURE TO OPEN BURN PITS AND TOXIC AIRBORNE CHEMICALS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s735/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exposure to Open Burn Pits and Toxic Airborne Chemicals or Other Airborne Contaminants as Part of Health Assessments for Veterans During a Pandemic and Inclusion of Information in Registry.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s735/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Health assessments and physical examinations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that the first health assessment or physical examination furnished to a veteran under the laws administered by the Secretary after the veteran tests positive for a pathogen, such as a virus, with respect to which a public health emergency has been declared under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) includes an evaluation of whether the veteran has been—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s735/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">based or stationed at a location where an open burn pit was used; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s735/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">exposed to toxic airborne chemicals or other airborne contaminants relating to service in the Armed Forces, including an evaluation of any information recorded as part of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s735/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion of individuals in registry.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an evaluation conducted under paragraph (1) with respect to a veteran establishes that the veteran was based or stationed at a location where an open burn pit was used, or that the individual was exposed to toxic airborne chemicals or other airborne contaminants, the individual shall be enrolled in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry unless the veteran elects to not enroll in such registry.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s735/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this subsection may be construed to preclude eligibility of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs by reason of the history of exposure of the veteran to an open burn pit not being recorded in an evaluation conducted under paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s735/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study on Impact of Viral Pandemics on Members of Armed Forces and Veterans Who Have Experienced Toxic Exposure.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s735/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a study, through the Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence (in this subsection referred to as the “Center”), on the health impacts of infection with a pathogen, such as a virus, with respect to which a public health emergency has been declared under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d), including a coronavirus, to members of the Armed Forces and veterans who have been exposed to open burn pits and other toxic exposures for the purposes of understanding the health impacts of the pathogen and whether individuals infected with the pathogen are at increased risk of severe symptoms due to previous conditions linked to toxic exposure.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s735/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preparation for future pandemic.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, through the Center, shall analyze potential lessons learned through the study conducted under paragraph (1) to assist in preparing the Department of Veterans Affairs for potential future pandemics.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s735/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s735/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry</quotedText>” means the registry established by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 201 of the Dignified Burial and Other Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-260; 38 U.S.C. 527 note).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s735/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">coronavirus</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 506 of the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116-123).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s735/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">open burn pit</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 201(c) of the Dignified Burial and Other Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-260; 126 Stat. 2422; 38 U.S.C. 527 note).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s736" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="736">SEC. 736. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY ON DELIVERY OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s736/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the delivery of Federal, State, and private mental health services to members of the Armed Forces during the COVID-19 pandemic.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s736/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study conducted under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s736/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review any strategies used to combat existing stigma surrounding mental health conditions that might deter members of the Armed Forces from seeking care;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s736/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review guidance to commanding officers at all levels on the mental health ramifications of the COVID-19 crisis;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s736/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assess the need for additional training and support for mental health care professionals of the Department of 
Defense with respect to supporting individuals who are concerned for the health of themselves and their family members, or grieving the loss of loved ones, because of COVID-19;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s736/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assess the strategy of the Department of Defense to leverage telemedicine to ensure safe access to mental health services;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s736/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify all programs associated with services described in such subsection;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s736/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specify gaps or barriers to mental health care access that could result in delayed or insufficient mental health care support to members of the Armed Forces; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s736/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluate the mental health screening requirements for members of the Armed Forces immediately before, during, and after—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s736/b/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Federal deployment under title 10, United States Code; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s736/b/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">State deployment under title 32, United States Code.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stC/s736/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the study conducted under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports and Other Matters </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s741" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="741">SEC. 741. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1096">10 U.S.C. 1096 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATIONS TO PILOT PROGRAM ON CIVILIAN AND MILITARY PARTNERSHIPS TO ENHANCE INTEROPERABILITY AND MEDICAL SURGE CAPABILITY AND CAPACITY OF NATIONAL DISASTER MEDICAL SYSTEM. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 740 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1465) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s741/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s741/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary of Defense may</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Beginning not later than September 30, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s741/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">health care organizations, institutions, and entities</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">health care organizations, health care institutions, health care entities, academic medical centers of institutions of higher education, and hospitals</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s741/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the vicinity of major aeromedical and other transport hubs and logistics centers of the Department of Defense</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s741/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">may</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall</quotedText>”;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s741/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (d) through (f) as subsections (e) through (g), respectively;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s741/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following new subsections:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Lead Official for Design and Implementation of Pilot Program.—</heading>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs shall be the lead official for the design and implementation of the pilot program under subsection (a).</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Resources.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs shall leverage the resources of the Defense 
Health Agency for execution of the pilot program under subsection (a) and shall coordinate with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for the duration of the pilot program, including for the duration of any period of design or planning for the pilot program.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection>
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Locations.—</heading>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) at not fewer than five locations in the United States that are located at or near an organization, institution, entity, center, or hospital specified in subsection (a) with established expertise in disaster health preparedness and response and trauma care that augment and enhance the effectiveness of the pilot program.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Phased selection of locations.—</heading>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial selection.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 31, 2021, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of Transportation, shall select not fewer than two locations at which to carry out the pilot program.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Subsequent selection.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than the end of the one-year period following selection of the locations under subparagraph (A), the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, in consultation with the Secretaries specified in subparagraph (A), shall select not fewer than two additional locations at which to carry out the pilot program until not fewer than five locations are selected in total under this paragraph.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration for locations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In selecting locations for the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider—</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the proximity of the location to civilian or military transportation hubs, including airports, railways, interstate highways, or ports;</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the proximity of the location to an organization, institution, entity, center, or hospital specified in subsection (a) with the ability to accept a redistribution of casualties during times of war;</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the proximity of the location to an organization, institution, entity, center, or hospital specified in subsection (a) with the ability to provide trauma care training opportunities for medical personnel of the Department of Defense; and</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the proximity of the location to existing academic medical centers of institutions of higher education, facilities of the Department, or other institutions that have established expertise in the areas of—</chapeau>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">highly infectious disease;</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">biocontainment;</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">quarantine;</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">trauma care;</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">combat casualty care;</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the National Disaster Medical System under section 2812 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-11);</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">disaster health preparedness and response;</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">medical and public health management of biological, chemical, radiological, or nuclear hazards; or</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other areas of expertise as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
                                        </clause>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Priority for locations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In selecting locations for the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give priority to locations that would facilitate public-private partnerships with academic medical centers of institutions of higher education, hospitals, and other entities with facilities that have an established history of providing clinical care, treatment, training, and research in the areas described in paragraph (3)(D) or other specializations determined important by the Secretary for purposes of the pilot program.”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s741/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (2), and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial report.—</heading>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the commencement of the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the pilot program.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report under subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the pilot program.</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirements established under subsection (e).</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The evaluation metrics established under subsection (f).</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other matters relating to the pilot program as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
                                        </clause>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Final report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the completion of the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the pilot program.”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s741/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, the Committee on Homeland Security, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">institution of higher education</quotedText>’ means a four-year institution of higher education, as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s742" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="742">SEC. 742. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORTS ON SUICIDE AMONG MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 741(a)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1467) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s742/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by adding at the end the following new clause:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The one-year period following the date on which the member returns from such a deployment.”</content>
                            </clause></quotedContent>;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s742/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraphs (D) through (H) as subparagraphs (E) through (I), respectively;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s742/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph (D):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of suicides involving a member who was prescribed a medication to treat a mental health or behavioral health diagnosis during the one-year period preceding the death.”</content>
                            </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s742/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">“(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the programs carried out by the military departments to address and reduce the stigma associated with seeking assistance for mental health or suicidal thoughts.”</content>
                            </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s743" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="743">SEC. 743. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR JOINT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL FACILITY DEMONSTRATION FUND. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 732(4)(B) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1460), is further amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2021</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2022</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s744" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="744">SEC. 744. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 U.S.C. 1071 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM CLINICAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s744/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Defense Health Agency, shall implement a comprehensive program to be known as the “Military Health System Clinical Quality Management Program” (in this section referred to as the “Program”).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s744/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements of Program.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Program shall include, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s744/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The implementation of systematic procedures to eliminate, to the extent feasible, risk of harm to patients at military medical treatment facilities, including through identification, investigation, and analysis of events indicating a risk of patient harm and corrective action plans to mitigate such risks.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s744/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to a potential sentinel event (including those involving members of the Armed Forces) at a military medical treatment facility—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s744/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of such event, which shall occur and be documented as soon as possible after the event;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s744/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">use of such analysis for clinical quality management; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s744/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reporting of such event to the National Practitioner Data Bank in accordance with guidelines of the Secretary  
of Health and Human Services under the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 11101 et seq.), giving special emphasis to the results of external peer reviews of the event.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s744/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Validation of provider credentials and granting of clinical privileges by the Director of the Defense Health Agency for all health care providers at a military medical treatment facility.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s744/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Accreditation of military medical treatment facilities by a recognized external accreditation body.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s744/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Systematic measurement of indicators of health care quality, emphasizing clinical outcome measures, comparison of such indicators with benchmarks from leading health care quality improvement organizations, and transparency with the public of appropriate clinical measurements for military medical treatment facilities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s744/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Systematic activities emphasized by leadership at all organizational levels to use all elements of the Program to eliminate unwanted variance throughout the health care system of the Department of Defense and make constant improvements in clinical quality.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s744/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A full range of procedures for productive communication between patients and health care providers regarding actual or perceived adverse clinical events at military medical treatment facilities, including procedures—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s744/b/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for full disclosure of such events (respecting the confidentiality of peer review information under a medical quality assurance program under section 1102 of title 10, United States Code);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s744/b/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">providing an opportunity for the patient to be heard in relation to quality reviews; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s744/b/7/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to resolve patient concerns by independent, neutral health care resolution specialists.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s744/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Clinical Quality Management Activities.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s744/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the elements of the Program set forth in subsection (b), the Secretary shall establish and maintain clinical quality management activities in relation to functions of the health care system of the Department separate from delivery of health care services in military medical treatment facilities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s744/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Health care delivery outside military medical treatment facilities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall maintain policies and procedures to promote clinical quality in health care delivery on ships and planes, in deployed settings, and in all other circumstances not covered by subsection (b), with the objective of implementing standards and procedures comparable, to the extent practicable, to those under such subsection.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s744/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purchased care system.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall maintain policies and procedures for health care services provided outside the Department but paid for by the Department, reflecting best practices by public and private health care reimbursement and management systems.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s745" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="745">SEC. 745. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 U.S.C. 1071 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">WOUNDED WARRIOR SERVICE DOG PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s745/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall establish a program, to be known as the “Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program”, to provide assistance dogs to covered members and covered veterans.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s745/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s745/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">assistance dog</quotedText>” means a dog specifically trained to perform physical tasks to mitigate the effects of a covered disability, except that the term does not include a dog specifically trained for comfort or personal defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s745/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered disability</quotedText>” means any of the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s745/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Blindness or visual impairment.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s745/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Loss of use of a limb, paralysis, or other significant mobility issues.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s745/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Loss of hearing.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s745/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Traumatic brain injury.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s745/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Post-traumatic stress disorder.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s745/b/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other disability that the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s745/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered member</quotedText>” means a member of the Armed Forces who is—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s745/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">receiving medical treatment, recuperation, or therapy under chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s745/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in medical hold or medical holdover status; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s745/b/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">covered under section 1202 or 1205 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s745/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered veteran</quotedText>” means a veteran who is enrolled in the health care system established under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="746">SEC. 746. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073">10 U.S.C. 1073 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTRAMEDICAL MATERNAL HEALTH PROVIDERS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Demonstration Project Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall commence carrying out a demonstration project designed to evaluate the cost, quality of care, and impact on maternal and fetal outcomes of using extramedical maternal health providers under the TRICARE program to determine the appropriateness of making coverage of such providers under the TRICARE program permanent.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements of Demonstration Project.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The demonstration project under subsection (a) shall include, for participants in the demonstration project, the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Access to doulas.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Access to lactation consultants or lactation counselors who are not otherwise authorized to provide services under the TRICARE program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Participants.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish a process under which covered beneficiaries may enroll in the demonstration project to receive the services provided under the demonstration project.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out the demonstration project for a period of five years beginning on the date on which notification of the commencement of the demonstration project is published in the Federal Register.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Surveys.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the duration of the demonstration project, the Secretary shall administer a survey to determine—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">how many members of the Armed Forces or spouses of such members give birth while their spouse or birthing partner is unable to be present due to deployment, training, or other mission requirements;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">how many single members of the Armed Forces give birth alone; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">how many members of the Armed Forces or spouses of such members use doula, lactation consultant, or lactation counselor support.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters covered by surveys.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The surveys administered under paragraph (1) shall include an identification of the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The race, ethnicity, age, sex, relationship status, Armed Force, military occupation, and rank, as applicable, of each individual surveyed.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If individuals surveyed were members of the Armed Forces or the spouses of such members, or both.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/e/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The length of advanced notice received by individuals surveyed that the member of the Armed Forces would be unable to be present during the birth, if applicable.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/e/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any resources or support that the individuals surveyed found useful during the pregnancy and birth process, including doula, lactation consultant, or lactation counselor support.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation plan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a plan to implement the demonstration project.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual report.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date on which the demonstration project commences, and annually thereafter for the duration of the demonstration project, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the cost of the demonstration project and the effectiveness of the demonstration project in improving quality of care and the maternal and fetal outcomes of covered beneficiaries enrolled in the demonstration project.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters covered.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report submitted under subparagraph (A) shall address, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/f/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of covered beneficiaries who are enrolled in the demonstration project.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/f/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of enrolled covered beneficiaries who have participated in the demonstration project.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/f/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The results of the surveys under subsection (e).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/f/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The cost of the demonstration project.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/f/2/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the quality of care provided to participants in the demonstration project.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/f/2/B/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the impact of the demonstration project on maternal and fetal outcomes.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/f/2/B/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the effectiveness of the demonstration project.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/f/2/B/viii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recommendations for adjustments to the demonstration project.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/f/2/B/ix" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The estimated costs avoided as a result of improved maternal and fetal health outcomes due to the demonstration project.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/f/2/B/x" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="x">(x) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recommendations for extending the demonstration project or implementing permanent coverage under the TRICARE program of extramedical maternal health providers.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/f/2/B/xi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xi">(xi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An identification of legislative or administrative action necessary to make the demonstration project permanent.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/f/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Final report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The final report under subparagraph (A) shall be submitted not later than 90 days after the date on which the demonstration project terminates.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expansion of Demonstration Project.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines that the demonstration project is successful, the Secretary may prescribe regulations to include extramedical maternal health providers as health care providers authorized to provide care under the TRICARE program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Credentialing and other requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may establish credentialing and other requirements for doulas, lactation consultants, and lactation counselors through public notice and comment rulemaking for purposes of including doulas, lactation consultants, and lactation counselors as health care providers authorized to provide care under the TRICARE program pursuant to regulations prescribed under paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms “covered beneficiary” and “TRICARE program” have the meanings given those terms in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s746/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">extramedical maternal health provider</quotedText>” means a doula, lactation consultant, or lactation counselor.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s747" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="747">SEC. 747. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BRIEFING ON DIET AND NUTRITION OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the diet and nutrition of members of the Armed Forces. The briefing shall describe the following:</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s747/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The relationship between the diet and nutrition of members and the health, performance, and combat effectiveness of members.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s747/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The relationship between diets high in omega 3 fatty acids, or other diets that may lower inflammation and obesity, and improved mental health.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s747/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the food and beverages offered at the dining halls of the Armed Forces as of the date of the briefing are designed to optimize the health, performance, 
and combat effectiveness of members according to science-based approaches.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s747/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan of the Secretary to improve the health, performance, and combat effectiveness of members by modifying the food and beverages offered at such dining halls, including in ways that minimize the change for members.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s747/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Expected costs and timeline to implement such plan, including any projected costs or savings from reduced medical costs if the plan is implemented.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="748">SEC. 748. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUDIT OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS OF RESIDENTS IN PRIVATIZED MILITARY HOUSING. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Audit.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Defense shall commence the conduct of an audit of—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the medical conditions of eligible individuals and the association between adverse exposures of such individuals in unsafe or unhealthy housing units and the health of such individuals; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the process under section 3053 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1943), including whether such process will adequately address resolution of environmental health hazards identified as a result of the inspections and assessments conducted pursuant to sections 3051(b) and 3052(b) of such Act (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1941 and 1942).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Content of Audit.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In conducting the audit under subsection (a), the Inspector General shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determine the percentage of units of privatized military housing that are considered by the Inspector General to be unsafe or unhealthy housing units and visit at least one military installation of the Department of Defense from each of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps to verify that such units are unsafe or unhealthy housing units;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">study the adverse exposures of eligible individuals that relate to residing in an unsafe or unhealthy housing unit and the effect of such exposures on the health of such individuals;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determine, to the extent permitted by available scientific data, the association between such adverse exposures and the occurrence of a medical condition in eligible individuals residing in unsafe or unhealthy housing units and provide quantifiable data on such association;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review the process to identify, record, and resolve environmental health hazards developed by the Secretary of Defense under section 3053 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1943);</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review the inspections and assessments conducted pursuant to sections 3051(b) and 3052(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1941 and 1942);</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">study the relationship between the process specified in paragraph (4) and any environmental health hazards identified as a result of the inspections and assessments specified in paragraph (5) to determine whether such process will adequately address resolution of such hazards and complaints that 
relate to such hazards made by eligible individuals residing in privatized military housing; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make such recommendations as the Inspector General may have to improve the process specified in paragraph (4).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conduct of Audit.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Inspector General shall conduct the audit under subsection (a) using the same privacy preserving guidelines used by the Inspector General in conducting other audits of health records.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Source of Data.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In conducting the audit under subsection (a), the Inspector General shall use—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">de-identified data from electronic health records of the Department;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">records of claims under the TRICARE program; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other data as determined necessary by the Inspector General.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission and Public Availability of Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the commencement of the audit under subsection (a), the Inspector General shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to the Secretary of Defense and the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the results of the audit conducted under subsection (a), including any recommendations made under subsection (b)(7); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">publish such report on a publicly available internet website of the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible individual</quotedText>” means a member of the Armed Forces or a family member of a member of the Armed Forces who has resided in an unsafe or unhealthy housing unit.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">privatized military housing</quotedText>” means military housing provided under subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">TRICARE program</quotedText>” has the meaning given such term section 1072 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/f/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">unsafe or unhealthy housing unit</quotedText>” means a unit of privatized military housing in which is present, at levels exceeding national standards or guidelines, at least one of the following hazards:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/f/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Physiological hazards, including the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/f/4/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Dampness or microbial growth.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/f/4/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Lead-based paint.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/f/4/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Asbestos or manmade fibers.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/f/4/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Ionizing radiation.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/f/4/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Biocides.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/f/4/A/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Carbon monoxide.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/f/4/A/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Volatile organic compounds.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/f/4/A/viii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Infectious agents.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/f/4/A/ix" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Fine particulate matter.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/f/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Psychological hazards, including ease of access by unlawful intruders or lighting issues.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/f/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Poor ventilation.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/f/4/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Safety hazards.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s748/f/4/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Other similar hazards as determined by the Inspector General.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="749">SEC. 749. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSESSMENT OF RECEIPT BY CIVILIANS OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AT MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete an assessment of the provision by the Secretary of Defense of emergency medical treatment to civilians who are not covered beneficiaries at military medical treatment facilities during the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on September 30, 2020.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements of Assessment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The assessment under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to civilians who received emergency medical treatment at a military medical treatment facility during the period specified in such paragraph, the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total fees charged to such civilians for such treatment and the total fees collected.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount of medical debt from such treatment that was garnished from such civilians, categorized by garnishment from Social Security benefits, tax refunds, wages, or other financial assets.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of such civilians from whom medical debt from such treatment was garnished.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total fees for such treatment that were waived for such civilians.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to medical debt incurred by such civilians from such treatment—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/b/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount of such debt that was collected by the Secretary of Defense;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/b/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount of such debt still owed to the Department of Defense; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/b/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount of such debt transferred from the Department of Defense to the Department of the Treasury for collection.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of such civilians from whom such medical debt was collected who did not possess medical insurance at the time of such treatment.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of such civilians from whom such medical debt was collected who collected Social Security benefits at the time of such treatment.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of such civilians from whom such medical debt was collected who, at the time of such treatment, earned—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/b/8/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">less than the poverty line;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/b/8/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">less than 200 percent of the poverty line;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/b/8/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">less than 300 percent of the poverty line; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/b/8/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">less than 400 percent of the poverty line.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the process through which military medical treatment facilities seek to recover unpaid medical debt from such civilians, including whether the Secretary of Defense contracts with private debt collectors to recover such unpaid medical debt.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/b/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the process, if any, through which such civilians can apply to have medical debt for such treatment waived, forgiven, canceled, or otherwise determined to not be a financial obligation of the civilian.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/b/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other information as the Comptroller General determines appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than December 1, 2021, a report containing preliminary observations with respect to the assessment under subsection (a); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at such time and in such format as is mutually agreed upon by the committees and the Comptroller General, a report containing the final results of such assessment.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">civilian</quotedText>” means an individual who is not—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a member of the Armed Forces;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a contractor of the Department of Defense; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a civilian employee of the Department.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered beneficiary</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 1072(5) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s749/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">poverty line</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 673 of the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. 9902).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="750">SEC. 750. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY ON THE INCIDENCE OF CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND MORTALITY AMONG MILITARY AVIATORS AND AVIATION SUPPORT PERSONNEL. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, in conjunction with the Directors of the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute, shall conduct a study on cancer among covered individuals in two phases as provided in this subsection.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Phase 1.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under the initial phase of the study conducted under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall determine if there is a higher incidence of cancers occurring for covered individuals as compared to similar age groups in the general population through the use of the database of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results program of the National Cancer Institute.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the findings of the initial phase of the study under subparagraph (A).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Phase 2.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, pursuant to the initial phase of the study under paragraph (2), the Secretary concludes that there is an increased rate of cancers among covered individuals, the Secretary shall conduct a second phase of the study under which the Secretary shall do the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/a/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Identify the carcinogenic toxins or hazardous materials associated with military flight operations from shipboard or land bases or facilities, such as fuels, fumes, and other liquids.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/a/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Identify the operating environments, including frequencies or electromagnetic fields, where exposure to ionizing radiation (associated with high altitude 
flight) and nonionizing radiation (associated with airborne, ground, and shipboard radars) occurred in which covered individuals could have received increased radiation amounts.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/a/3/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Identify, for each covered individual, duty stations, dates of service, aircraft flown, and additional duties (including Landing Safety Officer, Catapult and Arresting Gear Officer, Air Liaison Officer, Tactical Air Control Party, or personnel associated with aircraft maintenance, supply, logistics, fuels, or transportation) that could have increased the risk of cancer for such covered individual.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/a/3/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Determine locations where a covered individual served or additional duties of a covered individual that are associated with higher incidences of cancers.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/a/3/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Identify potential exposures due to service in the Armed Forces that are not related to aviation, such as exposure to burn pits or toxins in contaminated water, embedded in the soil, or inside bases or housing.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/a/3/A/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Determine the appropriate age to begin screening covered individuals for cancer based on race, gender, flying hours, period of service as aviation support personnel, Armed Force, type of aircraft, and mission.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Data.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall format all data included in the study conducted under this paragraph in accordance with the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results program of the National Cancer Institute, including by disaggregating such data by race, gender, and age.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/a/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the submittal of the report under paragraph (2)(B), if the Secretary conducts the second phase of the study under this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the findings of the study conducted under this paragraph.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of data from previous studies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In conducting the study under this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall incorporate data from previous studies conducted by the Air Force, the Navy, or the Marine Corps that are relevant to the study under this subsection, including data from the comprehensive study conducted by the Air Force identifying each covered individual and documenting the cancers, dates of diagnoses, and mortality of each covered individual.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate committees of Congress</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Armed Forces</quotedText>”—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has the meaning given the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">armed forces</quotedText>” in section 101 of title 10, United States Code; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes the reserve components named in section 10101 of such title.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individual</quotedText>”—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">means an aviator or aviation support personnel who—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/b/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">served in the Armed Forces on or after February 28, 1961; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/b/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">receives benefits under chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s750/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes any air crew member of fixed-wing aircraft and personnel supporting generation of the aircraft, including pilots, navigators, weapons systems operators, aircraft system operators, personnel associated with aircraft maintenance, supply, logistics, fuels, or transportation, and any other crew member who regularly flies in an aircraft or is required to complete the mission of the aircraft.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s751" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="751">SEC. 751. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY ON EXPOSURE TO TOXIC SUBSTANCES AT KARSHI-KHANABAD AIR BASE, UZBEKISTAN. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s751/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s751/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on exposure to toxic substances by members of the Armed Forces deployed to Karshi-Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan, at any time during the period beginning on October 1, 2001, and ending on December 31, 2005.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s751/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters included.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s751/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment regarding the conditions of Karshi-Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan, during the period beginning on October 1, 2001, and ending on December 31, 2005, including an identification of any toxic substances contaminating the Air Base during such period.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s751/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An epidemiological study of the health consequences of members of the Armed Forces deployed to the Air Base at any time during such period.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s751/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of any association between exposure to toxic substances identified under subparagraph (A) and the health consequences studied under subparagraph (B).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s751/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the results of the study under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s752" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="752">SEC. 752. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REVIEW AND REPORT ON PREVENTION OF SUICIDE AMONG MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES STATIONED AT REMOTE INSTALLATIONS OUTSIDE THE CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s752/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of efforts by the Department of Defense to prevent suicide among covered members.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s752/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements of Review.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The review conducted under subsection (a) shall include an assessment of each of the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s752/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Current policy guidelines of the Armed Forces on the prevention of suicide among covered members.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s752/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Current suicide prevention programs and activities of the Armed Forces provided to covered members and their dependents, including programs provided by the Defense Health Program and the Defense Suicide Prevention Office.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s752/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The integration of mental health screenings and efforts relating to suicide risk and suicide prevention for covered members and their dependents into the delivery of primary care for such members and dependents.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s752/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The standards for responding to attempted or completed suicides among covered members and their dependents, including guidance and training to assist commanders in addressing incidents of attempted or completed suicide that occur within their units.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s752/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The standards regarding data collection for covered members and their dependents, including the collection of data on factors that relate to suicide, such as domestic violence and child abuse.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s752/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The means used to ensure the protection of privacy of covered members and their dependents who seek or receive treatment relating to suicide prevention.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s752/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The availability of information from indigenous populations on suicide prevention for covered members who are members of such a population.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s752/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The availability of information from graduate research programs of institutions of higher education on suicide prevention for members of the Armed Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s752/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other matters as the Comptroller General considers appropriate in connection with the prevention of suicide among covered members and their dependents.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s752/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing and Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comptroller General shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s752/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than October 1, 2021, brief the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate on preliminary observations relating to the review under subsection (a); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s752/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than March 1, 2022, submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report containing the results of such review.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s752/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s752/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered installation</quotedText>” means a remote installation of the Department of Defense located outside the contiguous United States.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s752/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered member</quotedText>” means a member of the Armed Forces who is stationed at a covered installation.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s753" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="753">SEC. 753. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY ON MEDEVAC HELICOPTERS AND AMBULANCES AT CERTAIN MILITARY INSTALLATIONS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s753/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 containing a feasibility study on the use and maintenance of medical evacuation helicopters and ground ambulances at covered military installations.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s753/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s753/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirements analysis that determines whether a medical evacuation helicopter and ground ambulance or similar vehicles are required at covered military installations.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s753/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The frequency with which such helicopters and ambulances are inspected for maintenance and restocked with the required supplies and equipment.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s753/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The frequency with which training exercises occur involving the use of such helicopters and ambulances.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s753/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The planning factors associated with ensuring that the capabilities provided by such helicopters and ambulances are readily available and the contingency plans that may involve the use of helicopters or ambulances provided by allies of the United States or host countries.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s753/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Military Installation Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered military installation</quotedText>” means each military installation outside the United States at which the Secretary anticipates the United States will have an enduring presence.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="754">SEC. 754. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY ON PRENATAL AND POSTPARTUM MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AMONG MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on prenatal and postpartum mental health conditions among members of the Armed Forces and the dependents of such members.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the extent to which beneficiaries under the TRICARE program, including members of the Armed Forces and the dependents of such members, are diagnosed with—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/a/2/A/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prenatal or postpartum depression;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/a/2/A/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prenatal or postpartum anxiety disorder;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/a/2/A/i/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prenatal or postpartum obsessive compulsive disorder;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/a/2/A/i/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prenatal or postpartum psychosis; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/a/2/A/i/V" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other relevant mood disorders; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the extent to which data is collected on the prenatal or postpartum mental health conditions specified under clause (i).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A demographic assessment of the population included in the study with respect to race, ethnicity, sex, age, relationship status, military service, military occupation, and rank, where applicable.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the status of prenatal and postpartum mental health care for beneficiaries under the TRICARE program, including those who seek care at military medical treatment facilities and those who rely on civilian providers.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the ease or delay for beneficiaries under the TRICARE program in obtaining treatment for prenatal and postpartum mental health conditions, including—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/a/2/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of wait times for mental health treatment at each military medical treatment facility; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/a/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the reasons such beneficiaries may cease seeking such treatment.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/a/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A comparison of the rates of prenatal or postpartum mental health conditions within the military community 
to such rates in the civilian population, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/a/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of any effects of implicit or explicit bias in prenatal and postpartum mental health care under the TRICARE program, or evidence of racial or socioeconomic barriers to such care.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/a/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which treatment for mental health issues specified under subparagraph (A)(i) is available and accessible to members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty and the spouses of such members.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/a/2/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The barriers that prevent members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty, and the spouses of such members, from seeking or obtaining care for such mental health issues.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/a/2/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The ways in which the Department of Defense is addressing barriers identified under subparagraph (H).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a), including—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations for actions to be taken by the Secretary of Defense to improve prenatal and postpartum mental health among members of the Armed Forces and dependents of such members; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other recommendations as the Comptroller General determines appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s754/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the terms “dependent” and “TRICARE program” have the meanings given those terms in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="755">SEC. 755. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON LAPSES IN TRICARE COVERAGE FOR MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE COMPONENTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military department, in consultation with the Director of the Defense Health Agency, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report containing an analysis of each of the following with respect to the military department of the Secretary:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any lapses in coverage under the TRICARE program for a member of a reserve component that occurred during the eight-year period ending on the date of the enactment of this Act and were caused by a change in the duty status of such member, including an identification of the total number of such lapses.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The factors contributing to any such lapses, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">technological factors, including factors relating to outdated systems;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">human errors in processing changes in duty status;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shortages in the level of administrative staffing of the reserve component; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">integration of systems of the reserve component with Integrated Pay and Personnel Systems.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">How factors contributing to any such lapses were identified under paragraph (2) and whether actions have been taken to address the factors.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The effect of any such lapses on—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/a/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the delivery of health care benefits to members of the reserve components and the eligible dependents of such members; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/a/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">force readiness and force retention.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The parties responsible for identifying and communicating to a member of a reserve component issues relating to eligibility under the TRICARE program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The methods by which a member of a reserve component, an eligible dependent of such member, or the Secretary of Defense may verify the status of enrollment in the TRICARE program regarding the member before, during, and after a deployment of the member.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The comparative effectiveness, with respect to the delivery of health care benefits to a member of a reserve component and eligible dependents of such member, of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/a/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">continuing the current process by which a previously eligible member must transition from coverage under TRICARE Reserve Select to coverage under TRICARE Prime after a change to active service in the duty status of such member; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/a/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishing a new process by which a previously eligible member may remain covered by TRICARE Reserve Select after a change to active service in the duty status of such member (whether by allowing a previously eligible member to pay a premium for such coverage or by requiring the Federal Government to provide for such coverage).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/a/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whether the current process referred to in paragraph (7)(A) negatively affects the delivery of health care benefits as a result of transitions between network providers.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/a/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The current status and expected completion of duty status reform for personnel of the reserve components.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/a/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The actions necessary to prevent future occurrences of such lapses, including legislative actions.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">active service</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 101(d) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible dependent</quotedText>” means a dependent of a member of a reserve component—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">described in subparagraph (A), (D), or (I) of section 1072(2) of title 10, United States Code; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">eligible for coverage under the TRICARE program.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">previously eligible member</quotedText>” means a member of a reserve component who was eligible for coverage under TRICARE Reserve Select pursuant to section 1076d of title 10, United States Code, prior to a change to active service in the duty status of such member.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms “TRICARE Prime” and “TRICARE program” have the meanings given those terms in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s755/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">TRICARE Reserve Select</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 1076d(f) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s756" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="756">SEC. 756. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY AND REPORT ON INCREASING TELEHEALTH SERVICES ACROSS ARMED FORCES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s756/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study that reviews, identifies, and evaluates the technology approaches, policies, and concepts of operations of telehealth and telemedicine programs across all military departments. The study shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s756/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Identification and evaluation of limitations and vulnerabilities of health care and medicine capabilities with respect to telemedicine.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s756/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Identification and evaluation of essential technologies needed to achieve documented goals and capabilities of telehealth and associated technologies required to support sustainability.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s756/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Development of a technology maturation roadmap, including an estimated funding profile over time, needed to achieve an effective operational telehealth usage that describes both the critical and associated supporting technologies, systems integration, prototyping and experimentation, and test and evaluation.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s756/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of telehealth programs, such as remote diagnostic testing and evaluation tools that contribute to the medical readiness of military medical providers.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s756/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 containing the study conducted under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s757" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="757">SEC. 757. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY ON FORCE MIX OPTIONS AND SERVICE MODELS TO ENHANCE READINESS OF MEDICAL FORCE OF THE ARMED FORCES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s757/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center or other independent entity to conduct a study on force mix options and service models (including traditional and nontraditional active and reserve models) to enhance the readiness of the medical force of the Armed Forces to deliver combat care on the battlefield and assist public health responses to pandemics or other national public health emergencies.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s757/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study under subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum and conducted separately with respect to members of the Armed Forces on active duty and members of the reserve components—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s757/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a review of existing models for such members who are medical professionals to improve clinical readiness skills by serving in civilian trauma centers, Federal agencies, or other organizations determined appropriate by the Secretary;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s757/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the extent to which such existing models can be optimized, standardized, and scaled to address readiness shortfalls; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s757/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an evaluation of the cost and effectiveness of alternative models for such members who are medical professionals to serve in the centers, agencies, and organizations specified in subparagraph (A).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s757/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 15 months 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 a report on the findings and recommendations resulting from the study under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s758" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="758">SEC. 758. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON BILLING PRACTICES FOR HEALTH CARE FROM DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s758/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s758/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report assessing the billing practices of the Department of Defense for care received under the TRICARE program or at military medical treatment facilities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s758/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s758/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the extent to which data is being collected and maintained on whether beneficiaries under the TRICARE program have other forms of health insurance.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s758/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the extent to which the Secretary of Defense has implemented the recommendations of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to improve collections of third-party payments for care at military medical treatment facilities and a description of the impact such implementation has had on such beneficiaries.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s758/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the extent to which the process used by managed care support contractors under the TRICARE program to adjudicate third-party liability claims is efficient and effective, including with respect to communication with such beneficiaries.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stD/s758/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRICARE Program Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">TRICARE program</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mental Health Services From Department of Veterans Affairs for Members of Reserve Components </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s761" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="761">SEC. 761. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s101">38 U.S.C. 101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Care and Readiness Enhancement for Reservists Act of 2020</shortTitle>” or the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote">CARE for Reservists Act of 2020</shortTitle>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s762" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="762">SEC. 762. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR READJUSTMENT COUNSELING AND RELATED OUTPATIENT SERVICES FROM DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO INCLUDE MEMBERS OF RESERVE COMPONENTS OF THE ARMED FORCES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s762/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Readjustment Counseling.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a)(1) of section 1712A of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D)</num><clause class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, may furnish to any member of the reserve components 
of the Armed Forces who has a behavioral health condition or psychological trauma, counseling under subparagraph (A)(i), which may include a comprehensive individual assessment under subparagraph (B)(i).</content></clause>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A member of the reserve components of the Armed Forces described in clause (i) shall not be required to obtain a referral before being furnished counseling or an assessment under this subparagraph.”</content>
                                </clause>
                            </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s762/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Outpatient Services.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) of such section is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s762/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s762/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to an individual</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">If, on the basis of the assessment furnished</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s762/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veteran</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">individual</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s762/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veteran</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">individual</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s762/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1712A">38 U.S.C. 1712A note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s763" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="763">SEC. 763. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FROM DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO MEMBERS OF RESERVE COMPONENTS OF THE ARMED FORCES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s763/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subchapter VIII of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1789">“SEC. 1789. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1789">38 U.S.C. 1789</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mental health services for members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, may furnish mental health services to members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces.”</content>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s763/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1701">38 U.S.C. 1701</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1788 the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1789.</designator><label> Mental health services for members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="764">SEC. 764. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INCLUSION OF MEMBERS OF RESERVE COMPONENTS IN MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Suicide Prevention Program.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1720F of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="l">“(l)</num><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Individual Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individual</quotedText>’ means a veteran or a member of the reserve components of the Armed Forces.</content></paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In determining coverage of members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces under the comprehensive program, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Defense.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such section is further amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veterans</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individuals</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veterans</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individuals</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the subsection heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of Veterans</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veterans</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individuals</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veteran</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">individual</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to veterans</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to covered individuals</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veterans</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individuals</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/F/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veterans</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individuals</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/F/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or members</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veterans</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (g), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veterans</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individuals</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (h), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veterans</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individuals</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (i)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/I/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the subsection heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for Veterans and Families</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/I/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veterans and the families of veterans</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individuals and the families of covered individuals</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/I/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veterans</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individuals</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/I/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veterans</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individuals</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/J" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">(J) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (j)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/J/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veterans</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individuals</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/J/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4)—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/J/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">women veterans</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individuals who are women</quotedText>”;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/J/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">women veterans who</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individuals who are women and</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/J/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">women veterans</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individuals who are women</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/2/K" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (k), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veterans</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individuals</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendments.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such section is further amended, in the section heading, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veterans</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1701">38 U.S.C. 1701</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by striking the 
item relating to section 1720F and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1720F.</designator><label> Comprehensive program for suicide prevention among veterans and members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces.”</label></referenceItem>
                                    </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mental Health Treatment for Individuals Who Served in Classified Missions.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1720H">38 U.S.C. 1720H</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1720H of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/b/1/A/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible veteran</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible individual</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/b/1/A/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the veteran</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the individual</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible veterans</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible individuals</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a veteran</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">an individual</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible veteran</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible individual</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/b/1/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The term ‘eligible veteran’ means a veteran</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The term ‘eligible individual’ means a veteran or a member of the reserve components of the Armed Forces</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/b/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible veteran</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">eligible individual</quotedText>”.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendments.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such section is further amended, in the section heading, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veterans</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s764/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1701">38 U.S.C. 1701</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 17 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 1720H and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1720H.</designator><label> Mental health treatment for veterans and members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who served in classified missions.”</label></referenceItem>
                                    </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s765" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="765">SEC. 765. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON MENTAL HEALTH AND RELATED SERVICES PROVIDED BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s765/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services and the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes an assessment of the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s765/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The increase, as compared to the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, of the number of members of the Armed Forces that use readjustment counseling or outpatient mental health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs, disaggregated by State, Vet Center location, and clinical care site of the Department, as appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s765/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces receiving telemental health care from the Department.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s765/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The increase, as compared to the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, of the annual cost associated with readjustment counseling and outpatient mental health care provided by the Department to members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s765/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The changes, as compared to the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, in staffing, training, organization, and resources required for the Department to offer readjustment counseling and outpatient mental health care to members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s765/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any challenges the Department has encountered in providing readjustment counseling and outpatient mental health care to members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVII/stE/s765/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Vet Center Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Vet Center</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 1712A(h) of title 38, United States Code.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
            </title>
            <title identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII" style="-uslm-dtd:title" styleType="OLC">
                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VIII">TITLE VIII—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED MATTERS </heading>
                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Acquisition Policy and Management</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 801.</designator><label> Report on acquisition risk assessment and mitigation as part of Adaptive Acquisition Framework implementation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 802.</designator><label> Improving planning, execution, and oversight of life cycle sustainment activities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 803.</designator><label> Disclosures for offerors for certain shipbuilding major defense acquisition program contracts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 804.</designator><label> Implementation of modular open systems approaches.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 805.</designator><label> Congressional notification of termination of a middle tier acquisition program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 806.</designator><label> Definition of material weakness for contractor business systems.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 807.</designator><label> Space system acquisition and the adaptive acquisition framework.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 808.</designator><label> Acquisition authority of the Director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 809.</designator><label> Assessments of the process for developing capability requirements for Department of Defense acquisition programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures, and Limitations</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 811.</designator><label> Sustainment reform for the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 812.</designator><label> Inclusion of software in Government performance of acquisition functions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 813.</designator><label> Modifications to Comptroller General assessment of acquisition programs and related initiatives.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 814.</designator><label> Cost or pricing data reporting requirements for Department of Defense contracts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 815.</designator><label> Prompt payment of contractors.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 816.</designator><label> Documentation pertaining to commercial item determinations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 817.</designator><label> Modification to small purchase threshold exception to sourcing requirements for certain articles.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 818.</designator><label> Repeal of program for qualified apprentices for military construction contracts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 819.</designator><label> Modifications to mitigating risks related to foreign ownership, control, or influence of Department of Defense contractors and subcontractors.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 820.</designator><label> Contract closeout authority for services contracts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 821.</designator><label> Revision of proof required when using an evaluation factor for employing or subcontracting with members of the Selected Reserve.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Provisions Relating to Software and Technology</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 831.</designator><label> Contract authority for development and demonstration of initial or additional prototype units.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 832.</designator><label> Extension of pilot program for streamlined awards for innovative technology programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 833.</designator><label> Listing of other transaction authority consortia.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 834.</designator><label> Pilot program on the use of consumption-based solutions to address software-intensive warfighting capability.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 835.</designator><label> Balancing security and innovation in software development and acquisition.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 836.</designator><label> Digital modernization of analytical and decision-support processes for managing and overseeing Department of Defense acquisition programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 837.</designator><label> Safeguarding defense-sensitive United States intellectual property, technology, and other data and information.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 838.</designator><label> Comptroller General report on implementation of software acquisition reforms.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 839.</designator><label> Comptroller General report on intellectual property acquisition and licensing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Industrial Base Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 841.</designator><label> Additional requirements pertaining to printed circuit boards.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 842.</designator><label> Report on nonavailability determinations and quarterly national technology and industrial base briefings.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 843.</designator><label> Modification of framework for modernizing acquisition processes to ensure integrity of industrial base and inclusion of optical transmission components.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 844.</designator><label> Expansion on the prohibition on acquiring certain metal products.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 845.</designator><label> Miscellaneous limitations on the procurement of goods other than United States goods.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 846.</designator><label> Improving implementation of policy pertaining to the national technology and industrial base.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 847.</designator><label> Report and limitation on the availability of funds relating to eliminating the gaps and vulnerabilities in the national technology and industrial base.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 848.</designator><label> Supply of strategic and critical materials for the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 849.</designator><label> Analyses of certain activities for action to address sourcing and industrial capacity.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 850.</designator><label> Implementation of recommendations for assessing and strengthening the manufacturing and defense industrial base and supply chain resiliency.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 851.</designator><label> Report on strategic and critical materials.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 852.</designator><label> Report on aluminum refining, processing, and manufacturing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Small Business Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 861.</designator><label> Initiatives to support small businesses in the national technology and industrial base.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 862.</designator><label> Transfer of verification of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans to the Small Business Administration.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 863.</designator><label> Employment size standard requirements for small business concerns.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 864.</designator><label> Maximum award price for sole source manufacturing contracts.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 865.</designator><label> Reporting requirement on expenditure amounts for the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 866.</designator><label> Small businesses in territories of the United States.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 867.</designator><label> Eligibility of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for certain Small Business Administration programs.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 868.</designator><label> Past performance ratings of certain small business concerns.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 869.</designator><label> Extension of participation in 8(a) program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 870.</designator><label> Compliance of Offices of Small Business and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 871.</designator><label> Category management training.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle F—</designator><label>Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 881.</designator><label> Review of and report on overdue acquisition and cross-servicing agreement transactions.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 882.</designator><label> Domestic comparative testing activities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 883.</designator><label> Prohibition on awarding of contracts to contractors that require nondisclosure agreements relating to waste, fraud, or abuse.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 884.</designator><label> Program management improvement officers and program management policy council.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 885.</designator><label> Disclosure of beneficial owners in database for Federal agency contract and grant officers.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 886.</designator><label> Repeal of pilot program on payment of costs for denied Government Accountability Office bid protests.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 887.</designator><label> Amendments to submissions to Congress relating to certain foreign military sales.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 888.</designator><label> Revision to requirement to use firm fixed-price contracts for foreign military sales.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 889.</designator><label> Assessment and enhancement of national security innovation base.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 890.</designator><label> Identification of certain contracts relating to construction or maintenance of a border wall.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Sec. 891. was repealed<b>]</b> </editorialNote></referenceItem>
                </toc>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acquisition Policy and Management </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s801" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="801">SEC. 801. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON ACQUISITION RISK ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION AS PART OF ADAPTIVE ACQUISITION FRAMEWORK IMPLEMENTATION. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each service acquisition executive shall submit to the Secretary of Defense, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, and the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense a report on how such service acquisition executive is, with respect to the risks in acquisition programs described in subsection (b)—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assessing such risks;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">mitigating such risks; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reporting within the Department of Defense and to Congress on such risks.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acquisition Program Risks.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The risks in acquisition programs described in this subsection are the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Technical risks in engineering, software, manufacturing and testing.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Integration and interoperability risks, including complications related to systems working across multiple domains while using machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities to continuously change and optimize system performance.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Operations and sustainment risks, including as mitigated by appropriate sustainment planning earlier in the lifecycle of a program, access to technical data, and intellectual property rights.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Workforce and training risks, including consideration of the role of contractors as part of the total workforce.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Supply chain risks, including cybersecurity, foreign control and ownership of key elements of supply chains, and the consequences that a fragile and weakening defense industrial base, combined with barriers to industrial cooperation with allies and partners, pose for delivering systems and technologies in a trusted and assured manner.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to Congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 31, 2021, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report including—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the input received from the service acquisition executives pursuant to subsection (a); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the views of the Under Secretary with respect to the matters described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (b).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="802">SEC. 802. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPROVING PLANNING, EXECUTION, AND OVERSIGHT OF LIFE CYCLE SUSTAINMENT ACTIVITIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Planning for Life Cycle Sustainment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2337 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">major weapon system</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered system</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">major weapon systems</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered systems</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">weapon system</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered system</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Life Cycle Sustainment Plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before granting Milestone B approval (or the equivalent), the milestone decision authority shall ensure that each covered system has an approved life cycle sustainment plan. The life cycle sustainment plan shall include—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a comprehensive product support strategy;</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">performance goals, including key performance parameters for sustainment, key system attributes of the covered system, and other appropriate metrics;</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an approved life-cycle cost estimate for the covered system;</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">affordability constraints and key cost factors that could affect the operating and support costs of the covered system;</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sustainment risks and proposed mitigation plans for such risks;</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">engineering and design considerations that support cost-effective sustainment of the covered system;</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a technical data and intellectual property management plan for product support; and</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">major maintenance and overhaul requirements that will be required during the life cycle of the covered system.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)(2), as so redesignated—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/a/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop, update, and implement a life cycle sustainment plan described in subsection (b);”</content>
                                    </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/a/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">use</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">ensure the life cycle sustainment plan is informed by</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/a/6/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and life cycle sustainment plan</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">product support strategy</quotedText>”;”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d), as so redesignated—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/a/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending paragraph (5) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered system.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered system</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a major defense acquisition program as defined in section 2430 of this title; or</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an acquisition program or project that is carried out using the rapid fielding or rapid prototyping acquisition pathway under section 804 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C. 2302 note) that is estimated by the Secretary of Defense to require an eventual total expenditure described in section 2430(a)(1)(B).”</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/a/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Milestone b approval.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Milestone B approval</quotedText>’ has the meaning given that term in section 2366(e)(7) of this title.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Milestone decision authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">milestone decision authority</quotedText>’ has the meaning given in section 2431a(e)(5) of this title.”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Requirements Before Milestone B Approval.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2366b of title 10, United States Codeis amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(3)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (N), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (O), by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="P">“(P) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has approved the life cycle sustainment plan required under section 2337(b) of this title.”</content>
                                    </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)(1)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraph (H) as subparagraph (I); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A summary of the life cycle sustainment plan required under section 2337 of this title.”</content>
                                    </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recurring Sustainment Reviews.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2441 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/c/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">major weapon system</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered system</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/c/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and throughout the life cycle of the weapon system</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, and every five years thereafter throughout the life cycle of the covered system,</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/c/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">costs of the weapon system</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">costs of the covered system</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the second sentence;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">assess execution of the life cycle sustainment plan of the covered system and</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">include the following elements:</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">“(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As applicable, information regarding any decision to restructure the life cycle sustainment plan for a covered system or any other action that will lead to critical operating and support cost growth.”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subsections:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission to Congress.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than September 30 of each fiscal year, the Secretary of each military department shall annually submit to the congressional defense committees the sustainment reviews required by this section for such fiscal year.</content></paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each submission under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For a covered system with critical operating and support cost growth, such submission shall include a remediation plan to 
reduce operating and support costs or a certification by the Secretary concerned that such critical operating and support cost growth is necessary to meet national security requirements.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered system.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered system</quotedText>’ shall have the meaning given in section 2337 of this title.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Critical operating and support cost growth.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">critical operating and support cost growth</quotedText>’ means operating and support cost growth—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">of at least 25 percent more than the estimate documented in the most recent independent cost estimate for the covered system; or</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">of at least 50 percent more than the estimate documented in the original Baseline Estimate (as defined in section 2435(d) of this title) for the covered system.”</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comptroller General Review.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comptroller General of the United States shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">annually, select 10 covered systems for which a sustainment review has been submitted under section 2441(d) of title 10, United States Code; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment of the steps taken by Secretaries concerned to quantify and address critical operating and support cost growth with respect to such covered systems.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each assessment described in paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an evaluation of—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/d/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the causes of critical operating and support cost growth for each such covered system;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/d/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the extent to which the Secretary concerned has mitigated critical operating and support cost growth of such covered system; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/d/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other issues related to potential critical operating and support cost growth the Comptroller General determines appropriate; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any recommendations, including steps the Secretaries concerned could take to reduce critical operating and support cost growth for covered systems and lessons learned to be incorporated in covered system acquisitions.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirement under this subsection shall terminate on September 30, 2025.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the terms “covered system” and “critical operating and support cost growth” have the meanings given, respectively, in section 2441 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Sustainment Planning Processes for Non-major Defense Acquisition Program Activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than December 31, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the process for ensuring that timely and robust sustainment planning processes are in place for all acquisition activities. The report shall include a discussion of—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">sustainment planning processes for each—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acquisition program or project that is carried out using the rapid fielding or rapid prototyping acquisition pathway under section 804 of the National Defense  
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C. 2302 note);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information technology and software program;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">services contract, including each services contract for information technologies and systems; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/e/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acquisition activity other than major defense acquisition programs (as defined in section 2430 of title 10, United States Code), as determined by the Secretary of Defense;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">methods to identify responsible individuals for sustainment planning;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">required elements of sustainment planning;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">timing of sustainment planning activities in the acquisition process;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/e/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">measures and metrics to assess compliance with sustainment plans; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/e/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">actions to continuously monitor, create incentives for, and ensure compliance with sustainment plans.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s803" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="803">SEC. 803. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DISCLOSURES FOR OFFERORS FOR CERTAIN SHIPBUILDING MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAM CONTRACTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 137 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2339c">“SEC. 2339c. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2339c">10 U.S.C. 2339c</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Disclosures for offerors for certain shipbuilding major defense acquisition program contracts </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any covered offeror seeking to be awarded a shipbuilding construction contract as part of a major defense acquisition program with funds from the Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy account shall disclose along with the offer and any subsequent revisions of the offer (including the final proposal revision offer) if any part of the planned contract performance will or is expected to include foreign government subsidized performance, foreign financing, foreign financial guarantees, or foreign tax concessions.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A disclosure required under subsection (a) shall be made in a form prescribed by the Secretary of the Navy and shall include a specific description of the extent to which the planned contract performance will include, with or without contingencies, any foreign government subsidized performance, foreign financing, foreign financial guarantees, or foreign tax concessions.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Congressional Notification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 5 days after awarding a contract described under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy shall notify the congressional defense committees and summarize the disclosure provided under such subsection.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered offeror.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered offeror</quotedText>’ means any offeror that requires or may reasonably be expected to require, during the period of performance on a shipbuilding construction contract described in subsection (a), a method to mitigate or negate foreign ownership under section 2004.34(f)(6) of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Foreign government subsidized performance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">foreign government subsidized performance</quotedText>’ means any financial support, materiel, services, or guarantees of support, 
services, supply, performance, or intellectual property concessions, that may be provided to or for the covered offeror or the customer of the offeror by a foreign government or entity effectively owned or controlled by a foreign government, which may have the effect of supplementing, supplying, servicing, or reducing the cost or price of an end item, or supporting, financing in whole or in part, or guaranteeing contract performance by the offeror.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Major defense acquisition program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">major defense acquisition program</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 2430 of this title.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2301">10 U.S.C. 2301</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 137 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2339b the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2339c.</designator><label> Disclosures for offerors for certain shipbuilding major defense acquisition program contracts.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="804">SEC. 804. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4401">10 U.S.C. 4401 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPLEMENTATION OF MODULAR OPEN SYSTEMS APPROACHES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements for Interface Delivery.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the Joint All-Domain Command and Control cross-functional team and the Director for Command, Control, Communications, and Computers/Cyber, shall issue regulations and guidance applicable to the military departments, Defense Agencies, Department of Defense Field Activities (as such terms are defined, respectively, in section 101 of title 10, United States Code), and combatant commands, as appropriate, to—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">facilitate the Department of Defense’s access to and utilization of modular system interfaces;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fully realize the intent of chapter 144B of title 10, United States Code, by facilitating the implementation of modular open system approaches across major defense acquisition programs (as defined in section 2430 of title 10, United States Code) and other relevant acquisition programs, including in the acquisition and sustainment of weapon systems, platforms, and components for which no common interface standard has been established, to enable communication between such weapon systems, platforms, and components; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advance the efforts of the Department to generate diverse and recomposable kill chains.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations and guidance required under paragraph (1) shall include requirements that—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the program officer for each weapon system characterizes, in the acquisition strategy required under section 2431a of title 10, United States Code or in other documentation, the desired modularity of the weapon system for which the program officer is responsible, including—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">identification of—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/2/A/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the modular systems that comprise the weapon system;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/2/A/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the information that should be communicated between individual modular systems (such as tracking and targeting data or command and control instructions); and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/2/A/i/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the desired function of the communication between modular systems (such as fire control functions); and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a default configuration specifying which modular systems should communicate with other modular systems, including modular systems of other weapon systems;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">each relevant Department of Defense contract entered into after the date on which the regulations and guidance required under paragraph (1) are implemented includes requirements for the delivery of modular system interfaces for modular systems deemed relevant in the acquisition strategy or documentation referred to in subparagraph (A), including—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">software-defined interface syntax and properties, specifically governing how values are validly passed and received between major subsystems and components, in machine-readable format;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a machine-readable definition of the relationship between the delivered interface and existing common standards or interfaces available in the interface repositories established pursuant to subsection (c); and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">documentation with functional descriptions of software-defined interfaces, conveying semantic meaning of interface elements, such as the function of a given interface field;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the relevant program offices, including those responsible for maintaining and upgrading legacy systems—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that have not characterized the desired modularity of the systems nevertheless meet the requirements of paragraph (2)(A), if the program officers make an effort, to the extent practicable, to update the acquisition strategies required under section 2431a of title 10, United States Code, or to develop or update other relevant documentation; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that have awarded contracts that do not include the requirements specified in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) nevertheless acquire, to the extent practicable, the items specified in clauses (i) through (iii) of such subparagraph, either through contractual updates, separate negotiations or contracts, or program management mechanisms; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the relevant program officers deliver modular system interfaces and the associated documentation to at least one of the repositories established pursuant to subsection (c).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of regulations and guidance.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The regulations and guidance required under paragraph (1) shall apply to any program office responsible for the prototyping, acquisition, or sustainment of a new or existing weapon system.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of scope.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not earlier than 1 year before, and not later than 2 years after the regulations and guidance required under paragraph (1) are issued for weapon systems, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment may extend such regulations and guidance to apply to software-based non-weapon systems, including business systems and cybersecurity systems.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion of components.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purposes of paragraph (2)(A), each component that meets the following requirements shall be treated as a modular system:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A component that is able to execute without requiring coincident execution of other weapon systems or components and can communicate across component boundaries and through interfaces.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A component that can be separated from and recombined with other weapon systems or components to achieve various effects, missions, or capabilities.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A component that is covered by a unique contract line item.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Machine-readable definition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Where appropriate and available, the requirement in paragraph (2)(B)(ii) for a machine-readable definition may be satisfied by using a covered technology.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of Modular Open Systems Approach and Rights in Interface Software.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement for modular open system approach.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2446a of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Other defense acquisition programs shall also be designed and developed, to the maximum extent practicable, with a modular open system approach to enable incremental development and enhance competition, innovation, and interoperability.</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/1/B/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">major system interfaces</quotedText>” and all that follows and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">modular system interfaces between major systems, major system components and modular systems;</quotedText>”;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/1/B/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">major system interfaces</quotedText>” and all that follows and inserting the following:<quotedContent class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“that relevant modular system interfaces—</chapeau>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">comply with, if available and suitable, widely supported and consensus-based standards; or</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">are delivered pursuant to the requirements established in subsection (a)(2)(B) of section 804 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, including the delivery of—</chapeau>
                                                <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">software-defined interface syntax and properties, specifically governing how values are validly passed and received between major subsystems and components, in machine-readable format;</content>
                                                </subclause>
                                                <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a machine-readable definition of the relationship between the delivered interface and existing common standards or interfaces available in Department interface repositories; and</content>
                                                </subclause>
                                                <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">documentation with functional descriptions of software-defined interfaces, conveying semantic meaning of interface elements, such as the function of a given interface field;”</content>
                                                </subclause>
                                            </clause></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/1/B/i/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and modular systems</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">severable major system components</quotedText>”;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3)(A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">well-defined major system interfaces</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">modular system interfaces</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">modular system interface</quotedText>’ means a shared boundary between major systems, major system components, or modular systems, defined by various physical, logical, and functional characteristics, such as electrical, mechanical, fluidic, optical, radio frequency, data, networking, or software elements.”</content>
                                        </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (8) as paragraphs (6) through (9), respectively; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/1/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">modular system</quotedText>’ refers to a weapon system or weapon system component that—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is able to execute without requiring coincident execution of other specific weapon systems or components;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">can communicate across component boundaries and through interfaces; and</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">functions as a module that can be separated, recombined, and connected with other weapon systems or weapon system components in order to achieve various effects, missions, or capabilities.”</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rights in technical data.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2320 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(2), by amending subparagraph (G) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modular system interfaces developed exclusively at private expense or with mixed funding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subparagraphs (B) and (E), the United States shall have government purpose rights in technical data pertaining to a modular system interface developed exclusively at private expense or in part with Federal funds and in part at private expense and used in a modular open system approach pursuant to section 2446a of this title, except in any case in which the Secretary of Defense determines that negotiation of different rights in such technical data would be in the best interest of the United States. Such modular system interface shall be identified in the contract solicitation and the contract. For technical data pertaining to a modular system interface developed exclusively at private expense for which the United States asserts government purpose rights, the Secretary of Defense shall negotiate with the contractor the appropriate and reasonable compensation for such technical data.”</content>
                                        </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (h), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, ‘major system interface’ </quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, ‘modular system interface’ </quotedText>”.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall update the regulations required by section 2320(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, to reflect the amendments made by this paragraph.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interface Repositories.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">direct the Secretaries concerned and the heads of other appropriate Department of Defense components to establish and maintain repositories for interfaces, syntax and properties, documentation, and communication implementations delivered pursuant to the requirements established under subsection (a)(2)(B);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish and maintain a comprehensive index of interfaces, syntax and properties, documentation, and communication implementations delivered pursuant to the requirements established under subsection (a)(2)(B) and maintained in the repositories required under subparagraph (A); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if practicable, establish and maintain an alternate reference repository of interfaces, syntax and properties, documentation, and communication implementations delivered pursuant to the requirements established under subsection (a)(2)(B).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Distribution of interfaces.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Consistent with the requirements of section 2320 of title 10, United States Code, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall, in coordination with the Director of the Defense Standardization Program Office, use the index and repositories established pursuant to paragraph (1) to provide access to interfaces and relevant documentation to authorized Federal Government and non-Governmental entities.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Non-government recipient use limits.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A non-Governmental entity that receives access under subparagraph (A) may not further release, disclose, or use such data except as authorized.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">System of Systems Integration Technology and Experimentation.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Demonstration and assessment.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director for Command, Control, Communications, and Computers/Cyber and the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, acting through the Joint All-Domain Command and Control cross-functional team, shall conduct demonstrations and complete an assessment of the technologies developed under the System of Systems Integration Technology and Experimentation program of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, including a covered technology, and the applicability of any such technologies to the Joint All-Domain Command and Control architecture.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coverage.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The demonstrations and assessment required under subparagraph (A) shall include—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/d/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at least three demonstrations of the use of a covered technology to create, under constrained schedules and budgets, novel kill chains involving previously incompatible weapon systems, sensors, and command, control, and communication systems from multiple military services in cooperation with United States Indo-Pacific Command or United States European Command;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/d/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an evaluation as to whether the communications enabled via a covered technology are sufficient for military missions and whether such technology results in any substantial performance loss in communication between systems, major subsystems, and major components;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/d/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an evaluation as to whether a covered technology obviates the need to develop, impose, and maintain strict adherence to common communication and interface standards for weapon systems;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/d/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the appropriate roles and responsibilities of the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the heads of the combatant commands, the Secretaries concerned, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, and the defense industrial base in using and maintaining a covered technology to generate diverse and recomposable kill chains as part of the Joint All-Domain Command and Control architecture;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/d/1/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for at least one of the demonstrations conducted under clause (i), demonstration of the use of technology developed under the High-Assurance Cyber Military Systems program of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to secure legacy weapon systems and command and control capabilities while facilitating interoperability;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/d/1/B/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an evaluation of how the technology referred to in clause (v) and covered technology should be used to improve cybersecurity and interoperability across critical weapon systems and command and control capabilities across the joint forces; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/d/1/B/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">coordination with the program manager for the Time Sensitive Targeting Defeat program under the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chief information officer assessment.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief Information Officer for the Department of Defense, in coordination with the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense and the Director of the Cybersecurity Directorate of the National Security Agency, shall assess the technologies developed under the System of Systems Integration Technology and Experimentation program of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, including the covered technology, 
and applicability of such technology to the business systems and cybersecurity tools of the Department.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coverage.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The assessment required under subparagraph (A) shall include—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/d/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an evaluation as to how the technologies referred to in such subparagraph could be used in conjunction with or instead of existing cybersecurity standards, frameworks, and technologies designed to enable communication between, and coordination of, cybersecurity tools;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/d/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as appropriate, demonstrations by the Chief Information Office of the use of such technologies in enabling communication between, and coordination of, previously incompatible cybersecurity tools; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/d/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as appropriate, demonstrations of the use of such technologies in enabling communication between previously incompatible business systems.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sustainment of certain engineering resources and capabilities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the period the demonstrations and assessments required under this subsection are conducted, and thereafter to the extent required to execute the activities directed by the Joint All-Domain Command and Control cross-functional team, the Joint All-Domain Command and Control cross-functional team shall sustain the System of Systems Technology Integration Tool Chain for Heterogeneous Electronic Systems engineering resources and capabilities developed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer of responsibility.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not earlier than 1 year before, and not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense may transfer responsibility for maintaining the engineering resources and capabilities described in paragraph (3) to a different organization within the Department.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Open Standards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring, preventing, or interfering with the use or application of any given communication standard or interface. The communication described in subsection (a)(2)(A) may be accomplished by using existing open standards, by the creation and use of new open standards, or through other approaches, provided that such standards meet the requirements of subsection (a)(2)(B).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered technology</quotedText>” means the domain-specific programming language for interface field transformations and its associated compilation toolchain (commonly known as the “System of Systems Technology Integration ToolChain for Heterogeneous Electronic Systems”) developed under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency System of Systems Integration Technology and Experimentation program, or any other technology that is functionally equivalent.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">desired modularity</quotedText>” means the desired degree to which weapon systems, components within a weapon system, and components across weapon systems can function as modules that can communicate across component boundaries and through interfaces and can be separated and recombined to achieve various effects, missions, or capabilities, as determined by the program officer for such weapon system.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">machine-readable format</quotedText>” means a format that can be easily processed by a computer without human intervention.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/f/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms “major system”, “major system component”, “modular open system approach”, “modular system”, “modular system interface”, and “weapon system” have the meanings given such terms, respectively, in section 2446a of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s805" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="805">SEC. 805. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF TERMINATION OF A MIDDLE TIER ACQUISITION PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 804 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (10 U.S.C. 2302 note) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                        <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date of termination of an acquisition program commenced using the authority under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a notification of such termination. Such notice shall include—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the initial amount of a contract awarded under such acquisition program;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the aggregate amount of funds awarded under such contract; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">written documentation of the reason for termination of such acquisition program.”</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s806" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="806">SEC. 806. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITION OF MATERIAL WEAKNESS FOR CONTRACTOR BUSINESS SYSTEMS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 893 of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (Public Law 111-383; 10 U.S.C. 2302 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">significant deficiencies</quotedText>” both places it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">material weaknesses</quotedText>”;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">significant deficiency</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">material weakness</quotedText>”; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subsection (g)(4) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">material weakness</quotedText>’ 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—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is probable; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is more than remote but less than likely.”</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="807">SEC. 807. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9081">10 U.S.C. 9081 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SPACE SYSTEM ACQUISITION AND THE ADAPTIVE ACQUISITION FRAMEWORK. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Service Acquisition Executive for Space Systems and Programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before implementing the application of the adaptive acquisition framework to a Space Systems Acquisition pathway described in subsection (c), there shall be within the Department of the Air Force an individual serving as the Service Acquisition Executive of the Department of the Air Force for Space Systems and Programs as required under section 957 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1566; 10 U.S.C. 9016 note).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Milestone Decision Authority for United States Space Force.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Portfolio acquisition executive.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Service Acquisition Executive for Space Systems and Programs of the United States Space Force may further delegate authority to an appropriate portfolio acquisition executive to serve as the milestone decision authority for major defense acquisition programs of the United States Space Force.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program manager.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The portfolio acquisition executive assigned under paragraph (1) may further delegate authority over major systems to an appropriate program manager.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Adaptive Acquisition Framework Application to Space Acquisition.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall take such actions necessary to ensure the adaptive acquisition framework (as described in Department of Defense Instruction 5000.02, “Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework”) includes one or more pathways specifically tailored for Space Systems Acquisition in order to achieve faster acquisition, improve synchronization and more rapid fielding of critical end-to-end capabilities (including by using new commercial capabilities and services), while maintaining accountability for effective programs that are delivered on time and on budget.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Goal.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The goal of the application of the adaptive acquisition framework to a Space Systems Acquisition pathway shall be to quickly and effectively acquire end-to-end space warfighting capabilities needed to address the requirements of the national defense strategy (as defined under section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than May 15, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the application of the adaptive acquisition framework to any Space Systems Acquisition pathway established under subsection (a) that includes the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Proposed United States Space Force budget line items for fiscal year 2022, including—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/d/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a comparison with budget line items for any major defense acquisition programs, middle tier acquisition programs, covered software programs, and major systems of the United States Space Force for three previous fiscal years;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/d/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">existing and recommended measures to ensure sufficient transparency and accountability related to the performance of the Space Systems Acquisition pathway; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/d/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">proposed mechanisms to enable insight into the funding prioritization process and significant funding changes, including the independent cost estimate basis and full funding considerations for any major defense acquisition programs, middle tier acquisition programs, covered software programs, and major systems procured by the United States Space Force.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Proposed revised, flexible, and streamlined options for joint requirements validation in order to be more responsive and innovative, while ensuring the ability of 
the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure top-level system requirements are properly prioritized to address joint-warfighting needs.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A list of acquisition programs of the United States Space Force for which multiyear contracting authority under sections 2306b or 2306c of title 10, United States Code, is recommended.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/d/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A list of space systems acquisition programs for which alternative acquisition pathways may be used.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/d/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Policies or procedures for potential new pathways in the application of the adaptive acquisition framework to a Space Systems Acquisition with specific acquisition key decision points and reporting requirements for development, fielding, and sustainment activities that meet the requirements of the adaptive acquisition framework.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/d/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of the need for updated determination authority for procurement of useable end items that are not weapon systems.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/d/1/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Policies and a governance structure, for both the Office of the Secretary of Defense and each military department, for a separate United States Space Force budget topline, corporate process, and portfolio management process.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/d/1/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of the risks and benefits of the delegation of the authority of the head of contracting activity authority to the Chief of Space Operations in a manner that would not expand the operations of the United States Space Force.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comptroller general review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the submission of the report required under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General of the United States shall review such report and submit to the congressional defense committees an analysis and recommendations based on such report.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered software program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered software program</quotedText>” means an acquisition program or project that is carried out using the software acquisition pathway established under section 3603 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Major defense acquisition program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">major defense acquisition program</quotedText>” has the meaning given in section 2430 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Major system.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">major system</quotedText>” has the meaning given in section 2302 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Middle tier acquisition program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">middle tier acquisition program</quotedText>” means an acquisition program or project that is carried out using the rapid fielding or rapid prototyping acquisition pathway under section 3602 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/e/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Milestone decision authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">milestone decision authority</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">decision authority</quotedText>” in section 4211 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/e/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Portfolio acquisition executive; program manager.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms “portfolio acquisition executive” and “program manager” have 
the meanings given those terms, respectively, in section 1737 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="808">SEC. 808. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 U.S.C. 4001 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ACQUISITION AUTHORITY OF THE SENIOR OFFICIAL WITH PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall delegate to the official designated under subsection (b) of section 238 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115–232; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4061) (referred to in this section as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Official</quotedText>”) the acquisition authority to exercise the functions of a head of an agency (as defined in section 2302 of title 10, United States Code) with respect to appropriate acquisition activities of the office of such official (referred to in this section as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Office</quotedText>”).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Acquisition Executive.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The staff of the Official shall include an acquisition executive who shall be responsible for the supervision of appropriate acquisition activities under subsection (a). Subject to the authority, direction, and control of such Official, the acquisition executive shall have the authority—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to negotiate memoranda of agreement with any element of the Department of Defense to carry out the acquisition of technologies, services, and capabilities developed or identified by the Office;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to supervise the acquisition of technologies, services, and capabilities to support the mission of the Office;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to represent the Office in discussions with the Secretaries concerned regarding acquisition programs relating to such appropriate acquisition activities for which the Office is involved; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to work with the Secretaries concerned to ensure that the Office is appropriately represented in any joint working group or integrated product team regarding acquisition programs relating to such appropriate activities for which the Office is involved.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Delivery of acquisition solutions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The acquisition executive of the Office shall be—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">responsible to the Official for rapidly delivering capabilities to meet validated requirements;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subordinate to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment in matters of acquisition; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">included on the distribution list for acquisition directives and instructions of the Department of Defense.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acquisition Personnel.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that, at any given time for the duration of the period specified in subsection (d), the Office has at least 10 full-time employees provided by the Secretary to support the Official in carrying out the requirements of this section, including personnel with experience in—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acquisition practices and processes;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">program management;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/c/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">software development and systems engineering; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/c/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">cost analysis.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Existing personnel.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The personnel provided under this subsection shall be provided from among the existing personnel of the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In exercising the acquisition authority granted in subsection (a), the Official may not obligate or expend more than $75,000,000 out of the funds made available in each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029 to enter into new contracts to support appropriate acquisition activities carried out under this section.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation Plan and Demonstration Required.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the delegation and exercise of the acquisition authority described in subsection (a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Demonstration required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense, shall provide a demonstration of operational capability delivered under such authority. In addition to the matters specified in paragraph (4), such demonstration shall include a description of—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/e/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">how the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer may use the acquisition authorities available to the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer to further the data and artificial intelligence objectives of the Department of Defense, including an inventory of requirements and funding associated with the exercise of such acquisition authorities;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/e/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">how the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer may use the acquisition authorities of other Federal entities to further such objectives, including an inventory of requirements and funding associated with the exercise of such acquisition authorities; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/e/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the challenges and benefits of using the acquisition authorities described in clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, to further such objectives.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Description of the types of activities to be undertaken using the acquisition authority provided under subsection (a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Plan for the negotiation and approval of any such memorandum of agreement with an element of the Department of Defense to support the missions of the Office and transition of artificial intelligence capabilities into appropriate acquisition programs or into operational use.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/e/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Plan for oversight of the position of acquisition executive established in subsection (b).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/e/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Assessment of the acquisition workforce, tools, and infrastructure needs of the Office to support the authority under subsection (a) until September 30, 2025.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/e/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Other matters as appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Demonstration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The capability demonstration shall include a description of how the acquisition authority enabled the capability, how requirements were established and agreed upon, how testing was conducted, and how the capability was transitioned to the user, as well as any other matters deemed appropriate by the Office.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Relationship to other authorities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirement to submit a plan under this subsection is in addition to the requirements under section 260 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1293).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Effective October 1, 2029, the Official may not exercise the authority under subsection (a) and may not enter into any new contracts under this section. The performance on any contract entered into before such date may continue according to the terms of such contract.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Element.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">element</quotedText>” means an element described under section 111(b) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary concerned.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary concerned</quotedText>” has the meaning given in section 101(9) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="809">SEC. 809. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSESSMENTS OF THE PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense and the individual appointed under section 2361a(c) of title 10, United States Code, (in this section referred to as the “Director”) shall each—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct an assessment of the processes for developing and approving capability requirements for the acquisition programs of the Department of Defense and each military department; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop recommendations for reforming such process to improve the agility and timeliness of such process.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each assessment conducted under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">adherence of the capability requirements development and approval processes to statute, regulations, policies, and directives;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">alignment and standardization of the capability requirements development, acquisition, and budget processes;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">technical feasibility of each approved capability requirement;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">training and development of the workforce in capability requirements development and evaluation;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/b/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ability of the process for developing capability requirements to address the urgent needs of the Department of Defense;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/b/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">capacity to review changes in capability requirements for programs of record;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/b/1/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">validation of decisions made to approve capability requirements and the alignment of each such decision to the national defense strategy required under section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/b/1/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">extent to which portfolio management techniques are used in the process for developing capability requirements to coordinate decisions and avoid duplication of capabilities across acquisition programs; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/b/1/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">implementation by each military department of Comptroller General of the United States recommendations pertaining to the process for developing and approving capability requirements.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A comprehensive analysis of the circumstances and factors contributing to the length of time between the start of a Capabilities-Based Assessment and the date the Joint Requirements Oversight Council approves the related Capability Development Document.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Identification and comparison of best practices in the private sector and the public sector for the development and approval of capability requirements.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any additional matters that the Secretary or Director determine appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment by secretary.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than October 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the assessment conducted by the Secretary under subsection (a), including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of such assessment;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the results of such assessment, including the analysis described in subsection (b)(2);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a plan to reduce, when appropriate, the length of time between the start of a Capabilities-Based Assessment and the date the Joint Requirements Oversight Council approves the related Capability Development Document; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/c/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any additional recommendations for legislation, regulations, or policies that the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment by director.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to secretary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than November 30, 2021, the Director shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report on the assessment conducted by the Director pursuant to subsection (a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the report described in subparagraph (A) together with such comments as the Secretary determines appropriate, including—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description and the results of the assessment conducted pursuant to subsection (a)(2);</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations on how the Department of Defense can improve the efficiency of developing and approving capability requirements; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/c/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any additional recommendations for legislation, regulations, or policies that the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures, and Limitations </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s811" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="811">SEC. 811. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SUSTAINMENT REFORM FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s811/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sustainment Activities in the National Defense Strategy.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s811/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 113(g)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 551 of this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following new clauses:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A strategic framework prescribed by the Secretary that guides how the Department will prioritize and integrate activities relating to sustainment of major defense acquisition programs, core logistics capabilities (as described under section 2464 of this title), commercial logistics capabilities, and the national technology and industrial base (as defined in section 2500 of this title).</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A strategic framework prescribed by the Secretary that guides how the Department will specifically address contested logistics, including major investments for related infrastructure, logistics-related authorities, force posture, related 
emergent technology and advanced computing capabilities, operational resilience, and operational energy, over the following five-year period to support such strategy.”</content>
                                </clause></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s811/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties of the under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 133b(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s811/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (7), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s811/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s811/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">advising the Secretary on all aspects of acquisition and sustainment relating to—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">defense acquisition programs;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">core logistics capabilities (as described under section 2464 of this title); and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the national technology and industrial base (as defined in section 2500 of this title).”</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s811/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interim guidance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than October 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall publish interim guidance to carry out the requirements of this subsection.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s811/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than February 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress towards publishing the interim guidance required under subsection (a)(3).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s812" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="812">SEC. 812. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INCLUSION OF SOFTWARE IN GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE OF ACQUISITION FUNCTIONS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1706 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s812/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s812/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and each major automated information system program</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(as defined in section 2430 of this title), each acquisition program that is estimated by the Secretary of Defense to require an eventual total expenditure greater than the amount described in section 2430(a)(1)(B) of this title, and any other acquisition program identified by the Secretary</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s812/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">“(14) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Program lead software.”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s812/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (c).</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s813" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="813">SEC. 813. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATIONS TO COMPTROLLER GENERAL ASSESSMENT OF ACQUISITION PROGRAMS AND RELATED INITIATIVES. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2229b(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a summary of</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">discussion of the</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a discussion of selected organizational, policy, and legislative changes, as determined appropriate by the Comptroller General, and the potential</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s814" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="814">SEC. 814. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COST OR PRICING DATA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s814/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cost or Pricing Data.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s814/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2306a(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s814/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">contract if</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">contract if the price adjustment is expected to exceed $2,000,000.</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s814/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section and</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section and the price of the subcontract is expected to exceed $2,000,000.</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s814/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (D), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subcontract if</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subcontract if the price adjustment is expected to exceed $2,000,000.</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s814/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2306a">10 U.S.C. 2306a note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to any contract, or modification or change to a contract, entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s814/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s814/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than July 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall provide to the congressional defense committees a report analyzing the impact, including any benefits to the Federal Government, of the amendments made by this section.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s814/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s814/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Data to illustrate any efficiencies achieved, costs avoided, and acquisition timelines improved.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s814/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Analysis of associated costs to the Federal Government, if any.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s814/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Analysis of underlying causes or factors that limited the benefits described in subparagraph (A).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s814/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Other matters the Secretary deems appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s814/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required under paragraph (1) shall be in an unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s815" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="815">SEC. 815. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROMPT PAYMENT OF CONTRACTORS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2307(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s815/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">if a specific payment date is not established by contract</quotedText>”; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s815/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">if—</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the prime contractor agrees</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">if the prime contractor agrees or proposes</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s816" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="816">SEC. 816. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DOCUMENTATION PERTAINING TO COMMERCIAL ITEM DETERMINATIONS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2380 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s816/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s816/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determinations Regarding the Commercial Nature of Products or Services.—</heading>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In making a determination whether a particular product or service offered by a contractor meets the definition of a commercial product or commercial service, a contracting officer of the Department of Defense may—</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">request support from the Director of the Defense Contract Management Agency, the Director of the Defense Contract Audit Agency, or other appropriate experts in the Department to make a determination whether a product or service is a commercial product or commercial service; and</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consider the views of appropriate public and private sector entities.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Memorandum.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Within 30 days after a contract award, the contracting officer shall, consistent with the policies and regulations of the Department, submit a written memorandum summarizing the determination referred to in paragraph (1), including a detailed justification for such determination.”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s817" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="817">SEC. 817. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION TO SMALL PURCHASE THRESHOLD EXCEPTION TO SOURCING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN ARTICLES. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (h) of section 2533a of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                        <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for Small Purchases.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a) does not apply to purchases for amounts not greater than $150,000. A proposed procurement of an item in an amount greater than $150,000 may not be divided into several purchases or contracts for lesser amounts in order to qualify for this exception.</content></paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">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.”</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s818" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="818">SEC. 818. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPEAL OF PROGRAM FOR QUALIFIED APPRENTICES FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s818/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2870 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s818/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendments.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s818/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2851">10 U.S.C. 2851</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter III of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 2870.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s818/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2870">10 U.S.C. 2870 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 865 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1523) is repealed.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s819" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="819">SEC. 819. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATIONS TO MITIGATING RISKS RELATED TO FOREIGN OWNERSHIP, CONTROL, OR INFLUENCE OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment of FOCI.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (A) of section 847(b)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1505; 10 U.S.C. 2509 note) is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A requirement for the Secretary to require reports and conduct examinations on a periodic basis of covered contractors or subcontractors in order to assess compliance with the requirements of this section.”</content>
                            </clause></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contract Requirements, Administration, and Oversight Relating to Foci.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (C) of such section is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating clause (iv) as clause (v); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after clause (iii) the following new clause:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Procedures for appropriately responding to changes in covered contractor or subcontractor beneficial ownership status based on changes in disclosures of their beneficial ownership and whether they are 
under FOCI and the reports and examinations required by subparagraph (A)(v).”</content>
                                </clause></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2509">10 U.S.C. 2509 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timelines and Milestones for Implementation.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a plan and schedule for implementation of the requirements of section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1505; 10 U.S.C. 2509 note), as amended by this section, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a timeline for issuance of regulations, development of training for appropriate officials, and development of systems for reporting of beneficial ownership and FOCI by covered contractors or subcontractors;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the designation of officials and organizations responsible for such implementation; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">interim milestones to be met in implementing the plan and schedule.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Revision of regulations, directives, guidance, training, and policies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than July 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall revise relevant directives, guidance, training, and policies, including revising the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, to fully implement the requirements of such section 847.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">beneficial ownership</quotedText>”, “FOCI”, and “covered contractors or subcontractors” have the meanings given, respectively, in section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1505; 10 U.S.C. 2509 note).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1505; 10 U.S.C. 2509 note), as amended by this section, is further amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">contractors and subcontractors</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered contractors or subcontractors</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/d/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered contractors and subcontractors</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered contractors or subcontractors</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/d/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a contractor or subcontractor</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">such a covered contractor or subcontractor</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/d/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 831(c)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 2509(c) of title 10, United States Code</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (b)(2)(A) and (b)(2)(C)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsections (b)(2)(A) and (b)(2)(C)</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s820" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="820">SEC. 820. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONTRACT CLOSEOUT AUTHORITY FOR SERVICES CONTRACTS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 836(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 2302 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s820/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">was entered into—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to a contract or group of contracts not described in subparagraph (B), at least 7 fiscal years before the current fiscal year; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to a contract or group of contracts for military construction (as defined in section 2801 of title 10, United States Code) or shipbuilding, at least 10 fiscal years before the current fiscal year;”</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s820/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the performance or delivery has been completed at least 4 years before the current fiscal year; and”</content>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s821" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="821">SEC. 821. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REVISION OF PROOF REQUIRED WHEN USING AN EVALUATION FACTOR FOR EMPLOYING OR SUBCONTRACTING WITH MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 819 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109-163; 119 Stat. 3385; 10 U.S.C. 2305 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s821/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (b); and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stB/s821/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b).</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Provisions Relating to Software and Technology </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s831" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="831">SEC. 831. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONTRACT AUTHORITY FOR DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION OF INITIAL OR ADDITIONAL PROTOTYPE UNITS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s831/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2302e of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s831/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">advanced development</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">development and demonstration</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s831/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">provision of advanced component development, prototype,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">development and demonstration</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s831/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Procedures.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall establish procedures to collect and analyze information on the use and benefits of the authority under this section and related impacts on performance, affordability, and capability delivery.”</content>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s831/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2301">10 U.S.C. 2301</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 137 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 2302e and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2302e.</designator><label> Contract authority for development and demonstration of initial or additional prototype units.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s832" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="832">SEC. 832. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF PILOT PROGRAM FOR STREAMLINED AWARDS FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 873(f) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C. 2306a note) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2022</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s833" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="833">SEC. 833. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4002">10 U.S.C. 4002 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LISTING OF OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY CONSORTIA. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall maintain on the single Government-wide point of entry described under section 1708 of title 41, United States Code, a list of the consortia used by the Secretary to announce or otherwise make available opportunities to enter into a transaction under the authority of section 2371 of title 10, United States Code, or a transaction for a prototype project under section 2371b of such title.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s834" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="834">SEC. 834. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4571">10 U.S.C. 4571 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PILOT PROGRAM ON THE USE OF CONSUMPTION-BASED SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS SOFTWARE-INTENSIVE WARFIGHTING CAPABILITY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Defense is authorized to establish a pilot program to explore the use of consumption-based solutions to address software-intensive warfighting capability.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection of Initiatives.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Secretary of a military department and each commander of a combatant command with acquisition authority shall propose for selection by the Secretary of Defense for the pilot program at least one and not more than three initiatives that are well-suited to explore consumption-based solutions, to include addressing software-intensive warfighting capability. The initiatives may be new or existing programs of record, and may include applications that—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">rapidly analyze sensor data;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">secure warfighter networks, including multilevel security;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">swiftly transport information across various networks and network modalities;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enable joint all-domain operational concepts, including in a contested environment; or</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advance military capabilities and effectiveness.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A contract or other agreement for consumption-based solutions entered into under the pilot program shall require—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effectiveness of the solution to be measurable at regular intervals customary for the type of solution provided under contract or other agreement; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that the awardee notify the Secretary of Defense when consumption under the contract or other agreement reaches 75 percent and 90 percent of the funded amount, respectively, of the contract or other agreement.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exemption.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A modification to a contract or other agreement entered into under this section to add new features or capabilities in an amount less than or equal to 25 percent of the total value of such contract or other agreement shall be exempt from the requirements of full and open competition (as defined in section 2302 of title 10, United States Code).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The duration of a contract or other agreement entered into under this section may not exceed three years.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Monitoring and Evaluation of Pilot Program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation shall continuously monitor and evaluate the pilot program, including by collecting data on cost, schedule, and performance from the program office, the user community, and the awardees involved in the program.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than May 15, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on initiatives selected for the pilot program, 
roles, and responsibilities for implementing the program, and the monitoring and evaluation approach that will be used for the program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Progress report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than October 15, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the initiatives selected for the pilot program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/g/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Final report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the cost, schedule, and performance outcomes of the initiatives carried out under the pilot program. The report shall also include lessons learned about the use of consumption-based solutions for software-intensive capabilities and any recommendations for statutory or regulatory changes to facilitate the use of such solutions.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s834/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consumption-based Solution Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">consumption-based solution</quotedText>” means any combination of software, hardware or equipment, and labor or services that provides a seamless capability that is metered and billed based on actual usage and predetermined pricing per resource unit, and includes the ability to rapidly scale capacity up or down.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s835" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="835">SEC. 835. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4571">10 U.S.C. 4571 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BALANCING SECURITY AND INNOVATION IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements for Solicitations of Commercial and Developmental Solutions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, shall develop requirements for appropriate software security criteria to be included in solicitations for commercial and developmental solutions and the evaluation of bids submitted in response to such solicitations, including a delineation of what processes were or will be used for a secure software development life cycle. Such requirements shall include—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishment and enforcement of secure coding practices;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">management of supply chain risks and third-party software sources and component risks;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">security of the software development environment;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">secure deployment, configuration, and installation processes; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an associated vulnerability management plan and identification of tools that will be applied to achieve an appropriate level of security.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Security Review of Code.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, shall develop—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">procedures for the security review of code; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other procedures necessary to fully implement the pilot program required under section 875 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10 U.S.C. 2223 note).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s835/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination With Cybersecurity Acquisition Policy Efforts.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall develop the requirements and procedures 
described under subsections (a) and (b) in coordination with the efforts of the Department of Defense to develop new cybersecurity and program protection policies and guidance that are focused on cybersecurity in the context of acquisition and program management and on safeguarding information.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="836">SEC. 836. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3101">10 U.S.C. 3101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DIGITAL MODERNIZATION OF ANALYTICAL AND DECISION-SUPPORT PROCESSES FOR MANAGING AND OVERSEEING DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Digital Data Management and Analytics Capabilities.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall iteratively develop and integrate advanced digital data management and analytics capabilities, consistent with private sector best practices, that—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">integrate all aspects of the defense acquisition system, including the development of capability requirements, research, design, development, testing, evaluation, acquisition, management, operations, and sustainment of systems;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">facilitate the management and analysis of all relevant data generated during the development of capability requirements, research, design, development, testing, evaluation, acquisition, operations, and sustainment of systems;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enable the use of such data to inform further development, acquisition, management and oversight of such systems, including portfolio management; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include software capabilities to collect, transport, organize, manage, make available, and analyze relevant data throughout the life cycle of defense acquisition programs, including any data needed to support individual and portfolio management of acquisition programs.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The capabilities developed under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be accessible to, and useable by, individuals throughout the Department of Defense who have responsibilities relating to activities described in clauses (A) through (C) of paragraph (1);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">enable the development, use, curation, and maintenance of original form and real-time digital systems by—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensuring shared access to data within the Department;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">supplying data to digital engineering models for use in the defense acquisition, sustainment, and portfolio management processes; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">supplying data to testing infrastructure and software to support automated approaches for testing, evaluation, and deployment throughout the defense acquisition, sustainment, and portfolio management processes; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">feature—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improved data management and sharing processes;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">timely, high-quality, transparent, and actionable analyses; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">analytical models and simulations.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enabling data infrastructure, tools, and processes.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In developing the capability required under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">move supporting processes and the data associated with such processes from analog to digital format, including planning and reporting processes;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make new and legacy data more accessible to, and usable by, appropriate employees and contractors (at any tier) of the Department of Defense and members of the Armed Forces, including through migration of program and other documentation into digital formats;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">modernize the query, collection, storage, retrieval, reporting, and analysis capabilities for stakeholders within the Department, including research entities, Program Management Offices, analytic organizations, oversight staff, and decision makers;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">automate data collection and storage to minimize or eliminate manual data entry or manual reporting;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">enable employees and other appropriate users to access data from all relevant data sources, including through—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/3/E/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">streamlining data access privileges;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/3/E/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sharing of appropriate data between and among Federal Government and contractor information systems; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/3/E/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enabling timely and continuous data collection and sharing from all appropriate personnel, including contractors;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/3/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">modernize existing enterprise information systems to enable interoperability consistent with technical best practices; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/a/3/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide capabilities and platforms to enable continuous development and integration of software using public and private sector best practices.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Portfolio Management.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall establish capabilities for robust, effective, and data-driven portfolio management described in subsection (a)(1)(C), using the capability established in this section, to improve the Department of Defense-wide assessment, management, and optimization of the investments in weapon systems of the Department, including through consolidation of duplicate or similar weapon system programs.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Demonstration Activities.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall carry out activities to demonstrate the capability required under subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Activity selection.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than July 15, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall select decision support processes and individual acquisition programs to participate in the demonstration activities under paragraph (1), including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">decision support processes, including—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/c/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">portfolio management as described in subsection (b);</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/c/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one or more acquisition data management test cases; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/c/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one or more development and test modeling and simulation test cases to demonstrate the ability to collect data from tests and operations in the field, 
and feed the data back into models and simulations for better software development and testing;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">individual acquisition programs representing—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one or more defense business systems;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one or more command and control systems;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/c/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one or more middle tier of acquisition programs;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/c/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">programs featuring a cost-plus contract type, and a fixed-price contract type, and a transaction authorized under section 2371 or 2371b of title 10, United States Code; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/c/2/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at least one program in each military department.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Execution of demonstration activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As part of the demonstration activities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct a comparative analysis that assesses the risks and benefits of the digital management and analytics capability used in each of the programs participating in the demonstration activities relative to the traditional data collection, reporting, exposing, and analysis approaches of the Department;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that the intellectual property strategy for each of the programs participating in the demonstration activities is best aligned to meet the goals of the program; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/c/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop a workforce and infrastructure plan to support any new policies and guidance implemented in connection with the demonstration activities, including any policies and guidance implemented after the completion of such activities.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Policies and Guidance Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 15, 2022, based on the results of the demonstration activities carried out under subsection (c), the Secretary of Defense shall issue or modify policies and guidance to—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote the use of digital data management and analytics capabilities; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">address roles, responsibilities, and procedures relating to such capabilities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Steering Committee.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall establish a steering committee to assist the Secretary in carrying out subsections (a) through (c).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Membership.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The steering committee shall be composed of the following members or their designees:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Deputy Secretary of Defense.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief Information Officer.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/e/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/e/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/e/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/e/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/e/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Service Acquisition Executives.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/e/2/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director for Force Structure, Resources, and Assessment of the Joint Staff.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/e/2/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of the Defense Digital Service.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/e/2/J" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other officials of the Department of Defense as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Independent Assessments.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial assessment.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/f/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Defense Innovation Board, in consultation with the Defense Digital Service, shall conduct an independent assessment and cost-benefits analysis to identify recommended approaches for the implementation of subsections (a) through (c).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/f/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The assessment under subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/f/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A plan for the development and implementation of the capabilities required under subsection (a), including a plan for any procurement that may be required as part of such development and implementation.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/f/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An independent cost assessment of the total estimated cost of developing and implementing the capability, as well as an assessment of any potential cost savings.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/f/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An independent estimate of the schedule for the development approach, and order of priorities for implementation of the capability, including a reasonable estimate of the dates on which the capability can be expected to achieve initial operational capability and full operational capability, respectively.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/f/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A recommendation identifying the office or other organization of the Department of Defense that would be most appropriate to manage and execute the capability.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/f/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than July 15, 2021, the Defense Innovation Board, in consultation with the Defense Digital Service, shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the assessment under subparagraph (A), including the findings of the assessment with respect to each element specified in subparagraph (B).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Second assessment.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 15, 2023, the Defense Innovation Board and the Defense Science Board shall jointly complete an independent assessment of the progress of the Secretary in implementing subsections (a) through (c). The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Defense Innovation Board and the Defense Science Board have access to the resources, data, and information necessary to complete the assessment.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information to congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date on which the assessment under subparagraph (A) is completed, the Defense Innovation Board and the Defense Science Board shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/f/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a report summarizing the assessment; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/f/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a briefing on the findings of the assessment.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Demonstrations and Briefing.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Demonstration of implementation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than October 20, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to 
the congressional defense committees a demonstration and briefing on the progress of the Secretary in implementing subsections (a) through (c). The briefing shall include an explanation of how the results of the demonstration activities carried out under subsection (c) will be incorporated into the policy and guidance required under subsection (d), particularly the policy and guidance of the members of the steering committee established under subsection (e).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing on legislative recommendations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than February 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and of the House of Representatives a briefing that identifies any changes to existing law that may be necessary to facilitate the implementation of subsections (a) through (c).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s836/g/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Demonstration of portfolio management.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In conjunction with the budget of the President for fiscal year 2023 (as submitted to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 21, United States Code), the Deputy Secretary of Defense shall schedule a demonstration of the portfolio management capability developed under subsection (b) with the congressional defense committees.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s837" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="837">SEC. 837. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SAFEGUARDING DEFENSE-SENSITIVE UNITED STATES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, TECHNOLOGY, AND OTHER DATA AND INFORMATION. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s837/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall, in coordination with relevant departments and agencies—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s837/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify policies and procedures protecting defense-sensitive United States intellectual property, technology, and other data and information, including hardware and software, from acquisition by the government of China; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s837/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the extent that the Secretary determines that such policies and procedures are insufficient to provide such protection, develop additional policies and procedures.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s837/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters Considered.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In developing the policies and procedures under subsection (a), the Secretary shall take the following actions:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s837/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Establish and maintain a list of critical national security technology that may require certain restrictions on current or former employees, contractors, or subcontractors (at any tier) of the Department of Defense that contribute to such technology.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s837/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Review the existing authorities under which employees of the Department of Defense may be subject to post-employment restrictions with foreign governments and with organizations subject to foreign ownership, control, or influence.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s837/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Identify additional measures that may be necessary to enhance the authorities described in paragraph (2).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s837/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Post-employment Matters.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall consider mechanisms to restrict current or former employees of contractors or subcontractors (at any tier) of the Department of Defense that contribute significantly and materially to a technology referred to in subsection (b)(1) from working directly for companies wholly owned by the government of China, or for companies that have been determined by a cognizant Federal agency to be under the ownership, control, or influence of the government of China.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s838" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="838">SEC. 838. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF SOFTWARE ACQUISITION REFORMS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s838/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 15, 2021, the Comptroller General of the United States shall brief the congressional defense committees on the implementation by the Secretary of Defense of required acquisition reforms with respect to acquiring software for weapon systems, business systems, and other activities that are part of the defense acquisition system, with one or more reports based on such briefing to be submitted to such committees, as jointly determined by such committees and the Comptroller General.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s838/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The briefing and any reports required under subsection (a) shall include an assessment of the extent to which the Secretary of Defense has—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s838/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">implemented the recommendations set forth in—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s838/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the final report of the Defense Innovation Board submitted to the congressional defense committees under section 872 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1497);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s838/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the final report of the Defense Science Board Task Force on the Design and Acquisition of Software for Defense Systems described in section 868 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1902; 10 U.S.C. 2223a note); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s838/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other relevant studies on software research, development, and acquisition activities of the Department of Defense;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s838/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">carried out software acquisition activities, including programs required under—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s838/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 2322a of title 10, United States Code; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s838/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 875 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1503; 10 U.S.C. 2223 note);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s838/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">used the authority provided under section 800 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1478; 10 U.S.C. 2223a); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s838/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carried out software acquisition pilot programs, including pilot programs required under sections 873 and 874 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10 U.S.C. 2223a note; 10 U.S.C. 2302 note).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s838/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment of Acquisition Policy, Guidance, and Practices.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report required under subsection (a) shall include an assessment of the extent to which the software acquisition policy, guidance, and practices of the Department of Defense reflect implementation of—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s838/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">relevant recommendations from software studies and pilot programs; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s838/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">directives from the congressional defense committees.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s838/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Defense Acquisition System Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">defense acquisition system</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 2545(2) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s839" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="839">SEC. 839. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND LICENSING. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s839/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than October 1, 2021, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report evaluating the implementation of Department of Defense Instruction 5010.44 relating to Intellectual Property Acquisition and Licensing (or successor instruction).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s839/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required under subsection (a) shall assess the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s839/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the Department of Defense is fulfilling the core principles established in such Instruction.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s839/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the Defense Acquisition University (established under section 1746 of title 10, United States Code) and elements of the Department of Defense (specified in paragraphs (1) through (10) of section 111(b) of such title) are carrying out the requirements of such Instruction.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s839/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The progress of the Secretary of Defense in establishing a cadre of intellectual property experts (as required under section 2322(b) of such title), including the extent to which members of such cadre are executing their roles and responsibilities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s839/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The performance of the Secretary of Defense in assessing and demonstrating the implementation of such Instruction, including the effectiveness of the cadre described in paragraph (3).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s839/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The effectiveness of the cadre described in paragraph (3) in providing resources on the acquisition and licensing of intellectual property.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s839/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The effect implementation of such Instruction has had on particular acquisitions.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s839/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which feedback from appropriate stakeholders was incorporated, including large and small businesses, traditional and nontraditional defense contractors (as defined in section 2302(9) of title 10, United States Code), and maintenance and repair organizations.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stC/s839/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matters the Comptroller General determines appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Industrial Base Matters </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s841" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="841">SEC. 841. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s841/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 148 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2533c the following section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2533d">“SEC. 2533d. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2533d">10 U.S.C. 2533d</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Additional requirements pertaining to printed circuit boards </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning on January 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense may not acquire a covered printed circuit board from a covered nation.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to any acquisition of supplies or services below the micro-purchase threshold under section 2338 of this title.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver.—</heading>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may waive the prohibition under subsection (a) if the Secretary determines in writing that—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">there are no significant national security concerns regarding counterfeiting, quality, or unauthorized access created by such waiver;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the waiver is required to support national security; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a covered printed circuit board of satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity, in the required form, cannot be procured as and when needed from nations other than a covered nation at reasonable cost, excluding comparisons with non-market economies.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 10 days after the Secretary provides a waiver under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a written notice setting forth the reasoning for the waiver, together with a copy of the waiver itself.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered nation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered nation</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the People’s Republic of China;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Russian Federation; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Islamic Republic of Iran.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered printed circuit board.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered printed circuit board</quotedText>’ means any partially manufactured or complete bare printed circuit board or fully or partially assembled printed circuit board that—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">performs a mission critical function in any product or service that is not a commercial product or commercial service (as such terms are defined under sections 103 and 103a of title 41, respectively); or</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary designates as a covered printed circuit board, after reasonable notice, based on a determination that the designation is required to support national security.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary</quotedText>’ means the Secretary of Defense.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rulemaking.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than May 1, 2022, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations, after an opportunity for notice and comment, implementing this section.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall apply only with respect to contracts entered into after the issuance of a final rule implementing this section.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the Department of Defense from entering into a contract with an entity that connects to the facilities of a third party, for the purposes of backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements, on the basis of the noncompliance by the third party with the provisions of this section or use of equipment or services that do not route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.”</content>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s841/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2531">10 U.S.C. 2531</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections for subchapter V of chapter 148 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2533c the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2533d.</designator><label> Additional requirements pertaining to printed circuit boards.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s841/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2533d">10 U.S.C. 2533d note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Trusted Supply.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall apply the requirements of section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2302 note) to the acquisition of covered printed circuit boards (as such term is defined under section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code, as added by this section).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s841/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Independent Assessment.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s841/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center under which the center will conduct an assessment of the benefits and risks of expanding the prohibition in section 2533d(a) and the definitions in section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code, each as added by this section, to include printed circuit boards in other commercial or commercially available off-the-shelf products or services. The assessment shall also include analysis and recommendations regarding types of systems, other than defense security systems (as defined in section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code), that should be subject to the prohibition in section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s841/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission to Department of defense<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID4A6572C181274C72A0A2C37FAD2A46B9" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">4</ref>.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than January 1, 2023, the federally funded research and development center that conducts the assessment described in such paragraph shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report on the results of the assessment.</content><footnote id="ID4A6572C181274C72A0A2C37FAD2A46B9" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">4</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Casing so in law. See amendments made in section 851(b)(2) and (4) of division A of Public Law 117-81</p></footnote>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s841/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission to Congress<ref class="footnoteRef" style="-uslm-dtd:dangling-footnote-ref">4</ref>.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense receives the report described in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an unaltered copy of the report, together with any comments the Secretary may have with respect to the report, as well as a summary of the recommendations of the report. The Secretary shall use the report to determine whether any systems, other than defense security systems (as defined in section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code), or other types of printed circuit boards should be subject to the prohibition in section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code. The comments of the Secretary, if any, and the summary of recommendations shall be in an unclassified form, but the submission may include a classified annex.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s842" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="842">SEC. 842. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON NONAVAILABILITY DETERMINATIONS AND QUARTERLY NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE BRIEFINGS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2504 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary”</content>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), as designated by paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed description of any use by the Secretary of Defense or a Secretary concerned, as applicable, during the prior 12 months of a waiver or exception to the sourcing requirements or prohibitions established by chapter 83 of title 41 or subchapter V of chapter 148 of this title, including—</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the type of waiver or exception used; and</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the reasoning for the use of each such waiver or exception.”</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Quarterly Briefings.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the congressional defense committees receive quarterly briefings on the industrial base supporting the Department of 
Defense, describing challenges, gaps, and vulnerabilities in the defense industrial base and commercial sector relevant to execution of defense missions, and describing initiatives to address such challenges.</content></paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each briefing under paragraph (1) shall include an update on the progress of addressing such gaps or vulnerabilities by the Secretary, the Secretary of the military department concerned, or the appropriate head of a Defense Agency, including an update on—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">actions taken to address such gaps or vulnerabilities;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">policy changes necessary to address such gaps or vulnerabilities; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the proposed timeline for action and resources required to address such gaps or vulnerabilities.”</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming and Clerical Amendments.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Heading amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of section 2504 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2504">“SEC. 2504. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National technology and industrial base: annual report and quarterly briefings”</heading>
                                </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s842/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2501">10 U.S.C. 2501</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections for subchapter II of chapter 148 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 2504 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2504.</designator><label> National technology and industrial base: annual report and quarterly briefings.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s843" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="843">SEC. 843. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF FRAMEWORK FOR MODERNIZING ACQUISITION PROCESSES TO ENSURE INTEGRITY OF INDUSTRIAL BASE AND INCLUSION OF OPTICAL TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2509 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(2)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/a/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">such as those identified through the supply chain risk management process of the Department and by the Federal Acquisition Security Council, and</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">supply chain risks,</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/a/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(other than optical transmission components)</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/a/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (x), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>” and inserting a semicolon;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/a/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating clause (xi) as clause (xii); and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/a/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after clause (x) the following new clause:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xi">“(xi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">processes and procedures related to supply chain risk management and processes and procedures implemented pursuant to section 2339a of this title; and”</content>
                                        </clause></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Characterization and assessment of industrial base support policies, programs, and procedures, including—</chapeau>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">limitations and acquisition guidance relevant to the national technology and industrial base (as defined in section 2500(1) of this title);</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">limitations and acquisition guidance relevant to section 2533a of this title;</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program of the Department, including direct support and common design activities;</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Small Business Innovation Research Program (as defined in section 9(e) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(e));</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Manufacturing Technology Program established under section 2521 of this title;</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">programs relating to the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4511 et seq.); and</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">programs operating in each military department.”</content>
                                        </clause>
                                    </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f)(2), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, and supporting policies, procedures, and guidance relating to such actions</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (b)</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s843/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 806 of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (10 U.S.C. 2304 note) is repealed.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s844" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="844">SEC. 844. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION ON THE PROHIBITION ON ACQUIRING CERTAIN METAL PRODUCTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s844/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4872 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s844/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s844/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; or</quotedText>” and inserting a semicolon;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s844/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)(B), by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; or</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s844/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enter into a contract for any covered material mined, refined, or separated in any covered nation.”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s844/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)(3)(A)(i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">tungsten</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered material</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s844/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2533c">10 U.S.C. 2533c note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 6 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="845">SEC. 845. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MISCELLANEOUS LIMITATIONS ON THE PROCUREMENT OF GOODS OTHER THAN UNITED STATES GOODS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2534 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraphs (2) through (5) and redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (3);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Components for naval vessels.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following components of vessels, to the extent they are unique to marine applications:</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Gyrocompasses.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Electronic navigation chart systems.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Steering controls.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Propulsion and machinery control systems.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Totally enclosed lifeboats.”</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (k)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (j)</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/a/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Components for t-ao 205 class vessels.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following components of T-AO 205 class vessels:</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Auxiliary equipment, including pumps, for all shipboard services.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Propulsion system components, including engines, reduction gears, and propellers.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Shipboard cranes.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Spreaders for shipboard cranes.”</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Manufacturer in the National Technology and Industrial Base.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A manufacturer meets the requirements of this subsection if the manufacturer is part of the national technology and industrial base.”</content>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Items.—</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Subsection (a) does not apply</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Items.—Subsection (a) does not apply</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraphs (2) though (5);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (g)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/a/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1) This section</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">This section</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/a/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (2);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (h), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (a)(3)(B)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (a)(2)</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (i)(3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (j);</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/a/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating the first subsection designated subsection (k) (relating to “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Limitation on Certain Procurements Application Process</quotedText>”) as subsection (j); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/a/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (k) (relating to “Implementation of Auxiliary Ship Component Limitation”), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Subsection (a)(6)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Subsection (a)(3)</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2534">10 U.S.C. 2534 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review of Select Components.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Defense shall expedite the review period under paragraph (3)(B) of section 2534(j) of title 10, United States Code, as redesignated by subsection (a), to not more than 60 days for applications submitted pursuant to such section 2534(j) for the following components for auxiliary ships:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Auxiliary equipment, including pumps, for all shipboard services.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Propulsion system components, including engines, reduction gears, and propellers.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Shipboard cranes.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s845/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Spreaders for shipboard cranes.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s846" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="846">SEC. 846. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPROVING IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICY PERTAINING TO THE NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE. </heading><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Subsection (a) repealed by section 811(b)(3)(B) of division A of Public Law 119–60.<b>]</b> </editorialNote>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s846/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Policy and Guidance.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s846/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2440 of title 10, United States Codeis amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s846/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending the section heading to read as follows: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">National technology and industrial base plans, policy, and guidance</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s846/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary”</content>
                                    </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s846/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acquisition Policy and Guidance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall develop and promulgate acquisition policy and guidance to the service acquisition executives, the heads of the appropriate Defense Agencies and Department of Defense Field Activities, and relevant program managers. Such policy and guidance shall be germane to the use of the research and development, manufacturing, and production capabilities identified pursuant to chapter 148 of this title and the technologies, companies, laboratories, and factories in specific Department of Defense research and development, international cooperative research, procurement, and sustainment activities.”</content>
                                    </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s846/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2430">10 U.S.C. 2430</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 144 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 2440 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2440.</designator><label> National technology and industrial base plans, policy, and guidance.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s846/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Responsibilities of the National Defense Technology and Industrial Base Council.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2502(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s846/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s846/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s846/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">collaboration with government officials of member countries of the national technology and industrial base in order to strengthen the national technology and industrial base.”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s846/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4811">10 U.S.C. 4811 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recommendations for Additional Members of the National Technology and Industrial Base.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s846/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the heads of any relevant Federal agencies, shall establish a process to consider the inclusion of additional member countries in the national technology and industrial base.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s846/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The process developed under paragraph (1) shall include an analysis of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s846/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the national security and foreign policy impacts, costs, and benefits to the United States and allied countries of the inclusion of any such additional member countries in the national technology and industrial base;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s846/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the economic impacts, costs, and benefits to entities within the United States and allied countries of the inclusion of any such additional member countries into the national technology and industrial base, including an assessment of—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s846/d/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specific shortfalls in the technological and industrial capacities of current member countries of the national technology and industrial base that would be addressed by inclusion of such additional member countries;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s846/d/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specific areas in the industrial bases of current member countries of the national technology and industrial base that would likely be impacted by additional competition if such additional member countries were included in the national technology and industrial base; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s846/d/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">costs to reconstitute capability should such capability be lost to competition; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s846/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other factors as determined relevant by the Secretary.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s846/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Concurrence.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purposes of the process developed under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may recommend the inclusion of an additional member country in the national technology and industrial base only with the concurrence of the Secretary of State.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s847" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="847">SEC. 847. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT AND LIMITATION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS RELATING TO ELIMINATING THE GAPS AND VULNERABILITIES IN THE NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s847/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning January 1, 2021, if the Secretary of Defense has not submitted to the congressional defense committees the national security strategy for the national technology and industrial base required by section 2501(a) of title 10, United States Code, not more than 75 percent of the funds specified in subsection (b) may be obligated or expended until the date on which the Secretary submits such strategy to such committees.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s847/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funds Specified.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The funds specified in this subsection are the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2021 for the Department of Defense for the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s847/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The immediate office of the Secretary of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s847/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s848" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="848">SEC. 848. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4811">10 U.S.C. 4811 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SUPPLY OF STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL MATERIALS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s848/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preference for Sourcing From the National Technology and Industrial Base.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall, to the maximum extent practicable, acquire strategic and critical materials required to meet the defense, industrial, and essential civilian needs of the United States in the following order of preference:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s848/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">From sources located within the United States.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s848/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">From sources located within the national technology and industrial base (as defined in section 2500 of title 10, United States Code).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s848/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">From other sources as appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s848/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statement of Policy.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s848/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall pursue the following goals:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s848/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than January 1, 2035, ensuring access to secure sources of supply for strategic and critical materials that will—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s848/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fully meet the demands of the domestic defense industrial base;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s848/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">eliminate the dependence of the United States on potentially vulnerable sources of supply for strategic and critical materials; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s848/b/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that the Department of Defense is not reliant upon potentially vulnerable sources of supply for the processing or manufacturing of any strategic and critical materials deemed essential to national security by the Secretary of Defense.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s848/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Provide incentives for the defense industrial base to develop robust processing and manufacturing capabilities in the United States, including processing of strategic and critical materials derived from recycled or reused minerals or metals, to refine strategic and critical materials for Department of Defense purposes.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s848/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Maintain secure sources of supply for strategic and critical materials, including such materials derived from recycled or reused minerals or metals, required to maintain current military requirements in the event that international supply chains are disrupted.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s848/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Methods.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall achieve the goals described in paragraph (1) through—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s848/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the development of guidance in consultation with appropriate officials of the Department of State, the Joint Staff, and the Secretaries of the military departments;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s848/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the continued and expanded use of existing programs, such as the National Defense Stockpile;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s848/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the continued use of authorities under title III of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4531 et seq.);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s848/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the development of cost-effective sources of supply of strategic and critical materials derived from recycled or reused minerals or metals; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s848/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other methods, as the Secretary of Defense deems appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="849">SEC. 849. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4811">10 U.S.C. 4811 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ANALYSES OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES FOR ACTION TO ADDRESS SOURCING AND INDUSTRIAL CAPACITY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Analysis Required.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and other appropriate officials, shall review the items under subsection (c) to determine and develop appropriate actions, consistent with the policies, programs, and activities required under chapter 148 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—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">restricting procurement, with appropriate waivers for cost, emergency requirements, and non-availability of suppliers, including restricting procurement to—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/a/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">suppliers in the United States;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/a/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">suppliers in the national technology and industrial base (as defined in section 2500 of title 10, United States Code);</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/a/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">suppliers in other allied nations; or</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/a/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other suppliers;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">increasing investment through use of research and development or procurement activities and acquisition authorities to—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/a/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">expand production capacity;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/a/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">diversify sources of supply; or</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/a/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote alternative approaches for addressing military requirements;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prohibiting procurement from selected sources or nations;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/a/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">taking a combination of actions described under subparagraphs (A),(B), and (C); or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/a/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">taking no action.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Considerations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analyses conducted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall consider national security, economic, and treaty implications, as well as impacts on current and potential suppliers of goods and services.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting on Analyses, Recommendations, and Actions.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interim brief.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to items listed in paragraphs (1) through (13) of subsection (c), not later than January 15, 2022, and with respect to items listed in paragraphs (14) through (19) of such subsection, not later than January 15, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a summary of the findings of the analyses undertaken for each item pursuant to subsection (a);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">relevant recommendations resulting from the analyses; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">descriptions of specific activities undertaken as a result of the analyses, including schedule and resources allocated for any planned actions.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to items listed in paragraphs (1) through (13) of subsection (c), during the 2022 calendar year, and with respect to items listed in paragraphs (14) through (19) of such subsection, during the 2023 calendar year shall include the analyses conducted under subsection (a), and any relevant recommendations and descriptions of activities resulting from such analyses, as appropriate, in each of the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The annual report to Congress required under section 2504 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The annual report on unfunded priorities of the national technology and industrial base required under section 2504a of such title.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Department of Defense technology and industrial base policy guidance prescribed under section 2506 of such title.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Activities to modernize acquisition processes to ensure integrity of industrial base pursuant to section 2509 of such title.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Defense memoranda of understanding and related agreements considered in accordance with section 2531 of such title.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/b/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Industrial base or acquisition policy changes.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/b/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Legislative proposals for changes to relevant statutes which the Department shall consider, develop, and submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
and House of Representatives not less frequently than once per fiscal year.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/b/2/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Quarterly briefings on the national technology and industrial base required under section 2504 of such title, as amended by section 842 of this Act.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/b/2/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Other actions as the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">List of High Priority Goods and Services for Analyses, Recommendations, and Actions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The items described in this subsection are the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Goods and services covered under existing restrictions, where a waiver, exception, or domestic non-availability determination has been applied.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Printed circuit boards and other electronics components, consistent with the requirements of other provisions of this Act.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Pharmaceuticals, including active pharmaceutical ingredients.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Medical devices.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Therapeutics.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/c/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Vaccines.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/c/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Diagnostic medical equipment and consumables, including reagents and swabs.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/c/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Ventilators and related products.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/c/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Personal protective equipment.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/c/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Strategic and critical materials, including rare earth materials.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/c/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Natural or synthetic graphite.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/c/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Coal-based rayon carbon fibers.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/c/13" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Aluminum and aluminum alloys.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/c/14" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">(14) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beef products.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/c/15" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="15">(15) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Molybdenum and molybdenum alloys.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/c/16" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="16">(16) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Optical transmission equipment, including optical fiber and cable equipment.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/c/17" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="17">(17) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Armor on tactical ground vehicles.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/c/18" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="18">(18) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Graphite processing.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s849/c/19" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="19">(19) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Advanced AC–DC power converters.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s850" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="850">SEC. 850. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ASSESSING AND STRENGTHENING THE MANUFACTURING AND DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE AND SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s850/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission of Recommendations to Secretary of Defense.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In order to fully implement the recommendations of the report of the Interagency Task Force (established by the Department of Defense pursuant to section 2 of Executive Order 13806 (82 Fed. Reg. 34597; July 21, 2017)) titled “Assessing and Strengthening the Manufacturing and Defense Industrial Base and Supply Chain Resiliency of the United States: Report to President Donald J. Trump by the Interagency Task Force in Fulfillment of Executive Order 13806” (September 2018), not later than 540 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the Secretary of Defense additional recommendations regarding United States industrial policies. The additional recommendations shall consist of specific executive actions, programmatic changes, regulatory changes, and legislative proposals and changes, as appropriate.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s850/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope of Assessment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In developing the additional recommendations required under subsection (a), the Under Secretary shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s850/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assess the macro forces and risk archetypes identified in the report of the Interagency Task Force described in subsection (a);</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s850/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluate the success of responsive actions undertaken; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s850/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify any such recommendations that may require new legislative authorities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s850/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Objectives.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The additional recommendations made pursuant to subsection (a) shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s850/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">aim to expand the defense industrial base to leverage contributions and capabilities of allies and partner countries;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s850/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify and preserve the viability of domestic and trusted international suppliers; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s850/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">strengthen the domestic industrial base, especially in areas subject to the risk archetypes identified in the report of the Interagency Task Force described in subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s850/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In developing the additional recommendations required under subsection (a), the Under Secretary may engage through appropriate mechanisms with—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s850/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Defense Science Board;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s850/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Defense Innovation Board;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s850/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Defense Business Board;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s850/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">entities representing industry interests; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s850/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">entities representing labor interests.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s850/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission of Recommendations to President.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after receiving the additional recommendations required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit such recommendations, together with any supplementary views or recommendations, to the President, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, and the Director of the National Economic Council.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s850/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission of Recommendations to Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after submitting the recommendations under subsection (e), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to and brief the congressional defense committees on such recommendations.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s851" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="851">SEC. 851. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL MATERIALS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s851/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives an appendix to the annual report required in section 2504 of title 10, United States Code, due on March 1, 2021, describing strategic and critical materials, including the gaps and vulnerabilities in supply chains of such materials.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s851/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall include in the appendix required in subsection (a) the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s851/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An identification of the strategic and critical materials that are currently used by the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s851/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To the extent practicable, an identification of the overall annual tonnage of each strategic or critical material identified pursuant to paragraph (1) that was used by the Department during the 10-year period ending on December 31, 2020.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s851/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An identification of domestic and international sources for the strategic and critical materials identified pursuant to paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s851/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An identification of risks relating to access to the strategic and critical materials identified pursuant to paragraph (1) from supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical, economic, and other vulnerabilities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s851/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An evaluation of the benefits of a robust domestic supply chain for providing strategic and critical materials, as needed, to manufacturers in the defense industrial base.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s851/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An evaluation of the effects of the use of waivers by the Strategic Materials Protection Board established under section 187 of title 10, United States Code, on the domestic supply of strategic and critical materials.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s851/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recommendations for policies and procedures to ensure a capability within the Department of Defense to secure strategic and critical materials necessary for emerging technologies, as well as antimicrobial products, minerals, and metals for use in medical equipment and other technologies.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s851/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An identification of improvements required to the National Defense Stockpile in order to ensure the Secretary of Defense has access to the strategic and critical materials identified pursuant to paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s851/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An evaluation of the domestic processing and manufacturing capacity needed to supply the strategic and critical materials identified pursuant to paragraph (1) to the Secretary of Defense in an economic and secure manner.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s851/b/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In consultation with the Director of the United States Geological Survey, an identification of domestic locations with existing commercial manufacturing interest that are already verified to contain large supplies of the strategic and critical materials identified pursuant to paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s851/b/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the feasibility of partnerships with institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) that receive grants for the purpose of enhancing the security and stability of the supply chain for strategic and critical materials for the National Defense Stockpile, including an identification of barriers to such partnerships and recommendations for improving such partnerships.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s851/b/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matter relating to strategic and critical materials that the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s851/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The appendix required in subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s851/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Strategic and Critical Materials Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">strategic and critical materials</quotedText>” means materials, including rare earth elements, that are necessary to meet national defense and national security requirements, including requirements relating to supply chain resiliency, and for the economic security of the United States.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s852" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="852">SEC. 852. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON ALUMINUM REFINING, PROCESSING, AND MANUFACTURING. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s852/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In preparing the annual report required under section 2504 of title 10, United States Code, due on March 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall include as an appendix to such report information on—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s852/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">how authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) could be used to provide incentives to increase activities relating to refining aluminum and the development of processing and manufacturing capabilities for aluminum; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s852/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether a new initiative would further the development of such processing and manufacturing capabilities for aluminum.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stD/s852/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate the appendix described in subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Small Business Matters </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="861">SEC. 861. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4901">10 U.S.C. 4901 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (established under section 903 of this Act) and other appropriate officials, in carrying out the activities described under subchapter II of chapter 148 of title 10, United States Code, shall establish initiatives to increase the effectiveness of the Department of Defense in specifically leveraging small businesses to eliminate gaps and vulnerabilities in the national technology and industrial base (as defined in section 2500 of title 10, United States Code) and expand the number of small businesses in the national technology and industrial base.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initiatives.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Updates for small business strategy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than October 1, 2022, and biennially thereafter, shall update the small business strategy required under section 2283 of title 10, United States Code, and provide such updated strategy to the congressional defense committees.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation plan.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 1, 2023, and biennially thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall develop an implementation plan consistent with the most recent small business strategy developed under such section 2283, and provide such plan to the congressional defense committees.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The implementation plan described in subparagraph (A) shall include an identification of the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Organizations responsible for implementation activities.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Metrics to evaluate progress of implementation activities.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Resources to support implementation activities.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/b/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Outcomes achieved as a result of executing the previous small business strategy developed under such section 2283.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mechanisms to assess and support small businesses in national technology and industrial base.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish policies, procedures, and information repositories to identify small businesses in the defense supply chain, including—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/b/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">small businesses participating in an acquisition program of a military department or Defense Agency (as defined in section 101(11) of title 10, United States Code);</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/b/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">small businesses contracting with the Defense Logistics Agency; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/b/3/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other small businesses in the national technology and industrial base;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish policies and procedures to assess the financial status of critical small businesses; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/b/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">enter into an agreement with the acquisition research organization within a civilian college or university that is described under section 2361a(a) of title 10, United States Code (commonly referred to as the “Acquisition Innovation Research Center”), to analyze mechanisms that could be established to allow the Secretary of Defense to provide direct financial support to critical small businesses that require additional financial assistance, including critical small businesses that are—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/b/3/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contracting with the Defense Logistics Agency;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/b/3/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subcontractors (at any tier); or</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/b/3/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in critical technology sectors.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than October 1, 2021, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy shall submit to the appropriate committees a report on activities undertaken pursuant to this section.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation plan for 2019 small business strategy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than June 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit an implementation plan for the small business strategy required under section 2283 of title 10, United States Code, and dated October 1, 2019, including an identification of specific responsible individuals and organizations, milestones and metrics, and resources to support activities identified in the implementation plan.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s861/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Small Business Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">small business</quotedText>” has the meaning given by the Secretary of Defense, except that such term shall include prime contractors and subcontractors (at any tier).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="862">SEC. 862. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s657f">15 U.S.C. 657f note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRANSFER OF VERIFICATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY VETERANS OR SERVICE-DISABLED VETERANS TO THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">transfer date</quotedText>” means the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendment to and Transfer of Veteran-owned and Service-disabled Veteran-owned Business Database.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8127">38 U.S.C. 8127 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendment of veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned business database.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Effective on the transfer date, section 8127 of title 38, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Secretary under subsection (f)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Administrator under section 36 of the Small Business Act</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Secretary</quotedText>” each place it appears, except in the last place it appears in paragraph (2)(A), and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Administrator</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans with service-connected disabilities</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau>
                                            <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/iii/I/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to access</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to obtain from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                            </item>
                                            <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/iii/I/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, United States Code,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">title 5</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                            </item>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subsection—</chapeau>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall—</chapeau>
                                                    <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">verify an individual’s status as a veteran or a service-disabled veteran; and</content>
                                                    </subclause>
                                                    <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish a system to permit the Administrator to access, but not alter, the verification of such status; and</content>
                                                    </subclause>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Administrator shall verify—</chapeau>
                                                    <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the status of a business concern as a small business concern; and</content>
                                                    </subclause>
                                                    <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the ownership and control of such business concern.</content>
                                                    </subclause>
                                                </clause>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator may not certify a concern under subsection (b) or section 36A if the Secretary of Veterans Affairs cannot provide the verification described under subparagraph (B)(i)(I).”</content>
                                            </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">such veterans</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a veteran described in paragraph (1)</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraphs (4) and (7);</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively, and redesignating paragraph (8) as paragraph (6);</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Administrator</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/viii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (6), as so redesignated—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/viii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau>
                                            <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/viii/I/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">verify the status of the concern as a small business concern or the ownership or control of the concern</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">certify the status of the concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans (under section 36A) or a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans (under subsection (g) of this section)</quotedText>”;</content>
                                            </item>
                                            <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/viii/I/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">verification</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">certification</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                            </item>
                                            <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/viii/I/cc" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Small Business Administration (as established under section 134 STAT. 3778
5(i) of the Small Business Act)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Administration (as established under section 5(i))</quotedText>”;</content>
                                            </item>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/viii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau>
                                            <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/viii/II/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i)—</chapeau>
                                                <subitem identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/viii/II/aa/AA" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="AA">(AA) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">small business concern owned and controlled by veterans with service-connected disabilities</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                                </subitem>
                                                <subitem identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/viii/II/aa/BB" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="BB">(BB) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of the Small Business Administration</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                                </subitem>
                                            </item>
                                            <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/viii/II/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii)—</chapeau>
                                                <subitem identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/viii/II/bb/AA" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="AA">(AA) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subclause (I) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                                    <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or the Administrator; or”</content>
                                                    </subclause></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                                </subitem>
                                                <subitem identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/viii/II/bb/BB" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="BB">(BB) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subclause (II), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the contracting officer of the Department</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the applicable contracting officer</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                                </subitem>
                                            </item>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/B/viii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (C);</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (k) (relating to limitations on subcontracting) and (l) (relating to definitions) as subsections (l) and (m), respectively;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (j) (relating to annual reports) the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">“(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Transfer for Certification Costs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each fiscal year, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall reimburse the Administrator in an amount necessary to cover any cost incurred by the Administrator for certifying small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans that do not qualify as small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans for the Secretary for purposes of this section and section 8128 of this title. The Administrator is authorized to accept such reimbursement. The amount of any such reimbursement shall be determined jointly by the Secretary and the Administrator and shall be provided from fees collected by the Secretary under multiple-award schedule contracts. Any disagreement about the amount shall be resolved by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.”</content>
                                    </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (m) (relating to definitions), as so redesignated—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/E/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) as paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), respectively; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/1/E/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting before paragraph (2), as so redesignated, the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Administrator</quotedText>’ means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration.”</content>
                                        </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s657f">15 U.S.C. 657f note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer of requirements relating to database to the small business act.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Effective on the transfer date, subsection (f) of section 8127 of title 38, United States Code (as amended by paragraph (1)), is transferred to section 36 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 657f), and inserted so as to appear after subsection (e).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following amendments shall take effect on the transfer date:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s632">15 U.S.C. 632 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Small business act.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3(q)(2)(C)(i)(III) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(q)(2)(C)(i)(III)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 8127(f) of title 38, United States Code</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 36</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title 38.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8128 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">maintained by the Secretary under section 8127(f) of this title</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">maintained by the Administrator of the Small Business Administration under section 36 of the Small Business Act</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s657f">15 U.S.C. 657f note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Requirements for Database.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrator access to database before the transfer date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the period between the date of the enactment of this Act and the transfer date, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall provide the Administrator of the Small Business Administration with access to the contents of the database described under section 8127(f) of title 38, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of construction.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section may be construed—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as prohibiting the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from combining the contents of the database described under section 8127(f) of title 38, United States Code, with other databases maintained by the Administration; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as requiring the Administrator to use any system or technology related to the database described under section 8127(f) of title 38, United States Code, on or after the transfer date to comply with the requirement to maintain a database under subsection (f) of section 36 of the Small Business Act (as transferred pursuant to subsection (b)(2) of this section).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recognition of the issuance of joint regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The date specified under section 1832(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (15 U.S.C. 632 note) shall be deemed to be October 1, 2018.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Procurement Program for Small Business Concerns Owned and Controlled by Service-disabled Veterans.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Procurement program for small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 36 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 657f) is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (d) as paragraph (3), adjusting the margin accordingly, and transferring such paragraph to subsection (h) of such section, as added by subparagraph (F) of this paragraph, so as to appear after paragraph (2);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (e);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (a), (b), and (c) as subsections (c), (d), and (e) respectively;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/d/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting before subsection (c), as so redesignated, the following new subsections:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contracting Officer Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">contracting officer</quotedText>’ has the meaning given such term in section 2101 of title 41, United States Code.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification of Small Business Concerns Owned and Controlled by Service-Disabled Veterans.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to a procurement program or preference established under this Act that applies to prime contractors, the Administrator shall—</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">certify the status of a concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans; and</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">require the periodic recertification of such status.”</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection></quotedContent>;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/d/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">certified under subsection (b)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">if the contracting officer</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/d/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subsections:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification Requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subsection (c), a contracting officer may only award a sole source contract to a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans or a contract on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans if such a concern is certified by the Administrator as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement; Penalties.—</heading>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Verification of eligibility.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out this section, the Administrator shall establish procedures relating to—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the filing, investigation, and disposition by the Administration of any challenge to the eligibility of a small business concern to receive assistance under this section (including a challenge, filed by an interested party, relating to the veracity of a certification made or information provided to the Administration by a small business concern under subsection (b)); and</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">verification by the Administrator of the accuracy of any certification made or information provided to the Administration by a small business concern under subsection (b).</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Examinations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The procedures established under paragraph (1) shall provide for a program of examinations by the Administrator of any small business concern making a certification or providing information to the Administrator under subsection (b), to determine the veracity of any statements or information provided as part of such certification or otherwise provided under subsection (b).</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Provision of Data.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon the request of the Administrator, the head of any Federal department or agency shall promptly provide to the Administrator such information as the Administrator determines to be necessary to carry out subsection (b) or to be able to certify the status of the concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans under section 36A.”</content>
                                    </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/d/1/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3) of subsection (h), as redesignated and transferred by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and section 36A</quotedText>” before the period at the end.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalties for misrepresentation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 16 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645) is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d)(1)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/d/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/d/2/A/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the comma that immediately follows another comma; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/d/2/A/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, a ‘small</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, a ‘small business concern owned and controlled 134 STAT. 3781
by service-disabled veterans’, a ‘small business concern owned and controlled by veterans’, a ‘small</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/d/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">9, 15, or 31</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">8, 9, 15, 31, 36, or 36A</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/d/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the comma that immediately follows another comma; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/d/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, a ‘small</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, a ‘small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans’, a ‘small business concern owned and controlled by veterans’, a ‘small</quotedText>”.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification for Small Business Concerns Owned and Controlled by Veterans.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 36 the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="36A">“SEC. 36A. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s657f-1">15 U.S.C. 657f-1</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CERTIFICATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY VETERANS </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to the program established under section 8127 of title 38, United States Code, the Administrator shall—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">certify the status of a concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans; and</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">require the periodic recertification of such status.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement; Penalties.—</heading>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Verification of eligibility.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out this section, the Administrator shall establish procedures relating to—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the filing, investigation, and disposition by the Administration of any challenge to the eligibility of a small business concern to receive assistance under section 36 (including a challenge, filed by an interested party, relating to the veracity of a certification made or information provided to the Administration by a small business concern under subsection (a)); and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">verification by the Administrator of the accuracy of any certification made or information provided to the Administration by a small business concern under subsection (a).</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Examination of applicants.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The procedures established under paragraph (1) shall provide for a program of examinations by the Administrator of any small business concern making a certification or providing information to the Administrator under subsection (a), to determine the veracity of any statements or information provided as part of such certification or otherwise provided under subsection (a).”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s657f">15 U.S.C. 657f note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Status of Self-certified Small Business Concerns Owned and Controlled by Service-disabled Veterans.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any small business concern (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) that self-certified as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans (as defined in section 36 of such Act (15 U.S.C. 657f)) shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/f/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the concern files a certification application with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration 
before the end of the 1-year period beginning on the transfer date, maintain such self-certification until the Administrator makes a determination with respect to such certification; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/f/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the concern does not file such a certification application before the end of the 1-year period beginning on the transfer date, lose, at the end of such 1-year period, any self-certification of the concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Non-applicability to department of veterans affairs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (1) shall not apply to participation in contracts (including subcontracts) with the Department of Veterans Affairs.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall notify any small business concern that self-certified as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans about the requirements of this section and the amendments made by this section, including the transfer date, and make such notice publicly available, on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer of the Center for Verification and Evaluation of the Department of Veterans Affairs to the Small Business Administration.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">function</quotedText>”—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/g/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">means any duty, obligation, power, authority, responsibility, right, privilege, activity, or program; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/g/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not include employees.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Abolishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Center for Verification and Evaluation of the Department of Veterans Affairs, as defined under section 74.1 of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, is abolished effective on the transfer date.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/g/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer of functions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Effective on the transfer date, all functions that, immediately before the transfer date, were functions of the Center for Verification and Evaluation shall be functions of the Small Business Administration.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/g/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer of assets.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">So much of the property (including contracts for the procurement of property or services) and records used, held, available, or to be made available in connection with a function transferred under this subsection shall be available to the Small Business Administration at such time or times as the President directs for use in connection with the functions transferred.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/g/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Savings provisions.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/g/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continuing effect of legal documents.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">All orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, agreements, grants, contracts, certificates, licenses, registrations, privileges, and other administrative actions—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/g/5/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">which have been issued, made, granted, or allowed to become effective by the President, any Federal agency or official thereof, or by a court of competent jurisdiction, in the performance of functions which are transferred under this subsection; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/g/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">which are in effect on the transfer date, or were final before the transfer date and are to become effective on or after the transfer date,</content>
                                    </clause><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">shall continue in effect according to their terms until modified, terminated, superseded, set aside, or revoked in accordance with law by the President, the Administrator 
of the Small Business Administration or other authorized official, a court of competent jurisdiction, or by operation of law. </continuation>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/g/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Proceedings not affected.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of this subsection shall not affect any proceedings, including notices of proposed rulemaking, or any application for any license, permit, certificate, or financial assistance pending before the Department of Veterans Affairs on the transfer date, with respect to functions transferred by this subsection but such proceedings and applications shall be continued. Orders shall be issued in such proceedings, appeals shall be taken therefrom, and payments shall be made pursuant to such orders, as if this subsection had not been enacted, and orders issued in any such proceedings shall continue in effect until modified, terminated, superseded, or revoked by a duly authorized official, by a court of competent jurisdiction, or by operation of law. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be deemed to prohibit the discontinuance or modification of any such proceeding under the same terms and conditions and to the same extent that such proceeding could have been discontinued or modified if this subsection had not been enacted.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/g/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Suits not affected.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of this subsection shall not affect suits commenced before the transfer date, and in all such suits, proceedings shall be had, appeals taken, and judgments rendered in the same manner and with the same effect as if this subsection had not been enacted.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/g/5/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonabatement of actions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No suit, action, or other proceeding commenced by or against the Department of Veterans Affairs, or by or against any individual in the official capacity of such individual as an officer of the Department of Veterans Affairs, shall abate by reason of the enactment of this subsection.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/g/5/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative actions relating to promulgation of regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any administrative action relating to the preparation or promulgation of a regulation by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to a function transferred under this subsection may be continued by the Administrator of the Small Business Administration with the same effect as if this subsection had not been enacted.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/g/5/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect on personnel.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall appoint any employee represented by a labor organization accorded exclusive recognition under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, that is affected by the transfer of functions under this subsection to a position of a continuing nature for which the employee is qualified, at a grade and compensation not lower than the current grade and compensation of the employee.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/g/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">References.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any reference in any other Federal law, Executive order, rule, regulation, or delegation of authority, or any document of or pertaining to a function of the Center for Verification and Evaluation that is transferred under this subsection is deemed, after the transfer date, to refer to the Small Business Administration.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 6 months thereafter until the transfer  
date, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration and Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall jointly submit to the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Small Business, and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate a report on the planning for the transfer of functions and property required under this section and the amendments made by this section on the transfer date, which shall include—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a discussion of whether and how the verification database and operations of the Center for Verification and Evaluation of the Department of Veterans Affairs will be incorporated into the existing certification database of the Small Business Administration;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">projections for the numbers and timing, in terms of fiscal year, of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/h/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">already verified concerns that will come up for recertification; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/h/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">self-certified concerns that are expected to apply for certification;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/h/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an explanation of how outreach to veteran service organizations, the service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business community, and other stakeholders will be conducted; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s862/h/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other pertinent information determined by the Administrator and the Secretary.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s863" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="863">SEC. 863. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EMPLOYMENT SIZE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s863/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3(a)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)) is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s863/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and subject to the requirements specified under subparagraph (C)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (1)</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s863/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s863/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(including the Administration when acting pursuant to subparagraph (A))</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">no Federal department or agency</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s863/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii)(I) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">12 months</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">24 months</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s863/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s632">15 U.S.C. 632 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s864" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="864">SEC. 864. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MAXIMUM AWARD PRICE FOR SOLE SOURCE MANUFACTURING CONTRACTS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s864/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 8 (15 U.S.C. 637)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s864/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(1)(D)(i)(II), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$5,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$7,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s864/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (m)—</chapeau>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s864/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (7)(B)(i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$6,500,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$7,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s864/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (8)(B)(i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$6,500,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$7,000,000</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </clause>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s864/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 31(c)(2)(A)(ii)(I) (15 U.S.C. 657a(c)(2)(A)(ii)(I)), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$5,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$7,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s864/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s657f">15 U.S.C. 657f</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 36(c)(2)(A), as so redesignated by section 862(d)(1)(C), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$5,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$7,000,000</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s865" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="865">SEC. 865. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORTING REQUIREMENT ON EXPENDITURE AMOUNTS FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH PROGRAM AND THE SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s865/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(7)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s865/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (F), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s865/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (G), by adding “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” after the semicolon at the end; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s865/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to a Federal agency to which subsection (f)(1) or (n)(1) applies, whether the Federal agency has complied with the applicable subsection for the year covered by the report;”</content>
                                </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s865/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (g)(10), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, which section shall describe whether or not the Federal agency complied with the requirements of subsection (f) for the year covered by that plan and include a justification for failure to comply (if applicable),</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a section on its SBIR program</quotedText>”; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s865/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (o)(8), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, which section shall describe whether or not the Federal agency complied with the requirements of subsection (n) for the year covered by that plan and include a justification for failure to comply (if applicable),</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a section on its STTR program</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s866" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="866">SEC. 866. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SMALL BUSINESSES IN TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s866/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Covered Territory Business.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s866/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ff">“(ff) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Territory Business.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this Act, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered territory business</quotedText>’ means a small business concern that has its principal office located in one of the following:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States Virgin Islands.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">American Samoa.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Guam.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Northern Mariana Islands.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s866/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 15(x) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 644(x)) is amended by striking paragraph (3).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s866/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Priority for Surplus Property Transfers.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 7(j)(13)(F)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(j)(13)(F)(iii)) is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s866/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subclause (I), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">means</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following:<quotedContent class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“means—</chapeau>
                                <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a Puerto Rico business, the period beginning on August 13, 2018, and ending on the date on which the Oversight Board established under section 2121 of title 48 terminates; and</content>
                                </item>
                                <item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a covered territory business, the period beginning on the date of the enactment 
of this item and ending on the date that is 4 years after such date of enactment.”</content>
                                </item></quotedContent>; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s866/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subclause (II)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s866/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or a covered territory business</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a Puerto Rico business</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s866/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Puerto Rico business</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">either such business</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s866/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contracting Incentives for Protege Firms That Are Covered Territory Businesses.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s866/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contracting incentives.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 45(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 657r(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered territory businesses.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this paragraph and ending on the date that is 4 years after such date of enactment, the Administrator shall identify potential incentives to a covered territory mentor that awards a subcontract to its covered territory protege, including—</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">positive consideration in any past performance evaluation of the covered territory mentor; and</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the application of costs incurred for providing training to such covered territory protege to the subcontracting plan (as required under paragraph (4) or (5) of section 8(d)) of the covered territory mentor.”</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s866/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mentor-protege relationships.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 45(b)(3)(A) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 657r(b)(3)(A)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">relationships are</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following:<quotedContent class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“relationships—</chapeau>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are between a covered protege and a covered mentor; or</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are between a covered territory protege and a covered territory mentor.”</content>
                                </clause></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s866/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 45(d) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 657r(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered territory mentor.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered territory mentor</quotedText>’ means a mentor that enters into an agreement under this Act, or under any mentor-protege program approved under subsection (b)(1), with a covered territory protege.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered territory protege.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered territory protege</quotedText>’ means a protege of a covered territory mentor that is a covered territory business.”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s867" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="867">SEC. 867. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ELIGIBILITY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS FOR CERTAIN SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s867/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s648">15 U.S.C. 648</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 21(a)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s867/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by inserting before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Administration shall require</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The previous sentence shall not apply to an applicant that has its principal office located in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s867/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4)(C)(ix), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and American Samoa</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s867/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s657d">15 U.S.C. 657d</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 34(a)(9), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and American Samoa</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s868" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="868">SEC. 868. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PAST PERFORMANCE RATINGS OF CERTAIN SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s868/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Past Performance Ratings of Joint Ventures for Small Business Concerns.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 15(e) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 644(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Past performance ratings of joint ventures for small business concerns.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to evaluating an offer for a prime contract made by a small business concern that previously participated in a joint venture with another business concern (whether or not such other business concern was a small business concern), the Administrator shall establish regulations—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">allowing the small business concern to elect to use the past performance of the joint venture if the small business concern has no relevant past performance of its own;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">requiring the small business concern, when making an election under subparagraph (A)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to identify to the contracting officer the joint venture of which the small business concern was a member; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to inform the contracting officer what duties and responsibilities the small business concern carried out as part of the joint venture; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">requiring a contracting officer, if the small business concern makes an election under subparagraph (A), to consider the past performance of the joint venture when evaluating the past performance of the small business concern, giving due consideration to the information provided under subparagraph (B)(ii).”</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s868/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Past Performance Ratings of First-tier Small Business Subcontractors.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8(d)(17) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(l7)) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="17">“(17) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Past performance ratings for certain small business subcontractors.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon request by a small business concern that performed as a first tier subcontractor on a covered contract (as defined in paragraph (13)(A)), the prime contractor for such covered contract shall submit to such small business concern a record of past performance for such small business concern with respect to such covered contract. If a small business concern elects to use such record of past performance, a contracting officer shall consider such record of past performance when evaluating an offer for a prime contract made by such small business concern.”</content>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s868/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s637">15 U.S.C. 637 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rulemaking.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall issue rules to carry out this section and the amendments made by this section.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s869" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="869">SEC. 869. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s637">15 U.S.C. 637 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF PARTICIPATION IN 8(A) PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s869/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall ensure that a small business concern participating in the program established under section 8(a) of the Small  
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637) on or before September 9, 2020, may elect to extend such participation by a period of 1 year, regardless of whether such concern previously elected to suspend participation in such program pursuant to guidance of the Administrator.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s869/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Emergency Rulemaking Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 15 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator shall issue regulations to carry out this section without regard to the notice requirements under section 553(b) of title 5, United States Code.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s870" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="870">SEC. 870. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s644">15 U.S.C. 644 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMPLIANCE OF OFFICES OF SMALL BUSINESS AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS UTILIZATION. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s870/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Comptroller General of the United States has determined that a Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization of a Federal agency is not in compliance with the requirements of section 15(k) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 644(k)), such Director shall submit, not later than the specified date, to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives a report that includes the reasons for such noncompliance and the specific actions the Director shall take to remedy such noncompliance.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s870/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Specified Date Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">specified date</quotedText>” means the later of—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s870/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date that is 120 days after the date on which a determination is made under subsection (a); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s870/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s871" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="871">SEC. 871. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s631">15 U.S.C. 631 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CATEGORY MANAGEMENT TRAINING. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s871/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 8 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in coordination with the Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy and any other head of a Federal agency (as determined by the Administrator), shall develop a training curriculum on category management for staff of Federal agencies with procurement or acquisition responsibilities. Such training shall include—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s871/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">best practices for procuring goods and services from small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s871/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information on avoiding conflicts with the requirements of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s871/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Curriculum.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator of the Small Business Administration—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s871/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall ensure that staff for Federal agencies described in subsection (a) receive the training described in such subsection; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s871/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may request the assistance of the relevant Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (as described in section 15(k) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 644(k))) to carry out the requirements of paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s871/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission to Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall provide a copy of the training curriculum developed under subsection (a) to the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stE/s871/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Category Management Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">category management</quotedText>” has the meaning given by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other Matters </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s881" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="881">SEC. 881. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REVIEW OF AND REPORT ON OVERDUE ACQUISITION AND CROSS-SERVICING AGREEMENT TRANSACTIONS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s881/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, acting through the official designated to provide oversight of acquisition and cross-servicing agreements under section 2342(f) of title 10, United States Code, shall conduct a review of acquisition and cross-servicing agreement transactions for which reimbursement to the United States is overdue under section 2345 of such title.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s881/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s881/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 1, 2021, the designated official described in subsection (a) shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the review of acquisition and cross-servicing agreement transactions described in such subsection.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s881/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s881/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each such transaction valued at $1,000,000 or more for which reimbursement to the United States was overdue as of October 1, 2020—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s881/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total amount of the transaction;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s881/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the unreimbursed balance of the transaction;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s881/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which the transaction was originally made;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s881/b/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which the most recent request for payment was sent to the relevant foreign government or international organization; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s881/b/2/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a plan for securing reimbursement from the foreign government or international organization.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s881/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the steps taken to implement the recommendations made in the March 4, 2020, report of the Government Accountability Office titled “Defense Logistics Agreements: DOD Should Improve Oversight and Seek Payment from Foreign Partners for Thousands of Orders It Identifies as Overdue”, including efforts to validate data reported under this subsection and in the system of the Department of Defense to record data on acquisition and cross-servicing agreement transactions.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s881/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount of reimbursement received from a foreign government or international organization, as applicable, for each order—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s881/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for which the reimbursement is recorded as overdue in the system of the Department of Defense to record data on acquisition and cross-servicing agreement transactions; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s881/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that was authorized during the period beginning on October 1, 2013, and ending on September 30, 2020.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s881/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A plan for improving recordkeeping of acquisition and cross-servicing agreement transactions and ensuring 
timely reimbursement by a foreign government or international organization.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s881/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matter considered relevant by the designated official described in subsection (a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s882" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="882">SEC. 882. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DOMESTIC COMPARATIVE TESTING ACTIVITIES. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2350a(g) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s882/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s882/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s882/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">conventional defense equipment, munitions, and technologies manufactured and developed by countries referred to in subsection (a)(2)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered equipment, munitions, and technologies</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s882/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">such equipment, munitions, and technologies</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">such covered equipment, munitions, and technologies</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </clause>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s882/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">such covered</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">equipment, munitions, and technologies</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s882/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">equipment, munitions, and technologies of the type described in paragraph (1)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered equipment, munitions, and technologies</quotedText>”; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s882/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Equipment, Munitions, and Technologies Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered equipment, munitions, and technologies</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conventional defense equipment, munitions, and technologies manufactured and developed by countries referred to in subsection (a)(2); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conventional defense equipment, munitions, and technologies manufactured and developed domestically.”</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s883" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="883">SEC. 883. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4701">10 U.S.C. 4701 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROHIBITION ON AWARDING OF CONTRACTS TO CONTRACTORS THAT REQUIRE NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS RELATING TO WASTE, FRAUD, OR ABUSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s883/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may not award a contract for the procurement of goods or services to a contractor unless the contractor represents that—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s883/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">it does not require its employees to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements that would prohibit or otherwise restrict such employees from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, or abuse related to the performance of a Department of Defense contract to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of the Department of Defense authorized to receive such information; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s883/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">it will inform its employees of the limitations on confidentiality agreements and other statements described in paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s883/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reliance on Representation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A contracting officer of the Department of Defense may rely on the representation of a contractor as to the requirements described under subsection (a) in awarding a contract unless the officer has reason to question the accuracy of the representation.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s884" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="884">SEC. 884. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROGRAM MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT OFFICERS AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT POLICY COUNCIL. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1126 of title 31, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s884/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(1), by inserting after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">senior executive of the agency</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, who has significant program and project management oversight responsibilities,</quotedText>”; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s884/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(4) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">twice</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">four times</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s885" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="885">SEC. 885. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL OWNERS IN DATABASE FOR FEDERAL AGENCY CONTRACT AND GRANT OFFICERS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2313(d) of title 41, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s885/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, and an identification of any beneficial owner of such corporation,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to the corporation</quotedText>”; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s885/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Beneficial ownership.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">beneficial ownership</quotedText>’ has the meaning given under section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1505; 10 U.S.C. 2509 note).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Corporation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">corporation</quotedText>’ means any corporation, company, limited liability company, limited partnership, business trust, business association, or other similar entity.”</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s886" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="886">SEC. 886. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPEAL OF PILOT PROGRAM ON PAYMENT OF COSTS FOR DENIED GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE BID PROTESTS. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 827 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1467; 10 U.S.C. 2304 note) is repealed.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s887" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="887">SEC. 887. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AMENDMENTS TO SUBMISSIONS TO CONGRESS RELATING TO CERTAIN FOREIGN MILITARY SALES. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 887(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 22 U.S.C. 2761 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s887/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2022</quotedText>”; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s887/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirements of this subsection apply only to foreign military sales processes within the Department of Defense.”</content>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s888" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="888">SEC. 888. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REVISION TO REQUIREMENT TO USE FIRM FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS FOR FOREIGN MILITARY SALES. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 830 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (22 U.S.C. 2762 note) is repealed.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="889">SEC. 889. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSESSMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF NATIONAL SECURITY INNOVATION BASE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall assess the economic forces and structures shaping the capacity of the national security innovation base, and develop policies to address such forces and structures.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The assessment required under subsection (a) shall review the following matters as they pertain to the innovative and manufacturing capacity of the national security innovation base:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed description of the entities comprising the national security innovation base and how they currently interact.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Competition and antitrust policy.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Immigration policy, including the policies germane to the attraction and retention of skilled immigrants.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Education funding and policy.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Demand stabilization and social safety net policies.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The structure and incentives of financial markets and the effects of such on the access of businesses to credit.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Trade policy, including export control policy and trade remedies.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The tax code and its effect on investment, including the Federal research and development tax credit.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Regulatory policy, including with respect to land use, environmental impact, and construction and manufacturing activities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/b/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Economic and manufacturing infrastructure.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/b/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Intellectual property policy.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/b/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Federally funded investments in the economy, including investments in research and development and advanced manufacturing.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/b/13" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Federally funded purchases of goods and services.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/b/14" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">(14) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Federally funded investments to expand domestic manufacturing capabilities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/b/15" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="15">(15) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Coordination and collaboration with allies and partners.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/b/16" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="16">(16) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Measures to protect technological advantages over adversaries and to counteract hostile or destabilizing activity by adversaries.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/b/17" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="17">(17) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Other matters as the Secretary of Defense deems appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Engagement With Certain Entities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In conducting the assessment required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall engage through appropriate mechanisms with—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Defense Science Board;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Defense Innovation Board;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Defense Business Board;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">entities representing industry interests; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">entities representing labor interests.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s889/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission of Assessment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the President, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, the Director of the National Economic Council, and the congressional defense committees the assessment required under subsection (a), together with recommendations and any additional views of the Secretary.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tVIII/stF/s890" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="890">SEC. 890. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IDENTIFICATION OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE OF A BORDER WALL. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to contract actions reported to the Federal Procurement Data system established pursuant to section 1122(a)(4) of title 41, United States Code (or any successor system), the Secretary of Defense shall identify any contracts (including any task order contract (as defined in section 2304d of title 10, United States Code) and any modifications to a contract) entered into by the Secretary relating to the construction or maintenance of 
a barrier along the international border between the United States and Mexico that have an estimated value greater than or equal to $7,000,000.</content>
                    </section><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Section 891 repealed by section 811(b)(3)(C) of division A of Public Law 119–60.<b>]</b> </editorialNote>
                </subtitle>
            </title>
            <title identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX" style="-uslm-dtd:title" styleType="OLC">
                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IX">TITLE IX—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT </heading>
                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 901.</designator><label> Repeal of position of Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 902.</designator><label> Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict and related matters.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 903.</designator><label> Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 904.</designator><label> Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 905.</designator><label> Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 906.</designator><label> Input from the Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau to the Joint Requirements Oversight Council.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 907.</designator><label> Assignment of responsibility for the Arctic region within the Office of the Secretary of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 908.</designator><label> Modernization of process used by the Department of Defense to identify, task, and manage Congressional reporting requirements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Other Department of Defense Organization and Management Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 911.</designator><label> Reform of the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 912.</designator><label> Limitation on reduction of civilian workforce.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Sec. 913. was repealed<b>]</b> </editorialNote></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 914.</designator><label> Limitation on consolidation or transition to alternative content delivery methods within the Defense Media Activity.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Space Force Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 921.</designator><label> Office of the Chief of Space Operations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 922.</designator><label> Clarification of Space Force and Chief of Space Operations authorities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 923.</designator><label> Amendments to Department of the Air Force provisions in title 10, United States Code.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 924.</designator><label> Amendments to other provisions of title 10, United States Code.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 925.</designator><label> Amendments to provisions of law relating to pay and allowances.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 926.</designator><label> Amendments to provisions of law relating to veterans’ benefits.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 927.</designator><label> Amendments to other provisions of the United States Code and other laws.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 928.</designator><label> Applicability to other provisions of law.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 929.</designator><label> Temporary exemption from authorized daily average of members in pay grades E-8 and E-9.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 930.</designator><label> Limitation on transfer of military installations to the jurisdiction of the Space Force.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 931.</designator><label> Organization of the Space Force.</label></referenceItem>
                </toc>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s901" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="901">SEC. 901. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPEAL OF POSITION OF CHIEF MANAGEMENT OFFICER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal of Position.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 132a of title 10, United States Code is repealed.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming repeals.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following provisions of law are repealed:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (2) of section 131(b) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5313">5 U.S.C. 5313 note</ref> <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s131">10 U.S.C. 131 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 910 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1516).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s131">10 U.S.C. 131</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 4 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 132a.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s131">10 U.S.C. 131 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The repeals and amendments made by this subsection shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s901/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s132a">10 U.S.C. 132a note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s901/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each duty or responsibility that remains assigned to the Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense shall be transferred to an officer or employee of the Department of Defense designated by the Secretary of Defense; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s901/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the personnel, functions, and assets of the Office of the Chief Management Officer shall be transferred to such other organizations and elements of the Department as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s901/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">References.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any reference in any law, regulation, guidance, instruction, or other document of the Federal Government to the Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense shall be deemed to refer to the applicable officer or employee of the Department of Defense designated by the Secretary of Defense under subsection (b)(1).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s901/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that sets forth such recommendations for legislative action as the Secretary considers appropriate for modifications to law to carry out this section and the repeals and amendments made by this section.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s902" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="902">SEC. 902. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS AND LOW INTENSITY CONFLICT AND RELATED MATTERS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s902/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s902/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clarification of chain of administrative command.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 138(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s902/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) of subparagraph (B) as subclauses (I), (II), and (III), respectively;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s902/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s902/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(A)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(2)</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s902/a/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i) of subparagraph (A), as redesignated by this paragraph, by inserting before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">through the administrative chain of command specified in section 167(f) of this title;</quotedText>” and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s902/a/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the discharge of the responsibilities specified in subparagraph (A)(i), the Assistant Secretary is immediately subordinate to the Secretary of Defense. Unless otherwise directed by the President, no officer below the Secretary may intervene to exercise authority, direction, or control over the Assistant Secretary in the discharge of such responsibilities.”</content>
                                    </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s902/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (A) of such section, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is further amended in the matter preceding clause (i), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 167(j)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 167(k)</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s902/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fulfillment of Special Operations Responsibilities.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s902/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 139b of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="139b">“SEC. 139b. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretariat for Special Operations; Special Operations Policy and Oversight Council </heading>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretariat for Special Operations.—</heading>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In order to fulfill the responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict specified in section 138(b)(2)(A)(i) of this title, there shall be within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict an office to be known as the ‘Secretariat for Special Operations’.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purpose of the Secretariat is to assist the Assistant Secretary in exercising authority, direction, and 
control with respect to the special operations-peculiar administration and support of the special operations command, including the readiness and organization of special operations forces, resources and equipment, and civilian personnel as specified in such section.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Director.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of the Secretariat for Special Operations shall be appointed by the Secretary of Defense from among individuals qualified to serve as the Director. An individual serving as Director shall, while so serving, be a member of the Senior Executive Service.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative chain of command.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of the support of the Secretariat for the Assistant Secretary in the fulfillment of the responsibilities referred to in paragraph (1), the administrative chain of command is as specified in section 167(f) of this title. Unless otherwise directed by the President, no officer below the Secretary of Defense (other than the Assistant Secretary) may intervene to exercise authority, direction, or control over the Secretariat in its support of the Assistant Secretary in the discharge of such responsibilities.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Operations Policy and Oversight Council.—</heading>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In order to fulfill the responsibilities specified in section 138(b)(2)(A)(i) of this title, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict shall establish and lead a team known as the ‘Special Operation Policy and Oversight Council’ (in this subsection referred to as the ‘Council’).</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purpose of the Council is to integrate the functional activities of the headquarters of the Department of Defense in order to most efficiently and effectively provide for special operations forces and capabilities. In fulfilling this purpose, the Council shall develop and continuously improve policy, joint processes, and procedures that facilitate the development, acquisition, integration, employment, and sustainment of special operations forces and capabilities.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Membership.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Assistant Secretary.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Appropriate senior representatives of each of the following:</chapeau>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller).</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence.</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The General Counsel of the Department of Defense.</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The other Assistant Secretaries of Defense under the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The military departments.</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Joint Staff.</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="x">“(x) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States Special Operations Command.</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xi">“(xi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other officers or Agencies, elements, or components of the Department of Defense as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.</content>
                                                </clause>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Operation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council shall operate continuously.”</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s902/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s131">10 U.S.C. 131</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 4 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 139b and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“139b.</designator><label> Secretariat for Special Operations; Special Operations Policy and Oversight Council.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s138">10 U.S.C. 138 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DoD Directive on Responsibilities of ASD SOLIC.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall publish a Department of Defense directive establishing policy and procedures related to the exercise of authority, direction, and control of all special-operations peculiar administrative matters relating to the organization, training, and equipping of special operations forces by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict as specified by section 138(b)(2)(A)(i) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a)(1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters for including.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The directive required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A specification of responsibilities for coordination on matters affecting the organization, training, and equipping of special operations forces.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An identification and specification of updates to applicable documents and instructions of the Department of Defense.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Mechanisms to ensure the inclusion of the Assistant Secretary in all Departmental governance forums affecting the organization, training, and equipping of special operations forces.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other matters as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The directive required by paragraph (1) shall apply throughout the Department of Defense to all components of the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s902/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on availability of certain funding pending publication.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2021 for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide, and available for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the date that is 15 days after the date on which the Secretary publishes the directive required by paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s903" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="903">SEC. 903. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR INDUSTRIAL BASE POLICY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s903/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Increase in Authorized Number of Assistant Secretaries of Defense.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a)(1) of section 138 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">13</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">14</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) of that section is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">One of the Assistant Secretaries is the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy. The Assistant Secretary shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advise the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment on industrial base policies; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">perform other duties as directed by the Under Secretary.”</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s904" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="904">SEC. 904. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ENERGY, INSTALLATIONS, AND ENVIRONMENT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s904/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Increase in Authorized Number of Assistant Secretaries of Defense.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a)(1) of section 138 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 903 of this Act, is further amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">14</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">15</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s904/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) of that section, as so amended, is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">One of the Assistant Secretaries is the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment. The principal duty of the Assistant Secretary shall be the overall supervision of matters relating to energy, installations, and the environment for the Department of Defense.”</content>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Section 905 was repealed by section 902(d) of division A of Public Law 117–81.<b>]</b> </editorialNote>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s906" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="906">SEC. 906. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INPUT FROM THE VICE CHIEF OF THE NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU TO THE JOINT REQUIREMENTS OVERSIGHT COUNCIL. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s906/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 181(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Input from vice chief of the national guard bureau.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council shall seek, and strongly consider, the views of the Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau regarding non-Federalized National Guard capabilities in support of homeland defense and civil support missions.”</content>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s906/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (1)(D) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s907" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="907">SEC. 907. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s138">10 U.S.C. 138 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ARCTIC REGION WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs shall assign responsibility for the Arctic region to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere or any other Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s908" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="908">SEC. 908. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 U.S.C. 111 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODERNIZATION OF PROCESS USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO IDENTIFY, TASK, AND MANAGE CONGRESSIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s908/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ongoing Analysis Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs shall conduct on an ongoing basis 
an analysis of the process used by the Department of Defense to identify reports to Congress required by annual national defense authorization Acts, assign responsibility for preparation of such reports, and manage the completion and delivery of such reports to Congress for the purpose of identifying mechanisms to optimize and otherwise modernize the process.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s908/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Assistant Secretary shall conduct the analysis required by subsection (a) with the assistance of and in consultation with the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s908/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s908/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A business process reengineering of the process described in subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s908/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of applicable commercially available analytics tools, technologies, and services in connection with such business process reengineering.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stA/s908/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other actions as the Assistant Secretary considers appropriate for purposes of the analysis.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other Department of Defense Organization and Management Matters </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB/s911" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="911">SEC. 911. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REFORM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB/s911/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reform of the Department of Defense.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB/s911/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 3 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 125 the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="125a">“SEC. 125a. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s125a">10 U.S.C. 125a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Reform: improvement of efficacy and efficiency </heading>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall take such action as is necessary to reform the Department of Defense to improve the efficacy and efficiency of the Department, and to improve the ability of the Department to prioritize among and assess the costs and benefits of covered elements of reform.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Policy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall develop a policy and issue guidance to implement reform within the Department and to improve the ability of the Department to prioritize among and assess the costs and benefits of covered elements of reform.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Framework for Reform.—</heading>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than February 1, 2022, the Secretary shall establish policies, guidance, and a consistent reporting framework to measure the progress of the Department toward covered elements of reform, including by establishing categories of reform, consistent metrics, and a process for prioritization of reform activities.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The framework required by paragraph (1) may address duties under the following:</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 125 of this title.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 192 of this title.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2222 of this title.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1124 of title 31.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 11319 of title 40.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall consult with the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Performance Improvement Officer of the Department of Defense, the Chief Data Officer 
of the Department of Defense, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, and the financial managers of the military departments in carrying out activities under this subsection.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Elements of Reform.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section and the policies, guidance, and reporting framework required by subsection (c), covered elements of reform may include the following:</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Business systems modernization.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Enterprise business operations process re-engineering.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Expanded and modernized collection, management, dissemination, and visualization of data to support decision-making at all levels of the enterprise.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Improvements in workforce training and education and increasing capabilities of the Department workforce to support and execute reform activities and business processes.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Improvements to decision-making processes to enable cost savings, cost avoidance, or investments to develop process improvements.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other elements as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the same time the budget of the President for a fiscal year is submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, the Secretary shall, using the policies, guidance, and reporting framework required by subsection (c), submit to the congressional defense committees a report, including detailed narrative justifications and tradeoff analyses between options, on the actions of the Department as follows:</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The activities, expenditures, and accomplishments carried out or made to effect reform under this section during the fiscal year in which such budget is submitted.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The proposed activities, expenditures, and accomplishments to effect reform under this section, and consistent with priorities established by the Secretary, during the fiscal year covered by such budget and each of the four succeeding fiscal years.”</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB/s911/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s121">10 U.S.C. 121</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 3 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 125 the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“125a.</designator><label> Reform: improvement of efficacy and efficiency.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB/s911/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s125a">10 U.S.C. 125a note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementing Policies, Guidance, and Reporting Framework.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB/s911/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submittal to congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth the policies, guidance, and reporting framework established pursuant to subsection (c) of section 125a of title 10, United States Code (as added by subsection (a) of this section).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB/s911/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Update. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the submittal to Congress of the report required by section 901(d) of this Act, the Secretary shall update the reporting framework referred to in paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB/s911/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comptroller General of the United States Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 270 days after the date of the submittal to Congress pursuant to subsection (b) of the policies, guidance, and reporting framework established pursuant to subsection (c) of section 125a of title 10, United States Code (as so added), the Comptroller 
General of the United States shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth an evaluation, based on a review by the Comptroller General of such policies, guidance, and framework, to the extent to which the categories and metrics in such policies, guidance, and reporting framework will enable consistent measurement of progress in reform and prioritization of reform of the Department.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB/s912" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="912">SEC. 912. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LIMITATION ON REDUCTION OF CIVILIAN WORKFORCE. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 129a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary may not reduce the civilian workforce programmed full-time equivalent levels unless the Secretary conducts an appropriate analysis of the impacts of such reductions on workload, military force structure, lethality, readiness, operational effectiveness, stress on the military force, and fully burdened costs.</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Section 913 repealed by section 901(e) of division A of Public Law 119–60.<b>]</b> </editorialNote>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB/s914" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="914">SEC. 914. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LIMITATION ON CONSOLIDATION OR TRANSITION TO ALTERNATIVE CONTENT DELIVERY METHODS WITHIN THE DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB/s914/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">No consolidation or transition to alternative content delivery methods may occur within the Defense Media Activity until a period of 180 days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that identifies key aspects of the business case for alternative content delivery, and actions to mitigate risks, relating to the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB/s914/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The safety and security of members of the Armed Forces and their families.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB/s914/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The cybersecurity or security of content delivery to members of the Armed Forces, whether through—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB/s914/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">vulnerabilities in the content delivery method concerned;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB/s914/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">vulnerabilities in the personal devices used by members; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB/s914/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">vulnerabilities in the receivers or streaming devices necessary to accommodate the alternative content delivery method.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB/s914/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Costs or personal financial liabilities to members of the Armed Forces or their families, whether through monthly subscription fees or other tolls required to access digital content.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB/s914/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Access to content with respect to bandwidth or other technical limitations where members of the Armed Forces receive content.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB/s914/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB/s914/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">alternative content delivery</quotedText>” means any method of the Defense Media Activity for the delivery of digital content that is different from a method used by the Activity as of the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stB/s914/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">consolidation</quotedText>”, when used with respect to the Defense Media Activity, means any action to reduce or limit the functions, personnel, facilities, or capabilities of the Activity, including entering into contracts or developing plans for such reduction or limitation.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Space Force Matters </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s921" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="921">SEC. 921. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF SPACE OPERATIONS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s921/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 908 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking section 9083 and inserting the following new sections:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9083">“SEC. 9083. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9083">10 U.S.C. 9083</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Office of the Chief of Space Operations: function; composition </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Function.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is in the executive part of the Department of the Air Force an Office of the Chief of Space Operations to assist the Secretary of the Air Force in carrying out the responsibilities of the Secretary.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Composition.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office of the Chief of Space Operations is composed of the following:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief of Space Operations.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Other members of the Space Force and Air Force assigned or detailed to the Office of the Chief of Space Operations.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Civilian employees in the Department of the Air Force assigned or detailed to the Office of the Chief of Space Operations.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Organization.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise specifically prescribed by law, the Office of the Chief of Space Operations shall be organized in such manner, and the members of the Office of the Chief of Space Operations shall perform such duties and have such titles, as the Secretary of the Air Force may prescribe.</content>
                                </subsection>
                            </section>
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9084">“SEC. 9084. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9084">10 U.S.C. 9084</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Office of the Chief of Space Operations: general duties </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Professional Assistance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office of the Chief of Space Operations shall furnish professional assistance to the Secretary, the Under Secretary, and the Assistant Secretaries of the Air Force and to the Chief of Space Operations.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Office of the Chief of Space Operations shall—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subject to subsections (c) and (d) of section 9014 of this title, prepare for such employment of the Space Force, and for such recruiting, organizing, supplying, equipping (including research and development), training, servicing, mobilizing, demobilizing, administering, and maintaining of the Space Force, as will assist in the execution of any power, duty, or function of the Secretary of the Air Force or the Chief of Space Operations;</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">investigate and report upon the efficiency of the Space Force and its preparation to support military operations by commanders of the combatant commands;</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prepare detailed instructions for the execution of approved plans and supervise the execution of those plans and instructions;</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as directed by the Secretary of the Air Force or the Chief of Space Operations, coordinate the action of organizations of the Space Force; and</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">perform such other duties, not otherwise assigned by law, as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s921/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9081">10 U.S.C. 9081</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of Sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 908 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 9083 and inserting the following new items:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“9083.</designator><label> Office of the Chief of Space Operations: function; composition.</label></referenceItem>
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“9084.</designator><label> Office of the Chief of Space Operations: general duties.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s921/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9083">10 U.S.C. 9083 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date on which the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Space Operations jointly submit to the 
congressional defense committees a report detailing the functions that the headquarters staff of the Department of the Air Force will continue to perform in support of the Space Force.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s921/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9083">10 U.S.C. 9083 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No Authorization of Additional Military Billets.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish the Office of the Chief of Space Operations under section 9083 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), using military personnel otherwise authorized. Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section shall be construed to authorize additional military billets for the purposes of, or in connection with, the establishment of the Office of the Chief of Space Operations.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s922" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="922">SEC. 922. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CLARIFICATION OF SPACE FORCE AND CHIEF OF SPACE OPERATIONS AUTHORITIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s922/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Composition of Space Force.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9081 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following new subsection (b):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Composition.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Space Force consists of—</chapeau>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Regular Space Force;</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all persons appointed or enlisted in, or conscripted into, the Space Force, including those not assigned to units, necessary to form the basis for a complete and immediate mobilization for the national defense in the event of a national emergency; and</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all Space Force units and other Space Force organizations, including installations and supporting and auxiliary combat, training, administrative, and logistic elements.”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s922/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Functions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9081 of title 10, United States Code, is further amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s922/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following new subsection (c):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Functions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Space Force shall be organized, trained, and equipped to—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide freedom of operation for the United States in, from, and to space;</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct space operations; and</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">protect the interests of the United States in space.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s922/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (d).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s922/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clarification of Chief of Space Operations Authorities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9082 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s922/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s922/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">general officers of the Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">general, flag, or equivalent officers of the Space Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s922/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may appoint an officer as Chief of Space Operations only if—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the officer has had significant experience in joint duty assignments; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such experience includes at least one full tour of duty in a joint duty assignment (as defined in section 664(d) of this title) as a general, flag, or equivalent officer of the Space Force.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may waive paragraph (3) in the case of an officer if the President determines such action is necessary in the national interest.”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s922/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">grade of general</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">grade in the Space Force equivalent to the grade of general in the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, or admiral in the Navy</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s922/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s922/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s922/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s922/c/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph (5):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">perform duties prescribed for the Chief of Space Operations by sections 171 and 2547 of this title and other provision of law; and”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s922/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regular Space Force.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 908 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 921 of this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9085">“SEC. 9085. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9085">10 U.S.C. 9085</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Regular Space Force: composition </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Regular Space Force is the component of the Space Force that consists of persons whose continuous service on active duty in both peace and war is contemplated by law, and of retired members of the Regular Space Force.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Composition.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Regular Space Force includes—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the officers and enlisted members of the Regular Space Force; and</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the retired officers and enlisted members of the Regular Space Force.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s922/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9081">10 U.S.C. 9081</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of Sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 908 of title 10, United States Code, as so amended, is further amended by adding at the end the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“9085.</designator><label> Regular Space Force: composition.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="923">SEC. 923. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AMENDMENTS TO DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE PROVISIONS IN TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Subtitle.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9011">10 U.S.C. 9011</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Heading.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of subtitle D of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“Subtitle D—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Air Force and Space Force”</heading>
                                </subtitle></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 U.S.C. 101</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of subtitles.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of subtitles at the beginning of such title is amendedis amended by striking the item relating to subtitle D and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem class="bold" role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:multi-column-toc-entry"><designator style="-uslm-dtd:toc-enum">“D.</designator><label class="bold" style="-uslm-dtd:level-header">Air Force and Space Force</label><target style="-uslm-dtd:target">9011”</target></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Organization.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary of the air force.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9013 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and officers of the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Officers of the Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (g)(1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, members of the Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">members of the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Office of the secretary of the air force.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9014 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following new paragraph (4):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Inspector General of the Department of the Air Force.”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the Air Staff</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, the Air Staff, and the Office of the Chief of Space Operations</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Office of the Chief of Space Operations</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Staff</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to the Chief of Staff and to the Air Staff</quotedText>” and all that follows through the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the Air Staff, and to the Chief of Space Operations and the Office of the Chief of Space Operations, and shall ensure that each such office or entity provides the Chief of Staff and Chief of Space Operations such staff support as the Chief concerned considers necessary to perform the Chief’s duties and responsibilities.</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4)—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/2/B/iv/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the Office of the Chief of Space Operations</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Staff</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/2/B/iv/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the Chief of Space Operations</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Chief of Staff</quotedText>”;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the Air Staff</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, the Air Staff, and the Office of the Chief of Space Operations</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the Office of the Chief of Space Operations</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Staff</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and to the Air Staff</quotedText>” and all that follows through the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the Air Staff, and to the Chief of Space Operations and the Office of the Chief of Space Operations, and shall ensure that each such office or entity provides the Chief of Staff and Chief of Space Operations such staff support as the Chief concerned considers necessary to perform the Chief’s duties and responsibilities.</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/2/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the Air Staff</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, the Air Staff, and the Office of the Chief of Space Operations</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to the other</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to any of the others</quotedText>”.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary of the air force: successors to duties.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9017 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief of Space Operations.”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inspector general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9020 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/4/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Department of the</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Inspector General of the</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/4/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the general, flag, or equivalent officers of the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">general officers of the Air Force</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/4/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Chief of Staff</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or the Chief of Space Operations</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Department of the</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/4/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Chief of Staff</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, the Chief of Staff, or the Chief of Space Operations</quotedText>” ; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for a tour of duty</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">The air staff: function; composition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9031(b)(8) of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Surgeon general: appointment; duties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9036(b) of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force on all health and medical matters of the Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of the Air Force, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and the Chief of Space Operations on all health and medical matters of the Air Force and the Space Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/6/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of the Air Force</quotedText>” the first place it appears; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/6/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and members of the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of the Air Force</quotedText>” the second place it appears.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Judge advocate general, deputy judge advocate general: appointment; duties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9037 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e)(2)(B), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of the Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f)(1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Secretary of the Air Force or the Chief of Staff of the Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Secretary of the Air Force, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or the Chief of Space Operations</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chief of chaplains: appointment; duties.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9039(a) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for the Air Force and the Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Provision of certain professional functions for the space force.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9063 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/9/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsections (a) through (i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the Air Force</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the Air Force and the Space Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/b/9/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (i), as amended by subparagraph (A), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">members of the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Personnel.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Gender-free basis for acceptance of original enlistments.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9132 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Regular Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Regular Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Heading.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of such section 9132 is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9132">“SEC. 9132. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regular Air Force and Regular Space Force: gender-free basis for acceptance of original enlistments”</heading>
                                    </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9131">10 U.S.C. 9131</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 913 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 9132 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“9132.</designator><label> Regular Air Force and Regular Space Force: gender-free basis for acceptance of original enlistments.”</label></referenceItem>
                                    </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reenlistment after service as an officer.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9138 of such title is amended in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Regular Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Regular Air Force</quotedText>” both places it appears; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">officer of the Air Force</quotedText>” both places it appears.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Heading.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of such section 9132 is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9132">“SEC. 9132. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regular Air Force and Regular Space Force: reenlistment after service as an officer”</heading>
                                    </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9131">10 U.S.C. 9131</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 913 of such title, as amended by paragraph (1)(C), is further by striking the item relating to section 9138 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“9138.</designator><label> Regular Air Force and Regular Space Force: reenlistment after service as an officer.”</label></referenceItem>
                                    </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appointments in the regular air force and regular space force.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9160 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Regular Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Regular Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” before the period.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9151">10 U.S.C. 9151</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chapter heading.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of chapter 915 of such title is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <chapter style="-uslm-dtd:chapter">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="915">“CHAPTER 915—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPOINTMENTS IN THE REGULAR AIR FORCE AND THE REGULAR SPACE FORCE”</heading>
                                    </chapter></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9011">10 U.S.C. 9011</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tables of chapters.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of chapters at the beginning of subtitle D of such title, and at the beginning of part II of subtitle D of such title, are each amended by striking the item relating to chapter 915 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                        <referenceItem class="bold" role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:multi-column-toc-entry"><designator style="-uslm-dtd:toc-enum">“915.</designator><label class="bold" style="-uslm-dtd:level-header">Appointments in the Regular Air Force and the Regular Space Force</label><target style="-uslm-dtd:target">9151”</target></referenceItem>
                                    </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retired commissioned officers: status.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9203 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties: chaplains; assistance required of commanding officers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9217(a) of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rank: commissioned officers serving under temporary appointments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9222 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>” both places it appears.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement of exemplary conduct.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9233 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and in the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraphs (3) and (4), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force, respectively</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enlisted members: officers not to use as servants.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9239 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>” both places it appears.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Presentation of united states flag upon retirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9251(a) of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">member of the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Service credit: regular enlisted members; service as an officer to be counted as enlisted service.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9252 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/10/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Regular Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Regular Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/10/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the Air Force,</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">When secretary may require hospitalization.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9263 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">member of the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Decorations and awards.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/12/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 937 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>” each place it appears in the following provisions:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/12/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9271.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/12/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9272.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/12/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9273.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/12/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9276.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/12/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9281 other than the first place it appears in subsection (a).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/12/A/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9286(a) other than the first place it appears.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/12/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Medal of honor; air force cross; distinguished-service medal: delegation of power to award.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9275 of such title is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, or to an equivalent commander of a separate space force or higher unit in the field</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/13" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Twenty years or more: regular or reserve commissioned officers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9311(a) of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">officer of the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/14" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">(14) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Twenty to thirty years: enlisted members.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9314 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">member of the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/15" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="15">(15) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Thirty years or more: regular enlisted members.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9317 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/16" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="16">(16) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Thirty years or more: regular commissioned officers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9318 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/17" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="17">(17) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Forty years or more: air force officers.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/17/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9324 of such title is amended in subsections (a) and (b) by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/17/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Heading.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of such section 9324 is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9324">“SEC. 9324. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Forty years or more: Air Force officers and Space Force officers”</heading>
                                    </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/17/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9311">10 U.S.C. 9311</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of sections amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 941 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 9324 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“9324.</designator><label> Forty years or more: Air Force officers and Space Force officers.”</label></referenceItem>
                                    </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/18" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="18">(18) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Computation of years of service: voluntary retirement; enlisted members.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9325(a) of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/19" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="19">(19) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Computation of years of service: voluntary retirement; regular and reserve commissioned officers.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/19/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9326(a) of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/19/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of the Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/19/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph  (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, the Air Force, or the Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/19/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical amendments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such section 9326(a) is further amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">his</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the officer’s</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/20" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="20">(20) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Computation of retired pay: law applicable.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9329 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/21" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="21">(21) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retired grade.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/21/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Higher grade after 30 years of service: warrant officers and enlisted members.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9344 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/21/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">member of the Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/21/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/21/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraphs (1) and (3), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>” each place it appears; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/21/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Regular Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Regular Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/21/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restoration to former grade: retired warrant officers and enlisted members.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9345 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">member of the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/21/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retired lists.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9346 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/21/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsections (a) and (d), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Regular Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Regular Air Force</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/21/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(1), by inserting before the semicolon the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, or for commissioned officers 134 STAT. 3813
of the Space Force other than of the Regular Space Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/21/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsections (b)(2) and (c), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/22" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="22">(22) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recomputation of retired pay to reflect advancement on retired list.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9362(a) of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/c/23" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="23">(23) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fatality reviews.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9381(a) of such title is amended in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Training.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Members of air force: detail as students, observers, and investigators at educational institutions, industrial plants, and hospitals.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9401 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and members of the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">members of the Air Force</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Regular Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Regular Air Force</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c),by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Reserve of the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Reserve of the Air Force</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/1/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f)—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/1/A/v/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Regular Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Regular Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/1/A/v/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force Reserve</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the reserve components of the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (c) of such section 9401 is further amended—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">his</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Reserve’s</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">he</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Reserve</quotedText>”,</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Heading.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of such section 9401 is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9401">“SEC. 9401. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Members of Air Force and Space Force: detail as students, observers and investigators at educational institutions, industrial plants, and hospitals”</heading>
                                    </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9401">10 U.S.C. 9401</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 951 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 9401 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“9401.</designator><label> Members of Air Force and Space Force: detail as students, observers, and investigators at educational institutions, industrial plants, and hospitals.”</label></referenceItem>
                                    </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enlisted members of air force: schools.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9402 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/2/A/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and enlisted members of the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">members of the Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/2/A/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the third sentence, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and Space Force officers</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force officers</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>” each place it appears.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Heading.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of such section 9402 is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9402">“SEC. 9402. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enlisted members Air Force or Space Force: schools”</heading>
                                    </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9401">10 U.S.C. 9401</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 951 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 9402 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“9402.</designator><label> Enlisted members of Air Force or Space Force: schools.”</label></referenceItem>
                                    </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Service schools: leaves of absence for instructors.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9406 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Degree granting authority for united states air force institute of technology.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9414(d)(1) of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">needs of the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">United states air force institute of technology: administration.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9414b(a)(2) is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>” each place it appears; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the equivalent grade in the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">brigadier general</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Community college of the air force: associate degrees.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9415 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the Department of the Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/6/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/6/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">other than</quotedText>” and all that follows through the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">other than the Air Force or the Space Force who are serving as instructors at Department of the Air Force training schools.</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/6/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Air force academy establishment; superintendent; faculty.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9431(a) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force cadets</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">cadets</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Air force academy superintendent; faculty: appointment and detail.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9433(a) of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Air force academy permanent professors; director of admissions.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/9/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9436 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/9/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/9/A/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the Air Force or the equivalent grade in the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">colonel</quotedText>”;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/9/A/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and a permanent professor appointed from the Regular Space Force has the grade equivalent to the grade 134 STAT. 3815
of colonel in the Regular Air Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">grade of colonel</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/9/A/i/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the third sentence, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the Air Force or the equivalent grade in the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">lieutenant colonel</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/9/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/9/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence, “in the Air Force or the equivalent grade in the Space Force” after “colonel” each place it appears; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/9/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and a person appointed from the Regular Space Force has the grade equivalent to the grade of colonel in the Regular Air Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">grade of colonel</quotedText>”.</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/9/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical amendments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (a) and (b) of such section 9436 are further amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">he</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">such person</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cadets: appointment; numbers, territorial distribution.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/10/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9442 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/10/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force Cadets</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">cadets</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/10/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(2), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Regular Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Regular Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/10/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b)(4) of such section 9442 is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">him</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Secretary</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cadets: agreement to serve as officer.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9448(a) of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/11/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Regular Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Regular Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/11/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting before the semicolon the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or as a Reserve in the Space Force for service in the Space Force Reserve</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cadets: organization; service; instruction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9449 of such title is amended by striking subsection (d).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/13" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cadets: hazing.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9452(c) of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/13/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">an Air Force cadet</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a cadet</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/13/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps, or Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/14" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">(14) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cadets: degree and commission on graduation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9453(b) of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or in the equivalent grade in the Regular Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Regular Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/15" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="15">(15) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Support of athletic programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9462(c)(2) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">personnel of the Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">personnel of the Department of the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/16" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="16">(16) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Schools and camps: establishment: purpose.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9481 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/16/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, the Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">members of the Air Force,</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/16/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force Reserve</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force Reserve</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/17" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="17">(17) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Schools and camps: operation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9482 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/17/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Regular Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Regular Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/d/17/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (7), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Service, Supply, and Procurement.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Equipment: bakeries, schools, kitchens, and mess halls.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9536 of title 10, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9561 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the Space Force ration</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force ration</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clothing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9562 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and members of the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clothing: replacement when destroyed to prevent contagion.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9563 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">member of the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Colors, standards, and guidons of demobilized organizations: disposition.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9565 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">organizations of the Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Utilities: proceeds from overseas operations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9591 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Quarters: heat and light.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9593 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and members of the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Air force military history institute: fee for providing historical information to the public.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/8/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9594 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/8/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsections (a) and (d), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Department of the</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force Military History</quotedText>” each place it appears; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/8/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e)(1)—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/8/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Department of the</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force Military History</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/8/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">materials of the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/8/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Heading.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of such section 9594 is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9594">“SEC. 9594. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Department of the Air Force Military History Institute: fee for providing historical information to the public”</heading>
                                    </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/8/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9591">10 U.S.C. 9591</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 967 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 9594 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“9594.</designator><label> Department of the Air Force Military History Institute: fee for providing historical information to the public.”</label></referenceItem>
                                    </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Subsistence and other supplies: members of armed forces; veterans; executive or military departments and employees; prices.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9621 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/9/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/9/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and members of the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/9/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and officers of the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/9/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/9/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/9/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps, or Space Force</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/9/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/9/E/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>” the first place it appears; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/9/E/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force, respectively</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>” the second place it appears;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/9/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/9/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (h)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/9/G/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>” the first place it appears; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/9/G/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or members of the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">members of the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rations: commissioned officers in field.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9622 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and commissioned officers of the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">officers of the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Medical supplies: civilian employees of the air force.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9624(a) of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/11/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">air base</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force or Space Force military installation</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/11/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force when</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Department of the Air Force when</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ordnance property: officers of armed forces; civilian employees of air force.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/12/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9625 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/12/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">officers of the Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/12/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Department of the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/12/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Heading.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of such section is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9625">“SEC. 9625. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ordnance property: officers of the armed forces; civilian employees of the Department of the Air Force; American National Red Cross; educational institutions; homes for veterans’ orphans”</heading>
                                    </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/12/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9621">10 U.S.C. 9621</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 969 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 9625 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“9625.</designator><label> Ordnance property: officers of the armed forces; civilian employees of the Department of the Air Force; American National Red Cross; educational institutions; homes for veterans’ orphans.”</label></referenceItem>
                                    </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/13" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Supplies: educational institutions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9627 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/13/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for the Air Force</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/13/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">officer of the Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/13/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">air science and tactics</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">science and tactics</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/14" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">(14) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Supplies: military instruction camps.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9654 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/14/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">an Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/14/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">air science and tactics</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">science and tactics</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/15" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="15">(15) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disposition of effects of deceased persons by summary court-martial.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9712(a)(1) of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/16" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="16">(16) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acceptance of donations: land for mobilization, training, supply base, or aviation field.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/16/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9771 of such title is amended in paragraph (2) by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or space mission-related facility</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">aviation field</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/16/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Heading.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of such section 9771 is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9771">“SEC. 9771. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acceptance of donations: land for mobilization, training, supply base, aviation field, or space mission-related facility”</heading>
                                    </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/16/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9771">10 U.S.C. 9771</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 979 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 9771 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“9771.</designator><label> Acceptance of donations: land for mobilization, training, supply base, aviation field, or space mission-related facility.”</label></referenceItem>
                                    </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/17" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="17">(17) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acquisition and construction: air bases and depots.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/17/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9773 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/17/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/17/A/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">permanent air bases</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">permanent Air Force and Space Force military installations</quotedText>”;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/17/A/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">existing air bases</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">existing installations</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/17/A/i/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">training of the Air Force</quotedText>”;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/17/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsections (b) and (c), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">air bases</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">installations</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/17/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(7), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/17/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/17/A/iv/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/17/A/iv/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraphs (3) and (4), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>” both places it appears; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/17/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">air base</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">installation</quotedText>”.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/17/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Heading.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of such section 9773 is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9773">“SEC. 9773. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acquisition and construction: installations and depots”</heading>
                                    </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/17/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9771">10 U.S.C. 9771</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 979 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 9773 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“9773.</designator><label> Acquisition and construction: installations and depots.”</label></referenceItem>
                                    </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/18" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="18">(18) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Emergency construction: fortifications.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9776 of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">air base</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">installation</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/19" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="19">(19) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of public property.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9779 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/19/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">economy of the Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/19/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">support of the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/20" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="20">(20) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disposition of real property at missile sites.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9781(a)(2) of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/20/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Department of the Air Force</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/20/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>” the first two places it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Department of the Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/20/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Department of the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/21" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="21">(21) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maintenance and repair of real property.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9782 of such title is amended in subsections (c) and (d) by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>” both places it appears.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/22" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="22">(22) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Settlement of accounts: remission or cancellation of indebtedness of members.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9837(a) of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">member of the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/23" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="23">(23) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Final settlement of officer’s accounts.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/23/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9840 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/23/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such section 9840 is further amended—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/23/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">he</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the officer</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/23/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">his</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the officer’s</quotedText>”.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/24" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="24">(24) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Payment of small amounts to public creditors.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9841 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">official of Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/e/25" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="25">(25) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Settlement of accounts of line officers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9842 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9020">10 U.S.C. 9020 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Service of Incumbents in Certain Positions Without Reappointment.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The individual serving in a position under a provision of law specified in paragraph (2) as of the date of the enactment of this Act may continue to serve in such position after that date without further appointment as otherwise provided by such provision of law, notwithstanding the amendment of such provision of law by subsection (b).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Provisions of law.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of law specified in this paragraph are the provisions of title 10, United States Code, as follows:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9020, relating to the Inspector General of the Department of the Air Force.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9036. relating to the Surgeon General of the Air Force.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/f/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9037(a), relating to the Judge Advocate General of the Air Force.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/f/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9037(d), relating to the Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Air Force.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s923/f/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9039, relating to the Chief of Chaplains for the Air Force and the Space Force.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="924">SEC. 924. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AMENDMENTS TO OTHER PROVISIONS OF TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 101(b)(13) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps, or Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other Provisions of Subtitle A.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Space force I.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subtitle A of title 10, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and Marine Corps</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps, and Space Force</quotedText>” in the following provisions:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 116(a)(1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 533(a)(2).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 646.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 661(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 712(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 717(c)(1).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/1/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (c) and (d) of section 741.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/1/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 743.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/1/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1111(b)(4).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/1/J" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (a)(2)(A) and (c)(2)(A)(ii) of section 1143.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/1/K" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1174(j).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/1/L" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="L">(L) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1463(a)(1).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/1/M" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="M">(M) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1566.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/1/N" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="N">(N) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2217(c)(2).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/1/O" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="O">(O) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2259(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/1/P" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="P">(P) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2640(j).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Space force II.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such subtitle is further amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps,</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps, Space Force,</quotedText>” in the following provisions:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 123(a).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 172(a).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 518.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 747.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/2/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 749.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/2/A/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1552(c)(1).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/2/A/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2632(c)(2)(A).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/2/A/viii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2686(a).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/2/A/ix" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2733(a).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Heading.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of section 747 of such title is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="747">“SEC. 747. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Command: when different commands of Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard join”</heading>
                                    </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s741">10 U.S.C. 741</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 43 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 747 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“747.</designator><label> Command: when different commands of Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard join.”</label></referenceItem>
                                    </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Space force III.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such subtitle is further amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Marine Corps</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps, or Space Force</quotedText>” in the following provisions:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 125(b).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 541(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 601(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 603(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 619(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 619a(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 624(c).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 625(b).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (a) and (d) of section 631.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/J" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 632(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/K" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 637(a)(2).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/L" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="L">(L) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 638(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/M" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="M">(M) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 741(d).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/N" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="N">(N) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 771.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/O" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="O">(O) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 772.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/P" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="P">(P) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 773.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/Q" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="Q">(Q) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1123.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/R" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="R">(R) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1143(d).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/S" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="S">(S) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1174(a)(2).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/T" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="T">(T) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1251(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/U" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="U">(U) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1252(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/V" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1253(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/W" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="W">(W) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1375.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/X" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="X">(X) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1413a(h).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/Y" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="Y">(Y) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1551.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/Z" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="Z">(Z) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1561(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/AA" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="AA">(AA) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1731(a)(1)(A)(ii).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/BB" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="BB">(BB) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2102(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/CC" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="CC">(CC) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2103a(a)(2).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/DD" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="DD">(DD) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2104(b)(5).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/EE" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="EE">(EE) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2107.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/FF" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="FF">(FF) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2421.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/GG" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="GG">(GG) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2631(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/3/HH" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="HH">(HH) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2787(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regular space force I.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such subtitle is further amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Regular Marine Corps</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Regular Marine Corps, or Regular Space Force</quotedText>” in the following provisions:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 531(c).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 532(a) in the matter preceding paragraph (1).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (a)(1), (b)(1), and (f) of section 533.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/4/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 633(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/4/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 634(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/4/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 635.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/4/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 636(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/4/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 647(c).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/4/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 688(b)(1).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/4/J" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1181.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regular space force II.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such subtitle is further amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Regular Marine Corps,</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Regular Marine Corps, Regular Space Force,</quotedText>” in the following provisions:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 505.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 506.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 508.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer, etc. of functions, powers, and duties.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 125(b) of such title, as amended by paragraph (3)(A), is further amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or 9062(c)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">9062(c), or 9081</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Joint staff matters.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appointment of chairman; grade and rank.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 152 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/7/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(1)(C), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Commandant of the Marine Corps</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Commandant of the Marine Corps, or the Chief of Space Operations</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/7/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or, in the case of the Navy, admiral</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, in the case of the Navy, admiral, or, in the case of an officer of the Space Force, the equivalent grade,</quotedText>”.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion of space force on joint staff.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 155(a)(2)(C) of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Armed forces policy council.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 171(a) of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/8/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (15), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/8/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (16), by striking the period and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/8/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="17">“(17) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Chief of Space Operations.”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Joint requirements oversight council.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 181(c)(1) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Space Force officer in the grade equivalent to the grade of general in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, or admiral in the Navy.”</content>
                                </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Unfunded priorities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 222a(b) of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/10/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/10/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief of Space Operations.”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Theater security cooperation expenses.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 312(b)(3) of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Chief of Space Operations,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Commandant of the Marine Corps,</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Western hemisphere institute.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 343(e)(1)(E) of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/13" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Original appointments of commissioned officers.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 531(a) of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/13/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and in the grades of ensign, lieutenant (junior grade), and lieutenant in the Regular Navy</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the grades of ensign, lieutenant (junior grade), and lieutenant in the Regular Navy, and in the equivalent grades in the Regular Space Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/13/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and in the grades of lieutenant commander, commander, and captain in the Regular Navy</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the grades of lieutenant commander, commander, and captain in the Regular Navy, and in the equivalent grades in the Regular Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/14" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">(14) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Service credit upon original appointment as a commissioned officer.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 533(b)(2) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or captain in the Navy</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, captain in the Navy, or an equivalent grade in the Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/15" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="15">(15) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Senior joint officer positions: recommendations to the secretary of defense.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 604(a)(1)(A) of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the name of at least one Space Force officer</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force officer</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/16" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="16">(16) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Force shaping authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 647(a)(2) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of that armed force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/17" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="17">(17) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Members: required service.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 651(b) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of his armed force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/18" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="18">(18) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Career flexibility to enhance retention of members.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 710(c)(1) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the armed force concerned</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">an armed force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/19" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="19">(19) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Senior members of military staff committee of united nations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 711 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/20" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="20">(20) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rank: chief of space operations.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/20/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 743 of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the Commandant of the Marine Corps</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Chief of Space Operations</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/20/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Heading.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of such section 743 is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="743">“SEC. 743. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rank: Chief of Staff of the Army; Chief of Naval Operations; Chief of Staff of the Air Force; Commandant of the Marine Corps; Chief of Space Operations”</heading>
                                    </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/20/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s741">10 U.S.C. 741</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 43 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 743 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“743.</designator><label> Rank: Chief of Staff of the Army; Chief of Naval Operations; Chief of Staff of the Air Force; Commandant of the Marine Corps; Chief of Space Operations.”</label></referenceItem>
                                    </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/21" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="21">(21) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Uniform code of military justice.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 47 of such title (the Uniform Code of Military Justice) is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/21/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 822(a)(7) (article 22(a)(7)), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps, or the commanding officer of a corresponding unit of the Space Force</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/21/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 823(a) (article 23(a))—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/21/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/21/B/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force base</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force or Space Force military installation</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/21/B/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force, or the Space Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/21/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or a corresponding unit of the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/21/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 824(a)(3) (article 24(a)(3)), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or a corresponding unit of the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/22" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="22">(22) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Service as cadet or midshipman not counted for length of service.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 971(b)(2) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, Air Force, or Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/23" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="23">(23) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Referral bonus.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1030(h)(3) of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">concerning the Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/24" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="24">(24) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Return to active duty from temporary disability.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1211(a) of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/24/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, the Air Force, or the Space Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/24/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (6)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/24/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Air Force, who</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force, or the Space Force who</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/24/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Air Force, as</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Air Force, or the Space Force, as</quotedText>”.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/25" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="25">(25) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Years of service.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1405(c) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, Air Force, or Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/26" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="26">(26) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retired pay base for persons who became members before september 8, 1980.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1406 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/26/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the heading of subsection (e), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/26/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (i)(3)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/26/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/26/B/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating clause (v) as clause (vi); and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/26/B/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after clause (iv) the following new clause (v):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chief of Space Operations.”</content>
                                            </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/26/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/26/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating clause (v) as clause (vi); and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/26/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after clause (iv) the following new clause (v):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The senior enlisted advisor of the Space Force.”</content>
                                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/27" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="27">(27) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special requirements for military personnel in the acquisition field.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/27/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1722a(a) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the Commandant of the Marine Corps (with respect to the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, respectively)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Chief of Space Operations (with respect to the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force, respectively)</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/27/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clarifying amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such section 1722a(a) is further amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/28" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="28">(28) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Senior military acquisition advisors.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1725(e)(1)(C) of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and Space Force</quotedText>” before the period.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/29" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="29">(29) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Military family readiness council.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1781a(b)(1) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps, and Air Force</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/30" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="30">(30) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial assistance program for specially selected members.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2107 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/30/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/30/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or as a</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, as a</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/30/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or as an officer in the equivalent grade in the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps,</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/30/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/30/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the reserve component of the armed force in which he is appointed as a cadet or midshipman</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the reserve component of an armed force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/30/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (5), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">reserve component of that armed force</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">reserve component of an armed force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/30/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">second lieutenant or ensign</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">second lieutenant, ensign, or an equivalent grade in the Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/31" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31">(31) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Space rapid capabilities office.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2273a(d) of such title is amended by striking paragraph (3).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/32" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32">(32) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acquisition-related functions of chiefs of the armed forces.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2547(a) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the Commandant of the Marine Corps</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Chief of Space Operations</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/b/33" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="33">(33) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreements related to military training, testing, and operations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2684a(i) of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Space Force,</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Defense-wide activities</quotedText>” each place it appears.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Provisions of Subtitle B.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subtitle B of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Marine Corps</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps, or Space Force</quotedText>” in the following provisions:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 7452(c).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 7621(d).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Computation of years of service.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 7326(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, the Air Force, or the Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Provisions of Subtitle C.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cadets; hazing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8464(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps, or Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sales prices.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8802 of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, the Air Force, or the Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Heading.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of such section 8802 is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8802">“SEC. 8802. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sales: members of Army, Air Force, and Space Force; prices”</heading>
                                    </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8801">10 U.S.C. 8801</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 879 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 8802 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“8802.</designator><label> Sales: members of Army, Air Force, and Space Force; prices.”</label></referenceItem>
                                    </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sales to certain veterans.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8803 of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Marine Corps</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Marine Corps, or the Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Subsistence and other supplies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8806(d) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Air Force or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s924/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope of chapter on prize.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8851(a) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, the Air Force, or the Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="925">SEC. 925. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AMENDMENTS TO PROVISIONS OF LAW RELATING TO PAY AND ALLOWANCES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 101 of title 37, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraphs (3) and (4), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps,</quotedText>” each place it appears; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (5)(C), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Basic Pay Rates.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commissioned officers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Footnote 2 of the table titled “COMMISSIONED OFFICERS” in section 601(c) of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 109-364; 37 U.S.C. 1009 note) is amended 
by inserting after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Commandant of the Marine Corps,</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Chief of Space Operations,</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enlisted members.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Footnote 2 of the table titled “ENLISTED MEMBERS” in section 601(c) of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 109-364; 37 U.S.C. 1009 note) is amended by inserting after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps,</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the senior enlisted advisor of the Space Force,</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pay Grades: Assignment to; General Rules.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 201(a) of title 37, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(a) For the purpose</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(a)(1) Subject to paragraph (2), for the purpose</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purpose of computing their basic pay, commissioned officers of the Space Force are assigned to the pay grades in the table in paragraph (1) by grade or rank in the Air Force that is equivalent to the grade or rank in which such officers are serving in the Space Force.”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pay of Senior Enlisted Members.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 210(c) of title 37, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph (5):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The senior enlisted advisor of the Space Force.”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Allowances Other Than Travel and Transportation Allowances.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Personal money allowance.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 414 of title 37, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(5), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Chief of Space Operations,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Commandant of the Marines Corps,</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the senior enlisted advisor of the Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps,</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clothing allowance: enlisted members.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 418(d) of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps, or Space Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Marine Corps</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Marine Corps, or the Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Travel and Transportation Allowances: Parking Expenses.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 481i(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps, or Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Leave.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Addition of space force.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 9 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marines Corps,</quotedText>” each place it appears in the following provisions:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/g/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (b)(1) and (e)(1) of section 501.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/g/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 502(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/g/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 503(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Addition of regular space force.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 501(b)(5)(C) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Regular Marine Corps</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Regular Marine Corps, or Regular Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/g/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 9 of such title is further amended as follows:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/g/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In section 501(b)(1)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/g/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">his</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the member’s</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/g/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">he</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the member</quotedText>”.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/g/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In section 502—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/g/3/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">his designated representative</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Secretary’s designated representative</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/g/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">he</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the member</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/g/3/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">his</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the member’s</quotedText>”.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Allotment and Assignment of Pay.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (a), (c), and (d) of section 701 of title 37, United States Code, are each amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps, or Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such section 701 is further amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/h/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">his</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the officer’s</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/h/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">his</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the person’s</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/h/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">his pay, and if he does so</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the member’s pay, and if the member does so</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/h/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Heading.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of such section 701 is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="701">“SEC. 701. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force; contract surgeons”</heading>
                                </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/h/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s701">37 U.S.C. 701</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 13 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 701 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“701.</designator><label> Members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force; contract surgeons.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/i" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Forfeiture of Pay.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/i/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Forfeiture for absence for intemperate use of alcohol or drugs.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/i/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 802 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps, or Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/i/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical amendments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such section 802 is further amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">his</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the member’s</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/i/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Forfeiture when dropped from rolls.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/i/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 803 of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, the Air Force, or the Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/i/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Heading.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of such section 803 is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="803">“SEC. 803. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Commissioned officers of the Army, Air Force, or Space Force: forfeiture of pay when dropped from rolls”</heading>
                                    </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/i/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s801">37 U.S.C. 801</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 15 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 803 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“803.</designator><label> Commissioned officers of the Army, Air Force, or Space Force: forfeiture of pay when dropped from rolls.”</label></referenceItem>
                                    </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/j" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect on Pay of Extension of Enlistment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 906 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps,</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/k" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration of Pay.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/k/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prompt payment required.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/k/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1005 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and of the Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, the Air Force, and the Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/k/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Heading.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of such section 1005 is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1005">“SEC. 1005. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Army, Air Force, and Space Force: prompt payments required”</heading>
                                    </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/k/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s1001">37 U.S.C. 1001</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 15 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 803 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1005.</designator><label> Army, Air Force, and Space Force: prompt payments required.”</label></referenceItem>
                                    </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/k/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deductions from pay.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/k/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1007 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/k/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsections (b), (d), (f), and (g), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, the Air Force, or the Space Force</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/k/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps, or Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/k/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such section 1007 is further amended—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/k/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">him</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the member</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/k/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">his</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the member’s</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/k/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f)—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/k/2/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">his</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the officer’s</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s925/k/2/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">he</quotedText>” both places it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the officer</quotedText>”.</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="926">SEC. 926. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AMENDMENTS TO PROVISIONS OF LAW RELATING TO VETERANS’ BENEFITS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Addition of Space Service to References to Military, Naval, or Air Service.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or air service</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">air, or space service</quotedText>” each place it appears in the following provisions:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraphs (2), (5), (12), (16), (17), (18), (24), and (32) of section 101.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 105(a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 106(b).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 701.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraphs (1) and (2)(A) of section 1101.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1103.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1110.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (b)(1) and (c)(1) of section 1112.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1113(b).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1131.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1132.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1133.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/13" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1137.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/14" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">(14) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1141.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/15" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="15">(15) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1153.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/16" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="16">(16) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1301.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/17" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="17">(17) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (a) and (b) of section 1302.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/18" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="18">(18) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1310(b).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/19" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="19">(19) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1521(j).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/20" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="20">(20) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1541(h).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/21" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="21">(21) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (a)(2)(B) and (e)(3) of section 1710.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/22" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="22">(22) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1712(a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/23" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="23">(23) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1712A(c).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/24" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="24">(24) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1717(d)(1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/25" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="25">(25) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (b) and (c) of section 1720A.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/26" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="26">(26) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1720D(c)(3).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/27" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="27">(27) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1720E(a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/28" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="28">(28) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1720G(a)(2)(B).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/29" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="29">(29) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (b)(2), (e)(1), and (e)(4) of section 1720I.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/30" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="30">(30) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1781(a)(3).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/31" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31">(31) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1783(b)(1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/32" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32">(32) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1922(a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/33" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="33">(33) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2002(b)(1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/34" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="34">(34) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2101A(a)(1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/35" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="35">(35) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (a)(1)(C) and (d) of section 2301.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/36" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="36">(36) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2302(a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/37" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="37">(37) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2303(b)(2).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/38" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="38">(38) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (b)(4)(A) and (g)(2) of section 2306.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/39" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="39">(39) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2402(a)(1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/40" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="40">(40) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3018B(a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/41" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="41">(41) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3102(a)(1)(A)(ii).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/42" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="42">(42) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (a) and (b)(2)(A) of section 3103.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/43" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="43">(43) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3113(a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/44" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="44">(44) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3501(a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/45" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="45">(45) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3512(b)(1)(B)(iii).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/46" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="46">(46) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3679(c)(2)(A).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/47" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="47">(47) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3701(b)(2).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/48" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="48">(48) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3712(e)(2).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/49" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="49">(49) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3729(c)(1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/50" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="50">(50) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 3901(1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/51" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="51">(51) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (c)(1)(A) and (d)(2)(B) of section 5103A.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/52" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="52">(52) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5110(j).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/53" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="53">(53) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5111(a)(2)(A).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/54" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="54">(54) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5113(b)(3)(C).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/55" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="55">(55) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5303(e).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/56" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="56">(56) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6104(c).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/57" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="57">(57) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6105(a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/58" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="58">(58) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (a)(1) and (b)(3) of section 6301.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/59" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="59">(59) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6303(b).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/60" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="60">(60) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6304(b)(1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/a/61" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="61">(61) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8301.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Armed forces.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (10) of section 101 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force,</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary concerned.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (25)(C) of such section is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” before the semicolon.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Space force reserve.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (27) of such section is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraphs (E) through (G) as subparagraphs (F) through (H), respectively; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new subparagraph (E):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Space Force Reserve;”</content>
                                    </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Placement of Employees in Military Installations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 701 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force, and Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration to Be Accorded Time, Place, and Circumstances of Service.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1154(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or air organization</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">air, or space organization</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Premium Payments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1908 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps,</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary Concerned for GI Bill.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3020(l)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” before the semicolon.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions for Post-9/11 GI Bill.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3301(2)(C) of title 38,United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s926/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Provision of Credit Protection and Other Services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5724(c)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps, or Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s927" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="927">SEC. 927. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AMENDMENTS TO OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE UNITED STATES CODE AND OTHER LAWS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s927/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title 5; Definition of Armed Forces.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2101(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps,</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Space Force,</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s927/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title 14.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s927/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Voluntary retirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2152 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or Marine Corps</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps, or Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s927/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Computation of length of service.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2513 of such title is amended by inserting after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Air Force,</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Space Force,</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s927/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title 18; Firearms as Nonmailable.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1715 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps,</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s927/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title 31.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s927/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions relating to claims.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3701(a)(7) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps,</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s927/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Collection and compromise.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3711(f) of such title is amended in paragraphs (1) and (3) by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps,</quotedText>” each place it appears.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s927/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title 41; Honorable Discharge Certificate in Lieu of Birth Certificate.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6309(a) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps,</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s927/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title 51; Powers of the Administration in Performance of Functions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 20113(l) of title 51, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s927/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the subsection heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Services</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Forces</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s927/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and Marine Corps</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Corps, and Space Force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s927/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public Law 79-772; Board of National Air and Space Museum.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1(a) of the Act of August 12, 1946 (60 Stat. 997, chapter 995; 20 U.S.C. 77(a)), is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Chief of Space Operations, or the Chief’s designee,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or his designee,</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s928" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="928">SEC. 928. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPLICABILITY TO OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 958(b)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1567; 10 U.S.C. 9081 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s928/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the amendments made by this subtitle</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, the amendments made by this subtitle, or the amendments made by subtitle C of title IX of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021</quotedText>”;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s928/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s928/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s928/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the authority of the Secretary of Defense with respect to the Air Force, members of the Air Force, or civilian employees of the Air Force may be exercised by the Secretary with respect to the Space Force, members of the Space Force, or civilian employees of the Space Force; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the authority of the Secretary of the Air Force with respect to the Air Force, members of the Air Force, or civilian employees of the Air Force may be exercised by the Secretary with respect to the Space Force, members of the Space Force, or civilian employees of the Space Force.”</content>
                            </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s929" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="929">SEC. 929. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s517">10 U.S.C. 517 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TEMPORARY EXEMPTION FROM AUTHORIZED DAILY AVERAGE OF MEMBERS IN PAY GRADES E-8 AND E-9. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 517 of title 10, United States Code, shall not apply to the Space Force until October 1, 2023.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s930" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="930">SEC. 930. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LIMITATION ON TRANSFER OF MILITARY INSTALLATIONS TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE SPACE FORCE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s930/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A military installation (whether or not under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Air Force) may not be transferred to the jurisdiction or command of the Space Force until the Secretary of the Air Force briefs the congressional defense committees on the results of a business case analysis, conducted by the Secretary in connection with the transfer, of the cost and efficacy of the transfer.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s930/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timing of Briefing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The briefing on a business case analysis conducted pursuant to subsection (a) shall be provided not later than 15 days after the date of the completion of the business case analysis by the Secretary.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s931" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="931">SEC. 931. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ORGANIZATION OF THE SPACE FORCE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s931/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s931/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary of defense.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may not establish a Space National Guard or Space Reserve as a reserve component of the Space Force until the Secretary completes the study under subsection (b) and determines, based on the result of such study, that a Space National Guard or a Space Reserve is the organization best suited to discharge, in an effective and efficient manner, the missions intended to be assigned to such organization.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s931/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary of the air force.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Until the Secretary of Defense carries out subsection (b), the Secretary of the Air Force may not—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s931/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">transfer, to another component of the Air Force, any member or civilian personnel of the Air National Guard who is assigned to a space mission; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s931/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">relocate any asset, or dissolve any element, of the Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve that is assigned to a space mission.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s931/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study and Report Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 31, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study to formulate a plan regarding how best to organize the active and reserve components of the Space Force and submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report regarding such study. The report shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s931/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The assumptions and factors used to make the plan.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s931/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Individuals who made recommendations regarding the organization of such components.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s931/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Determinations of the Secretary regarding the mission, organization, and unit retention of such components.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s931/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The final organizational and integration recommendations regarding such components.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s931/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The proposed staffing and operational organization for such components.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s931/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The estimated date of implementation of the plan.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s931/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any savings or costs arising from the preservation of existing space-related force structures in the Air National Guard.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tIX/stC/s931/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit the reserve components of the Air Force from performing space missions or continuing to support the Air Force and the Space Force in the performance of space missions.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
            </title>
            <title identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX" style="-uslm-dtd:title" styleType="OLC">
                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="X">TITLE X—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GENERAL PROVISIONS </heading>
                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Financial Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1001.</designator><label> General transfer authority.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1002.</designator><label> Budget materials for special operations forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1003.</designator><label> Application of Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation Plan to fiscal years following fiscal year 2020.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1004.</designator><label> Incentives for the achievement by the components of the Department of Defense of unqualified audit opinions on the financial statements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1005.</designator><label> Audit readiness and remediation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1006.</designator><label> Addition of Chief of the National Guard Bureau to the list of officers providing reports of unfunded priorities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Counterdrug Activities</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1011.</designator><label> Quarterly reports on Department of Defense support provided to other United States agencies for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Naval Vessels</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1021.</designator><label> Limitation on availability of certain funds without naval vessels plan and certification.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1022.</designator><label> Limitations on use of funds in National Defense Sealift Fund for purchase of foreign constructed vessels.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1023.</designator><label> Use of National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund for incrementally funded contracts to provide full funding for Columbia class submarines.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1024.</designator><label> Preference for United States vessels in transporting supplies by sea.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1025.</designator><label> Restrictions on overhaul, repair, etc. of naval vessels in foreign shipyards.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1026.</designator><label> Biennial report on shipbuilder training and the defense industrial base.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1027.</designator><label> Modification of waiver authority on prohibition on use of funds for retirement of certain legacy maritime mine countermeasure platforms.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1028.</designator><label> Extension of authority for reimbursement of expenses for certain Navy mess operations afloat.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1029.</designator><label> Working group on stabilization of Navy shipbuilding industrial base workforce.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1030.</designator><label> Limitation on naval force structure changes.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Counterterrorism</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1041.</designator><label> Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1042.</designator><label> Extension of prohibition on use of funds to construct or modify facilities in the United States to house detainees transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1043.</designator><label> Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to certain countries.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1044.</designator><label> Extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or relinquish control of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1051.</designator><label> Support of special operations to combat terrorism.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1052.</designator><label> Expenditure of funds for Department of Defense clandestine activities that support operational preparation of the environment.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1053.</designator><label> Sale or donation of excess Department of Defense personal property for law enforcement activities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1054.</designator><label> Prohibition on retirement of nuclear powered aircraft carriers before first refueling.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1055.</designator><label> Reauthorization of National Oceanographic Partnership Program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1056.</designator><label> Modification and technical correction to Department of Defense authority to provide assistance along the southern land border of the United States.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1057.</designator><label> Limitation on use of funds for retirement of A-10 aircraft.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1058.</designator><label> Considerations relating to permanently basing United States equipment or additional forces in host countries with at-risk vendors in 5G or 6G networks.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1059.</designator><label> Public availability of Department of Defense legislative proposals.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1060.</designator><label> Arctic planning, research, and development.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1061.</designator><label> Authority to establish a movement coordination center pacific in the Indo-Pacific region.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1062.</designator><label> Limitation on provision of funds to institutions of higher education hosting Confucius Institutes.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1063.</designator><label> Support for national maritime heritage grants program.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1064.</designator><label> Requirements for use of Federal law enforcement personnel, active duty members of the Armed Forces, and National Guard personnel in support of Federal authorities to respond to civil disturbances.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle F—</designator><label>Studies and Reports</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1071.</designator><label> FFRDC study of explosive ordnance disposal agencies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1072.</designator><label> Study on force structure for Marine Corps aviation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1073.</designator><label> Report on joint training range exercises for the Pacific region.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1074.</designator><label> Reports on threats to United States forces from small unmanned aircraft systems worldwide.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1075.</designator><label> Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) reports on improving the budget justification and related materials of the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1076.</designator><label> Quarterly briefings on Joint All Domain Command and Control effort.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1077.</designator><label> Report on civilian casualty resourcing and authorities.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1078.</designator><label> Comptroller General Review of Department of Defense efforts to prevent resale of goods manufactured by forced labor in commissaries and exchanges.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1079.</designator><label> Comptroller General report on Department of Defense processes for responding to congressional reporting requirements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle G—</designator><label>Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1081.</designator><label> Technical, conforming, and clerical amendments.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1082.</designator><label> Reporting of adverse events relating to consumer products on military installations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1083.</designator><label> Modification to First Division monument.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1084.</designator><label> Sense of Congress regarding reporting of civilian casualties resulting from United States military operations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1085.</designator><label> Deployment of real-time status of special use airspace.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1086.</designator><label> Duties of Secretary under uniformed and overseas citizens absentee voting act.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1087.</designator><label> Mitigation of military helicopter noise.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1088.</designator><label> Congressional expression of support for designation of National Borinqueneers Day.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1089.</designator><label> Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1090.</designator><label> Establishment of vetting procedures and monitoring requirements for certain military training.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1091.</designator><label> Personal protective equipment matters.</label></referenceItem>
                </toc>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial Matters </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1001" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1001">SEC. 1001. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GENERAL TRANSFER AUTHORITY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1001/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority To Transfer Authorizations.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1001/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 2021 between any such authorizations for that fiscal year (or any subdivisions thereof). Amounts of authorizations so transferred shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes as the authorization to which transferred.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1001/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 $4,000,000,000.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1001/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for transfers between military personnel authorizations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A transfer of funds between military personnel authorizations under title IV shall not be counted toward the dollar limitation in paragraph (2).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1001/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority provided by subsection (a) to transfer authorizations—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1001/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may only be used to provide authority for items that have a higher priority than the items from which authority is transferred; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1001/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may not be used to provide authority for an item that has been denied authorization by Congress.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1001/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect on Authorization Amounts.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A transfer made from one account to another under the authority of this section shall be deemed to increase the amount authorized for the account to which the amount is transferred by an amount equal to the amount transferred.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1001/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice to Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall promptly notify Congress of each transfer made under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1002" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1002">SEC. 1002. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BUDGET MATERIALS FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 226 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1002/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1002/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of Defense and the Secretary of each of the military departments</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1002/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2021</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2022</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1002/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a consolidated budget justification display</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a budget justification display for each applicable appropriation</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1002/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">display</quotedText>” and all that follows and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">displays shall include each of the following:</quotedText>” and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1002/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Details at the appropriation and line item level, including any amount for service-common support, acquisition support, training, operations, pay and allowances, base operations sustainment, and any other common services and support.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An identification of any change in the level or type of service-common support and enabling capabilities provided by each of the military services or Defense Agencies to special operations forces for the fiscal year covered by the budget justification display when compared to the preceding fiscal year, including the rationale for any such change and any mitigating actions.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the specific effects that the budget justification display for the fiscal year covered by the display and any anticipated future manpower and force structure changes are likely to have on the ability of each of the military services to provide service-common support and enabling capabilities to special operations forces.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matters the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department determines are relevant.”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1002/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1002/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consolidated Budget Justification Display.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall include, in the budget materials submitted to Congress under section 1105 of title 31, for fiscal year 2022 and any subsequent fiscal year, a consolidated budget justification display containing the same information as is required in the budget justification displays required under subsection (a). Such consolidated budget justification display may be provided as a summary by appropriation for each military department and a summary by appropriation for all Defense Agencies.”</content>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1003" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1003">SEC. 1003. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPLICATION OF FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENT AND AUDIT REMEDIATION PLAN TO FISCAL YEARS FOLLOWING FISCAL YEAR 2020. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 240b(a)(2)(A)(iii) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for fiscal year 2018</quotedText>” and all that follows and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for each fiscal year after fiscal year 2020 occurs by not later than March 31 following such fiscal year;</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1004" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1004">SEC. 1004. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INCENTIVES FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT BY THE COMPONENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OF UNQUALIFIED AUDIT OPINIONS ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1004/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s240b">10 U.S.C. 240b note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Incentives Required.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1004/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), acting through the Deputy Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Defense, shall develop and issue guidance to provide incentives for the achievement by each department, agency, and other component of the Department of Defense of unqualified audit opinions on their financial statements.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1004/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The guidance required under paragraph (1) shall provide incentives for individual employees in addition to departments, agencies, and components.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 240b(b)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xiii">“(xiii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An description of the incentives available pursuant to the guidance required by section 1004(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, including a detailed explanation of how such incentives were provided during the fiscal year covered by the report.”</content>
                            </clause></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1005" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1005">SEC. 1005. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUDIT READINESS AND REMEDIATION. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1005/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Audit Remediation Plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 240g(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1005/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1005/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1005/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount spent by the Department on operating and maintaining financial management systems during the preceding five fiscal years; and</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount spent by the Department on acquiring or developing new financial management systems during such five fiscal years.”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1005/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Report on Unfunded Priorities.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1005/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 9A of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="240i">“SEC. 240i. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s240i">10 U.S.C. 240i</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Annual report on unfunded priorities </heading>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) shall submit to the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the congressional defense committees a report on unfunded priorities of the Department of Defense related to audit readiness and remediation.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report under subsection (a) shall include, for each unfunded priority covered by such report, the following:</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A summary description of such priority, including the objectives to be achieved if such priority were to be funded (whether in whole or in part).</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The additional amount of funds recommended in connection with the objectives identified under subparagraph (A).</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Account information with respect to such priority, including, as applicable, the following:</chapeau>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Line item number, in the case of applicable procurement accounts.</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Program element number, in the case of applicable research, development, test, and evaluation accounts.</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sub-activity group, in the case of applicable operation and maintenance accounts.</content>
                                            </clause>
                                        </subparagraph></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Under Secretary shall ensure that the unfunded priorities covered by a report under subsection (a) are listed in the order of urgency of priority, as determined by the Under Secretary.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Unfunded Priority Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">unfunded priority</quotedText>’, with respect to a fiscal year, means an activity related to an audit readiness or remediation effort stemming from a relevant requirement under the Chief Financial Officer Act (Public Law 101-576), chapter 9 of title 31, or this chapter that—</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is not funded in the budget of the President for that fiscal year, as submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31;</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is necessary to address a shortfall in an audit readiness or remediation activity; and</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">would have been recommended for funding through the budget referred to in paragraph (1) if—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">additional resources had been available for the budget to fund the program, activity, or mission requirement; or</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the program, activity, or mission requirement had emerged before the budget was formulated.”</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1005/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s240a">10 U.S.C. 240a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 240h the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“240i.</designator><label> Annual report on unfunded priorities.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1006" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1006">SEC. 1006. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ADDITION OF CHIEF OF THE NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU TO THE LIST OF OFFICERS PROVIDING REPORTS OF UNFUNDED PRIORITIES. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 222a of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1006/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), as amended by section 924, by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chief of the National Guard Bureau in the role assigned to that position in section 10502(c)(1) of this title.”</content>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stA/s1006/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National guard unfunded priorities.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The officer specified under subsection (b)(6) shall only include in a report submitted under subsection (a) such priorities that—</chapeau>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">relate to equipping requirements in support of non-federalized National Guard responsibilities for the homeland defense or civil support missions; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">except as provided in subparagraph (B), were not included in a report under this section submitted by an officer specified in subsection (b)(1) or (3) for 
any of five fiscal years preceding the fiscal year for which the report is submitted, on behalf of National Guard forces to address a warfighting requirement.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The officer specified under subsection (b)(6) may include in a report submitted under subsection (a) an unfunded priority covered by subparagraph (A)(ii) if the Secretary of Defense—</chapeau>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determines that the inclusion such unfunded priority reasonably supports the priorities of the Department under the national defense strategy under section 113(g) of this title; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submits to the congressional defense committees written notice of such determination.”</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stB" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Counterdrug Activities </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stB/s1011" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1011">SEC. 1011. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">QUARTERLY REPORTS ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPORT PROVIDED TO OTHER UNITED STATES AGENCIES FOR COUNTERDRUG ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITIES TO COUNTER TRANSNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 284(h) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Quarterly reports.—</heading>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not less frequently than once each quarter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on Department of Defense support provided under subsection (b) during the quarter preceding the quarter during which the report is submitted. Each such report shall be submitted in written and electronic form and shall include—</chapeau>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of each recipient of such support;</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the support provided and anticipated duration of such support; and</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the sources and amounts of funds used to provide such support;</content>
                                </clause>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate committees of congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subsection (i)(1), for purposes of a report under this paragraph, the appropriate committees of Congress are—</chapeau>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives; and</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any committee with jurisdiction over the department or agency that receives support covered by the report.”</content>
                                </clause>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Naval Vessels </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1021" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1021">SEC. 1021. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF CERTAIN FUNDS WITHOUT NAVAL VESSELS PLAN AND CERTIFICATION. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 231 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1021/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1021/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of the Navy</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1021/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” after the colon; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1021/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1021/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Secretary of the Navy may not use more than 50 percent of the funds</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Secretary of Defense may not use more than 25 percent of the funds</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1021/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1021/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of the Navy</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1021/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">operation and maintenance, Navy</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">operation and maintenance, Defense-wide</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1021/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, that remain available for obligation or expenditure as of the date on which the plan and certification under subsection (a) are required to be submitted</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </clause>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1022" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1022">SEC. 1022. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LIMITATIONS ON USE OF FUNDS IN NATIONAL DEFENSE SEALIFT FUND FOR PURCHASE OF FOREIGN CONSTRUCTED VESSELS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2218(f)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1022/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">seven</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">nine</quotedText>”;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1022/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (E)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1022/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">two</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">four</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1022/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2026</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2028</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1022/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (G), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subparagraph (E)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subparagraph (F)</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1023" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1023">SEC. 1023. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">USE OF NATIONAL SEA-BASED DETERRENCE FUND FOR INCREMENTALLY FUNDED CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE FULL FUNDING FOR COLUMBIA CLASS SUBMARINES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1023/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2218a(h)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1023/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">incrementally funded contracts for</quotedText>” and all that follows and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">incrementally funded contracts for—</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1023/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advance procurement of high value, long lead time items for nuclear powered vessels to better support construction schedules and achieve cost savings through schedule reductions and properly phased installment payments; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">construction of the first two Columbia class submarines.”</content>
                                </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1023/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">None of the amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for any of fiscal years 2021 through 2023 for the Department of Defense for Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy, for the “Ohio Replacement Submarine” line item, may be obligated or expended for the construction of SSBN 827, unless otherwise specifically provided by law.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1024" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1024">SEC. 1024. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PREFERENCE FOR UNITED STATES VESSELS IN TRANSPORTING SUPPLIES BY SEA. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1024/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preference for United States Vessels in Transporting Supplies by Sea.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1024/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2631 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2631">“SEC. 2631. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preference for United States vessels in transporting supplies by sea </heading>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Supplies bought for the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps, or for a Defense Agency, or otherwise transported by the Department of Defense, may only be transported by sea in—</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a vessel belonging to the United States; or</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a vessel of the United States (as such term is defined in section 116 of title 46).</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver and Notification.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may waive the requirement under subsection (a) if such a vessel is—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not available at a fair and reasonable rate for commercial vessels of the United States; or</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">otherwise not available.</content>
                                        </subparagraph></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">At least once each fiscal year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit, in writing, to the appropriate congressional committees a notice of any waiver granted under this subsection and the reasons for such waiver.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements for Reflagging or Repair Work.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In each request for proposals to enter into a time-charter contract for the use of a vessel for the transportation of supplies under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall require that—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any reflagging or repair work on a vessel for which a proposal is submitted in response to the request for proposals be performed in the United States (including any territory of the United States); and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any corrective and preventive maintenance or repair work on a vessel under contract pursuant to this section relevant to the purpose of such contract be performed in the United States (including any territory of the United States) for the duration of the contract, to the greatest extent practicable.</content>
                                        </subparagraph></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may waive a requirement under paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that such waiver is critical to the national security of the United States. The Secretary shall immediately submit, in writing, to the appropriate congressional committees a notice of any waiver granted under this paragraph and the reasons for such waiver.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection:</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">reflagging or repair work</quotedText>’ means work performed on a vessel—</chapeau>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to enable the vessel to meet applicable standards to become a vessel of the United States; or</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to convert the vessel to a more useful military configuration.</content>
                                                </clause>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">corrective and preventive maintenance or repair</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maintenance or repair actions performed as a result of a failure in order to return or restore equipment to acceptable performance levels; and</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">scheduled maintenance or repair actions to prevent or discover functional failures.</content>
                                                </clause>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compliance.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that contracting officers of the Department of Defense award contracts under this section to responsible offerors and monitor and ensure compliance with the requirements of this section. The Secretary shall—</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that timely, accurate, and complete information on contractor performance under this section is included in any contractor past performance database used by an executive agency; and</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">exercise appropriate contractual rights and remedies against contractors who fail to comply with this section, or subchapter I of chapter 553 of title 46, as determined by the Secretary of Transportation under such subchapter, including by—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determining that a contractor is ineligible for an award of such a contract; or</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">terminating such a contract or suspension or debarment of the contractor for such contract.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives;</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.”</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1024/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2631">10 U.S.C. 2631</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 157 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 2631 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2631.</designator><label> Preference for United States vessels in transporting supplies by sea.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1024/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendments to Title 46, United States Code.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1024/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer of provision relating to priority loading for coal.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1024/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 55301 of title 46, United States Code, is redesignated as section 55123 of such title, transferred to appear after section 55122 of such title, and amended so that the enumerator, section heading, typeface, and typestyle conform to those appearing in other sections in such title.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1024/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming amendments.—</heading>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1024/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s55301">46 U.S.C. 55301</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for subchapter I of chapter 553 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 55301.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1024/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s55101">46 U.S.C. 55101</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis for chapter 551 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 55122 the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                        <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                            <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“55123.</designator><label> Priority loading for coal.”</label></referenceItem>
                                        </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1024/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s55301">46 U.S.C. 55301</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendment to subchapter heading.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of subchapter I of chapter 553 of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subchapter" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“subchapter i—</designator><label>government impelled transportation”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1025" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1025">SEC. 1025. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RESTRICTIONS ON OVERHAUL, REPAIR, ETC. OF NAVAL VESSELS IN FOREIGN SHIPYARDS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1025/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for Damage Repair Due to Hostile Actions or Interventions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8680(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1025/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, other than in the case of voyage repairs</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1025/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a naval vessel described in paragraph (1) may be repaired in a shipyard outside the United States or Guam if the repairs are—</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">voyage repairs; or</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">necessary to correct damage sustained due to hostile actions or interventions.”</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1025/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limited Authority To Use Foreign Workers.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8680(a)(2)(B)(i) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1025/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(I)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(i)</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1025/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subclauses:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subclause (I), foreign workers may be used to perform corrective and preventive maintenance or repair on a vessel as described in subparagraph (A) only if the Secretary of the Navy determines that travel by United States Government personnel or United States contractor personnel to perform the corrective or preventive maintenance or repair is not advisable for health or safety reasons. The Secretary of the Navy may not delegate the authority to make a determination under this subclause.</content>
                                </subclause>
                                <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after making a determination under subclause (II), the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees written notification of the determination. The notification shall include the reasons why travel by United States personnel is not advisable for health or safety reasons, the location where the corrective and preventive maintenance or repair will be performed, and the approximate duration of the corrective and preventive maintenance or repair.”</content>
                                </subclause></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1025/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Correction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8680(a)(2)(C)(ii) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the period after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">means—</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1026" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1026">SEC. 1026. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BIENNIAL REPORT ON SHIPBUILDER TRAINING AND THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1026/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 863 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8692">“SEC. 8692. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8692">10 U.S.C. 8692</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Biennial report on shipbuilder training and the defense industrial base </heading>
                                <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">“Not later than February 1 of each even-numbered year until 2026, the Secretary of the Navy, in coordination with the Secretary of Labor, shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on shipbuilder training and hiring requirements necessary to achieve the Navy’s 30-year shipbuilding plan and to maintain the shipbuilding readiness of the defense industrial base. Each such report shall include each of the following:</chapeau>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis and estimate of the time and investment required for new shipbuilders to gain proficiency in particular shipbuilding occupational specialties, including detailed information about the occupational specialty requirements necessary for construction of naval surface ship and submarine classes to be included in the Navy’s 30-year shipbuilding plan.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of the age demographics and occupational experience level (measured in years of experience) of the shipbuilding defense industrial workforce.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of the potential time and investment challenges associated with developing and retaining shipbuilding skills in organizations that lack intermediate levels of shipbuilding experience.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recommendations concerning how to address shipbuilder training during periods of demographic transition and evolving naval fleet architecture consistent with the Navy’s most recent Integrated Force Structure Assessment.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of whether emerging technologies, such as augmented reality, may aid in new shipbuilder training.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recommendations concerning how to encourage young adults to enter the defense shipbuilding industry and to develop the skills necessary to support the shipbuilding defense industrial base.”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1026/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8661">10 U.S.C. 8661</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“8692.</designator><label> Biennial report on shipbuilder training and the defense industrial base.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1027" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1027">SEC. 1027. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF WAIVER AUTHORITY ON PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR RETIREMENT OF CERTAIN LEGACY MARITIME MINE COUNTERMEASURE PLATFORMS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1027/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1046(b)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1556) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">certifies</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, with the concurrence of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, certifies in writing</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1027/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply with respect to waivers under subsection (b)(1) of section 1046 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 of the prohibition under subsection (a) of that section that occur on or after that date.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1028" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1028">SEC. 1028. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR CERTAIN NAVY MESS OPERATIONS AFLOAT. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1014(b) of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417; 122 Stat. 4585), as most recently amended by section 1023(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 129 Stat. 966), is further amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2025</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1029" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1029">SEC. 1029. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">WORKING GROUP ON STABILIZATION OF NAVY SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRIAL BASE WORKFORCE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1029/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of Labor shall jointly establish and appoint members to a working 
group, which shall make recommendations to enhance the integration of programs, resources, and expertise to strengthen the Navy shipbuilding industrial base through greater stabilization of the workforce available to the Navy shipbuilding industrial base.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1029/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The working group established pursuant to subsection (a) shall carry out the following activities:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1029/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Analyze existing Department of the Navy shipbuilding contracts and other relevant information to better anticipate future employment trends and tailor support and opportunities for workers most vulnerable to upcoming workforce fluctuations.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1029/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Identify existing Department of Labor programs for unemployed, underemployed, and furloughed employees that could benefit the Navy shipbuilding industrial base workforce during times of workload fluctuations and workforce instability, and explore potential partnerships to connect employees with appropriate resources.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1029/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Explore possible cost sharing agreements to enable the Secretary of the Navy to contribute funding to existing Department of Labor workforce programs to support the Navy shipbuilding industrial base workforce.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1029/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Examine possible programs that will specifically assist furloughed employees in the Navy shipbuilding industrial base workforce who may sporadically rely on unemployment benefits.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1029/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Explore opportunities for unemployed, underemployed, or furloughed employees in the Navy shipbuilding industrial base workforce to receive workforce training through temporary partnerships with States, technical schools, community colleges, and other local workforce development opportunities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1029/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Review existing training programs for the Navy shipbuilding industrial base workforce to maximize relevant and necessary training opportunities that would broaden employee skillset during times of unemployment, underemployment, or furlough, where applicable.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1029/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Assess the possibility of Navy shipbuilding employee support programs to weather a period of unemployment, underemployment, or furlough, including compensation options, alternative employment, temporary stipends, or other worker support opportunities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1029/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Study cross-State credentialing requirements and identify any restrictions that inhibit the flexibility of the Navy shipbuilding industrial base workforce to seek employment opportunities across State lines, and make recommendations to streamline licensing, credentialing, certification, and qualification requirements within the shipbuilding industry.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1029/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Review additional or new contracting authorities that could enable the Department of the Navy to award short-term, flexible contracts that will prioritize work for unemployed, underemployed, or furloughed employees within the Navy shipbuilding industrial base workforce.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1029/b/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Identify specific workforce support programs to support suppliers of all sizes within the Navy shipbuilding industrial base, and assess any additional support from prime contractors that would improve the stability of such suppliers.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1029/b/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Assess whether greater collaboration with the United States Coast Guard and its shipbuilding contractors and subcontractors would improve Navy shipbuilding industrial base 
workforce stability by assessing a totality of Navy and Coast Guard shipbuilding demands.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1029/b/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Consider potential pilot programs that will specifically address Navy shipbuilding industrial base workforce stability.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1029/b/13" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Explore any additional opportunities to invest in recruiting, retaining, and training a skilled Navy shipbuilding industrial base workforce.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1029/b/14" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">(14) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Consider and incorporate the findings and recommendations, as appropriate, of the report on shipbuilder training and the defense industrial base required under section 1037 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1583).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1029/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice of Establishment and Structure.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy, in coordination with the Secretary of Labor, shall submit to the congressional defense committees notice regarding the membership and structure of the working group established pursuant to subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1029/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report containing the findings and recommendations of the working group established pursuant to subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1029/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The working group established pursuant to subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 30 days after the submittal of the report required under subsection (d).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stC/s1030" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1030">SEC. 1030. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LIMITATION ON NAVAL FORCE STRUCTURE CHANGES. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2021 for the Navy may be obligated or expended to retire, or to prepare for the retirement, transfer, or placement in storage of, any Department of the Navy ship until the date that is 30 days after the date on which Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees the 2020 Naval Integrated Force Structure Assessment.</content>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stD" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Counterterrorism </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stD/s1041" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1041">SEC. 1041. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR TRANSFER OR RELEASE OF INDIVIDUALS DETAINED AT UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA, TO THE UNITED STATES. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1033 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1953), as amended by section 1043 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1586), is further amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stD/s1042" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1042">SEC. 1042. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT OR MODIFY FACILITIES IN THE UNITED STATES TO HOUSE DETAINEES TRANSFERRED FROM UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1034(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1954), as amended by section 1044 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1586), is further amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stD/s1043" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1043">SEC. 1043. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR TRANSFER OR RELEASE OF INDIVIDUALS DETAINED AT UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA, TO CERTAIN COUNTRIES. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1035 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1954), as amended by section 1042 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1568), is further amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stD/s1044" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1044">SEC. 1044. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO CLOSE OR RELINQUISH CONTROL OF UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1036 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1551), as most recently amended by section 1045 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1586), is further amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal year 2018, 2019, or 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal years 2018 through 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1051" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1051">SEC. 1051. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SUPPORT OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS TO COMBAT TERRORISM. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 127e of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1051/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following new subsection (c):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Procedures.—</heading>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority in this section shall be exercised in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary shall establish for purposes of this section. The Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of any material change to such procedures.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The procedures required under paragraph (1) shall establish, at a minimum, each of the following:</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Policy, strategy, or other guidance for the execution of, and constraints within, activities conducted under this section.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The processes through which activities conducted under this section are to be developed, validated, and coordinated, as appropriate, with relevant Federal entities.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The processes through which legal reviews and determinations are made to comply with this section and 
ensure that the exercise of the authority in this section is consistent with the national security of the United States.”</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1051/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d)(2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the entities with which the recipients of support are engaged in hostilities and whether each such entity is covered under an authorization for use of military force.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the steps taken to ensure the support is consistent with United States national security objectives.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the steps taken to ensure that the recipients of support have not engaged in human rights violations.”</content>
                            </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1051/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (e) through (h) as subsections (f) through (i), respectively;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1051/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection (e):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification of Suspension or Termination of Support.—</heading>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 48 hours after suspending or terminating support to any foreign force, irregular force, group, or individual under the authority in this section, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written notice of such suspension or termination.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notice provided under paragraph (1) with respect to the suspension or termination of support shall include each of the following elements:</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the reasons for the suspension or termination of such support.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of any effects on regional, theatre, or global campaign plan objectives anticipated to result from the suspension or termination of such support.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A plan for the suspension or termination of the support, and, in the case of support that is planned to be transitioned to another program of the Department of Defense or another Federal department or agency, a detailed description of the transition plan, including the resources, equipment, capabilities, and personnel associated with such plan.”</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1051/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (3), and inserting the following new subsection (g):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction of Authority.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section may be construed to constitute authority to conduct or provide statutory authorization for any of the following:</chapeau>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A covert action, as such term is defined in section 503(e) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3093(e)).</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An introduction of the armed forces, (including as such term is defined in section 8(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1547(c)), into hostilities, or into situations where hostilities are clearly indicated by the circumstances, without specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of such Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(b)).</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Activities or support of activities, directly or indirectly, that are inconsistent with the laws of armed conflict.”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1052" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1052">SEC. 1052. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CLANDESTINE ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT OPERATIONAL PREPARATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 3 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 127e the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="127f">“SEC. 127f. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s127f">10 U.S.C. 127f</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Expenditure of funds for clandestine activities that support operational preparation of the environment </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subsections (b) through (d), the Secretary of Defense may expend up to $15,000,000 in any fiscal year for clandestine activities for any purpose the Secretary determines to be proper for preparation of the environment for operations of a confidential nature. Such a determination is final and conclusive upon the accounting officers of the United States. The Secretary may certify the amount of any such expenditure authorized by the Secretary that the Secretary considers advisable not to specify, and the Secretary’s certificate is sufficient voucher for the expenditure of that amount.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds for expenditures under this section in a fiscal year shall be derived from amounts authorized to be appropriated for that fiscal year for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on Delegation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may not delegate the authority under this section with respect to any expenditure in excess of $250,000.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusion of Intelligence Activities.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section does not constitute authority to conduct, or expend funds for, intelligence, counterintelligence, or intelligence-related activities.</content></paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the terms ‘intelligence’ and ‘counterintelligence’ have the meaning given those terms in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than December 31 each year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on expenditures made under this section during the fiscal year preceding the year in which the report is submitted. Each report shall include, for each expenditure under this section during the fiscal year covered by such report—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount and date of such expenditure;</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a detailed description of the purpose for which such expenditure was made;</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an explanation why other authorities available to the Department of Defense could not be used for such expenditure; and</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other matters the Secretary considers appropriate.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1052/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s121">10 U.S.C. 121</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 127e the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“127f.</designator><label> Expenditure of funds for clandestine activities that support operational preparation of the environment.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1053" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1053">SEC. 1053. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SALE OR DONATION OF EXCESS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1053/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion of Disaster-related Emergency Preparedness Activities Among Law Enforcement Activities Authorities.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1053/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a)(1)(A) of section 2576a of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">disaster-related emergency preparedness,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">counterterrorism,</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1053/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preference in transfers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (d) of such section is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preference for Certain Transfers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In considering applications for the transfer of personal property under this section, the Secretary shall give a preference to applications indicating that the transferred property will be used in the counterdrug, counterterrorism, disaster-related emergency preparedness, or border security activities of the recipient agency. Applications that request vehicles used for disaster-related emergency preparedness, such as high-water rescue vehicles, should receive the highest preference.”</content>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1053/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Conditions and Limitations.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1053/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional training of recipient agency personnel required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b)(6) of section 2576a of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, including respect for the rights of citizens under the Constitution of the United States and de-escalation of force</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1053/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certain property not transferrable.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such section is further amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1053/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1053/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection (e):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Property Not Transferrable.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may not transfer to a Tribal, State, or local law enforcement agency under this section the following:</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Bayonets.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Grenades (other than stun and flash-bang grenades).</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Weaponized tracked combat vehicles.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Weaponized drones.”</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1054" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1054">SEC. 1054. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROHIBITION ON RETIREMENT OF NUCLEAR POWERED AIRCRAFT CARRIERS BEFORE FIRST REFUELING. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8062 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                        <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A nuclear powered aircraft carrier may not be retired before its first refueling.”</content>
                        </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1055" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1055">SEC. 1055. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REAUTHORIZATION OF NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHIC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1055/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Oceanographic Partnership Program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8931 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8931">“SEC. 8931. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHIC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Navy shall establish a program to be known as the ‘National Oceanographic Partnership Program’.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purposes.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purposes of the program are as follows:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To promote the national goals of assuring national security, advancing economic development, protecting quality of life, ensuring environmental stewardship, and strengthening science education and communication through improved knowledge of the ocean.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To coordinate and strengthen oceanographic efforts in support of those goals by—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">creating and carrying out partnerships among Federal agencies, academia, industry, and other members of the oceanographic community in the areas of science, data, technology development, resources, education, and communication; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accepting, planning, and executing oceanographic research projects funded by grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, or other vehicles as appropriate, that contribute to assuring national security, advancing economic development, protecting quality of life, ensuring environmental stewardship, and strengthening science education and communication through improved knowledge of the ocean.”</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1055/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ocean Policy Committee.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1055/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8932 of such title is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1055/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsections (a) through (f);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1055/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting the following new subsections (a) through (e):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Committee.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is established an Ocean Policy Committee (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Committee’). The Committee shall retain broad and inclusive membership.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Responsibilities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Committee shall—</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">continue the activities of that Committee as it was in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021;</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">engage and collaborate, pursuant to existing laws and regulations, with stakeholders, including regional ocean partnerships, to address ocean-related matters that may require interagency or intergovernmental solutions;</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">facilitate coordination and integration of Federal activities in ocean and coastal waters to inform ocean policy and identify priority ocean research, technology, and data needs; and</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">prescribe policies and procedures to implement the National Oceanographic Partnership Program, including developing guidelines for review, selection, identification, and approval of partnership projects, in conjunction with Federal 
agencies participating in the program, for implementation under the program, based on—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether the project addresses important research objectives or operational goals;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether the project has, or is designed to have, appropriate participation or support from public, academic, commercial, and private entities within the oceanographic community;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether the partners have a long-term commitment to the objectives of the project;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether the resources supporting the project are shared among the partners;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether the project has been subjected to adequate scientific and technical merit review according to each participating agency; and</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the approval of such guidelines by a consensus of the members of the Committee.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Delegation of Responsibilities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In discharging its responsibilities in support of agreed-upon scientific needs, and to assist in the execution of the responsibilities described in subsection (b), the Committee may delegate responsibilities to a subcommittee of the Committee, as the Committee determines appropriate.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Report and Briefing.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 1 of each year, the Committee shall—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make publicly available on an appropriate website a report on the National Oceanographic Partnership Program; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the contents of the report.</content>
                                        </subparagraph></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after providing a briefing under paragraph (1)(B), the Committee shall make publicly available on an appropriate website the briefing materials covered by the briefing.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report and briefing shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of activities of the National Oceanographic Partnership Program carried out during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year during which the report is published.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A general outline of the activities planned for the program during the fiscal year during which the report is published.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A summary of projects, partnerships, and collaborations, including the Federal and non-Federal sources of funding, continued from the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year during which the report is published and projects expected to begin during the fiscal year during which the report is published and any subsequent fiscal year, as required under subsection (e)(4)(C).</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amounts requested in the budget submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31 for the fiscal year following the fiscal year during which the report is published, for the programs, projects, activities and the estimated expenditures under such programs, projects, and activities, to execute the National Oceanographic Partnership Program.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A summary of national ocean research priorities informed by the Ocean Research Advisory Panel, as required under section 8933(b)(4) of this title.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A list of the members of the Ocean Research Advisory Panel established under section 8933(a) of this title and any working groups described in subsection (e)(4)(A) in existence during the fiscal years covered by the report.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Partnership Program Office.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Navy and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall jointly establish a partnership program office for the National Oceanographic Partnership Program.</content></paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Navy and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall use competitive procedures to select a non-Government entity to manage the partnership program office.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Committee shall monitor the management of the partnership program office.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The partnership program office shall perform the following duties:</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Supporting working groups established by the Committee or subcommittee and reporting to the Committee and to any Federal agency that has contributed amounts to the National Oceanographic Partnership Program on the activities of such working groups, including the proposals of such working groups for partnership projects.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Supporting the process for proposing partnership projects to the Committee and to the agencies referred to in subparagraph (A), including, where appropriate, managing review of such projects.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Submitting to the appropriate congressional committees, and making publicly available, an annual report on the status of all partnership projects, including the Federal and non-Federal sources of funding for each project, and activities of the office.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Performing such additional duties for the administration of the National Oceanographic Partnership Program that the Committee and the agencies referred to in subparagraph (A) consider appropriate.”</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection></quotedContent>;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1055/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (g) and (h) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1055/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsections (f) and (g), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Council</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Committee</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1055/b/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (g), as so redesignated, the following new subsection (h):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate Congressional Committees.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate;</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives;</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives;</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.”</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1055/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendments.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1055/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8931">10 U.S.C. 8931</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section heading.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading for section 8932 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8932">“SEC. 8932. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ocean Policy Committee”</heading>
                                    </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1055/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 893 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 8932 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“8932.</designator><label> Ocean Policy Committee.”</label></referenceItem>
                                    </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1055/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ocean Research Advisory Panel.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8933 of such title is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8933">“SEC. 8933. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ocean Research Advisory Panel </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Ocean Policy Committee shall establish an Ocean Research Advisory Panel (in this section referred to as the ‘Advisory Panel’). The Advisory Panel shall consist of not fewer than 10 and not more than 18 members appointed by the co-chairs of the Committee, including each of the following:</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Three members who represent the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Members selected from among individuals who represent the views of ocean industries, State, tribal, territorial or local governments, academia, and such other views as the co-chairs consider appropriate.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Members selected from among individuals eminent in the fields of marine science, marine technology, and marine policy, or related fields.</content>
                                    </subparagraph></paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Committee shall ensure that an appropriate balance of academic, scientific, industry, and geographical interests and gender and racial diversity are represented by the members of the Advisory Panel.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Responsibilities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Committee shall assign the following responsibilities to the Advisory Panel:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To advise the Committee on policies and procedures to implement the National Oceanographic Partnership Program.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To advise the Committee on matters relating to national oceanographic science, engineering, facilities, or resource requirements.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To advise the Committee on improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the ocean sciences and related fields.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To advise the Committee on national ocean research priorities.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any additional responsibilities that the Committee considers appropriate.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Meetings.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Committee shall require the Advisory Panel to meet not less frequently than two times each year.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative and Technical Support.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall provide to the Advisory Panel such administrative and technical support as the Advisory Panel may require.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), the Advisory Panel shall terminate on January 1, 2040.”</content>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1056" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1056">SEC. 1056. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION AND TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE ALONG THE SOUTHERN LAND BORDER OF THE UNITED STATES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1056/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a) of section 1059 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 129 Stat. 986; 10 U.S.C. 271 note prec.) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority.—</heading>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Provision of assistance.—</heading>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may provide assistance to United States Customs and Border Protection for purposes of increasing ongoing efforts to secure the southern land border of the United States in accordance with the requirements of this section.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary provides assistance under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall ensure that the provision of the assistance will not negatively affect military training, operations, readiness, or other military requirements.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 7 days after the date on which the Secretary approves a request for assistance from the Department of Homeland Security under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall electronically transmit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives notice of such approval.”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1056/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting Requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (f) of such section is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the end of each three-month period during which assistance is provided under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives a report that includes, for the period covered by the report, each of the following:</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the assistance provided.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the Armed Forces, including the reserve components, deployed as part of such assistance, including an identification of—</chapeau>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the members of the Armed Forces, including members of the reserve components, deployed, including specific information about unit designation, size of unit, and whether any personnel in the unit deployed under section 12302 of title 10, United States Code;</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the projected length of the deployment and any special pay and incentives for which deployed personnel may qualify during the deployment;</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any specific pre-deployment training provided for such members of the Armed Forces, including members of the reserve components;</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the specific missions and tasks, by location, that are assigned to the members of the Armed Forces, including members of the reserve components, who are so deployed; and</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the locations where units so deployed are conducting their assigned mission, together with a map showing such locations.</content>
                                        </clause>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of any effects of such deployment on military training, operations, readiness, or other military requirements.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The sources and amounts of funds obligated or expended—</chapeau>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">during the period covered by the report; and</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">during the total period for which such support has been provided.</content>
                                        </clause>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report submitted under this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1056/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s284">10 U.S.C. 284 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Classification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Law Revision Counsel is directed to move section 1059 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 129 Stat. 986; 10 U.S.C. 271 note prec.), as amended by this section, to a note following section 284 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1057" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1057">SEC. 1057. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR RETIREMENT OF A-10 AIRCRAFT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1057/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided under subsection (b), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for any fiscal year may be obligated or expended during fiscal year 2021 to divest or retire any A-10 aircraft.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1057/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The limitation under subsection (a) shall not apply to any individual A-10 aircraft that the Secretary of the Air Force determines, on a case-by-case basis, to be no longer mission capable because of a mishap or other damage or because the aircraft is uneconomical to repair.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1057/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress made toward the A-10 re-wing contracts and the progress made in re-winging some of the 283 A-10 aircraft that have not received new wings.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1058" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1058">SEC. 1058. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 U.S.C. 2224 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONSIDERATIONS RELATING TO PERMANENTLY BASING UNITED STATES EQUIPMENT OR ADDITIONAL FORCES IN HOST COUNTRIES WITH AT-RISK VENDORS IN 5G OR 6G NETWORKS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1058/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Prior to basing a major weapon system or additional permanently assigned forces comparable to or larger than a battalion, squadron, or naval combatant in a host country with at-risk 5th generation (in this section referred to as “5G”) or sixth generation (in this section referred to as “6G”) wireless network equipment, software, or services, including supply chain vulnerabilities identified by the Federal Acquisition Security Council, where United States military personnel and their families will be directly connected or subscribers to networks that include such at-risk equipment, software, and services in their official duties or in the conduct of personal affairs, the Secretary of Defense 
shall take into consideration the risks to personnel, equipment, and operations of the Department of Defense in the host country posed by current or intended use by such country of 5G or 6G telecommunications architecture provided by at-risk vendors, including Huawei and ZTE, and any steps to mitigate those risks, including—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1058/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any steps being taken by the host country to mitigate any potential risks to the weapon systems, military units, or personnel, and the Department of Defense’s assessment of those efforts;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1058/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any steps being taken by the United States Government, separately or in collaboration with the host country, to mitigate any potential risks to the weapon systems, permanently deployed forces, or personnel;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1058/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any defense mutual agreements between the host country and the United States intended to allay the costs of risk mitigation posed by the at-risk infrastructure; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1058/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other matters the Secretary determines to be relevant.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1058/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirements under subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1058/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">apply with respect to the permanent long-term stationing of equipment and permanently assigned forces; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1058/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">do not apply with respect to the short-term deployment or rotational presence of equipment or forces to a military installation outside the United States in connection with any exercise, dynamic force employment, contingency operation, or combat operation.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1058/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1058/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that contains an assessment of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1058/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the risk to personnel, equipment, and operations of the Department of Defense in host countries posed by the current or intended use by such countries of 5G or 6G telecommunications architecture provided by at-risk vendors, including Huawei and ZTE; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1058/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">measures required to mitigate the risk described in paragraph (1).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1058/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in a classified form with an unclassified summary.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1058/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Major Weapon System Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">major weapon system</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1059" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1059">SEC. 1059. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s122a">10 U.S.C. 122a note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 21 days after the transmission to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate or the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives of any official Department of Defense legislative proposal, the Secretary of Defense shall make publicly available on a website of the Department such legislative proposal, including any bill text and section-by-section analysis associated with the proposal.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1060" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1060">SEC. 1060. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ARCTIC PLANNING, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1060/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Arctic Planning and Implementation.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1060/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall continue assessing potential multi-domain risks in the Arctic, identifying capability and capacity gaps in the current and projected force, and planning for and implementing the training, equipping, and doctrine requirements necessary to mitigate such risks and gaps.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1060/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Training.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary may direct the Armed Forces to conduct training in the Arctic or training relevant to military operations in the Arctic.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1060/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Arctic Research and Development Program.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1060/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary of Defense determines that there are capability or capacity gaps for the Armed Forces in the Arctic, the Secretary may conduct research and development on the current and future requirements and needs of the Armed Forces for operations in the Arctic.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1060/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Research and development conducted under paragraph (1) may include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1060/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Development of doctrine to address any identified gaps, including the study of existing doctrine of partners and allies of the United States.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1060/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Development of materiel solutions for operating in extreme weather environments of the Arctic, including equipment for individual members of the Armed Forces, ground vehicles, and communications systems.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1060/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Development of a plan for fielding future weapons platforms able to operate in Arctic conditions.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1060/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Development of capabilities to monitor, assess, and predict environmental and weather conditions in the Arctic and the effect of such conditions on military operations.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1060/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Determining requirements for logistics and sustainment of the Armed Forces operating in the Arctic.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1061" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1061">SEC. 1061. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2350o">10 U.S.C. 2350o note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A MOVEMENT COORDINATION CENTER PACIFIC IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1061/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority To Establish.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1061/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may authorize—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1061/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the establishment of a Movement Coordination Center Pacific (in this section referred to as the “Center”); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1061/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the participation of the Department of Defense in an Air Transport and Air-to-Air refueling and other Exchanges of Services program (in this section referred to as the “ATARES program”) of the Center.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1061/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope of participation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Participation in the ATARES program under paragraph (1)(B) shall be limited to the reciprocal exchange or transfer of air transportation and air refueling services on a reimbursable basis or by replacement-in-kind or the exchange of air transportation or air refueling services of an equal value with foreign militaries.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1061/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Department of Defense’s balance of executed transportation hours, whether as credits or debits, in participation in the ATARES program under paragraph (1)(B) may not exceed 500 hours. The Department of Defense’s balance of executed flight hours for air refueling in the ATARES program under paragraph (1)(B) may not exceed 200 hours.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1061/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Written Arrangement or Agreement.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1061/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Arrangement or agreement required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The participation of the Department of Defense in the ATARES program under subsection (a) shall be in accordance with a written arrangement or agreement entered into by the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1061/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding arrangements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If Department of Defense facilities, equipment, or funds are used to support the ATARES program, the written arrangement or agreement under paragraph (1) shall specify the details of any equitable cost-sharing or other funding arrangement.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1061/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other elements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any written arrangement or agreement entered into under paragraph (1) shall require that any accrued credits and liabilities resulting from an unequal exchange or transfer of air transportation or air refueling services shall be liquidated, not less than once every 5 years, through the ATARES program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1061/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out any written arrangement or agreement entered into under subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense may—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1061/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">pay the Department of Defense’s equitable share of the operating expenses of the Center and the ATARES program from funds available to the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1061/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assign members of the Armed Forces or Department of Defense civilian personnel, within billets authorized for the United States Indo-Pacific Command, to duty at the Center as necessary to fulfill the obligations of the Department of Defense under that arrangement or agreement.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1062" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1062">SEC. 1062. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2241">10 U.S.C. 2241 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LIMITATION ON PROVISION OF FUNDS TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION HOSTING CONFUCIUS INSTITUTES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1062/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for any fiscal year for the Department of Defense may be provided to an institution of higher education that hosts a Confucius Institute, other than amounts provided directly to students as educational assistance.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1062/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1062/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may waive the limitation under subsection (a) with respect to an institution of higher education if the Secretary, after consultation with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, determines such a waiver is appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1062/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Management process.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary issues a waiver under paragraph (1), the academic liaison designated pursuant to subsection (g) of section 1286 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (10 U.S.C. 2358 note), as amended by section 1299C of this Act, shall manage the waiver process on behalf of the Secretary.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1062/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination of authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority to issue a waiver under paragraph (1) shall terminate on October 1, 2026, and any waiver issued under such paragraph shall not apply on or after such date.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1062/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The limitation under subsection (a) shall apply with respect to the first fiscal year that begins after the date that is 24 months after the date of the enactment of this Act and to any subsequent fiscal year.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1062/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1062/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Confucius institute.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Confucius Institute</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1062/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">any program that receives funding or support from—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1062/d/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Chinese International Education Foundation; or</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1062/d/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Center for Language Exchange Cooperation of the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China; or</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1062/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any cultural institute funded by the Government of the People’s Republic of China.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1062/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">institution of higher education</quotedText>” has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1063" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1063">SEC. 1063. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL MARITIME HERITAGE GRANTS PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2021 for the Department of Defense, the Secretary of Defense may contribute $5,000,000 to support the National Maritime Heritage Grants Program established under section 308703 of title 54, United States Code.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1064" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1064">SEC. 1064. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL, ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES, AND NATIONAL GUARD PERSONNEL IN SUPPORT OF FEDERAL AUTHORITIES TO RESPOND TO CIVIL DISTURBANCES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1064/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 41 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="723">“SEC. 723. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s723">10 U.S.C. 723</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Support of Federal authorities in response to civil disturbances: requirement for use of members of the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement personnel </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whenever a member of the armed forces (including the National Guard) or Federal law enforcement personnel provide support to Federal authorities to respond to a civil disturbance, each individual employed in the capacity of providing such support shall visibly display—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the individual’s name or other individual identifier that is unique to that individual; and</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the name of the armed force, Federal entity, or other organization by which such individual is employed.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirement under subsection (a) shall not apply to individuals referred to in such subsection who—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">do not wear a uniform or other distinguishing clothing or equipment in the regular performance of their official duties; or</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are engaged in undercover operations in the regular performance of their official duties.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stE/s1064/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s711">10 U.S.C. 711</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“723.</designator><label> Support of Federal authorities in response to civil disturbances: requirement for use of members of the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement personnel.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Studies and Reports </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1071" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1071">SEC. 1071. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FFRDC STUDY OF EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL AGENCIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1071/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development corporation under which such corporation shall conduct a study 
of the responsibilities, authorities, policies, programs, resources, organization, and activities of the explosive ordnance disposal agencies of the Department of Defense, Defense Agencies, and military departments. In carrying out the study, the federally funded research and development corporation shall solicit input from relevant nonprofit organizations, such as the National Defense Industrial Association EOD Committee, the United States Army EOD Association, the United States Bomb Technician Association, and the EOD Warrior Foundation.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements of Study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include, for the Department of Defense, each Defense Agency, and each of the military departments, each of the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An identification and evaluation of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">technology research, development, and acquisition activities related to explosive ordnance disposal, including an identification and evaluation of—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">current and future technology and related industrial base gaps; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any technical or operational risks associated with such technology or related industrial base gaps;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recruiting, training, education, assignment, promotion, and retention of military and civilian personnel with responsibilities relating to explosive ordnance disposal;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">administrative and operational force structure with respect to explosive ordnance disposal, including an identification and assessment of risk associated with force structure capacity or capability gaps, if any; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the demand for, and activities conducted in support of, domestic and international military explosive ordnance disposal operations, including—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/1/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">support provided to Department of Defense agencies and other Federal agencies; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/1/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification and assessment of risk associated with the prioritization and availability of explosive ordnance disposal support among supported agencies and operations.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recommendations, if any, for changes to—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the organization and distribution of responsibilities and authorities relating to explosive ordnance disposal;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the explosive ordnance disposal force structure, management, prioritization, and operating concepts in support of the explosive ordnance disposal requirements of the Armed Forces and other Federal agencies; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">resource investment strategies and technology prioritization for explosive ordnance disposal, including science and technology, prototyping, experimentation, test and evaluation, and related 5-year funding profiles.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1071/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to Congress.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1071/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than December 31, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the study conducted under subsection (a). Such report shall include the comments on the study, if any, of the Secretary of Defense, the directors of each of the Defense Agencies, and the Secretaries of each of the military departments.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1071/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1072" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1072">SEC. 1072. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY ON FORCE STRUCTURE FOR MARINE CORPS AVIATION. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1072/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall provide for the performance of a study on the force structure for Marine Corps aviation through 2030.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1072/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Responsibility for Study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall select one of the following types of entities to perform the study pursuant to subsection (a):</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1072/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An appropriate Federally funded research and development center.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1072/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An appropriate organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1072/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters To Be Considered.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In performing the study pursuant to subsection (a), the entity performing the study shall take into account, within the context of the current force structure for Marine Corps aviation, the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1072/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The 2018 National Defense Strategy and the 2018 National Military Strategy.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1072/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Marine Corps Force Design 2030.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1072/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Potential roles and missions for Marine Corps aviation given new operating concepts for the Marine Corps.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1072/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The potential for increased requirements for survivable and dispersed strike aircraft.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1072/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The potential for increased requirements for tactical or intratheater lift, amphibious lift, or surface connectors.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1072/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study Results.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The results of the study performed pursuant to subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1072/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The various force structures for Marine Corps aviation through 2030 considered under such study, together with the assumptions and possible scenarios identified for each such force structure.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1072/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A recommendation for the force structure for Marine Corps aviation through 2030, including the following in connection with such force structure:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1072/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Numbers and type of aviation assets, numbers and types of associated unmanned assets, and basic capabilities of each such asset.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1072/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description and assessment of the deviation of such force structure from the most recent Marine Corps Aviation Plan.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1072/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other information required for assessment of such force structure, including supporting analysis.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1072/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A presentation and discussion of minority views among participants in such study.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1072/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1072/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than September 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth the results of the study performed pursuant to subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1072/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report under this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1073" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1073">SEC. 1073. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON JOINT TRAINING RANGE EXERCISES FOR THE PACIFIC REGION. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1073/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 15, 2021, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command, and the head of each of the military departments, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a plan to integrate combined, joint, and multi-domain training and experimentation in the Pacific region, including existing and future ranges, training areas, and test facilities, to achieve the following objectives:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1073/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Support future combined and joint exercises and training to test operational capabilities and weapon systems.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1073/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Employ multi-domain training to validate joint operational concepts.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1073/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Integrate allied and partner countries into national-level exercises.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1073/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Build and sustain United States military readiness.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report under subsection (a) shall address the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Integration of cyber, space, and electromagnetic spectrum domains.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Mobile and fixed range instrumentation packages for experimentation and training.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Digital, integrated command and control for air defense systems.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Command, control, communications, computer, and information systems.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">War gaming, modeling, and simulations packages.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Intelligence support systems.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Manpower management, execution, collection, and analysis required for the incorporation of space and cyber activities into the training range exercise plan contained in the report.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Connectivity requirements to support all domain integration and training.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any training range upgrades or infrastructure improvements necessary to integrate legacy training and exercise facilities into integrated, operational sites.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Exercises led by the United States Indo-Pacific Command, within the area of operations of the Command, that integrate allied and partnered countries and link to the national-level exercises of the United States.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Incorporation of any other functional and geographic combatant commands required to support the United States Indo-Pacific Command.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Incorporation of concepts related to the Joint Warfighting Concept, as applicable.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b/13" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan, resource requirements, and any additional authorities needed through fiscal year 2031 to achieve the objectives referred to in subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1073/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report under subsection (a) may be submitted in classified form, and shall include an unclassified summary.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1074">SEC. 1074. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORTS ON THREATS TO UNITED STATES FORCES FROM SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Strategy to Counter Threats From Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army, as the Department of Defense executive agent for the Department of Defense counter-small unmanned aircraft systems program, shall develop and submit to Congress a strategy to effectively counter threats from small unmanned aircraft systems worldwide. The strategy shall be submitted in classified form.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Executive Agent Activities.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to Congress a report on the counter-small unmanned aircraft systems program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by paragraph (1) shall include each of the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description and assessment of the structure and activities of the Secretary of the Army as the executive agent for the counter-small unmanned aircraft systems program, including the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any obstacles hindering the effective discharge of its functions and activities, including limitations in authorities or policy.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The changes, if any, to airspace management, rules of engagement, and training plans that are required in order to optimize the use by the Armed Forces of counter-small unmanned aircraft systems.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the implementation of the strategy required by subsection (a), and a description of any updates to the strategy that are required in light of evolving threats to the Armed Forces from small unmanned aircraft systems.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Threat From Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the submittal of the strategy required by subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that sets forth a direct comparison between the threats United States forces in combat settings face from small unmanned aircraft systems and the capabilities of the United States to counter such threats. The report shall be submitted in classified form.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall prepare the report required by paragraph (1) in coordination with the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency and with such other appropriate officials of the intelligence community, and such other officials in the United States Government, as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An evaluation and assessment of the current and evolving threat to United States forces from small unmanned aircraft systems.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the counter-small unmanned aircraft systems acquired by the Department of Defense as of the date of the enactment of this Act, and an assessment  
whether such systems are adequate to meet the current and evolving threat described in subparagraph (A).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate committees of congress defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate committees of Congress</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/c/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/c/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Independent Assessment of Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the submittal of the strategy required by subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center to conduct an assessment of the efficacy of the counter-small unmanned aircraft systems program.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The assessment conducted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An identification of metrics to assess progress in the implementation of the strategy required by subsection (a), which metrics shall take into account the threat assessment required for purposes of subsection (c).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of progress, and key challenges, in the implementation of the strategy using such metrics, and recommendations for improvements in the implementation of the strategy.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the extent to which the Department of Defense is coordinating adequately with other departments and agencies of the United States Government, and other appropriate entities, in the development and procurement of counter-small unmanned aircraft systems for the Department.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/d/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the extent to which the designation of the Secretary of the Army as the executive agent for the counter-small unmanned aircraft systems program has reduced redundancies and increased efficiencies in procurement of counter-small unmanned aircraft systems.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/d/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment whether United States technological progress on counter-small unmanned aircraft systems is sufficient to maintain a competitive edge over the small unmanned aircraft systems technology available to United States adversaries.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1074/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after entering into the contract referred to in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth the results of the assessment required under the contract.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1075" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1075">SEC. 1075. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (COMPTROLLER) REPORTS ON IMPROVING THE BUDGET JUSTIFICATION AND RELATED MATERIALS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1075/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than April 1 of each of 2021 through 2025, the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the following matters:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1075/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Modernization of covered materials, including the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1075/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Updating the format of such materials in order to account for significant improvements in document management and data visualization.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1075/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Expanding the scope and quality of data included in such materials.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1075/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Streamlining of the production of covered materials within the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1075/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Transmission of covered materials to Congress.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1075/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Availability of adequate resources and capabilities to permit the Department to integrate changes to covered materials together with its submittal of current covered materials.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1075/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Promotion of the flow between the Department and the congressional defense committees of other information required by Congress for its oversight of budgeting for the Department and the future-years defense programs.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1075/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Materials Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered materials</quotedText>” means the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1075/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Materials submitted in support of the budget of the President for a fiscal year under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1075/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Materials submitted in connection with the future-years defense program for a fiscal year under section 221 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1076" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1076">SEC. 1076. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">QUARTERLY BRIEFINGS ON JOINT ALL DOMAIN COMMAND AND CONTROL EFFORT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1076/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Biannual Briefings.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1076/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the period beginning on October 1, 2021, and ending on October 1, 2028, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, and a senior military service representative for each of the Armed Forces shall provide to the congressional defense committees biannual briefings on the progress of the Joint All Domain Command and Control (in this section referred to as “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">JADC2</quotedText>”) effort of the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1076/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual participation by certain combatant commands.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each fiscal year during the period specified in paragraph (1), a senior representative from each of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, United States Central Command, and United States European Command shall participate in the provision of the first biannual briefing under such paragraph following the submission of the budget of the President to Congress under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, for that fiscal year.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each briefing under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to the JADC2 effort, the following elements:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The status of the joint concept of command and control.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">How the JADC2 effort is identifying gaps and addressing validated requirements based on the joint concept of command and control.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Progress in developing specific plans to evaluate and implement materiel and non-materiel improvements to command and control capabilities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Clarification on distribution of responsibilities and authorities within the Cross Functional Team, the Armed Forces, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense with respect to JADC2, and how the Armed Forces, the Cross Functional Team, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense are synchronizing and aligning with joint and military concepts, solutions, experimentation, and exercises.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The status of and review of any recommendations for resource allocation necessary to achieve operational JADC2.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A sufficiency assessment of planned funding across the future years defense program for the development of JADC2 capabilities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed programmatic table of the funding for the JADC2 efforts of the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the military departments, as set forth in the budget of the President most recently submitted to Congress under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code. The information in such table shall be organized primarily by key programs, projects, and activities (such as data integration layer, joint operating system, global experimentation, and mission command applications).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed summary of the lessons learned from large-scale exercises and experiments relevant to the JADC2 effort conducted during the period covered by the briefing. </content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1077">SEC. 1077. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON CIVILIAN CASUALTY RESOURCING AND AUTHORITIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purpose of this section is to facilitate fulfillment of the requirements in section 936 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 134 note).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 current resources and authorities applied to civilian casualty mitigation, investigation, and response and an articulation of what, if any, additional resources or authorities will be necessary to fully implement 936 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 134 note).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required under subsection (b) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An accounting of the number of personnel at each combatant command, the Joint Staff, and Office of the Secretary of Defense who, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, are either exclusively or partially dedicated to—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assessing, investigating, accounting for, and responding to allegations of civilian casualties resulting from United States military operations;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incorporating civilian casualty mitigation efforts into operational plans and activities;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">building partner capacity for mitigating civilian casualties; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other relevant matters.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An estimate of the number of personnel projected to be required during the three-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act by each combatant command, the Joint Staff, and Office of the Secretary of Defense to—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assess, investigate, account for, and respond to allegations of civilian casualties resulting from United States military operations;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incorporate civilian casualty mitigation efforts into operational plans and activities;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">build partner capacity for mitigating civilian casualties; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">perform any other relevant functions.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of any specialized information technology equipment, support and maintenance, and data storage capabilities used by the Department of Defense as of the date of the enactment of this Act to—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">receive allegations of, assess, investigate, account for, and respond to allegations of civilian casualties resulting from United States military operations;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incorporate civilian casualty mitigation efforts into operational plans and activities; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">perform any other relevant functions.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An estimate of the projected costs during the three-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this  
Act of any specialized information technology equipment, support and maintenance, and data storage capabilities to—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">receive allegations of, assess, investigate, account for, and respond to allegations of civilian casualties resulting from United States military operations;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incorporate civilian casualty mitigation efforts into operational plans and activities; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">perform any other relevant functions.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An identification of relevant statutory authorities used by the Department, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, to investigate, account for, and respond to allegations of civilian casualties resulting from United States military operations.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed description of any additional changes to the personnel, resources, and authorities of the Department necessary to fully implement 936 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 134 note) in future years.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matters determined relevant by the Secretary of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1077/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public Availability of Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 45 days after the report required under subsection (b) is submitted to the congressional defense committees, the Secretary of Defense shall make the report publicly available on an appropriate website of the Department of Defense.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1078" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1078">SEC. 1078. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EFFORTS TO PREVENT RESALE OF GOODS MANUFACTURED BY FORCED LABOR IN COMMISSARIES AND EXCHANGES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1078/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of the policies and processes of the Department of Defense governing the purchase of goods for resale in the commissaries and exchanges of the Department that are produced in, or imported from, areas where forced labor may be used, including the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1078/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements of Review.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The review required under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1078/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The laws, regulations, and departmental policies governing the purchase of imported goods by the Department of Defense as part of the retail supply chains of the Department.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1078/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the Department has processes in place to prevent goods produced or manufactured by forced labor from being resold in commissaries and exchanges of the Department.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1078/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The kinds of information obtained from suppliers to such commissaries and exchanges regarding the source of goods or the use of forced labor to produce goods.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1078/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the Department coordinates with other Federal agencies on matters pertaining to the importation and resale of goods produced by forced labor.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1078/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other relevant matters as determined by the Comptroller General.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1078/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing and Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1078/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than June 1, 2021, the Comptroller General shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on the review required under subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1078/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No later than December 1, 2021, the Comptroller General shall submit to such committees a report on such review, which shall contain each of the elements under subsection (b).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1079">SEC. 1079. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROCESSES FOR RESPONDING TO CONGRESSIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comptroller General Analysis.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing an analysis of the processes of the Department of Defense for responding to congressional reporting requirements.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Criteria for Evaluation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The analysis required under subsection (a) shall include an evaluation of funding and changes to policies and business practices by the Department for improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and public transparency of the compliance of the Department with congressional reporting requirements.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents of Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by subsection (a) shall include each of the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A review of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">current laws, guidance, policies for Department of Defense compliance with congressional reporting requirements;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recent direction from the congressional defense committees concerning how the Department designs, modifies, tracks, delivers, and inventories completed reports; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the response of the Department of Defense to the plan required by section 874 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1906).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An evaluation of the cost and effectiveness of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the existing processes the Department of Defense uses to track and respond to congressional reporting requirements; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the ongoing modernization efforts referred to in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (1), including—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the design, development, and fielding of efforts to modernize existing report tracking systems;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the potential for system-level access solutions; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/c/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the standardization of report-related data, including types of reporting requirements.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of further options for modernizing the preparation and coordination process for required reports and other written correspondence from the Department of Defense to the congressional defense committees. Such analysis shall include—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the coordination of Department of Defense business practices and internal policies with legislative processes; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the feasibility of the Department of Defense, the Government Publishing Office, or another Federal Government entity maintaining a consolidated online public database for unclassified reports submitted after the date of the enactment of this Act pursuant to a congressional reporting requirement that includes, for each report in the database—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/c/3/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a copy of the report;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/c/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the deadline on which the report was required to be submitted to Congress;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/c/3/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which the report was transmitted;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/c/3/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total cost associated with the report; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/c/3/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a brief summary of the report, including a citation to the legislative text requiring the report.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Congressional Reporting Requirement Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section. the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">congressional reporting requirement</quotedText>” means a requirement that the Secretary of Defense, or any element or official of the Department of Defense, submit to Congress, or to a committee of Congress, an unclassified report or briefing by reason of—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any provision of title 10, United States Code;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a provision of any National Defense Authorization Act;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a provision of a statement of managers that accompanied the conference report for any National Defense Authorization Act; or</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stF/s1079/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a provision of a committee report that accompanied a version of any National Defense Authorization Act, as reported by the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate or the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">Subtitle G—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other Matters </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1081">SEC. 1081. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TECHNICAL, CONFORMING, AND CLERICAL AMENDMENTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title 10, United States Code.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Title 10, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 U.S.C. 101</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of chapters at the beginning of subtitle A of title 10, United States Code, and at the beginning of part I of such subtitle, are each amended by inserting before the item relating to chapter 20 the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem class="bold" role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:multi-column-toc-entry"><designator style="-uslm-dtd:toc-enum">“19.</designator><label class="bold" style="-uslm-dtd:level-header">Cyber Matters</label><target style="-uslm-dtd:target">391.”</target></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 U.S.C. 101</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of chapters at the beginning of subtitle A of title 10, United States Code, and at the beginning of part IV of such subtitle, are each amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 112 the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem class="bold" role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:multi-column-toc-entry"><designator style="-uslm-dtd:toc-enum">“113.</designator><label class="bold" style="-uslm-dtd:level-header">Defense Civilian Training Corps</label><target style="-uslm-dtd:target">2200g.”</target></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 U.S.C. 101</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of chapters at the beginning of subtitle A of title 10, United States Code, and at the beginning of part IV of such subtitle, are each amended by striking the item relating to chapter 140 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem class="bold" role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:multi-column-toc-entry"><designator style="-uslm-dtd:toc-enum">“140.</designator><label class="bold" style="-uslm-dtd:level-header">Procurement of Commercial Products and Commercial Services</label><target style="-uslm-dtd:target">2375.”</target></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4)</num><subparagraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2200g">10 U.S.C. 2200g</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The section designation of each section in chapter 113 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sec.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">§</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2200g">10 U.S.C. 2200g</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each corresponding item in the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Sec.</quotedText>”, 
other than where it appears preceding the item relating to section 2200g.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 101(a)(13)(B) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 712</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 3713</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 118(3) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote"> ‘materiel and operational capability’,</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (g) of section 127e, as redesignated by section 1051, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Low-Intensity</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Low Intensity</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 130i is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/8/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (i)(1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of subsection</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall</quotedText>” and insert “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of subsection (j)(3)(C) shall</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/8/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (j)(6), by adding a period at the end.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 142 is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/9/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (d); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/9/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating the second subsection (c) as subsection (d).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 171a(i)(1) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Acquisitions</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Acquisition</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 192(c) is amended by striking the first paragraph (1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 222a(d)(1)(C)(i) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">had</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">been</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/13" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 231 is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/13/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">quadrennial defense review</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">national defense strategy</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/13/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f)(3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 118</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 113(g)</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/14" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">(14) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 240b(b)(1)(B) is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/14/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ix), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">suhsection</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/14/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (xii), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">identification</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/15" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="15">(15) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 393(b)(2)(D) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of Defense</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of Defense for Intelligence and Security</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/16" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="16">(16) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 397(b)(5) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Persons</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">persons</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/17" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="17">(17) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 430(b)(1) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and Security</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for Intelligence</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/18" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="18">(18) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 617(d) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 616(g)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 616(h)</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/19" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="19">(19) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s711">10 U.S.C. 711</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 41 is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/19/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the item relating to section 715 by inserting a period at the end; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/19/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by moving the item relating to section 714 so that it appears immediately after the item relating to section 713.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/20" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="20">(20) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s836">10 U.S.C. 836</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning subchapter VII of chapter 47 is amended by striking the item relating to section 837 (article 37) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“837.</designator><label> 37. Command influence.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/21" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="21">(21) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 991(a)(4)(A) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The amount.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The amount</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/22" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="22">(22) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1044e is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (h)</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (i)</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/23" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="23">(23) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1061">10 U.S.C. 1061</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 54 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1064 the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1065.</designator><label> Use of commissary stores and MWR facilities: certain veterans and caregivers for veterans.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/24" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="24">(24) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1073c(a) is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/24/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating the second paragraph (6) as paragraph (4); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/24/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by moving paragraph (4) (as redesignated by subparagraph (A)) so as to appear before paragraph (5).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/25" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="25">(25) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1079(q) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1074g(h)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1074g(i)</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/26" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="26">(26) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1141">10 U.S.C. 1141</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 58 is amended by striking the item relating to section 1142 and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1142.</designator><label> Preseparation counseling; transmittal of certain records to Department of Veterans Affairs.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/27" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="27">(27) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1475(a)(4) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or; or</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/28" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="28">(28) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1553(d)(1)(B) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in based</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">is based</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/29" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="29">(29) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1564(c)(2) is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in an</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">is an</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/30" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="30">(30) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1701">10 U.S.C. 1701</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter I of chapter 87 is amended by striking the item relating to section 1702 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1702.</designator><label> Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment: authorities and responsibilities.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/31" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31">(31) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1701(a) is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/31/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(6), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/31/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c), by striking the paragraph headings for paragraphs (1) and (2).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/32" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32">(32) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1746(b)(3)(A) is amended by striking the second semicolon that appears before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/33" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="33">(33) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1784(h)(5) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">expire</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">expires</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/34" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="34">(34) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2004 is amended in subsections (d) and (e) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">enlistment</quotedText>” both places it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">enlisted</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/35" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="35">(35) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2271">10 U.S.C. 2271</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 135 is amended by striking the item relating to section 2279c.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/36" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="36">(36) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2339a(b)(1) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and Security</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for Intelligence</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/37" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="37">(37) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2358b(a)(2) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to accelerate</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">accelerate</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/38" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="38">(38) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2411">10 U.S.C. 2411</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 142 is amended by striking the item relating to section 2417 and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2417.</designator><label> Administrative and other costs.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/39" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="39">(39) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2551">10 U.S.C. 2551</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 152 is amended by striking the item relating to section 2568a and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2568a.</designator><label> Damaged personal protective equipment: award to members separating from the Armed Forces and veterans.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/40" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="40">(40) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2409a(c)(3) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Stat. 664,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">50 Stat. 664;</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/41" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="41">(41) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2417(2) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">entities -</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">entities—</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/42" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="42">(42) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2583(g)(2)(A) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or</quotedText>” after the semicolon.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/43" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="43">(43) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2641b(a)(3)(B) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (c)(5)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (c)(6)</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/44" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="44">(44) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2804(b) is amended in the third sentence by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/45" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="45">(45) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8680(a)(2)(C)(ii) is amended, in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking the period after the dash.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/46" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="46">(46) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8749(a) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">alcohol tests</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">alcohol test</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/47" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="47">(47) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9011">10 U.S.C. 9011</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The tables of chapters at the beginning of subtitle D and part I of such subtitle are each amended by striking the period at the end of the item relating to chapter 908.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title 38, United States Code.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1967(a)(3)(D) of title 38, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding clause (i) by inserting a comma after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">theater of operations</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1761">10 U.S.C. 1761 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NDAA for Fiscal Year 2020.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Effective as of December 20, 2020, and as if included therein as enacted, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended as follows:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 234(f)(1) (10 U.S.C. 2164 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the a</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 540B(b)(4) (10 U.S.C. 1561 note; 133 Stat. 1365) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">their their</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">their</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 821 (133 Stat. 1490) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Carl Levin and Howard P. ‘Buck’ McKeon</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 861(i)(2) (10 U.S.C. 1761 prec.; 133 Stat. 1519) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subchapter II</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subchapter V</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1009(c) (133 Stat. 1576; 10 U.S.C. 240b note) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a reporting</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a report</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/c/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s397">10 U.S.C. 397 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1631(i)(1) (133 Stat. 1745) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">foreign person</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">foreign power</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/c/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 U.S.C. 2224 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1647(b)(3)(A) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">by used</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">be used</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/c/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2001">10 U.S.C. 2001</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1731(a)(2) (133 Stat. 1812; 10 U.S.C. 101 prec.) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">part I</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">part III</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/c/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2801">10 U.S.C. 2801</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2801(b)(2) (133 Stat. 1881) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subchapter I of</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">chapter 169</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2306a">10 U.S.C. 2306a note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NDAA for Fiscal Year 2019.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Effective as of August 13, 2018, and as if included therein as enacted, the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232) is amended as follows:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 154(a)(1) (10 U.S.C. 2302 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of an</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 226(b)(3)(C) (132 Stat. 1686) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">commercial-off the-shelf</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">commercially 134 STAT. 3874
available off-the-shelf items (as defined in section 104 of title 41, United States Code) that may serve as</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 809(b)(3) (132 Stat. 1840) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Section 598(d)(4) of the National Defense Authorization Act of for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 10 U.S.C. 1561 note)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Section 563(d)(4) of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417; 10 U.S.C. 1561 note)</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 836 (132 Stat. 1859) is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/d/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s104">41 U.S.C. 104</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(2)(B), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of such title</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Section 104(1)(A)</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/d/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/d/4/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2306a">10 U.S.C. 2306a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (5)(B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (d)(2)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (d)(3)</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/d/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending paragraph (8) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2321(f) is amended by striking ‘commercial items’ and inserting ‘commercial products’.”</content>
                                        </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 889(f) (132 Stat. 1918; 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees’ </quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/d/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1286(e)(2)(D) (10 U.S.C. 2358 note; 132 Stat. 2080) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">improve</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">improved</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/d/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1757(a) (50 U.S.C. 4816; 132 Stat. 2218) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to persons</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">who are potential</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/d/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1759(a)(2) (50 U.S.C. 4818; 132 Stat. 2223) is amended by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/d/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1763(c) (50 U.S.C. 4822; 132 Stat. 2231) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 5, 1991</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 5, 1995</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/d/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1773(b)(1) (50 U.S.C. 4842; 132 Stat. 2235) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1752(1)(D)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1752(2)(D)</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/d/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1774(a) (50 U.S.C. 4843; 132 Stat. 2237) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1773</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/d/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2684a">10 U.S.C. 2684a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2827(b)(1) (132 Stat. 2270) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the matter preceding the paragraphs</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">amended</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NDAA for Fiscal Year 2018.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Effective as of December 12, 2017, and as if included therein as enacted, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) is amended as follows:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 U.S.C. 1561 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1701(a)(4)(A) (131 Stat. 1796) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Section 831(n)(2)(g)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Section 831(o)(2)(G)</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NDAA for Fiscal Year 2016.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Effective as of December 23, 2016, and as if included therein as enacted, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92) is amended as follows:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In section 541(a) (10 U.S.C. 1561 note), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1044e(g)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1044e(h)</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In section 856(a)(1) (10 U.S.C. 2377 note), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">United States Code,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">title 41,</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2431">10 U.S.C. 2431 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In section 1675(a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Board,,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Board,</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1081/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 U.S.C. 101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination With Other Amendments Made by This Act.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of applying amendments made by provisions of this Act other than this section, the amendments made by this section shall be treated as having been enacted immediately before any such amendments by other provisions of this Act.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1082" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1082">SEC. 1082. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORTING OF ADVERSE EVENTS RELATING TO CONSUMER PRODUCTS ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1082/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall issue to the military departments guidance to encourage the reporting of any adverse event related to a consumer product that occurs on a military installation on the appropriate consumer product safety website.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1082/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1082/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">adverse event</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1082/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">any event that indicates that a consumer product—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1082/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fails to comply with an applicable consumer product safety rule or with a voluntary consumer product safety standard upon which the Consumer Product Safety Commission has relied under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058);</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1082/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fails to comply with any other rule, regulation, standard, or ban under that Act or any other Act enforced by the Commission;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1082/b/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contains a defect that could create a substantial product hazard described in section 15(a)(2) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2064(a)(2)); or</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1082/b/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">creates an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death; or</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1082/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other harm described in subsection (b)(1)(A) of section 6A of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2055a) and required to be reported in the database established under subsection (a) of that section.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1082/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">consumer product</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1083" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1083">SEC. 1083. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s8903">40 U.S.C. 8903 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION TO FIRST DIVISION MONUMENT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1083/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Society of the First Infantry Division may make modifications to the First Division Monument located on Federal land in President’s Park in the District of Columbia to honor the dead of the First Infantry Division, United States Forces, in—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1083/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Operation Desert Storm;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1083/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Operation Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1083/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Operation Enduring Freedom.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1083/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modifications.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Modifications to the First Division Monument may include construction of additional plaques and stone plinths on which to put plaques.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1083/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of Commemorative Works Act.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the “Commemorative Works Act”), shall apply to the design and placement of the commemorative elements authorized by this section, except that subsections (b) and (c) of section 8903 of such title shall not apply.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1083/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Collaboration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The First Infantry Division of the Department of the Army shall collaborate with the Secretary of Defense to provide to the Society of the First Infantry Division the list of names to be added to the First Division Monument in accordance with subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1083/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Federal funds may not be used for modifications of the First Division Monument authorized by this section.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1084" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1084">SEC. 1084. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING REPORTING OF CIVILIAN CASUALTIES RESULTING FROM UNITED STATES MILITARY OPERATIONS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1084/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to commend the Department of Defense for the measures it has implemented and is currently implementing to prevent, mitigate, track, investigate, learn from, respond to, and report civilian casualties resulting from United States military operations;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1084/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to agree with the Department that civilian casualties are a tragic and unavoidable part of war, and to recognize that the Department endeavors to conduct all military operations in compliance with the international law of armed conflict and the laws of the United States, including distinction, proportionality, and the requirement to take feasible precautions in planning and conducting operations to reduce the risk of harm to civilians and other protected persons and objects;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1084/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that the protection of civilians and other protected persons and objects, in addition to a legal obligation and a strategic interest, is a moral and ethical imperative;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1084/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that the Department has been responsive and submitted to Congress three successive annual reports on civilian casualties resulting from United States military operations for calendar years 2017, 2018, and 2019, and has proactively updated reports as appropriate;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1084/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to commend the United States Africa Command for announcing on March 21, 2020, its intent to issue quarterly reports on the status of ongoing civilian casualty allegations and assessments;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1084/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to recognize the efforts of the Department, both in policy and in practice, to reduce the harm to civilians and other protected persons and objects resulting from United States military operations; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1084/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to encourage the Department to make additional progress in—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1084/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensuring that the combatant commands have the requisite personnel and resources to appropriately integrate the observance of human rights and the protection of civilians and civilian objects in the planning and activities of the commands;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1084/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">finalizing and implementing the policy of the Department relating to civilian casualties resulting from United States military operations, as required by section 936 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (10 U.S.C. 134 note);</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1084/7/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">finalizing Department-wide regulations to implement section 1213 of the National Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) for ex gratia 
payments for damage, personal injury, or death that is incident to the use of force by the United States Armed Forces, a coalition that includes the United States, a military organization supporting the United States, or a military organization supporting the United States or such coalition; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1084/7/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enhancing the ability of foreign partner forces to reduce civilian casualties, including in connection with train and equip programs, advise, assist, accompany, and enable missions, and fully combined and coalition operations.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1085" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1085">SEC. 1085. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40103">49 U.S.C. 40103 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEPLOYMENT OF REAL-TIME STATUS OF SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, to the maximum extent practicable, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall enable the automated public dissemination of information on the real-time status of the activation or deactivation of military operations areas and restricted areas in a manner that is similar to the manner that temporary flight restrictions are published and disseminated.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1086" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1086">SEC. 1086. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301a">52 U.S.C. 20301a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DUTIES OF SECRETARY UNDER UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1086/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ensuring Ability of Absent Uniformed Services Voters Serving at Diplomatic and Consular Posts to Receive and Transmit Balloting Materials.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the Secretary’s duties as the Presidential designee under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (52 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.), the Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary, feasible, and practical to ensure that a uniformed services voter under such Act who is absent from the United States by reason of active duty or service at a diplomatic and consular post of the United States is able to receive and transmit balloting materials in the same manner and with the same rights and protections as a uniformed services voter under such Act who is absent from the United States by reason of active duty or service at a military installation.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1086/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall apply with respect to elections held on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1087" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1087">SEC. 1087. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s47501">49 U.S.C. 47501 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MITIGATION OF MILITARY HELICOPTER NOISE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1087/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Process for Tracking Complaints.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, shall develop a process to receive, track, and analyze complaints of military rotary wing aircraft noise in the National Capital Region that are registered on the noise inquiry websites of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Dulles International Airport.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1087/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Capital Region.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">National Capital Region</quotedText>” has the meaning given such term in section 2674(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1088" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1088">SEC. 1088. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONGRESSIONAL EXPRESSION OF SUPPORT FOR DESIGNATION OF NATIONAL BORINQUENEERS DAY. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1088/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">expresses support for the designation of “National Borinqueneers Day”;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1088/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recognizes the bravery, service, and sacrifice of the Puerto Rican soldiers of the 65th Infantry Regiment in the armed conflicts of the United States in the 20th and 21st centuries;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1088/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">expresses deep gratitude for the contributions to the Armed Forces that have been made by hundreds of thousands of patriotic United States citizens from Puerto Rico; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1088/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">urges individuals and communities across the United States to participate in activities that are designed—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1088/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to celebrate the distinguished service of the veterans who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the “Borinqueneers”;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1088/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to pay tribute to the sacrifices made and adversities overcome by Puerto Rican and Hispanic members of the Armed Forces; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1088/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to recognize the significant contributions to United States history made by the Borinqueneers.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1089">SEC. 1089. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s342">10 U.S.C. 342 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TED STEVENS CENTER FOR ARCTIC SECURITY STUDIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan Required.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to establish a Department of Defense Regional Center for Security Studies for the Arctic.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the benefits of establishing such a center, including the manner in which the establishment of such a center would benefit United States and Department of Defense interests in the Arctic region.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the mission and purpose of such a center, including—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enhancing understanding of the dynamics and national security implications of an emerging Arctic region, including increased access for transit and maneuverability; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other specific policy guidance from the Office of the Secretary of Defense.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of suitable reporting relationships with the applicable combatant commands.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of suitable locations, which shall include an enumeration and valuation of criteria, which may include—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the proximity of a location to other academic institutions that study security implications with respect to the Arctic region;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the proximity of a location to the designated lead for Arctic affairs of the United States Northern Command; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/D/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the proximity of a location to a central hub of assigned Arctic-focused Armed Forces so as to suitably advance relevant professional development of skills unique to the Arctic region.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the establishment and operational costs of such a center, including for—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/E/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">military construction for required facilities;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/E/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">facility renovation;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/E/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">personnel costs for faculty and staff; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/E/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other costs the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An evaluation of the existing infrastructure, resources, and personnel available at military installations and at universities and other academic institutions that could reduce the costs described in accordance with subparagraph (E).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An examination of partnership opportunities with United States allies and partners for potential collaboration and burden sharing.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of potential courses and programs that such a center could carry out, including—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/H/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">core, specialized, and advanced courses;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/H/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">potential planning workshops;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/H/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">seminars;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/H/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">confidence-building initiatives; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/H/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">academic research.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of any modification to title 10, United States Code, necessary for the effective operation of such a center.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not earlier than 30 days after the submittal of the plan required by subsection (a), and subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Defense may establish and administer a Department of Defense Regional Center for Security Studies for the Arctic, to be known as the “Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies”, for the purpose described in section 342(a) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1089/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Location.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to a determination by the Secretary to establish the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies under this section, the Center shall be established at a location determined suitable pursuant to subsection (a)(2)(D).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1090">SEC. 1090. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ESTABLISHMENT OF VETTING PROCEDURES AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN MILITARY TRAINING. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment of Vetting Procedures.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish procedures to vet covered individuals for eligibility for unescorted physical access to Department of Defense installations and facilities within the United States.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Criteria for procedures.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The procedures established under paragraph (1) shall include biographic and biometric screening of covered individuals, continuous review of whether covered individuals should continue to be authorized for unescorted physical access, biographic checks of the immediate family members of covered individuals, and any other measures that the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate for vetting.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall identify the information required to conduct the vetting under this section.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Collection of information.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">collect the information required to vet individuals under the procedures established under this subsection;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as required for the effective implementation of this section, seek to enter into agreements with the relevant departments and agencies of the United States to facilitate the sharing of information in the possession of such departments and agencies concerning covered individuals; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that the initial vetting of covered individuals is conducted as early and promptly as practicable, to minimize disruptions to United States programs to train foreign military students.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, and without delegation, may waive the requirement to vet covered individuals under this section—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/5/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on a person-by-person basis, if the Secretary of Defense determines that the waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; or</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on a country-by-country basis, with respect to foreign nationals or other appropriate persons who hold a security clearance issued by that country, if the Secretary of Defense determines that the vetting procedures of the country are functionally equivalent to the vetting procedures of the United States for United States military personnel.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Functional equivalence.—</heading>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/5/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security and in consultation, as appropriate, with the Secretary of State, shall establish and submit to the congressional defense committees a definition of functional equivalence for purposes of making a determination under subparagraph (A)(ii). The Secretary of Defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of any subsequent modification the Secretary makes to the definition.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall conduct an assessment of the vetting procedures of a country prior to making a determination of functional equivalence under subparagraph (A)(ii). Such assessment shall take into consideration any information about such procedures provided to the Secretary of Defense by the Secretary of State.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall submit a written notification to the congressional defense committees not later than 48 hours after exercising the waiver authority under subparagraph (A), including a justification for the waiver and an assessment of the vetting procedures of a country, if appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination Authority.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review of vetting results.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall assign to an organization within the Department with responsibility for security and counterintelligence the responsibility of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reviewing the results of the vetting of a covered individual conducted under subsection (a); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">making a recommendation regarding whether such individual should be given unescorted physical access to a Department of Defense installation or facility.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Negative recommendation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the recommendation with respect to a covered individual under paragraph (1)(B) is that the individual should not be given unescorted physical access to a Department of Defense installation or facility—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such individual may only be given such access if such access is authorized by the Secretary of Defense or the Deputy Secretary of Defense; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Secretary of State is promptly provided with notification of such recommendation.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Security Measures.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Security measures required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all Department of Defense common access cards issued to foreign nationals in the United States comply with the credentialing standards issued by the Office of Personnel Management;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all such common access cards issued to foreign nationals in the United States include a visual indicator as required by the standard developed by the Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">unescorted physical access by covered individuals is limited, as appropriate, to those Department of Defense installations or facilities within the United States directly associated with the training or education or necessary for such individuals to access authorized benefits;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/c/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a policy is in place covering possession of firearms on Department of Defense property by covered individuals;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/c/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">covered individuals who have been granted unescorted physical access to Department of Defense installations and facilities are incorporated into the Insider Threat Program of the Department of Defense; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/c/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">covered individuals are prohibited from transporting, possessing, storing, or using personally owned firearms on Department of Defense installations or property consistent with the Secretary of Defense policy memorandum dated January 16, 2020, or any successor policy guidance that restricts transporting, possessing, storing, or using personally owned firearms on Department of Defense installations or property.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The security measures required under paragraph (1) shall take effect on the date that is 181 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon the establishment of the security measures required under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives notice of the establishment of such security measures.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting Requirements.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the implementation and effects of this section. Such report shall include a description of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any positive or negative effects on the training of foreign military students as a result of this section;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effectiveness of the vetting procedures implemented pursuant to this section in preventing harm to members of the Armed Forces and United States persons;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any mitigation strategies used to address any negative effects of the implementation of this section; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/d/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a proposed plan to mitigate any ongoing negative effects to the vetting and training of foreign military students by the Department of Defense.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report by comptroller general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an unclassified report (which may contain a classified annex) on the safety and security of United States personnel and international students assigned to United States military bases participating in programs authorized under chapter 5 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2347 et seq.) (relating to international military education and training), particularly with respect to whether—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">relevant United States diplomatic and consular personnel properly vet foreign personnel participating in such programs and entering such bases;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">existing screening protocols with respect to such vetting include counter-terrorism screening and are sufficiently effective at ensuring the safety and security of United States personnel and international students assigned to such bases; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether existing screening protocols with respect to such vetting are in compliance with applicable requirements of section 362 of title 10, United States Code, and 
sections 502B and 620M of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2304 and 2378d).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">covered individual</term>”—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">except as provided in subparagraph (B), means a foreign national or other appropriate person who is—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/e/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">seeking unescorted physical access to a Department of Defense installation or facility within the United States; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/e/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii)</num><subclause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/e/2/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">selected, nominated, or accepted for training or education for a period of more than 14 days occurring on a Department of Defense installation or facility within the United States; or</content></subclause>
                                        <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/e/2/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an immediate family member accompanying a foreign national or other appropriate person who has been so selected, nominated, or accepted for such training or education; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not include a foreign national or other appropriate person of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom who holds a security clearance issued by the country of the foreign national and has provided the Department of Defense a certification of such clearance.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">United States</quotedText>” means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and Guam.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">immediate family member</quotedText>” with respect to any individual means a person who—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/e/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is the parent
, step-parent, spouse, sibling, step-sibling, half-sibling, child, or step-child of the individual; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/e/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has attained the age of 16 years old at the time that unescorted physical access is to begin.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/e/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">foreign national</term>” means a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1090/e/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">other appropriate person</term>” means a person who is a citizen of both the United States and another country or who is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States, if such person intends to attend training or education on behalf of a foreign country.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1091">SEC. 1091. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MATTERS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefings on Fielding of Newest Generations of PPE to the Armed Forces.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefings required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than January 31, 2021, each Secretary of a military department shall submit to Congress a briefing on the fielding of the newest generations of personal protective equipment to the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of such Secretary.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each briefing under paragraph (1) shall include, for each Armed Force covered by such briefing, the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description and assessment of the fielding of newest generations of personal protective equipment to members of such Armed Force, including the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number (aggregated by total number and by sex) of members of such Armed Force issued the Army Soldiers Protective System and the Modular Scalable Vest Generation II body armor as of December 31, 2020.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number (aggregated by total number and by sex) of members of such Armed Force issued Marine Corps Plate Carrier Generation III body armor as of that date.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091/a/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number (aggregated by total number and by sex) of members of such Armed Force fitted with legacy personal protective equipment as of that date.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description and assessment of the barriers, if any, to the fielding of such generations of equipment to such members.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description and assessment of challenges in the fielding of such generations of equipment to such members, including cost overruns, contractor delays, and other challenges.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">System for Tracking Data on Injuries Among Members of the Armed Forces in Use of Newest Generation PPE.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">System required.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall develop and maintain a system for tracking data on injuries among members of the Armed Forces in and during the use of newest generation personal protective equipment.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope of system.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The system required by this paragraph may, at the election of the Secretary, be new for purposes of this subsection or within or a modification of an appropriate existing system.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than January 31, 2025, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a briefing on the prevalence among members of the Armed Forces of preventable injuries attributable to ill-fitting or malfunctioning personal protective equipment.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessments of Members of the Armed Forces of Injuries Incurred in Connection With Ill-fitting or Malfunctioning PPE.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each health assessment specified in paragraph (2) that is undertaken after the date of the enactment of this Act shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">One or more questions on whether members incurred an injury in connection with ill-fitting or malfunctioning personal protective equipment during the period covered by such assessment, including the nature of such injury.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of any member who has so incurred such an injury, one or more elements of self-evaluation of such injury by such member for purposes of facilitating timely documentation and enhanced monitoring of such members and injuries.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The health assessments specified in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The annual Periodic Health Assessment of members of the Armed Forces.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tX/stG/s1091/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The post-deployment health assessment of members of the Armed Forces.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
            </title>
            <title identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI" style="-uslm-dtd:title" styleType="OLC">
                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="XI">TITLE XI—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MATTERS </heading>
                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>General Provisions</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1101.</designator><label> Department of Defense policy on unclassified workspaces and job functions of personnel with pending security clearances.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1102.</designator><label> Enhancement of public-private talent exchange programs in the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1103.</designator><label> Paid parental leave technical corrections.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1104.</designator><label> Authority to provide travel and transportation allowances in connection with transfer ceremonies of certain civilian employees who die overseas.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1105.</designator><label> One-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for Federal civilian employees working overseas.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1106.</designator><label> One-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1107.</designator><label> Civilian faculty at the Defense Security Cooperation University and Institute of Security Governance.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1108.</designator><label> Temporary authority to appoint retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1109.</designator><label> Fire fighters alternative work schedule demonstration project for the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire and Emergency Services.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1110.</designator><label> Special rules for certain monthly workers’ compensation payments and other payments for Federal Government personnel under chief of mission authority.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1111.</designator><label> Temporary increase in limitation on accumulation of annual leave for Executive branch employees.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1112.</designator><label> Telework travel expenses program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1113.</designator><label> Extension of rate of overtime pay authority for Department of the Navy employees performing work aboard or dockside in support of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier forward deployed in Japan.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1114.</designator><label> Enhanced pay authority for certain acquisition and technology positions in the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1115.</designator><label> Enhanced pay authority for certain research and technology positions in the science and technology reinvention laboratories of the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1116.</designator><label> Extension of enhanced appointment and compensation authority for civilian personnel for care and treatment of wounded and injured members of the armed forces.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1117.</designator><label> Expansion of direct hire authority for certain Department of Defense personnel to include installation military housing office positions supervising privatized military housing.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1118.</designator><label> Extension of sunset of inapplicability of certification of executive qualifications by qualification certification review board of office of personnel management for initial appointments to senior executive service positions in department of defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1119.</designator><label> Pilot program on enhanced pay authority for certain high-level management positions in the Department of Defense.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1120.</designator><label> Recruitment incentives for placement at remote locations.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1121.</designator><label> Technical amendments regarding reimbursement of Federal, State, and local income taxes incurred during travel, transportation, and relocation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Elijah E. Cummings Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2020</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1131.</designator><label> Short title.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1132.</designator><label> Sense of Congress.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1133.</designator><label> Notification of violation.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1134.</designator><label> Reporting requirements.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1135.</designator><label> Data to be posted by employing Federal agencies.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1136.</designator><label> Data to be posted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1137.</designator><label> Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 amendments.</label></referenceItem>
                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1138.</designator><label> Nondisclosure agreement limitation.</label></referenceItem>
                </toc>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Provisions </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1101" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1101">SEC. 1101. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1564">10 U.S.C. 1564 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE POLICY ON UNCLASSIFIED WORKSPACES AND JOB FUNCTIONS OF PERSONNEL WITH PENDING SECURITY CLEARANCES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1101/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Policy Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement a policy under which a covered individual may occupy a position within the Department of Defense that requires a security clearance to perform appropriate unclassified work, or work commensurate with a security clearance already held by the 
individual (which may include an interim security clearance), while such individual awaits a final determination with respect to the security clearance required for such position.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1101/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Unclassified Work Spaces.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As part of the policy under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1101/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure, to the extent practicable, that all facilities of the Department of Defense at which covered individuals perform job functions have unclassified workspaces; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1101/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">issue guidelines under which appropriately screened individuals, who are not covered individuals, may use the unclassified workspaces on a space-available basis.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1101/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report setting forth the policy required by subsection (a). The report shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1101/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Identification of any challenges or impediments to allowing covered individuals fill positions on a probationary basis as described in subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1101/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A plan for implementing the policy.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1101/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of how existing facilities may be modified to accommodate unclassified workspaces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1101/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Identification of impediments to making unclassified workspace available.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1101/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Individual Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individual</quotedText>” includes a member of the Armed Forces, a civilian employee of the Department of Defense, or an applicant for a civilian position within the Department of Defense, who has applied for, but who has not yet received, a security clearance that is required for the individual to perform one or more job functions.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1102">SEC. 1102. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ENHANCEMENT OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE TALENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public-private Talent Exchange.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1599g of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(1), by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall contain language ensuring that such employee of the Department does not improperly use information that such employee knows relates to a Department acquisition or procurement for the benefit or advantage of the private-sector organization.”</content>
                                </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending paragraph (4) of subsection (f) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may not perform work that is considered inherently governmental in nature; and”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1599g">10 U.S.C. 1599g note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application of Exchange Authority to Modernization Priorities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall take steps to ensure that the authority of the Secretary to carry out a public-private talent exchange program under section 1599g of title 10, United States Code (as amended by subsection (a)), is used to—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carry out exchanges of personnel with private sector entities that are working on the modernization priorities of the Department of Defense; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">carry out exchanges in—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the office of the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other organizations or elements of the Department of Defense the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conflicts of Interest.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall implement a system to identify, mitigate, and manage any conflicts of interests that may arise as a result of an individual’s participation in a public-private talent exchange under section 1599g of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of Program Participants.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with each Secretary of a military department, shall develop practices to ensure that participation by a member of an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department in an public-private talent exchange under section 1599g of title 10, United States Code, is taken into consideration in subsequent assignments.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing on Use of Existing Exchange Program Authority.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 5 years, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the efforts undertaken—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to implement the public-private exchange programs of the Department of Defense; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to ensure that such programs seek opportunities for exchanges with private sector entities working on modernization priorities of the Department of Defense, including artificial intelligence applications, in accordance with the requirements of this section.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each briefing under paragraph (1) shall include an explanation of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">what barriers may prevent supervisors from nominating their staff and encouraging participation in public-private exchange programs;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">how the Department can incentivize senior leaders and supervisors to encourage participation in such programs;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/e/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">how the Department is implementing the requirment of subsection (c) relating to conflicts of interest; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/e/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">what, if any, statutory changes or authorities are needed to effectively carry out such programs.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1103">SEC. 1103. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1301">2 U.S.C. 1301 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PAID PARENTAL LEAVE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Short Title.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Paid Parental Leave Technical Corrections Act of 2020</shortTitle>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Paid Parental Leave for Employees of District of Columbia Courts and District of Columbia Public Defender Service.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">District of columbia courts.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 11-1726, District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.) with respect to nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia courts, the Joint Committee on Judicial Administration shall, notwithstanding any provision of such Act, establish a paid parental leave program for the leave described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 102(a)(1) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 2612(a)(1)) (relating to leave provided in connection with the birth of a child or a placement of a child for adoption or foster care). In developing the terms and conditions for this program, the Joint Committee may be guided by the terms and conditions applicable to the provision of paid parental leave for employees of the Federal Government under chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code, and any corresponding regulations.”</content>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">District of columbia public defender service.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 305 of the District of Columbia Court Reform and Criminal Procedure Act of 1970 (section 2-1605, D.C. Official Code) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.) with respect to employees of the Service, the Director shall, notwithstanding any provision of such Act, establish a paid parental leave program for the leave described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 102(a)(1) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 2612(a)(1)) (relating to leave provided in connection with the birth of a child or the placement of a child for adoption or foster care). In developing the terms and conditions for this program, the Director may be guided by the terms and conditions applicable to the provision of paid parental leave for employees of the Federal Government under chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code, and any corresponding regulations.”</content>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FAA and TSA.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 40122(g) of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Paid parental leave.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator shall implement a paid parental leave benefit for employees of the Administration that is, at a minimum, consistent with the paid parental leave benefits provided under section 6382 of title 5.”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40122">49 U.S.C. 40122 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to any birth or placement occurring on or after October 1, 2020.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40122">49 U.S.C. 40122 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this subsection, or any amendment made by this subsection, may be construed to affect leave provided to an employee of the Transportation Security Administration before October 1, 2020.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title 38 Employees.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 7425 of title 38, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Notwithstanding</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Except as provided in subsection (c), and notwithstanding</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the  Administration  shall  provide  to  individuals  appointed  to  any position described in section 7421(b) who are employed for compensation by the Administration, family and medical leave in the same manner and subject to the same limitations to the maximum extent practicable, as family and medical leave is provided under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5 to employees, as defined in section 6381(1) of such title.”</content>
                                    </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7425">38 U.S.C. 7425 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to any event for which leave may be taken under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code, occurring on or after October 1, 2020.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employees of Executive Office of the President.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 412 of title 3, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 401(b)(2), the requirements of paragraph (2)(B) shall not apply with respect to leave under subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 102(a)(1) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2612(a)(1)).”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (b) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Rules for Substitution of Paid Leave.—</heading>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Substitution of paid leave.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A covered employee may elect to substitute for any leave without pay under subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 102(a)(1) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2612(a)(1)) any paid leave which is available to such employee for that purpose.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Available leave.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The paid leave that is available to a covered employee for purposes of paragraph (1) is leave of the type and in the amount available to an employee under section 6382(d)(2)(B) of title 5, United States Code, for substitution for leave without pay under subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 6382(a)(1) of such title.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consistency with title 5.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paid leave shall be substituted under this subsection in a manner that is consistent with the requirements in section 6382(d)(2) of title 5, United States Code, except that a reference in that section to an employing agency shall be considered to be a reference to an employing office, and subparagraph (E) of that section shall not apply.”</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection></quotedContent>;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/e/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2) of subsection (d), as redesignated by subparagraph (B)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/e/1/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end of the subparagraph;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/e/1/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/e/1/D/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">except that the President or designee shall issue regulations to implement subsection (c) in accordance with the requirements of that subsection.”</content>
                                        </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/e/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1) of subsection (e), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), by inserting after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (c)</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(as in effect on the date of enactment of the Presidential and Executive Office Accountability Act)</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t3/s412">3 U.S.C. 412 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to any birth or placement occurring on or after October 1, 2020.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendments to Title 5 Family and Medical Leave Act Provisions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 6301(2), by amending clause (v) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an employee of the Veterans Health Administration who is covered by a leave system established under section 7421 of title 38;”</content>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 6381(1)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(v) or</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has completed at least 12 months of service as an employee (as defined in section 2105) of the Government of the United States, including service with the United States Postal Service, the Postal Regulatory Commission, and a nonappropriated fund instrumentality as described in section 2105(c);”</content>
                                    </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 6382(d)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/f/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under subchapter I</quotedText>” in each place it appears; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/f/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)(B)(ii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under subchapter I</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendment to Congressional Accountability Act of 1995.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 202(d)(2)(B) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1312(d)(2)(B)), as amended by section 7603 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92), is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">accrued</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sick leave</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1312">2 U.S.C. 1312 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendment made by this subsection shall apply with respect to any event for which leave may be taken under subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 102(a)(1) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1995 (29 U.S.C. 2612(a)(1)) and occurring on or after October 1, 2020.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1104" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1104">SEC. 1104. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES IN CONNECTION WITH TRANSFER CEREMONIES OF CERTAIN CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES WHO DIE OVERSEAS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1104/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Travel and Transportation Allowances.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1104/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subchapter II of chapter 75 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1492">“SEC. 1492. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1492">10 U.S.C. 1492</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Authority to provide travel and transportation allowances in connection with transfer ceremonies of certain civilian employees who die overseas </heading>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A covered official may treat a covered relative of a covered employee under the jurisdiction of that covered official in the same manner the Secretary of a military department treats, under section 481f(d) of title 37, next of kin and family members of a member of the armed forces who dies while located or serving overseas.</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered employee</quotedText>’ means a civilian employee—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">under the jurisdiction of a covered official; and</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">who dies while located or serving overseas.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered official</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of the military department concerned; and</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the head of a Defense Agency or Department of Defense Field Activity.</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered relative</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the primary next of kin of the covered employee;</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">two family members (other than primary next of kin) of the covered employee; and</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one or more additional family members of the covered employee, at the discretion of the Secretary a sibling of the covered employee.”</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1104/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1475">10 U.S.C. 1475</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of contents at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1492.</designator><label> Authority to provide travel and transportation allowances in connection with transfer ceremonies of certain civilian employees who die overseas.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1104/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 481f(d) of title 37, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1104/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the subsection heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Transportation To</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Travel And Transportation Allowances In Connection With</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1104/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">transportation to</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">travel and transportation allowances in connection with</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1105" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1105">SEC. 1105. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO WAIVE ANNUAL LIMITATION ON PREMIUM PAY AND AGGREGATE LIMITATION ON PAY FOR FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES WORKING OVERSEAS. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a) of section 1101 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417; 122 Stat. 4615), as most recently amended by section 1105 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92), is further amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">through 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">through 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1106" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1106">SEC. 1106. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO GRANT ALLOWANCES, BENEFITS, AND GRATUITIES TO CIVILIAN PERSONNEL ON OFFICIAL DUTY IN A COMBAT ZONE. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 1104 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92), is further amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2021</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2022</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1107" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1107">SEC. 1107. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CIVILIAN FACULTY AT THE DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION UNIVERSITY AND INSTITUTE OF SECURITY GOVERNANCE. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1595(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Defense Security Cooperation University.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Defense Institute for Security Governance.”</content>
                        </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1108" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1108">SEC. 1108. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1580">10 U.S.C. 1580 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO APPOINT RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1108/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding the requirements of section 3326 of title 5, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense may appoint retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in the Department of Defense described in subsection (b).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1108/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Positions.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1108/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The positions in the Department described in this subsection are positions classified at or below GS-13 under the General Schedule under subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code, or an equivalent level under another wage system, in the competitive service—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1108/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A)</num><clause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1108/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at any defense industrial base facility (as that term is defined in section 2208(u)(3) of title 10, United States Code) that is part of the core logistics capabilities (as described in section 2464(a) of such title); </content></clause>
                                    <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1108/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at any Major Range and Test Facility Base (as that term is defined in section 196(i) of such title); or</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1108/b/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">licensed medical personnel; and </content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1108/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that have been certified by the Secretary of the military department concerned as lacking sufficient numbers of potential applicants.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1108/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on delegation of certification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of a military department may not delegate the authority to make a certification described in paragraph (1)(B) to an individual in a grade lower than colonel, captain in the Navy, or an equivalent grade in the Space Force, or an individual with an equivalent civilian grade.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1108/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than two years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on this section and the authority provided by this section. The report shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1108/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the use of such authority, including the positions to which appointments are authorized to be made under such authority and the number of retired members appointed to each such position under such authority.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1108/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matters in connection with such section or such authority that the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1108/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Effective on the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, the authority provided under subsection (a) shall expire.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1108/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the terms “member” and “Secretary concerned” have the meaning given those terms in section 101 of title 37, United States Code.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1109" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1109">SEC. 1109. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8013">10 U.S.C. 8013 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FIRE FIGHTERS ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR THE NAVY REGION MID-ATLANTIC FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1109/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander, Navy Region Mid- 
Atlantic, shall establish and carry out, for a period of not less than five years, a Fire Fighters Alternative Work Schedule demonstration project for the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire and Emergency Services. Such demonstration project shall provide, with respect to each employee of the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire and Emergency Services, that—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1109/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assignments to tours of duty are scheduled in advance over periods of not less than two weeks;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1109/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">tours of duty are scheduled using a regularly recurring pattern of 48-hour shifts followed by 48 or 72 consecutive non-work hours, as determined by mutual agreement between the Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, and the exclusive employee representative at each Navy Region Mid-Atlantic installation, in such a manner that each employee is regularly scheduled for 144-hours in any two-week period;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1109/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for any such employee that is a fire fighter working an alternative work schedule, such employee shall earn overtime compensation in a manner consistent with other applicable law and regulation;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1109/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">no right shall be established to any form of premium pay, including night, Sunday, holiday, or hazard duty pay; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1109/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">leave accrual and use shall be consistent with other applicable law and regulation.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1109/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date on which the demonstration project under this section terminates, the Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report detailing—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1109/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any financial savings or expenses directly and inseparably linked to the demonstration project;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1109/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any intangible quality of life and morale improvements achieved by the demonstration project; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1109/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any adverse impact of the demonstration project occurring solely as the result of the transition to the demonstration project.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1110" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1110">SEC. 1110. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SPECIAL RULES FOR CERTAIN MONTHLY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PAYMENTS AND OTHER PAYMENTS FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 901 of title IX of division J of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116-94; 22 U.S.C. 2680b) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1110/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the head of any other Federal agency</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary of State</quotedText>”;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1110/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the Secretary of State</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, the Secretary of State, and, as appropriate, the head of any other Federal agency paying benefits under this section</quotedText>”;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1110/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e)(2)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1110/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Department of State</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Federal Government</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1110/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (f)</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, but does not include an individual receiving compensation under section 19A of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 3519b)</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1110/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (h)(2), by striking the first sentence and inserting the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Nothing in this section shall limit, modify, or otherwise supersede chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, the Defense Base Act (42 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), or section 19A of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 3519b).</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1111" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1111">SEC. 1111. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s6304">5 U.S.C. 6304 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TEMPORARY INCREASE IN LIMITATION ON ACCUMULATION OF ANNUAL LEAVE FOR EXECUTIVE BRANCH EMPLOYEES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1111/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the discretion of the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, annual leave provided to an Executive branch employee may accumulate for use in leave year 2021 in an amount equal to 125% of the maximum amount of annual leave permitted, but for this subsection, to accumulate for use in that leave year under the leave system covering such employee.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1111/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusion From Lump-sum Payment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any annual leave accumulated pursuant to subsection (a) in excess of the maximum amount of annual leave permitted, but for this section, to accumulate for use in succeeding years shall not be included in any lump-sum payment for leave to an individual, including any lump-sum payment under section 5551 or 5552 of title 5, United States Code.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1111/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1111/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">agency</quotedText>” means each agency, office, or other establishment in the executive branch of the Federal Government; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1111/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Executive branch employee</quotedText>”—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1111/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">means—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1111/c/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an employee of an agency;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1111/c/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an employee appointed under chapter 74 of title 38, United States Code, notwithstanding section 7421(a), section 7425(b), or any other provision of chapter 74 of such title; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1111/c/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other individual occupying a position in the civil service (as that term is defined in section 2101(1) of title 5, United States Code) in the executive branch of the Federal Government; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1111/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not include any individual occupying a position that is classified at or above the level of a Senior Executive Service position or the equivalent thereof.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1112" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1112">SEC. 1112. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TELEWORK TRAVEL EXPENSES PROGRAM OF THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5711 of title 5, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the section heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">test</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">committee</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">committees</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Government</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">test</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section, including the provision of reports in accordance with subsection (d)(1)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection</quotedText>”;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4)(B), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and maintain</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">develop</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (5)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/a/2/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">test</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/a/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director of the Patent and Trademark Office shall prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an annual report on the operation of the program under this subsection, which shall include—</chapeau>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the costs and benefits of the program; and</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of the effectiveness of the program, as determined under criteria developed by the Director.”</content>
                                            </clause>
                                        </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (g), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">this section</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (b)</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5701">5 U.S.C. 5701</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical and Conforming Amendments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections for subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 5711 and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“5711.</designator><label> Authority for telework travel expenses programs.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1113" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1113">SEC. 1113. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF RATE OF OVERTIME PAY AUTHORITY FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY EMPLOYEES PERFORMING WORK ABOARD OR DOCKSIDE IN SUPPORT OF THE NUCLEAR-POWERED AIRCRAFT CARRIER FORWARD DEPLOYED IN JAPAN. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5542(a)(6)(B) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2021</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2026</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1114" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1114">SEC. 1114. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ENHANCED PAY AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN ACQUISITION AND TECHNOLOGY POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1114/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subchapter I of chapter 87 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1701a the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1701b">“SEC. 1701b. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1701b">10 U.S.C. 1701b</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Enhanced pay authority for certain acquisition and technology positions </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may carry out a program using the pay authority specified in subsection (d) to fix the rate of basic pay for positions described in subsection (c) in order to assist the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the military departments in attracting and retaining high-quality acquisition and technology experts in positions responsible for managing and developing complex, high-cost, technological acquisition efforts of the Department of Defense.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The program may be carried out only with approval as follows:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Approval of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in the case of positions in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Approval of the service acquisition executive of the military department concerned, in the case of positions in a military department.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Positions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The positions described in this subsection are positions that—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">require expertise of an extremely high level in a scientific, technical, professional, or acquisition management field; and</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are critical to the successful accomplishment of an important acquisition or technology development mission.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rate of Basic Pay.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The pay authority specified in this subsection is authority as follows:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Authority to fix the rate of basic pay for a position at a rate not to exceed 150 percent of the rate of basic pay payable for level I of the Executive Schedule, upon the approval of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment or the service acquisition executive concerned, as applicable.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Authority to fix the rate of basic pay for a position at a rate in excess of 150 percent of the rate of basic pay payable for level I of the Executive Schedule, upon the approval of the Secretary of Defense.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations.—</heading>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority in subsection (a) may be used only to the extent necessary to competitively recruit or retain individuals exceptionally well qualified for positions described in subsection (c).</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Number of positions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority in subsection (a) may not be used with respect to more than five positions in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and more than five positions in each military department at any one time.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Term of positions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority in subsection (a) may be used only for positions having terms less than five years.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1114/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1701">10 U.S.C. 1701</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter I of chapter 87 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1701a the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1701b.</designator><label> Enhanced pay authority for certain acquisition and technology positions.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1114/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal of Pilot Program.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1114/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1111 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (10 U.S.C. 1701 note) is repealed.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1114/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1701">10 U.S.C. 1701 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continuation of pay.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The repeal in paragraph (1) shall not be interpreted to prohibit the payment of basic pay at rates fixed under such section 1111 before the date of the enactment of this Act for positions having terms that continue after that date.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1115" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1115">SEC. 1115. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ENHANCED PAY AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY POSITIONS IN THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY REINVENTION LABORATORIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1115/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 139 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2358b the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2358c">“SEC. 2358c. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358c">10 U.S.C. 2358c</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Enhanced pay authority for certain research and technology positions in science and technology reinvention laboratories </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may carry out a program using the pay authority specified in subsection (d) to fix the rate of basic pay for positions described in subsection (c) in order to assist the military departments in attracting and 
retaining high quality acquisition and technology experts in positions responsible for managing and performing complex, high-cost research and technology development efforts in the science and technology reinvention laboratories of the Department of Defense.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The program may be carried out in a military department only with the approval of the service acquisition executive of the military department concerned.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Positions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The positions described in this subsection are positions in the science and technology reinvention laboratories of the Department of Defense that—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">require expertise of an extremely high level in a scientific, technical, professional, or acquisition management field; and</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are critical to the successful accomplishment of an important research or technology development mission.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rate of Basic Pay.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The pay authority specified in this subsection is authority as follows:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Authority to fix the rate of basic pay for a position at a rate not to exceed 150 percent of the rate of basic pay payable for level I of the Executive Schedule, upon the approval of the service acquisition executive concerned.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Authority to fix the rate of basic pay for a position at a rate in excess of 150 percent of the rate of basic pay payable for level I of the Executive Schedule, upon the approval of the Secretary of the military department concerned.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations.—</heading>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority in subsection (a) may be used only to the extent necessary to competitively recruit or retain individuals exceptionally well qualified for positions described in subsection (c).</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Number of positions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority in subsection (a) may not be used with respect to more than five positions in each military department at any one time.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Term of positions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority in subsection (a) may be used only for positions having a term of less than five years.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratories of the Department of Defense Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">science and technology reinvention laboratories of the Department of Defense</quotedText>’ means the laboratories designated as science and technology reinvention laboratories by section 1105(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (10 U.S.C. 2358 note).”</content>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1115/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2351">10 U.S.C. 2351</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 139 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2358b the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2358c.</designator><label> Enhanced pay authority for certain research and technology positions in science and technology reinvention laboratories.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1115/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal of Pilot Program.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1115/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1124 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2456; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note) is repealed.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1115/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continuation of pay.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The repeal in paragraph (1) shall not be interpreted to prohibit the payment of basic pay at rates fixed under such section 1124 before the date of the enactment of this Act for positions having terms that continue after that date.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1116" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1116">SEC. 1116. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF ENHANCED APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION AUTHORITY FOR CIVILIAN PERSONNEL FOR CARE AND TREATMENT OF WOUNDED AND INJURED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1599c(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2020</quotedText>” both places it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2025</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1117" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1117">SEC. 1117. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PERSONNEL TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION MILITARY HOUSING OFFICE POSITIONS SUPERVISING PRIVATIZED MILITARY HOUSING. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9905(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">“(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any position in the military housing office of a military installation whose primary function is supervision of military housing covered by subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10.”</content>
                        </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1118" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1118">SEC. 1118. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF SUNSET OF INAPPLICABILITY OF CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE QUALIFICATIONS BY QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATION REVIEW BOARD OF OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT FOR INITIAL APPOINTMENTS TO SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE POSITIONS IN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1109(e) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 2010; 5 U.S.C. 3393 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">on the date</quotedText>” and all that follows and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">on August 13, 2023</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1119" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1119">SEC. 1119. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1580">10 U.S.C. 1580 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PILOT PROGRAM ON ENHANCED PAY AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN HIGH-LEVEL MANAGEMENT POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1119/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pilot Program Authorized.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of using the pay authority specified in subsection (d) to fix the rate of basic pay for positions described in subsection (c) in order to assist the Department of Defense in attracting and retaining personnel with significant experience in high-level management of complex organizations and enterprise functions in order to lead implementation by the Department of the National Defense Strategy.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1119/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The pilot program may be carried out only with approval as follows:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1119/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Approval of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, in the case of a position not under the authority, direction, and control of an Under Secretary of Defense and not under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of a military department.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1119/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Approval of the applicable Under Secretary of Defense, in the case of a position under the authority, direction, and control of an Under Secretary of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1119/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Approval of the Under Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the military department concerned, in the case of a position in a military department.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1119/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Positions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The positions described in this subsection are positions that require expertise of an extremely high level in innovative leadership and management of enterprise-wide business operations, including financial management, health care, supply chain and logistics, information technology, real property stewardship, and human resources, across a large and complex organization.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1119/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rate of Basic Pay.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Without regard to the basic pay authorities in sections 5376, 5382, 5383 and 9903 of title 5, United States Code, the pay authority specified in this subsection is authority as follows:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1119/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Authority to fix the rate of basic pay for a position at a rate not to exceed 150 percent of the rate of basic pay payable for level I of the Executive Schedule, upon the approval of the applicable official under subsection (b).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1119/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Authority to fix the rate of basic pay for a position at a rate in excess of 150 percent of the rate of basic pay payable for level I of the Executive Schedule, upon the approval of the Secretary of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1119/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1119/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority in subsection (a) may be used only to the extent necessary to competitively recruit or retain individuals exceptionally well qualified for positions described in subsection (c).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1119/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Number of positions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority in subsection (a) may not be used with respect to—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1119/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">more than 10 positions in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and components of the Department of Defense other than the military departments at any one time; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1119/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">more than five positions in each military department at any one time.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1119/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Term of positions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority in subsection (a) may be used only for positions having terms less than five years.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1119/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Past service.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An individual may not be appointed to a position pursuant to the authority provided by subsection (a) if the individual separated or retired from Federal civil service or service as a commissioned officer of an Armed Force on a date that is less than five years before the date of such appointment of the individual.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1119/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1119/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority to fix rates of basic pay for a position under this section shall terminate on October 1, 2025.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1119/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continuation of pay.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to prohibit the payment after October 1, 2025, of basic pay at rates fixed under this section before that date for positions whose terms continue after that date.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1120" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1120">SEC. 1120. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES FOR PLACEMENT AT REMOTE LOCATIONS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1120/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1599i">“SEC. 1599i. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1599i">10 U.S.C. 1599i</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Recruitment incentives for placement at remote locations </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recruitment Incentive.—</heading>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An individual appointed to a position in the Department of Defense at a covered location may be paid a recruitment incentive in connection with such appointment.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amount.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount of a recruitment incentive payable to an individual under this subsection may not exceed the amount equal to—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">25 percent of the annual rate of basic pay of the employee for the position concerned as of the date on which the service period in such position agreed to by the individual under paragraph (3) commences; multiplied by</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of years (including fractions of a year) of such service period (not to exceed four years).</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Service agreement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To receive a recruitment incentive under this subsection, an individual appointed to a position under paragraph (1) shall enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Defense to complete a period of service at the covered location. The period of obligated service of the individual at such location under the agreement may not exceed four years. The agreement shall include such repayment or alternative employment obligations as the Secretary considers appropriate for failure of the individual to complete the period of obligated service specified in the agreement.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered locations defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, a covered location is a location for which the Secretary of Defense has determined that critical hiring needs are not being met due to the geographic remoteness or isolation or extreme climate conditions of the location.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Effective on September 30, 2022, the authority provided under subsection (a) shall expire.”</content>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1120/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1599i">10 U.S.C. 1599i note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Outcome Measurements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall develop outcome measurements to evaluate the effect of the authority provided under subsection (a) of section 1599i of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), and any relocation incentives provided under subsection (b) of such section.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1120/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1120/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the effect of the authority provided under section 1599i of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1120/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1120/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description and assessment of the effectiveness and achievements of the recruitment incentives described in paragraph (1), including—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1120/c/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of employees placed at covered locations described in section 1599i(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a); and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1120/c/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost-per-placement of such employees.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1120/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A comparison of the effectiveness and use of the recruitment incentives described in paragraph (1) to authorities under title 5, United States Code, used by the Department of Defense before the date of the enactment of this Act to support hiring at remote or rural locations.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1120/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1120/c/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the minority community outreach efforts made in using the authority and providing relocation incentives described in paragraph (1); and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1120/c/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">participation outcomes.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1120/c/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such other matters as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1120/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1580">10 U.S.C. 1580</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1599i.</designator><label> Recruitment incentives for placement at remote locations.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1121" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1121">SEC. 1121. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT OF FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL INCOME TAXES INCURRED DURING TRAVEL, TRANSPORTATION, AND RELOCATION. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1121/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5724b(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1121/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or relocation expenses reimbursed</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and relocation expenses reimbursed</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1121/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of chapter 41</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or chapter 41</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stA/s1121/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5724b">5 U.S.C. 5724b</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retroactive Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 1114 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92).</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elijah E. Cummings Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2020 </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1131" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1131">SEC. 1131. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s101">5 U.S.C. 101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Elijah E. Cummings Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2020</shortTitle>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1132" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1132">SEC. 1132. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SENSE OF CONGRESS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 102 of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (5 U.S.C. 2301 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1132/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accountability in the enforcement of the rights of Federal employees is furthered when Federal agencies agree to take appropriate disciplinary action against Federal employees who are found to have intentionally committed discriminatory (including retaliatory) acts;”</content>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1132/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (5)(A)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1132/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">nor is accountability</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">accountability is not</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1132/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for what, by law, the agency is responsible</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under this Act</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1133" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1133">SEC. 1133. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NOTIFICATION OF VIOLATION. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 202 of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (5 U.S.C. 2301 note) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                        <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification of Final Agency Action.—</heading>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date on which an event described in paragraph (2) occurs with 
respect to a finding of discrimination (including retaliation), the head of the Federal agency subject to the finding shall provide notice—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on the public internet website of the agency, in a clear and prominent location linked directly from the home page of that website;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">stating that a finding of discrimination (including retaliation) has been made; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">which shall remain posted for not less than 1 year.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Events described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An event described in this paragraph is any of the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All appeals of a final action by a Federal agency involving a finding of discrimination (including retaliation) prohibited by a provision of law covered by paragraph (1) or (2) of section 201(a) have been exhausted.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All appeals of a final decision by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission involving a finding of discrimination (including if the finding included a finding of retaliation) prohibited by a provision of law covered by paragraph (1) or (2) of section 201(a) have been exhausted.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A court of jurisdiction issues a final judgment involving a finding of discrimination (including retaliation) prohibited by a provision of law covered by paragraph (1) or (2) of section 201(a).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A notification provided under paragraph (1) with respect to a finding of discrimination (including retaliation) shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify the date on which the finding was made, the date on which each discriminatory act occurred, and the law violated by each such discriminatory act; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advise Federal employees of the rights and protections available under the provisions of law covered by paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 201(a).”</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1134" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1134">SEC. 1134. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1134/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Electronic Format Requirement.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1134/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 203(a) of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (5 U.S.C. 2301 note) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1134/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Homeland Security and</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Governmental Affairs</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1134/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">on Government Reform</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">on Oversight and Reform</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1134/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(in an electronic format prescribed by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management),</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">an annual report</quotedText>”.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1134/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2301">5 U.S.C. 2301 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendment made by paragraph (1)(C) shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1134/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2301">5 U.S.C. 2301 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transition period.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding the requirements of section 203(a) of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (5 U.S.C. 2301 note), the report required under such section 203(a) may be submitted in an electronic format, as prescribed by  
the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the effective date in paragraph (2).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1134/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting Requirement for Disciplinary Action.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 203 of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (5 U.S.C. 2301 note) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disciplinary Action Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after the date on which a Federal agency takes final action, or a Federal agency receives a final decision issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, involving a finding of discrimination (including retaliation) in violation of a provision of law covered by paragraph (1) or (2) of section 201(a), as applicable, the applicable Federal agency shall submit to the Commission a report stating—</chapeau>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether disciplinary action has been proposed against a Federal employee as a result of the violation; and</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the reasons for any disciplinary action proposed under paragraph (1).”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1135" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1135">SEC. 1135. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DATA TO BE POSTED BY EMPLOYING FEDERAL AGENCIES. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 301(b) of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (5 U.S.C. 2301 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1135/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (9)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1135/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1135/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, and</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1135/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to each finding described in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date of the finding,</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the affected Federal agency,</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the law violated, and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether a decision has been made regarding disciplinary action as a result of the finding.”</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1135/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">“(11) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Data regarding each class action complaint filed against the agency alleging discrimination (including retaliation), including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information regarding the date on which each complaint was filed,</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a general summary of the allegations alleged in the complaint,</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an estimate of the total number of plaintiffs joined in the complaint, if known,</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the current status of the complaint, including whether the class has been certified, and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the case numbers for the civil actions in which discrimination (including retaliation) has been found.”</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1136" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1136">SEC. 1136. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DATA TO BE POSTED BY THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 302(b) of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (5 U.S.C. 2301 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(10)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(11)</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1137" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1137">SEC. 1137. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NOTIFICATION AND FEDERAL EMPLOYEE ANTIDISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION ACT OF 2002 AMENDMENTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1137/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification Requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Title II of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (5 U.S.C. 2301 note) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="207">“SEC. 207. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMPLAINT TRACKING </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Elijah E. Cummings Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2020, each Federal agency shall establish a system to track each complaint of discrimination arising under section 2302(b)(1) of title 5, United States Code, and adjudicated through the Equal Employment Opportunity process from the filing of a complaint with the Federal agency to resolution of the complaint, including whether a decision has been made regarding disciplinary action as the result of a finding of discrimination.</content>
                            </section>
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="208">“SEC. 208. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NOTATION IN PERSONNEL RECORD </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a Federal agency takes an adverse action covered under section 7512 of title 5, United States Code, against a Federal employee for an act of discrimination (including retaliation) prohibited by a provision of law covered by paragraph (1) or (2) of section 201(a), the agency shall, after all appeals relating to that action have been exhausted, include a notation of the adverse action and the reason for the action in the personnel record of the employee.”</content>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1137/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Processing and Referral.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (5 U.S.C. 2301 note) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <title style="-uslm-dtd:title">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“TITLE IV—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROCESSING AND REFERRAL </heading>
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="401">“SEC. 401. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROCESSING AND RESOLUTION OF COMPLAINTS </heading>
                                    <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">“Each Federal agency shall—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be responsible for the fair and impartial processing and resolution of complaints of employment discrimination (including retaliation) prohibited by a provision of law covered by paragraph (1) or (2) of section 201(a); and</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish a model Equal Employment Opportunity Program that—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is not under the control, either structurally or practically, of the agency’s Office of Human Capital or Office of the General Counsel (or the equivalent);</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is devoid of internal conflicts of interest and ensures fairness and inclusiveness within the agency; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensures the efficient and fair resolution of complaints alleging discrimination (including retaliation).</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </section>
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="402">“SEC. 402. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NO LIMITATION ON ADVICE OR COUNSEL </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this title shall prevent a Federal agency or a subcomponent of a Federal agency, or the Department of Justice, from providing advice or counsel to employees of that agency (or subcomponent, as applicable) in the resolution of a complaint.</content>
                                </section>
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="403">“SEC. 403. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HEAD OF PROGRAM SUPERVISED BY HEAD OF AGENCY </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The head of each Federal agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program shall report directly to the head of the agency.</content>
                                </section>
                                <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="404">“SEC. 404. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REFERRALS OF FINDINGS OF DISCRIMINATION </heading>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EEOC Findings of Discrimination.—</heading>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (referred to in this section as the ‘Commission’) receives, or should have received, a Federal agency report required under section 203(c), the Commission may refer the matter to which the report relates to the Office of Special Counsel if the Commission determines that the Federal agency did not take appropriate action with respect to the finding that is the subject of the report.</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notifications.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commission shall—</chapeau>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">notify the applicable Federal agency if the Commission refers a matter to the Office of Special Counsel under paragraph (1); and</content>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to a fiscal year, include in the Annual Report of the Federal Workforce of the Commission covering that fiscal year—</chapeau>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of referrals made under paragraph (1) during that fiscal year; and</content>
                                                </clause>
                                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a brief summary of each referral described in clause (i).</content>
                                                </clause>
                                            </subparagraph>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Referrals to Special Counsel.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office of Special Counsel shall accept and review a referral from the Commission under subsection (a)(1) for purposes of pursuing disciplinary action under the authority of the Office against a Federal employee who commits an act of discrimination (including retaliation).</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office of Special Counsel shall notify the Commission and the applicable Federal agency in a case in which—</chapeau>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Office of Special Counsel pursues disciplinary action under subsection (b); and</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Federal agency imposes some form of disciplinary action against a Federal employee who commits an act of discrimination (including retaliation).</content>
                                        </paragraph>
                                    </subsection>
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Counsel Approval.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Federal agency may not take disciplinary action against a Federal employee for an alleged act of discrimination (including retaliation) referred by the Commission under this section, except in accordance with the requirements of section 1214(f) of title 5, United States Code.”</content>
                                    </subsection>
                                </section>
                            </title></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1137/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (5 U.S.C. 2301 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1137/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after the item relating to section 206 the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“Sec. 207.</designator><label> Complaint tracking.</label></referenceItem>
                                    <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“Sec. 208.</designator><label> Notation in personnel record.”</label></referenceItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1137/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                    <groupItem>
                                        <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“TITLE IV—</designator><label>PROCESSING AND REFERRAL</label></referenceItem>
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“Sec. 401.</designator><label> Processing and resolution of complaints.</label></referenceItem>
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“Sec. 402.</designator><label> No limitation on advice or counsel.</label></referenceItem>
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“Sec. 403.</designator><label> Head of Program supervised by head of agency.</label></referenceItem>
                                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“Sec. 404.</designator><label> Referrals of findings of discrimination.”</label></referenceItem>
                                    </groupItem>
                                </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1138" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1138">SEC. 1138. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT LIMITATION. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2302(b)(13) of title 5, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1138/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">agreement does not</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“agreement—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not”</content>
                            </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1138/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), as so designated, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the Office of Special Counsel</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Inspector General</quotedText>”; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXI/stB/s1138/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prohibits or restricts an employee or applicant for employment from disclosing to Congress, the Special Counsel, the Inspector General of an agency, or any other agency component responsible for internal investigation or review any information that relates to any violation of any law, rule, or regulation, or mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety, or any other whistleblower protection; or”</content>
                            </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
            </title>
            <title identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII" style="-uslm-dtd:title" styleType="OLC">
                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="XII">TITLE XII—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS </heading>
                <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                    <groupItem>
                        <referenceItem class="centered" role="title" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>TITLE XII—</designator><label>MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Assistance and Training</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1201.</designator><label> Authority to build capacity for additional operations.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1202.</designator><label> Participation in European program on multilateral exchange of surface transportation services.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1203.</designator><label> Participation in programs relating to coordination or exchange of air refueling and air transportation services.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1204.</designator><label> Reciprocal patient movement agreements.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1205.</designator><label> Modification to the Inter-European Air Forces Academy.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1206.</designator><label> Modification of authority for participation in multinational centers of excellence.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1207.</designator><label> Modification and extension of support of special operations for irregular warfare.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1208.</designator><label> Extension of authority to transfer excess high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles to foreign countries.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1209.</designator><label> Modification and extension of update of Department of Defense Freedom of Navigation Report.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1210.</designator><label> Extension and modification of authority to support border security operations of certain foreign countries.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1210A.</designator><label> Extension of Department of Defense support for stabilization activities in national security interest of the United States.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1210B.</designator><label> Extension of report on workforce development.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1210C.</designator><label> Plan to increase participation in international military education and training programs.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1210D.</designator><label> Mitigation and prevention of atrocities in high-risk countries.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1210E.</designator><label> Implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Matters Relating to Afghanistan and Pakistan</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1211.</designator><label> Extension and modification of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to United States military operations.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1212.</designator><label> Extension of the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1213.</designator><label> Extension and modification of support for reconciliation activities led by the Government of Afghanistan.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1214.</designator><label> Extension and modification of Commanders’ Emergency Response Program.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1215.</designator><label> Limitation on use of funds to reduce deployment to Afghanistan.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1216.</designator><label> Modifications to immunity from seizure under judicial process of cultural objects.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1217.</designator><label> Congressional oversight of United States talks with Taliban officials and Afghanistan’s comprehensive peace process.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1218.</designator><label> Strategy for post-conflict engagement on human rights in Afghanistan.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1219.</designator><label> Modification to report on enhancing security and stability in Afghanistan.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1220.</designator><label> Report on Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Matters Relating to Syria, Iraq, and Iran</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1221.</designator><label> Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1222.</designator><label> Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to vetted Syrian groups and individuals.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1223.</designator><label> Extension and modification of authority to support operations and activities of the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1224.</designator><label> Prohibition on provision of weapons and other forms of support to certain organizations.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1225.</designator><label> Report and budget details regarding Operation Spartan Shield.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Matters Relating to Russia</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1231.</designator><label> Extension of limitation on military cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1232.</designator><label> Matters relating to United States participation in the Open Skies Treaty.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1233.</designator><label> Prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of the Russian Federation over Crimea.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1234.</designator><label> Annual report on military and security developments involving the Russian Federation.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1235.</designator><label> Modification and extension of Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1236.</designator><label> Report on capability and capacity requirements of military forces of Ukraine and resource plan for security assistance.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1237.</designator><label> Report on Russian Federation support of racially and ethnically motivated violent extremists.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1238.</designator><label> Authorization of rewards for providing information on foreign election interference.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Matters Relating to Europe and NATO</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1241.</designator><label> Determination and imposition of sanctions with respect to Turkey’s acquisition of the S-400 air defense system.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1242.</designator><label> Clarification and expansion of sanctions relating to construction of Nord Stream 2 or TurkStream pipeline projects.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1243.</designator><label> Extension of authority for training for Eastern European national security forces in the course of multilateral exercises.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1244.</designator><label> Sense of Congress on support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1245.</designator><label> Limitation on United States force structure reductions in Germany.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1246.</designator><label> Report on United States military force posture in Southeastern Europe.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1247.</designator><label> Sense of Congress on support for coordinated action to ensure the security of Baltic allies.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1248.</designator><label> Sense of Congress on the role of the Kosovo Force of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle F—</designator><label>Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1251.</designator><label> Pacific Deterrence Initiative.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1252.</designator><label> Extension and modification of prohibition on commercial export of certain covered munitions items to the Hong Kong Police Force.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1253.</designator><label> Authority to transfer funds for Bien Hoa dioxin cleanup.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1254.</designator><label> Cooperative program with Vietnam to account for Vietnamese personnel missing in action.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1255.</designator><label> Sense of Congress on the United States-Vietnam defense relationship.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1256.</designator><label> Pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with covered foreign military partners in Southeast Asia.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1257.</designator><label> Report on the costs most directly associated with the stationing of the Armed Forces in Japan.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1258.</designator><label> Limitation on use of funds to reduce the total number of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who are deployed to South Korea.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1259.</designator><label> Implementation of GAO recommendations on preparedness of United States forces to counter North Korean chemical and biological weapons.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1260.</designator><label> Statement of policy and sense of Congress on the Taiwan Relations Act.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1260A.</designator><label> Annual briefing on Taiwan arms sales.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1260B.</designator><label> Report on United States-Taiwan medical security partnership.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1260C.</designator><label> Establishment of capabilities to assess the defense technological and industrial bases of China and other foreign adversaries.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1260D.</designator><label> Extension of annual report on military and security developments involving the People’s Republic of China.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1260E.</designator><label> Sense of Congress on the aggression of the Government of China along the border with India and its growing territorial claims.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1260F.</designator><label> Assessment of National Cyber Strategy to deter China from engaging in industrial espionage and cyber theft.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1260G.</designator><label> Report on United Front Work Department.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1260H.</designator><label> Public reporting of Chinese military companies operating in the United States.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1260I.</designator><label> Report on directed use of fishing fleets.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle G—</designator><label>Sudan Democratic Transition, Accountability, and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1261.</designator><label> Short title.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1262.</designator><label> Definitions.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1263.</designator><label> Statement of policy.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1264.</designator><label> Support for democratic governance, rule of law, human rights, and fundamental freedoms.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1265.</designator><label> Support for development programs.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1266.</designator><label> Support for conflict mitigation.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1267.</designator><label> Support for accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Sudan.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1268.</designator><label> Suspension of assistance.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1269.</designator><label> Multilateral assistance.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1270.</designator><label> Coordinated support to recover assets stolen from the Sudanese people.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1270A.</designator><label> Limitation on assistance to the Sudanese security and intelligence services.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1270B.</designator><label> Reports.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1270C.</designator><label> United States strategy for support to a civilian-led government in Sudan.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1270D.</designator><label> Amendments to the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act of 2006.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1270E.</designator><label> Repeal of Sudan Peace Act and the Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle H—</designator><label>United States Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1271.</designator><label> Short title.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1272.</designator><label> Sense of Congress on United States-Israel relationship.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1273.</designator><label> Security assistance for Israel.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1274.</designator><label> Extension of war reserves stockpile authority.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1275.</designator><label> Rules governing the transfer of precision-guided munitions to Israel above the annual restriction.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1276.</designator><label> Eligibility of Israel for the strategic trade authorization exception to certain export control licensing requirements.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1277.</designator><label> United States Agency for International Development memoranda of understanding to enhance cooperation with Israel.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1278.</designator><label> Cooperative projects among the United States, Israel, and developing countries.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1279.</designator><label> Joint cooperative program related to innovation and high-tech for the Middle East region.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1280.</designator><label> Cooperation on directed energy capabilities.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1280A.</designator><label> Other matters of cooperation.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1280B.</designator><label> Appropriate congressional committees defined.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle I—</designator><label>Global Child Thrive Act of 2020</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1281.</designator><label> Short title.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1282.</designator><label> Sense of Congress.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1283.</designator><label> Assistance to improve early childhood outcomes globally.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1284.</designator><label> Special advisor for assistance to orphans and vulnerable children.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1285.</designator><label> Rule of construction.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle J—</designator><label>Matters Relating to Africa and the Middle East</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1291.</designator><label> Briefing and report relating to reduction in the total number of United States Armed Forces deployed to United States Africa Command area of responsibility.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1292.</designator><label> Notification with respect to withdrawal of members of the Armed Forces participating in the Multinational Force and Observers in Egypt.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1293.</designator><label> Report on enhancing security partnerships between the United States and African countries.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1294.</designator><label> Plan to address gross violations of human rights and civilian harm in Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Niger.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1295.</designator><label> Statement of policy and report relating to the conflict in Yemen.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1296.</designator><label> Report on United States military support of the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1297.</designator><label> Sense of Congress on payment of amounts owed by Kuwait to United States medical institutions.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem class="centered" role="subtitle" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Subtitle K—</designator><label>Other Matters</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299A.</designator><label> Provision of goods and services at Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299B.</designator><label> Report on contributions received from designated countries.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299C.</designator><label> Modification to initiative to support protection of national security academic researchers from undue influence and other security threats.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299D.</designator><label> Extension of authorization of non-conventional assisted recovery capabilities.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299E.</designator><label> Annual briefings on certain foreign military bases of adversaries.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299F.</designator><label> Countering white identity terrorism globally.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299G.</designator><label> Report on progress of the Department of Defense with respect to denying the strategic goals of a competitor against a covered defense partner.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299H.</designator><label> Comparative studies on defense budget transparency of the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, and the United States.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299I.</designator><label> Assessment of weapons of mass destruction terrorism.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299J.</designator><label> Review of Department of Defense compliance with “Principles Related to the Protection of Medical Care Provided by Impartial Humanitarian Organizations During Armed Conflicts”.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299K.</designator><label> Certification relating to assistance for Guatemala.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299L.</designator><label> Functional Center for Security Studies in Irregular Warfare.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299M.</designator><label> United States-Israel operations-technology cooperation within the United States-Israel Defense Acquisition Advisory Group.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299N.</designator><label> Payment of passport fees for certain individuals.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299O.</designator><label> Resumption of Peace Corps operations.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299P.</designator><label> Establishment of the Open Technology Fund.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299Q.</designator><label> United States Agency for Global Media.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299R.</designator><label> Leveraging information on foreign traffickers.</label></referenceItem>
                        <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>Sec. 1299S.</designator><label> Rule of construction relating to use of military force.</label></referenceItem>
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                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assistance and Training </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1201" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1201">SEC. 1201. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORITY TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1201/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8);</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1201/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (6) the following new paragraph (7):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
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                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Air domain awareness operations.”</content>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1201/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Cyberspace security and defensive cyberspace operations.”</content>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
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                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1202" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1202">SEC. 1202. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PARTICIPATION IN EUROPEAN PROGRAM ON MULTILATERAL EXCHANGE OF SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1202/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subchapter II of chapter 138 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2350l the following new section 2350m:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
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                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2350m">“SEC. 2350m. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2350m">10 U.S.C. 2350m</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Participation in European program on multilateral exchange of surface transportation services </heading>
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                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Participation Authorized.—</heading>
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                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may authorize the participation of the Department of Defense in the Surface Exchange of Services program (in this section referred to as the ‘SEOS program’) of the Movement Coordination Centre Europe.</content>
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                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope of participation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Participation of the Department of Defense in the SEOS program under paragraph (1) may include—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the reciprocal exchange or transfer of surface transportation on a reimbursable basis or by replacement-in-kind; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the exchange of surface transportation services of an equal value.</content>
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                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Written Arrangement or Agreement.—</heading>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Participation of the Department of Defense in the SEOS program shall be in accordance with a written arrangement or agreement entered into by the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, and the Movement Coordination Centre Europe.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees notification of any arrangement or agreement entered into under paragraph (1).</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding arrangements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If Department of Defense facilities, equipment, or funds are used to support the SEOS program, the written arrangement or agreement under paragraph (1) shall specify the details of any equitable cost-sharing or other funding arrangement.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other elements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any written arrangement or agreement entered into under paragraph (1) shall require that any accrued credits or liability resulting from an unequal exchange or transfer of surface transportation services shall be liquidated through the SEOS program not less than once every five years.</content>
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                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out any arrangement or agreement entered into under subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense may—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">pay the equitable share of the Department of Defense for the operating expenses of the Movement Coordination Centre Europe and the SEOS program from funds available to the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance; and</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assign members of the armed forces or Department of Defense civilian personnel, within billets authorized for the United States European Command, to duty at the Movement Coordination Centre Europe as necessary to fulfill Department of Defense obligations under that arrangement or agreement.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Crediting of Receipts.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any amount received by the Department of Defense as part of the SEOS program shall be credited, at the option of the Secretary of Defense, to—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the appropriation, fund, or account used in incurring the obligation for which such amount is received; or</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an appropriate appropriation, fund, or account currently available for the purposes for which the expenditures were made.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Report.—</heading>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal year in which the authority under this section is in effect, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on Department of Defense participation in the SEOS program during such fiscal year.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the equitable share of the costs and activities of the SEOS program paid by the Department of Defense.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of any amount received by the Department of Defense as part of such program, including the country from which the amount was received.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on Statutory Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize the use of foreign sealift in violation of section 2631.”</content>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1202/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2350a">10 U.S.C. 2350a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2350l the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2350m.</designator><label> Participation in European program on multilateral exchange of surface transportation services.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1203" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1203">SEC. 1203. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS RELATING TO COORDINATION OR EXCHANGE OF AIR REFUELING AND AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1203/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subchapter II of chapter 138 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 1202, is further amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2350o">“SEC. 2350o. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2350o">10 U.S.C. 2350o</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Participation in programs relating to coordination or exchange of air refueling and air transportation services </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Participation Authorized.—</heading>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may authorize the participation of the Department of Defense in programs relating to the coordination or exchange of air refueling and air transportation services, including in the arrangement known as the Air Transport and Air-to-Air Refueling and other Exchanges of Services program (in this section referred to as the ‘ATARES program’).</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope of participation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Participation of the Department of Defense in programs referred to in paragraph (1) may include—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the reciprocal exchange or transfer of air refueling and air transportation services on a reimbursable basis or by replacement-in-kind; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the exchange of air refueling and air transportation services of an equal value.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations with respect to participation in atares program.—</heading>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Department of Defense balance of executed flight hours in participation in the ATARES program under paragraph (1), whether as credits or debits, may not exceed a total of 500 hours.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Air refueling.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Department of Defense balance of executed flight hours for air refueling in participation in the ATARES program under paragraph (1) may not exceed 200 hours.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Written Arrangement or Agreement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Participation of the Department of Defense in a program referred to in subsection (a)(1) shall be in accordance with a written arrangement or agreement entered into by the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out any arrangement or agreement entered into under subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense may—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">pay the equitable share of the Department of Defense for the recurring and nonrecurring costs of the applicable program referred to in subsection (a)(1) from funds available to the Department for operation and maintenance; and</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assign members of the armed forces or Department of Defense civilian personnel to fulfill Department obligations under that arrangement or agreement.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1203/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2350a">10 U.S.C. 2350a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter, as amended by section 1202, is further amended by adding at the end the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2350o.</designator><label> Participation in programs relating to coordination or exchange of air refueling and air transportation services.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1203/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1276 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (10 U.S.C. 2350c note) is repealed.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1204" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1204">SEC. 1204. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RECIPROCAL PATIENT MOVEMENT AGREEMENTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1204/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subchapter II of chapter 138 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 1203, is further amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2350p">“SEC. 2350p. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2350p">10 U.S.C. 2350p</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Reciprocal patient movement agreements </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may enter into a bilateral or multilateral memorandum of understanding or other formal agreement with one or more governments of partner countries that provides for—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the interchangeable, nonreimbursable use of patient movement personnel, either individually or as members of a patient movement crew or team, and equipment, belonging to one partner country to perform patient movement services aboard the aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of another partner country;</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the reciprocal recognition and acceptance of —</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">national professional credentials, certifications, and licenses of patient movement personnel; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">national certifications, approvals, and licenses of equipment used in the provision of patient movement services; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the acceptance of agreed-upon standards for the provision of patient movement services by aircraft, vessel, or vehicle, including, as determined to be beneficial and otherwise permitted by law, the harmonization of patient treatment standards and procedures.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before entering into a memorandum of understanding or other formal agreement with the government of a partner country under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall certify in writing that the professional credentials, certifications, licenses, and approvals for patient movement personnel and patient movement equipment of the partner country—</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">meet or exceed the equivalent standards of the United States for similar personnel and equipment; and</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">will provide for a level of care comparable to, or better than, the level of care provided by the Department of Defense.</content>
                                    </subparagraph></paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A certification under paragraph (1) shall be—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submitted to the appropriate committees of Congress not later than 15 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense makes the certification; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reviewed and recertified by the Secretary of Defense not less frequently than annually.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Suspension.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary of Defense is unable to recertify a partner country as required by subsection (b)(2)(B), use of the personnel or equipment of the partner country by the Department of Defense under a memorandum of understanding or other formal agreement concluded pursuant to subsection (a) shall be suspended until the date on which the Secretary of Defense is able to recertify the partner country.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate committees of congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate committees of Congress</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the congressional defense committees; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Partner country.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">partner country</quotedText>’ means any of the following:</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A member country of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Australia.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Japan.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">New Zealand.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Republic of Korea.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other country designated as a partner country by the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, for purposes of this section.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Patient movement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">patient movement</quotedText>’ means the act or process of moving wounded, ill, injured, or other persons (including contaminated, contagious, and potentially exposed patients) to obtain medical, surgical, mental health, or dental care or treatment.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1204/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2350a">10 U.S.C. 2350a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter, as amended by section 1203, is further amended by adding at the end the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2350p.</designator><label> Reciprocal patient movement agreements.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1205" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1205">SEC. 1205. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION TO THE INTER-EUROPEAN AIR FORCES ACADEMY. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 350(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">that are</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting<quotedContent class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“that are—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">signatories to the Partnership for Peace Framework Documents; or</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">within the United States Africa Command area of responsibility; and</content></subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">eligible for assistance under chapter 5 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2347 et seq.).”</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1206" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1206">SEC. 1206. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN MULTINATIONAL CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 344 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the section heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">multinational military centers of excellence</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">multinational centers of excellence</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">multinational military center of excellence</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">multinational center of excellence</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">multinational military centers of excellence</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">multinational centers of excellence</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or entered into by the Secretary of State,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of State,</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/a/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the subsection heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Multinational Military Center Of Excellence</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Multinational Center Of Excellence</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/a/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively, and moving such subparagraphs two ems to the right;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/a/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">means an entity</quotedText>” and inserting<quotedContent class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“means—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an entity”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/a/5/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>” and inserting a semicolon;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/a/5/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (D), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/a/5/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats, established in 2017 and located in Helsinki, Finland.”</content>
                                    </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days before the date on which the Secretary of Defense authorizes participation under subsection (a) in a new multinational center of excellence, the Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of such participation.”</content>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s341">10 U.S.C. 341</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Title 10, United States Code, is amended, in the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter V of chapter 16, by striking the item relating to section 344 and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
                                <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“344.</designator><label> Participation in multinational centers of excellence.”</label></referenceItem>
                            </toc></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1207" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1207">SEC. 1207. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF SUPPORT OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS FOR IRREGULAR WARFARE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1207/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a) of section 1202 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1639) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$10,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$15,000,000</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1207/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (d)(2) of such section is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1207/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (G);</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1207/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of steps taken to ensure the support is consistent with other United States national security interests, including issues related to human rights.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of steps taken to ensure that the recipients of the support have not engaged in human rights 
violations, to include the conduct of periodic reviews as a means to investigate allegations of violations and processes and procedures to modify support in case of credible reports of violations.”</content>
                                </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1207/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i) of subparagraph (G), as redesignated, to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An introduction of United States Armed Forces (including as such term is defined in section 8(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1547(c))) into hostilities, or into situations where hostilities are clearly indicated by the circumstances, without specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of such Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(b)).”</content>
                                </clause></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1207/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction of Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (f)(2) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of section 5(b)</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1208" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1208">SEC. 1208. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER EXCESS HIGH MOBILITY MULTIPURPOSE WHEELED VEHICLES TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1276 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1699) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1208/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(2)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1208/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Such description may include, if applicable, a description of the priority United States security or defense cooperation interest with the recipient country that is fulfilled by the waiver.</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1208/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An explanation of the reasons for which it is in the national interest of the United States to make the transfer notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (a)(1).”</content>
                                </subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1208/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (b)(2) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Delegation of authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may delegate the waiver authority provided by this subsection to the Secretary of Defense.”</content>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1208/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)(2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">three</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">four</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1209" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1209">SEC. 1209. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF UPDATE OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FREEDOM OF NAVIGATION REPORT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1209/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) of section 1275 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2540) is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1209/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the number of maritime and overflight challenges to each such claim and</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the country</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1209/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (5), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">have been protested by the United States but</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">have not been challenged</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1209/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A summary of each excessive maritime claim challenged jointly with international partners and allies.”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1209/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (c) of such section is amended by adding at the end before the period the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and made publicly available</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1209/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (d) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2025</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1210">SEC. 1210. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO SUPPORT BORDER SECURITY OPERATIONS OF CERTAIN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funds Available for Support.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) of section 1226 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (22 U.S.C. 2151 note) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funds Available for Support.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts to provide support under the authority of subsection (a) may be derived only from amounts authorized to be appropriated and available for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide.”</content>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (h) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2023</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1210A">SEC. 1210A. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPORT FOR STABILIZATION ACTIVITIES IN NATIONAL SECURITY INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (h) of section 1210A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1628) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210B" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1210B">SEC. 1210B. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF REPORT ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1250(b)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2529) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">through 2021</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">through 2026</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210C" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1210C">SEC. 1210C. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2347">22 U.S.C. 2347</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PLAN TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210C/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan to increase the number of foreign female participants receiving training under the International Military Education and Training program authorized under chapter 5 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2347 et seq.) and any other military exchange program offered to foreign participants, with the goal of doubling such participation over the 10-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210C/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interim Progress Reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of the submission of the plan required by subsection (a), and every 2 years thereafter until the end of the 10-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the most recently available data on foreign female participation in activities conducted under the International Military Education and Training program and any other military exchange programs and describes the manner and extent to which the goal described in subsection (a) has been achieved as of the date of the submission of the report.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210C/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210C/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210C/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210D" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1210D">SEC. 1210D. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2656">22 U.S.C. 2656 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MITIGATION AND PREVENTION OF ATROCITIES IN HIGH-RISK COUNTRIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210D/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statement of Policy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the policy of the United States that the Department of State, in coordination with the Department of Defense and the United States Agency for International Development, should address global fragility, as required by the Global Fragility Act of 2019 and, to the extent practicable, incorporate efforts to identify, prevent, and respond to the causes of atrocities, as required by section 3 of the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 2656 note), into security assistance and cooperation planning and implementation for covered foreign countries.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210D/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of State, in consultation with chiefs of mission and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, shall ensure that the Department of State’s Atrocity Assessment Framework is factored into the Integrated Country Strategy and the Country Development Cooperation Strategy where appropriate for covered foreign countries.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210D/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210D/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5 of the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018 is amended—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210D/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subparagraph (E) of subsection (a)(1) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">countries and regions at risk of atrocities, including covered foreign countries, and a description of specific risk factors, at risk groups, likely scenarios in which atrocities would occur, and efforts taken by the Board or relevant Federal agencies to prevent such atrocities; and”</content>
                                    </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210D/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subscection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Foreign Country Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered foreign country</quotedText>’ means a foreign country that is not listed as a priority country under section 505 of the Global Fragility Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 9804) but remains among the top 30 most at risk countries for new onset of mass killing, according to the Department of State’s internal assessments, and in consultation with the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.”</content>
                                    </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210D/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect and apply beginning with the first report required under section 5 of the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018 that is required after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210D/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Stakeholder Consultation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Consistent with section 504(b) of the Global Fragility Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 9803(b)), the Secretary of State and other relevant agencies should consult with credible representatives of civil society with experience in atrocities prevention and national and local governance entities, as well as relevant international development organizations with  
experience implementing programs in fragile and violence-affected communities, multilateral organizations and donors, and relevant private, academic, and philanthropic entities, as appropriate, in identifying covered foreign countries as defined in this section.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210D/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210D/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate congressional committees.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210D/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210D/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210D/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered foreign country.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered foreign country</quotedText>” means a foreign country that is not listed as a priority country under section 505 of the Global Fragility Act of 2019 (22 U.S.C. 9804) but remains among the top 30 most at risk countries for new onset of mass killing, according to the Department of State’s internal assessments, and in consultation with the appropriate congressional committees.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1210E">SEC. 1210E. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WOMEN, PEACE, AND SECURITY ACT OF 2017. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on September 30, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall undertake activities consistent with the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-68; 131 Stat. 1202) and with the guidance specified in this section, including—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">implementation of the Department of Defense plan entitled “Women, Peace, and Security Strategic Framework and Implementation Plan” published in June 2020, or any successor plan;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishing Department of Defense-wide policies and programs that advance the implementation of the Act, including military doctrine and Department-specific and combatant command-specific programs;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensuring the Department has sufficient qualified personnel to advance implementation of that Act, including by hiring and training full-time equivalent personnel, as necessary, and establishing roles, responsibilities, and requirements for such personnel;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as appropriate, the deliberate integration of relevant training curriculum for members of the Armed Forces across all ranks; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">security cooperation activities that further the implementation of that Act.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Building Partner Defense Institution and Security Force Capacity.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Incorporation of gender analysis and participation of women into security cooperation activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Consistent with the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-68; 131 Stat. 1202), the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall incorporate participation by women and the analysis described in the Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-428; 132 Stat. 5509) into the institutional  
and national security force capacity-building activities of security cooperation programs carried out under title 10, United States Code, including, as appropriate, by—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incorporating gender analysis and women, peace, and security priorities into educational and training materials and programs authorized by section 333 of title 10, United States Code;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">advising on the recruitment, employment, development, retention, and promotion of women in such national security forces, including by—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifying existing military career opportunities for women;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">exposing women and girls to careers available in such national security forces and the skills necessary for such careers; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/b/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">encouraging women’s and girls’ interest in such careers by highlighting as role models women of the United States and applicable foreign countries in uniform;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">addressing sexual harassment and abuse against women within such national security forces;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">integrating gender analysis into security sector policy, planning, and training for such national security forces; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/b/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improving infrastructure to address the requirements of women serving in such national security forces, including appropriate equipment for female security and police forces.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Barriers and opportunities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Partner country assessments conducted in the course of Department security cooperation activities to build the capacity of the national security forces of foreign countries shall include attention to the barriers and opportunities with respect to strengthening recruitment, employment, development, retention, and promotion of women in the military forces of such partner countries.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Department-wide Policies on Women, Peace, and Security. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall initiate a process to establish standardized policies described in subsection (a)(2).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may use funds authorized to be appropriated in each fiscal year to the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance as specified in the table in section 4301 for carrying out the full implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-68; 131 Stat. 1202) and the guidance on the matters described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (a) and subparagraphs (A) through (E) of subsection (b)(1).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter through 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the steps the Department has taken to implement the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017, including—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">implementation of defense lines of effort outlined in the June 2020 Department of Defense “Women, Peace, and Security Strategic Framework and Implementation Plan” and described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (a) and 
subparagraphs (A) through (E) of subsection (b)(1), as appropriate; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an enumeration of the funds used in such implementation and an identification of funding shortfalls, if any, that may inhibit implementation.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pilot Program.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall establish and carry out a pilot program for the purpose of conducting partner country assessments described in subsection (b)(2).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contract authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall seek to enter into one or more contracts with a nonprofit organization or a federally funded research and development center independent of the Department for the purpose of conducting such partner country assessments.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Selection of countries.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/f/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the commanders of the combatant commands and relevant United States ambassadors, shall select one partner country within the area of responsibility of each geographic combatant command for participation in the pilot program.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/f/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Considerations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In making the selection under subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Defense shall consider—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/f/3/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the demonstrated political commitment of the partner country to increasing the participation of women in the security sector; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/f/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the national security priorities and theater campaign strategies of the United States.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/f/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Partner country assessments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Partner country assessments conducted under the pilot program shall be—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/f/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">adapted to the local context of the partner country being assessed;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/f/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conducted in collaboration with the security sector of the partner country being assessed; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/f/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">based on tested methodologies.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/f/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review and assessment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to each partner country assessment conducted under the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/f/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review the methods of research and analysis used by any entity contracted with under paragraph (2) in conducting the assessment and identify lessons learned from such review; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/f/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assess the ability of the Department to conduct future partner country assessments without entering into such a contract, including by assessing potential costs and benefits for the Department that may arise in conducting such future assessments.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/f/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Findings.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/f/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall use findings from each partner country assessment to inform effective security cooperation activities and security sector assistance interventions by the United States in the partner country assessed, which shall be designed to substantially increase opportunities for the recruitment, employment, development, retention, deployment, and promotion of women in the national security forces of such partner country (including for deployments to peace operations and for participation in counterterrorism operations and activities).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/f/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Model methodology.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall develop, based on the findings of the pilot program, a model barrier assessment methodology for use across the geographic combatant commands.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/f/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/f/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an initial report on the implementation of the pilot program under this subsection that includes an identification of the partner countries selected for participation in the program and the justifications for such selections.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/f/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Methodology.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On the date on which the Secretary of Defense determines the pilot program to be complete, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the model barrier assessment methodology developed under paragraph (6)(B).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency shall provide to the appropriate committees of Congress a briefing on the efforts to build partner defense institution and security force capacity pursuant to this section.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate committees of Congress</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stA/s1210E/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters Relating to Afghanistan and Pakistan </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1211" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1211">SEC. 1211. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN COALITION NATIONS FOR SUPPORT PROVIDED TO UNITED STATES MILITARY OPERATIONS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1211/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a) of section 1233 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181; 122 Stat. 393) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">beginning on October 1, 2019, and ending on December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">beginning on October 1, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1211/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modification to Limitation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (d)(1) of such section is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1211/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">beginning on October 1, 2019, and ending on December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">beginning on October 1, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1211/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$450,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$180,000,000</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1212" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1212">SEC. 1212. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF THE AFGHAN SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISA PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1212/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 602(b)(3)(F) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 (8 U.S.C. 1101 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1212/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2021</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1212/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">22,500</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">22,620</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1212/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2022</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1212/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii), the striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>”inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2022</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1212/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Extension.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 602(b)(13) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">January 31, 2021</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">January 31, 2023</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1213" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1213">SEC. 1213. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT FOR RECONCILIATION ACTIVITIES LED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF AFGHANISTAN. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modification of Authority To Provide Covered Support.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a) of section 1218 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 132 Stat. 1633) is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority To Provide Covered Support.—</heading>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on use of funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense by this Act may not be obligated or expended to provide covered support until the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to the appropriate committees of Congress the report required by subsection (b).”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Participation in Reconciliation Activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such section is further amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (i) through (k) as subsections (j) through (l), respectively;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (h) the following new subsection (i):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Participation in Reconciliation Activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Covered support may only be used to support a reconciliation activity that—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes the participation of members of the Government of Afghanistan; and</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not restrict the participation of women.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (k) of such section, as so redesignated, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusions From Covered Support.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such section is further amended in paragraph (2)(B) of subsection (l), as so redesignated—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, reimbursement for travel or lodging, and stipends or per diem payments</quotedText>” before the period at the end; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new clause:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any activity involving one or more members of an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189) or an individual designated as a specially designated global terrorist pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism).”</content>
                                </clause></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1214" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1214">SEC. 1214. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF COMMANDERS’ EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1201 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81; 125 Stat. 1619) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1214/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1214/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1214/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$2,500,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$2,000,000</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1214/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (1) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Quarterly Reports.—</heading>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning in fiscal year 2021, not later than 45 days after the end of each quarter fiscal year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report regarding the source of funds and the 
allocation and use of funds during that quarter fiscal year that were made available pursuant to the authority provided in this section or under any other provision of law for the purposes of the program under subsection (a).”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1214/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1215">SEC. 1215. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO REDUCE DEPLOYMENT TO AFGHANISTAN. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Until the date on which the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, submits to the appropriate congressional committees the report described in subsection (b), none of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 or 2021 for the Department of Defense may be obligated or expended for any activity having either of the following effects:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Reducing the total number of Armed Forces deployed to Afghanistan below the lesser of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">4,000; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total number of the Armed Forces deployed as of the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Reducing the total number of Armed Forces deployed to Afghanistan below 2,000.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report described in this subsection shall include each of the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the effect that such a reduction would have on—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the ongoing United States counterterrorism mission against the Islamic State, al-Qaeda, and associated forces;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the risk to United States personnel in Afghanistan;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the risk for the expansion of existing or formation of new international terrorist safe havens inside Afghanistan;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the role of United States allies and partners supporting the United States- and North Atlantic Treaty Organization-led missions, including international financial support the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces require in order to maintain operational capabilities and combat effectiveness;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">United States national security and United States policy toward achieving an enduring diplomatic solution in Afghanistan;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the threat posed by the Taliban and other terrorist organizations in Afghanistan to United States national security interests and to those of United States allies and partners;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/1/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the capacity of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces to effectively—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/1/G/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prevent or defend against attacks by the Taliban or other terrorist organizations on civilian populations;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/1/G/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct counterterrorism operations necessary to deny safe harbor to terrorist organizations that the intelligence community assesses pose a threat to the United States and United States interests;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/1/G/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sustain equipment, personnel, and capabilities; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/1/G/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">protect the sovereignty of Afghanistan;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/1/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the influence of Afghanistan’s neighbors and near neighbors on the sovereignty of Afghanistan and the strategic national security interests of the United States in the region.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A plan for the orderly transition of all security-related tasks currently undertaken by the Armed Forces of the United States and nations contributing troops to the Resolute Support Mission in support of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces to the Government of Afghanistan.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An update on the status of any United States citizens detained in Afghanistan and an overview of Administration efforts to secure their release.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment by the intelligence community of the manner and extent to which state actors have provided any incentives to the Taliban, their affiliates, or other foreign terrorist organizations for attacks against United States, coalition, or Afghan security forces or civilians in Afghanistan in the last 2 years, including the details of any attacks believed to have been connected with such incentives.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matter the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report described in subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form without any designation relating to dissemination control, but may contain a classified annex.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may waive the limitation under subsection (a) if the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a written determination that the waiver is important to the national security interests of the United States; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a detailed explanation of how the waiver furthers those interests.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1216" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1216">SEC. 1216. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATIONS TO IMMUNITY FROM SEIZURE UNDER JUDICIAL PROCESS OF CULTURAL OBJECTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Act of October 19, 1965, entitled “An Act to render immune from seizure under judicial process certain objects of cultural significance imported into the United States for temporary display or exhibition, and for other purposes” (22 U.S.C. 2459; 79 Stat. 985) is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the temporary exhibition or display thereof</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">temporary storage, conservation, scientific research, exhibition, or display</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">cultural or educational institutions</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">cultural, educational, or religious institutions with the capacity to appropriately curate such object</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">any such cultural or educational institution</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">any such cultural, educational, or religious institution with the capacity to appropriately curate such object</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, the terms ‘imported’ and ‘importation’ include a transfer from a mission of a foreign country located within the United States to a cultural, educational, or religious institution located within the United States.”</content>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2459">22 U.S.C. 2459 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Afghanistan.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A work of art or other object of cultural significance that is imported into the United States for temporary storage, conservation, scientific research, exhibition, or display shall be deemed to be immune from seizure under such Act of October 19, 1965 (22 U.S.C. 2459) (as amended by subsection (a)), and the provisions of such Act shall apply in the same manner and to the same extent to such work or object, if—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the work or object is exported from Afghanistan with an export permit or license duly issued by the Government of Afghanistan; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B)</num><clause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an agreement is entered into between the Government of Afghanistan and the cultural, educational, or religious institution with the capacity to appropriately curate such object within the United States that specifies the conditions for such material to be returned to Afghanistan; or</content></clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the work or object is transferred to a cultural, educational, or religious institution with the capacity to appropriately curate such object in the United States in accordance with an agreement described in clause (i) that also includes an authorization to transfer such work or object to other such institutions in the United States.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1217">SEC. 1217. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT OF UNITED STATES TALKS WITH TALIBAN OFFICIALS AND AFGHANISTAN’S COMPREHENSIVE PEACE PROCESS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate congressional committees.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Government of afghanistan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Government of Afghanistan</quotedText>” means the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and its agencies, instrumentalities, and controlled entities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">The taliban.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Taliban</quotedText>”—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">refers to the organization that refers to itself as the “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan”, that was founded 
by Mohammed Omar, and that is currently led by Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes subordinate organizations, such as the Haqqani Network, and any successor organization.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">February 29 agreement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">February 29 Agreement</quotedText>” refers to the political arrangement between the United States and the Taliban titled “Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan Between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan which is not recognized by the United States as a state and is known as the Taliban and the United States of America” signed at Doha, Qatar on February 29, 2020.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Oversight of Peace Process and Other Agreements.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transmission to congress of materials relevant to the february 29 agreement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than January 10, 2021, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall certify to the appropriate congressional committees that all materials relevant to the February 29 Agreement have been submitted to such committees. If the Secretary of State cannot so certify because materials relevant to the February 29 Agreement have not been submitted, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit such materials not later than January 15, 2021.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission to congress of any subsequent agreements involving the taliban.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees, within 5 days of conclusion and on an ongoing basis thereafter, any agreement or arrangement subsequent to the February 29 Agreement involving the Taliban, as well as materials relevant to any subsequent agreement or arrangement involving the Taliban.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the terms “materials relevant to the February 29 Agreement” and “materials relevant to any subsequent agreement or arrangement” include all annexes, appendices, and instruments for implementation of the February 29 Agreement or a subsequent agreement or arrangement, as well as any understandings or expectations related to the February 29 Agreement or a subsequent agreement or arrangement.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Verification and Compliance.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than once every 120 days thereafter, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report verifying whether the key tenets of the February 29 Agreement, or subsequent agreements or arrangements, and accompanying instruments for implementation are being upheld.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of each of the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Taliban’s compliance with the February 29 Agreement, including counterterrorism guarantees and guarantees to deny safe haven and freedom of movement to al-Qaeda and other terrorist threats from operating on territory under its influence.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whether the United States intelligence community has collected intelligence indicating the Taliban does not intend to uphold its commitments.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The current relationship between the Taliban and al-Qaeda, including an assessment of the relationship between the Haqqani Network and al-Qaeda.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The relationship between the Taliban and any other terrorist group that is assessed to threaten the security of the United States or its allies, including any change in conduct since February 29, 2020.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/2/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The status of intra-Afghan discussions, including, in the event an intra-Afghan governing agreement is achieved, an assessment of the sustainability of such agreement.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/2/A/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The status of human rights, including the rights of women, minorities, and youth.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/2/A/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The access of women, minorities, and youth to education, justice, and economic opportunities in Afghanistan.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/2/A/viii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The status of the rule of law and governance structures at the central, provincial, and district levels of government.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/2/A/ix" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The media and the press and civil society’s operating space in Afghanistan.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/2/A/x" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="x">(x) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Illicit narcotics production in Afghanistan, its linkages to terrorism, corruption, and instability, and policies to counter illicit narcotics flows.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/2/A/xi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xi">(xi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any efforts by Iran, China, Russia, or any other external actor to affect the February 29 Agreement.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/2/A/xii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xii">(xii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The efforts of the Government of Afghanistan to fulfill the commitments under the Joint Declaration between the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the United States of America for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan, issued on February 29, 2020.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/2/A/xiii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xiii">(xiii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The progress made by the Afghanistan Ministry of Interior and the Office of the Attorney General to address gross violations of human rights by civilian security forces, the Taliban, and nongovernment armed groups, including—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/2/A/xiii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of resources provided by the Government of Afghanistan for such efforts; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/2/A/xiii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a summary of assistance provided by the United States Government to support such efforts.</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of Taliban and Afghan prisoners and any plans for the release of such prisoners from either side.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed overview of Afghan national-level efforts to promote transitional justice, including forensic efforts and documentation of war crimes, mass killings, or crimes against humanity, redress to victims, and reconciliation activities.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed overview of United States support for Government of Afghanistan and civil society efforts to promote peace and justice at the local level and the manner in which such efforts inform government-level policies and negotiations.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall prejudice whether a subsequent agreement or arrangement involving the Taliban constitutes a treaty for purposes of Article II of the Constitution of the United States.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except for subsections (b) and (d), the provisions of this section shall cease to be effective on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1218" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1218">SEC. 1218. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STRATEGY FOR POST-CONFLICT ENGAGEMENT ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFGHANISTAN. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development and other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate not later than 120 days after a final Afghan Reconciliation Agreement is reached between the Government of Afghanistan and the Taliban, a strategy to support the protection and promotion of basic human rights in Afghanistan, especially the human rights of women and girls.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Required Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of State shall seek to ensure that activities carried out under the strategy—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">employ rigorous monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including ex-post evaluation, and gender analysis as defined by the Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-428) and required by the U.S. Strategy on Women, Peace, and Security;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">disaggregate all data collected and reported by age, gender, marital and motherhood status, disability, and urbanity, to the extent practicable and appropriate; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advance the principles and objectives specified in the Policy Guidance on Promoting Gender Equality of the Department of State and the Gender Equality and Female Empowerment Policy of the United States Agency for International Development.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1219" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1219">SEC. 1219. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION TO REPORT ON ENHANCING SECURITY AND STABILITY IN AFGHANISTAN. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1225(b) of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 128 Stat. 3550) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">“(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civilian casualties.—</heading>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of civilian casualties caused by—</chapeau>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces; and</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Taliban and other terrorist organizations in Afghanistan.</content>
                                </clause>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of current training and advisory efforts to improve the Government of Afghanistan’s capability to minimize civilian casualties and other harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure in compliance with the laws of armed conflict, to include its principles of military necessity, proportionality, and distinction, and any gaps 
or weaknesses in Afghanistan’s capability to minimize civilian casualties and other such harm.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the progress of implementation of the Government of Afghanistan’s National Civilian Casualty and Mitigation and Prevention Policy.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the Government of Afghanistan’s capacity and mechanisms to assess and investigate reports of civilian casualties.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">“(11) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">District-level stability assessment.—</heading>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The production of a district-level stability assessment that displays the level of Government of Afghanistan versus insurgent control and influence of districts that the Department of Defense discontinued in 2018, to include district, population, and territorial control data.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public availability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall make publicly available the assessments and data relating to the assessments described in subparagraph (A).</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">“(12) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other matters.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines to be relevant.”</content>
                        </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1220" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1220">SEC. 1220. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON OPERATION FREEDOM’S SENTINEL. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1220/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fiscal Year 2021.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate a report on Operation Freedom’s Sentinel for fiscal year 2021.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1220/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To accompany the materials relating to Operation Freedom’s Sentinel submitted to Congress by the Secretary of Defense in support of the budget of the President (as submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code) for fiscal year 2022 and fiscal year 2023, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate a report on Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1220/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters To Be Included.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by subsection (a) and each report required by subsection (b) shall include a list and description of activities, exercises, and funding amounts carried out under the operation, including—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1220/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specific direct war costs;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1220/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">activities that occur in Afghanistan;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1220/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">activities that occur outside of Afghanistan, including training and costs relating to personnel;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1220/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">activities that are funded by any of the services that are part of the operation’s budget request;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1220/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">activities related to transportation, logistics, and other support; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stB/s1220/c/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other matters the Secretary determines to be relevant.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters Relating to Syria, Iraq, and Iran </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1221">SEC. 1221. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO COUNTER THE ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND SYRIA. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a) of 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 by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (g) of such section is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal year 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal year 2021</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$645,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$322,500,000</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver Authority; Scope.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (j)(3) of such section is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">congressional defense committees</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate congressional committees defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this paragraph, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.”</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">10 U.S.C. 221 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report and Budget Details Regarding Operation Inherent Resolve.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the same time as the submission of the budget of the President (as submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code) for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report with accompanying budgetary details regarding Operation Inherent Resolve.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements of report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">At a minimum, the report required by paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A)</num><clause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for the first report, a history of the operation and its objectives; and</content></clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for each subsequent report, a description of the operation and its objectives during the prior fiscal year;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a detailed description of the weapons and equipment purchased using the Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund in the prior fiscal year;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a list and description of activities and exercises carried out under the operation during the prior fiscal year;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the purpose and goals of such activities and exercises and an assessment of the degree to which stated goals were achieved during the prior fiscal year;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of criteria used to judge the effectiveness of joint exercises and other efforts to build partner capacity under the operation during the prior fiscal year;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the forces deployed under the operation, their deployment locations, and activities undertaken;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the information required under paragraph (3); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/2/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other matters the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements of budgetary details.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">At a minimum, the budgetary details accompanying the report required by paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall include—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of expenditures related to the operation for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year of the budget covered by the report;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to the amount requested for the operation in the budget covered by the report—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/3/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any significant change in methodology used to determine the budgetary details included in the report and the categories used to organize such details; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/3/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a narrative justification for any significant changes in the amount requested as compared to the amount requested and the amount expended for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year of the budget covered by the report; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/3/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to the estimated direct and indirect expenditures for the operation in the budget covered by the report—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/3/A/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">detailed information on the estimated direct expenditures and indirect expenditures broken down by category (including with respect to operations, force protection, in-theater support, equipment reset and readiness, military construction, mobilization, incremental and total deployment costs, and exercises) and any additional accounts and categories the Secretary determines to be relevant; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/3/A/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the methodology and metrics used by the Secretary to define the contribution of indirect costs to the operation or an explanation of pro-rated amounts based on the level of support provided to the operation; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may include a breakdown of expenditures and the amount requested for the operation in the budget covered by the report by line item, including with respect to procurement accounts, military personnel accounts, operation and maintenance accounts, research, development, test, and evaluation accounts, and military construction accounts.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report and accompanying budget details required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirements of this subsection shall terminate on the date on which Operation Inherent Resolve (or a successor operation) concludes.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">direct expenditures</quotedText>” means, with respect to amounts expended or estimated to be expended for Operation Inherent Resolve, amounts used directly for supporting counter-ISIS activities and missions.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">indirect expenditures</quotedText>” means, with respect to amounts expended or estimated to be expended for Operation Inherent Resolve, amounts used for programs or activities that the Secretary of Defense determines enable the Armed Forces to carry out the operation.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1222" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1222">SEC. 1222. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VETTED SYRIAN GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1209 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 128 Stat. 3451) is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the section heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the vetted syrian opposition</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">vetted syrian groups and individuals</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice Before Provision of Assistance.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b)(2)(A) of such section is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">10-percent</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">25-percent</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal year 2019 or fiscal year 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal year 2019, fiscal year 2020, or fiscal year 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall certify to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives that no United States military forces are being used or have been used for the extraction, transport, transfer, or sale of oil from Syria.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1223" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1223">SEC. 1223. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE OFFICE OF SECURITY COOPERATION IN IRAQ. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on Amount.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (c) of section 1215 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal year 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal year 2021</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$30,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$25,000,000</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Source of Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (d) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal year 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal year 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on Availability of Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (h) of such section is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on Availability of Funds.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amount made available for fiscal year 2021 to carry out this section, not more than $15,000,000 may be obligated or expended for the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq until the date on which the Secretary of Defense provides to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate the following:</chapeau>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A staffing plan to reorganize the Office in a manner similar to that of other security cooperation offices in the region that—</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">emphasizes the placement of personnel with regional or security cooperation expertise in key leadership positions;</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">closes duplicative or extraneous sections;</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes the number and type of validated billets funded by the Department of Defense necessary to support the Office; and</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">outlines the process and provides a timeline for validating billets funded by the Department of State necessary to support the Office.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A progress report with respect to the initiation of bilateral engagement with the Government of Iraq with the objective of establishing a joint mechanism for security assistance planning, including a five-year security assistance roadmap for developing sustainable military capacity and capabilities and enabling defense institution building and reform.</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A plan to transition the preponderance of funding for the activities of the Office from current sources to the Foreign Military Financing Administrative Fund and the Foreign Military Sales Trust Fund Administrative Surcharge Account in future years.”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1224" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1224">SEC. 1224. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROHIBITION ON PROVISION OF WEAPONS AND OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORT TO CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2021 may be used to knowingly provide weapons or any other form of support to Al Qaeda, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), Jabhat Fateh al Sham, Hamas, Hizballah, Palestine Islamic Jihad, al-Shabaab, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or any individual or group affiliated with any such organization.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1225">SEC. 1225. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">10 U.S.C. 221 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT AND BUDGET DETAILS REGARDING OPERATION SPARTAN SHIELD. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the same time as the submission of the budget of the President (as submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code) for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report with accompanying budgetary details regarding Operation Spartan Shield.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements of Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">At a minimum, the report required by subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for the first report, a history of the operation and its objectives; and</content></subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for each subsequent report, a description of the operation and its objectives during the prior fiscal year;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a list and description of activities and exercises carried out under the operation during the prior fiscal year;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the purpose and goals of such activities and exercises and an assessment of the degree to which stated goals were achieved during the prior fiscal year;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of criteria used to judge the effectiveness of joint exercises and other efforts to build partner capacity under the operation during the prior fiscal year;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the forces deployed under the operation, their deployment locations, and activities undertaken;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the information required under subsection (c);</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a list of all countries in which Task Force Spartan operated during the prior fiscal year;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of activities conducted pursuant to the operation to build the military readiness of partner forces during the prior fiscal year, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/8/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">training exercises;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/8/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">joint exercises; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/8/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">bilateral or multilateral exchanges;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the extent to which the activities described in paragraph (8) improved—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/9/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the military readiness of such partner forces;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/9/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the national security of the United States; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/9/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the national security of allies and partners of the United States;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of criteria used to make the assessment required under paragraph (9); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other matters the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements of Budgetary Details.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">At a minimum, the budgetary details accompanying the report required by subsection (a)—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall include—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of expenditures related to the operation for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year of the budget covered by the report;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to the amount requested for the operation in the budget covered by the report—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/c/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any significant change in methodology used to determine the budgetary details included in the report and the categories used to organize such details; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/c/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a narrative justification for any significant changes in the amount requested as compared to the amount requested and the amount expended for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year of the budget covered by the report; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to the estimated direct and indirect expenditures for the operation in the budget covered by the report—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/c/1/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">detailed information on the estimated direct expenditures and indirect expenditures broken down by category (including with respect to operations, force protection, in-theater support, equipment reset and readiness, military construction, mobilization, incremental and total deployment costs, and exercises) and any additional accounts and categories the Secretary determines to be relevant; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/c/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the methodology and metrics used by the Secretary to define the contribution of indirect costs to the operation or an explanation of pro-rated amounts based on the level of support provided to the operation; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may include a breakdown of expenditures and the amount requested for the operation in the budget covered by the report by line item, including with respect to procurement accounts, military personnel accounts, operation and maintenance accounts, research, development, test, and evaluation accounts, and military construction accounts.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report and accompanying budget details required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirements of this section shall terminate on the date on which Operation Spartan Shield (or a successor operation) concludes.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">direct expenditures</quotedText>” means, with respect to amounts expended or estimated to be expended for Operation Spartan Shield, amounts used directly for supporting deterrence activities and missions.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">indirect expenditures</quotedText>” means, with respect to amounts expended or estimated to be expended for Operation Spartan Shield, amounts used for programs or activities that the Secretary of Defense determines enable the Armed Forces to carry out the operation.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters Relating to Russia </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1231" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1231">SEC. 1231. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF LIMITATION ON MILITARY COOPERATION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1232(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2488) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, 2019, or 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2019, 2020, or 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1232">SEC. 1232. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MATTERS RELATING TO UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION IN THE OPEN SKIES TREATY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of Congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the decision of the United States to withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty, while taken in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article XV of the Treaty, did not comply with the requirement in section 1234(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (133 Stat. 1648; 22 U.S.C. 2593a note) to notify Congress not fewer than 120 days prior to any such announcement; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the future, confidence and security building measures that are designed to reduce the risk of conflict, increase trust among participating states, and contribute to military transparency should continue to play a central role in United States’ engagement with Europe and its efforts to promote transatlantic security.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification Required.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after withdrawal of the United States from the Open Skies Treaty pursuant to Article XV of the Treaty, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a notification and description of any agreements that the United States has concluded with other state parties to the Treaty that host United States military forces and assets to ensure that after such withdrawal the United States will be provided sufficient notice by such state parties of requests for observation flights over the territories of such state parties under the Treaty; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the United States has not concluded any such agreements described in subparagraph (A), a description of how the United States will consistently and reliably be provided with sufficient warning of observation flights described in subparagraph (A) by other means, including a description of assets and personnel and policy implications of using such other means.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission of agreements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after withdrawal of the United States from the Open Skies Treaty pursuant to Article XV of the Treaty, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State shall jointly submit 
to the appropriate congressional committees copies of the agreements described in paragraph (1)(A).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence and the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the effects of a withdrawal of the United States from the Open Skies Treaty.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters to be included.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of how the United States will replace the military-to-military contacts and diplomatic engagement opportunities with United States allies provided by the Treaty.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the options available to the United States for obtaining unclassified, publicly-releasable imagery similar to that which it currently receives under the Treaty, and if any of those options are planned to be used;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">if national technical means are used as a replacement to obtain such imagery—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">how the requirements previously satisfied by collection under the Treaty will be prioritized within the National Intelligence Priorities Framework;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">options for mitigating any gaps in collection should such mitigation be necessary, and if any of those options are planned to be used, and if none are necessary, an explanation of the rationale for not mitigating any such gaps; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/B/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">requirements and timelines for declassification of imagery for public release; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">if commercial imagery is used as a replacement to obtain such imagery—</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contractual actions and associated timelines needed to purchase such imagery;</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">estimated costs to purchase commercial imagery equivalent to that which is obtained under the Treaty; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/B/iii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">estimates of costs to share such imagery with other state parties to the Treaty.</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of options available to the United States for replacing intelligence information, other than imagery, obtained pursuant to the implementation of the Treaty, and if any of those options are planned to be used.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the options available to the United States for continuing dialogue with Russia in a manner similar to the formal communications mechanisms provided for under the Treaty or that were used as confidence-building measures, and if any of those options are planned to be used.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All unedited responses to the questionnaire provided to United States allies by the United States in 2019 
and all official statements provided to the United States by United States allies in 2019 or 2020 relating to United States withdrawal from the Treaty.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the impact of such withdrawal on—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/F/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">United States leadership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO); and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/F/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">cohesion and cooperation among NATO member states.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of options to continue confidence-building measures similar to those provided for under the Treaty with other state parties to the Treaty that are United States allies and which, if any, the United States may consider pursuing.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment by the Defense Intelligence Agency of the impact of such withdrawal on—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/H/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">its ability to assess Russian military capabilities and the balance of forces in Europe; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/H/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the ability of Russia to assess United States military capabilities in the United States and in Europe.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/2/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the means the United States will use to influence future decisions regarding certifications of new sensors, such as synthetic aperture radar sensors, under the Treaty that could pose additional risk to deployed United States military forces and assets, and an assessment of their potential effectiveness.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate congressional committees.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the congressional defense committees;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Observation flight.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">observation flight</quotedText>” has the meaning given such term in Article II of the Open Skies Treaty.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Open skies treaty; treaty.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Open Skies Treaty</quotedText>” or “Treaty” means the Treaty on Open Skies, done at Helsinki March 24, 1992, and entered into force January 1, 2002.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1233" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1233">SEC. 1233. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS RELATING TO SOVEREIGNTY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION OVER CRIMEA. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1233/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2021 for the Department of Defense may be obligated or expended to implement any activity that recognizes the sovereignty of the Russian Federation over Crimea.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1233/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may waive the prohibition under subsection (a) if the Secretary of Defense—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1233/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determines that a waiver is in the national security interest of the United States; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1233/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">on the date on which the waiver is invoked, submits a notification of the waiver and a justification of the reason for seeking the waiver to—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1233/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1233/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1234">SEC. 1234. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY AND SECURITY DEVELOPMENTS INVOLVING THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than June 1 of each year, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report, in both classified and unclassified form, on the security and military strategies and capabilities of the Russian Federation (in this section referred to as “Russia”).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters to Be Included.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The goals, factors, and trends shaping Russia’s security strategy and military strategy, including military spending and investment priorities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Developments in the military doctrine, operational concepts, joint command and organizational structures, and significant military operations and deployments of the Russian Armed Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the force structure, readiness, and capabilities of the Russian Armed Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the military strategy, objectives, and force posture of the Russian Armed Forces deployed in the Arctic and the North Atlantic region.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the military strategy, objectives, and force posture of the Russian Armed Forces as they relate to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the force posture of Russian Armed Forces deployed adjacent to NATO’s borders, including in Kaliningrad;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a list and description of all known violations by Russia of NATO airspace during the reporting period, and to the extent feasible, an evaluation of whether such incidents were intentional or unintentional; and </content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the threat posed to NATO bases, critical infrastructure, and other industrial and military targets posed by Russian hybrid attacks. </content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the military strategy, objectives, and force posture of the Russian Armed Forces deployed in Ukraine or adjacent to Ukraine’s borders.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the military strategy, objectives, and force posture of the Russian Armed Forces in the Baltic and Black Seas.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the reconstitution efforts of the Russian Armed Forces, including its ability to restore losses from the war in Ukraine and to expand its force beyond 2022 levels.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the impact of United States and international sanctions on the Russian military’s reconstitution efforts, including an assessment of the impact of removing sanctions on the Russian military’s reconstitution efforts.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of what the Russian Armed Forces have learned from the war in Ukraine and how Russia has applied those lessons.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the military strategy, objectives, and force posture of Russia that affect countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the military strategy, objectives, and force posture of Russia that affect countries in the Indo-Pacific, with a specific emphasis on how such strategy, objectives, and force posture affect the People’s Republic of China.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/13" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the military cooperation between Russia and the People’s Republic of China, including defense trade, joint military exercises, and the sharing of military intelligence.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/14" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">(14) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the objectives of Russia’s treaty alliance with North Korea, including analyses of the following elements: </chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/14/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any technology sharing pertaining to chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/14/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any cooperation on missile or space launch-related technology.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/14/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Arms trade.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/14/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Tactical and operational military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, including lessons learned and compensation derived from cooperative training and participation in actual conflict. </content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/15" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="15">(15) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of Russia’s military cooperation with India. </content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/16" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="16">(16) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of Russia’s coercive behavior directed at United States allies in the Indo-Pacific.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/17" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="17">(17) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the military strategy, objectives, and force posture of Russia that affect countries in the Middle East.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/18" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="18">(18) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the military strategy, objectives, and force posture of Russia that affect countries in Africa.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/19" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="19">(19) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of Russia’s overseas military basing, military logistics capabilities, and infrastructure to project power.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/20" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="20">(20) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A summary of all significant Russian cooperation with foreign military and security forces, including major training and exercises, foreign deployments, and basing agreements—specifying for each Russian foreign deployment the number of forces deployed, the types of capabilities deployed, the length of the deployment, and any agreement enabling or governing the deployment.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/21" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="21">(21) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of relations between Russia and Iran, the People’s Republic of China, and North Korea, with respect to security and military matters.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/22" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="22">(22) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the proliferation activities of Russia and Russian entities, including activities relating to the supply of materials, technologies, or expertise relating to nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction or missile systems to other states or non-state actors.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/23" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="23">(23) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of Russia’s nuclear program and capabilities, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/23/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">its nuclear strategy and associated doctrines;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/23/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the size and state of its stockpile and projections of its future arsenals;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/23/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">its civil and military production capacities; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/23/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the modernization and force structure of its strategic forces.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/24" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="24">(24) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the use by Russia of chemical weapons, including chemical munitions, during the preceding year either as part of an armed conflict or against individuals outside an armed conflict.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/25" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="25">(25) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of Russia’s current missile defense strategy and capabilities, including efforts to develop missile defense capabilities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/26" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="26">(26) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of Russia’s anti-access and area denial capabilities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/27" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="27">(27) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of Russia’s command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance modernization program and capabilities and the applications for such program and capabilities for precision-guided weapons.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/28" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="28">(28) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of Russia’s space and counterspace programs and capabilities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/29" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="29">(29) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of Russia’s cyberwarfare and electronic warfare capabilities, including details on the number of malicious cyber incidents originating from Russia against Department of Defense infrastructure.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/30" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="30">(30) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of any influence operations or campaigns by Russia targeting the United States, any military alliances and partnerships of which the United States is a member, or treaty allies of the United States, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/30/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the objectives of such operations;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/30/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the tactics, techniques, and procedures used; </content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/30/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the impact of such operations on the United States, military alliances or partnerships of which the United States is a member, or treaty allies of the United States;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/30/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">detail regarding any campaign that specifically targeted Department of Defense personnel; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/30/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the metrics used to judge the impact of such operations.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/31" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31">(31) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of how Russian private military companies are being utilized to advance the security interests of Russia, including by securing access to raw materials.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/32" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="32">(32) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Other military and security developments involving Russia that the Secretary of Defense considers relevant to United States national security.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonduplication.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If any information required under subsection (b) has been included in another report or notification previously submitted to Congress as required by law, the Secretary of Defense may provide a list of such reports and notifications at the time of submitting the report required by subsection (a) in lieu of including such information in the report required by subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Publishing Requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon submission of the report required under subsection (a) in both classified and unclassified form, the Secretary of Defense shall publish the unclassified form on the website of the Department of Defense.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1245 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 128 Stat. 3566) is hereby repealed.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall terminate on January 31, 2030.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1235" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1235">SEC. 1235. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF UKRAINE SECURITY ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 129 Stat. 1068) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">50 percent of the funds available for fiscal year 2020 pursuant to subsection (f)(5)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">50 percent of the funds available for fiscal year 2021 pursuant to subsection (f)(6)</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)(B)—</chapeau>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (iv), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>” at the end and inserting a semicolon;</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (v), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">transformation of command and control structures and roles in line with North Atlantic Treaty Organization principles; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improvement of human resources management, including to support career management reforms, enhanced social support to military personnel and their families, and professional military education systems.”</content>
                                    </clause></quotedContent>;</content>
                                </clause>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal year 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">fiscal year 2021</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (5) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Lethal assistance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the funds available for fiscal year 2021 pursuant to subsection (f)(6), $75,000,000 shall be available only for lethal assistance described in paragraphs (2), (3), (11), (12), (13), and (14) of subsection (b).”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f), by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For fiscal year 2021, $250,000,000.”</content>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (h), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2022</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2023</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1236">SEC. 1236. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON CAPABILITY AND CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS OF MILITARY FORCES OF UKRAINE AND RESOURCE PLAN FOR SECURITY ASSISTANCE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the capability and capacity requirements of the military forces of the Government of Ukraine, which shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An identification of the capability gaps and capacity shortfalls of the military of Ukraine, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the requirements of the Ukrainian navy to accomplish its assigned missions; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the requirements of the Ukrainian air force to accomplish its assigned missions.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the relative priority assigned by the Government of Ukraine to addressing such capability gaps and capacity shortfalls.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the capability gaps and capacity shortfalls that—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">could be addressed in a sufficient and timely manner by unilateral efforts of the Government of Ukraine; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are unlikely to be addressed in a sufficient and timely manner solely through unilateral efforts.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the capability gaps and capacity shortfalls described in paragraph (3)(B) that could be addressed in a sufficient and timely manner by—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/a/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative of the Department of Defense;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/a/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Department of Defense security assistance authorized by section 333 of title 10, United States Code;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/a/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Foreign Military Financing and Foreign Military Sales programs of the Department of State; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/a/4/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provision of excess defense articles pursuant to the requirements of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the human resource requirements of the Office of Defense Cooperation at the United States Embassy in Kyiv and any gaps in its capacity to transfer and facilitate security assistance to Ukraine.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any recommendations the Secretaries deem appropriate concerning coordination of security assistance efforts of the Department of Defense and Department of State with respect to Ukraine.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Resource Plan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than February 15, 2022, the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on resourcing United States security assistance with respect to Ukraine, which shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A plan to resource the following initiatives and programs with respect to Ukraine in fiscal year 2023 and the four succeeding fiscal years to assist Ukraine in meeting the most critical capability gaps and capacity shortfalls of the military forces of Ukraine:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative of the Department of Defense.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Department of Defense security assistance authorized by section 333 of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Foreign Military Financing and Foreign Military Sales programs of the Department of State.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provision of excess defense articles pursuant to the requirements of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to the Ukrainian navy:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A capability development plan, with milestones, describing the manner in which the United States will assist the Government of Ukraine in meeting the requirements described in subsection (a)(1)(A).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A plan for United States cooperation with third countries and international organizations that have the resources and ability to provide immediate assistance to the Ukrainian navy, while maintaining interoperability with United States platforms to the extent feasible.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A plan to prioritize Excess Defense Articles for the Ukrainian navy to the maximum extent practicable during the time period described in paragraph (1).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the extent to which United States security assistance to the Ukrainian navy is in the national security interests of the United States.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to the Ukrainian air force—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a capability development plan, with milestones, detailing how the United States will assist the Government of Ukraine in meeting the requirements described in subsection (a)(1)(B);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a plan for United States cooperation with third countries and international organizations that have the resources and ability to provide immediate assistance to the Ukrainian air force, while maintaining interoperability with United States platforms to the extent feasible;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a plan to prioritize excess defense articles for the Ukraine air force to the maximum extent practicable during the time period described in paragraph (1);</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the extent to which United States security assistance to the Ukrainian air force is in the national security interests of the United States.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the progress on defense institutional reforms in Ukraine, including in the Ukrainian navy and air force, in the time period described in paragraph (1) that will be essential for—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enabling effective use and sustainment of capabilities developed under security assistance authorities described in this section;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enhancing the defense of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">achieving the Government of Ukraine’s stated goal of meeting NATO standards; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/4/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">allowing Ukraine to achieve its full potential as a strategic partner of the United States.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required under subsection (a) and the resource plan required under subsection (b) shall each be submitted in a classified form with an unclassified summary.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate committees of Congress</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1237">SEC. 1237. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON RUSSIAN FEDERATION SUPPORT OF RACIALLY AND ETHNICALLY MOTIVATED VIOLENT EXTREMISTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State and in consultation with the head of any other relevant Federal department or agency, shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on Russian Federation support of foreign racially and ethnically motivated violent extremist groups and networks, including such support—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provided by agents and entities of the Russian Federation acting at the direction or for the benefit of the Government of the Russian Federation; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as it relates to undermining stability and security and fomenting or sustaining conflict.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A list of each foreign racially or ethnically motivated violent extremist group or network known to meet, or suspected of meeting, any of the following criteria:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The group or network has been targeted or recruited by the security services of the Russian Federation.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The group or network has received support (including training, disinformation or amplification on social media platforms, financial support, and any other support) from the Russian Federation or an agent or entity of the Russian Federation acting at the direction or for the benefit of the Government of the Russian Federation.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The group has leadership or a base of operations located within the Russian Federation and operates or maintains a chapter or network of the group outside the Russian Federation.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each such group or network—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an overview of the membership, ideology, and activities;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the leadership, plans, intentions, and capabilities;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the composition and characteristics, including an assessment whether and to what extent the members of the group or network are also part of a military, security service, or police force;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of financing and other forms of material support received from the Russian Federation;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment whether and to what extent the group or network is engaged in or facilitating military or paramilitary training;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of trends and patterns relating to communications, travel, and training carried out between such group or network and the Russian Federation; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an opportunity analysis with respect to mitigating and disrupting the transnational nexus between such group or network and the Russian Federation.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the manner in which Russian Federation support of such groups or networks aligns with the strategic interests of the Russian Federation with respect to geopolitical competition.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the impact and role of such groups or networks in destabilizing or influencing conflict zones or regional tensions, including by—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assisting Russian Federation-backed separatist forces in the Donbas region of Ukraine;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">destabilizing security on the Crimean peninsula of Ukraine;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">undermining stability and security in the Balkans; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/4/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">threatening the support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Southeastern Europe.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of any relationship or affiliation between such groups or networks and ultranationalist or extremist political parties within or outside the Russian Federation, and an assessment of the manner in which the Russian Federation may use such a relationship or affiliation to advance the strategic interests of the Russian Federation.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the use by the Russian Federation of social media platforms to support or amplify the presence or messaging of such groups or networks outside of the Russian Federation, and an assessment of efforts by the United States, partners, and allies to counter such support or amplification.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the nature and extent of the threat that Russian Federation support of such groups or networks poses to United States counterterrorism efforts and other national security interests.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recommendations, consistent with a whole-of-government approach to countering Russian Federation information warfare and malign influence operations—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/8/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to mitigate the security threat posed by such groups or networks; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b/8/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reduce or counter Russian Federation support for such groups or networks.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate committees of Congress</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1238" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1238">SEC. 1238. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATION OF REWARDS FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION ON FOREIGN ELECTION INTERFERENCE. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 36 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2708) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(2), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">foreign election interference,</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">transnational organized crime</quotedText>”;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (5), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or (10)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(10), or (13)</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (11), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or</quotedText>” after the semicolon at the end;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (12)—</chapeau>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sections</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or (b)(1)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or 2914(b)(1)</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; or</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </clause>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">“(13) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the identification or location of a foreign person that knowingly engaged or is engaging in foreign election interference.”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (k)—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (8) as paragraphs (5) through (10), respectively;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Foreign person.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">foreign person</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an individual who is not a United States person; or</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a foreign entity.</content>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Foreign election interference.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">foreign election interference</quotedText>’ means conduct by a foreign person that—</chapeau>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A)</num><clause class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">violates Federal criminal, voting rights, or campaign finance law; or</content></clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is performed by any person acting as an agent of or on behalf of, or in coordination with, a foreign government or criminal enterprise; and</content>
                                        </clause>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                    <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes any covert, fraudulent, deceptive, or unlawful act or attempted act, or knowing use of information acquired by theft, undertaken with the specific intent to significantly influence voters, undermine public confidence in election processes or institutions, or influence, 
undermine confidence in, or alter the result or reported result of, a general or primary Federal, State, or local election or caucus, including—</chapeau>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the campaign of a candidate; or</content>
                                        </clause>
                                        <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a ballot measure, including an amendment, a bond issue, an initiative, a recall, a referral, or a referendum.”</content>
                                        </clause>
                                    </subparagraph>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (10), as so redesignated, in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” after the semicolon and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters Relating to Europe and NATO </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1241" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1241">SEC. 1241. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s9525">22 U.S.C. 9525 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DETERMINATION AND IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO TURKEY’S ACQUISITION OF THE S-400 AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of Congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that it is in the national security interest of the United States—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to deter aggression against North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies by the Russian Federation or any other adversary;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to continue to work with NATO allies to ensure they meet their alliance defense commitments, including through adequate and efficient investments in national defense;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to work to maintain and strengthen the democratic institutions and practices of all NATO allies, in accordance with the goals of Article 2 of the North Atlantic Treaty;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to ensure that Turkey remains a critical NATO ally and important military partner for the United States, contributing to key NATO and United States missions and providing support for United States military operations and logistics needs;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to assist NATO allies in acquiring and deploying modern, NATO-interoperable military equipment and reducing their dependence on Russian or former Soviet-era defense articles;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to promote opportunities to strengthen the capacity of NATO member states to counter Russian malign influence; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to enforce fully the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (22 U.S.C. 9401 et seq.), including by imposing sanctions with respect to any person that the President determines knowingly engages in a significant transaction with a person that is part of, or operates for or on behalf of, the defense or intelligence sectors of the Government of the Russian Federation, as described in section 231 of that Act (22 U.S.C. 9525).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The acquisition by the Government of Turkey of the S-400 air defense system from the Russian Federation beginning on July 12, 2019, constitutes a significant transaction as described in section 231 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (22 U.S.C. 9525).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Imposition of Sanctions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall impose  
five or more of the sanctions described in section 235 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (22 U.S.C. 9529) with respect to each person that knowingly engaged in the acquisition of the S-400 air defense system referred to in subsection (b).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception Relating to Importation of Goods.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the authorities and requirements to impose sanctions under this section shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Good defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">good</quotedText>” means any article, natural or man-made substance, material, supply or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment, and excluding technical data.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">On and after the date that is one year after the date on which the President imposes sanctions under subsection (c) with respect to a person, the President may terminate the application of such sanctions with respect to that person if the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees a certification that—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Government of Turkey and any person acting on its behalf no longer possesses the S-400 air defense system or a successor system;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">no S-400 air defense system or successor system is operated or maintained inside Turkey by nationals of the Russian Federation or persons acting on behalf of the Government of the Russian Federation or the defense sector of the Russian Federation; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the President has received reliable assurances from the Government of Turkey that the Government of Turkey will not knowingly engage, or allow any foreign person to engage on its behalf, in pursuing any activity subject to sanctions under section 231 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (22 U.S.C. 9525) to reacquire the S-400 air defense system or a successor system.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1242" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1242">SEC. 1242. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CLARIFICATION AND EXPANSION OF SANCTIONS RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION OF NORD STREAM 2 OR TURKSTREAM PIPELINE PROJECTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a)(1) of section 7503 of the Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019 (title LXXV of Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 2300; 22 U.S.C. 9526 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or pipe-laying activities</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">pipe-laying</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>” and inserting a semicolon;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, or facilitated selling, leasing, or providing,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">provided</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; or</quotedText>” and inserting a semicolon;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provided for those vessels underwriting services or insurance or reinsurance necessary or essential for the completion of such a project;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provided services or facilities for technology upgrades or installation of welding equipment for, or retrofitting or tethering of, those vessels if the services or facilities are necessary or essential for the completion of such a project; or</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provided services for the testing, inspection, or certification necessary or essential for the completion or operation of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline; and”</content>
                                    </clause></quotedContent>; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the consultations carried out pursuant to subsection (i) and describes the nature of the consultations and any concerns raised by the government of Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, or any member country of the European Union.”</content>
                                </subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (e) of such section is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for certain governments and governmental entities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sanctions under this section shall not apply with respect to—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the European Union;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the government of Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, or any member country of the European Union; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any entity of the European Union or a government described in subparagraph (B) that is not operating as a business enterprise.”</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (f) of such section is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National Interest Waiver.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may waive the application of sanctions under this section with respect to a person if the President—</chapeau>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determines that the waiver is in the national interests of the United States; and</content>
                                </paragraph>
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submits to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the waiver and the reasons for the waiver.”</content>
                                </paragraph>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultations; Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such section is further amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (k); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (h) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before imposing sanctions under this section, the Secretary of State shall consult with the relevant governments of Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and member countries of the European Union with respect to the imposition of such sanctions.</content>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">“(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Impact of Sanctions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and annually thereafter until all sanctions imposed under this section have terminated under subsection (h), the Secretary  
of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the impact of the imposition of sanctions under this section that includes information on—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether the goals of the sanctions have been met;</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the diplomatic impact of the sanctions, including on relationships with the governments of Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and member countries of the European Union; and</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the economic impact of the sanctions, including the impact on United States persons.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (k) of such section, as redesignated by subsection (b), is further amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                                <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pipe-laying activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">pipe-laying activities</quotedText>’ means activities that facilitate pipe-laying, including site preparation, trenching, surveying, placing rocks, backfilling, stringing, bending, welding, coating, and lowering of pipe.”</content>
                                </paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s9526">22 U.S.C. 9526 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Wind-down Period.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may not impose sanctions with respect to a person identified in the first report submitted under section 7503(a) of the Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019, as amended by this section, after the date of the enactment of this Act for operations subject to sanctions by reason of the amendments made by this section if the President certifies in that report that the person has, not later than 30 days after such date of enactment, engaged in good faith efforts to wind down such operations.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1243" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1243">SEC. 1243. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR TRAINING FOR EASTERN EUROPEAN NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES IN THE COURSE OF MULTILATERAL EXERCISES. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (h) of section 1251 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (10 U.S.C. 333 note) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2023</quotedText>”; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on December 31, 2023</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1244" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1244">SEC. 1244. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SENSE OF CONGRESS ON SUPPORT FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1244/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the success of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is critical to achieving United States national security objectives in Europe and around the world;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1244/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">NATO remains the strongest and most successful military alliance in the world, founded on a commitment by its members to uphold the principles of democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of law, and its contributions to the collective defense are indispensable to the security, prosperity, and freedom of its members;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1244/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the United States reaffirms its ironclad commitment to NATO as the foundation of transatlantic security and to uphold its obligations under the North Atlantic Treaty, including Article 5 of the Treaty;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1244/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the 2018 National Defense Strategy identifies long-term strategic competition with Russia as a principal priority and highlights the essential role that a strong NATO alliance must play in implementing that strategy and addressing shared security concerns;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1244/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the United States should deepen defense cooperation with non-NATO European partners, reaffirm the open-door policy of NATO, and encourage security sector cooperation between NATO and non-NATO defense partners that complements and strengthens collective defense, interoperability, and allies’ commitment to Article 3 of the North Atlantic Treaty;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1244/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">bolstering NATO cohesion and enhancing security relationships with non-NATO European partners to counter Russian aggression, including Russia’s use of hybrid warfare tactics and its willingness to use military power to alter the status quo, strengthens the United States security interests for the long-term strategic competition;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1244/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the continued prioritization of funding for the European Deterrence Initiative, including for purposes of strengthening allied and partner capability and power projection along the eastern flank of NATO, remains critically important;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1244/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the United States and NATO should continue to cooperate on other major shared challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1244/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the policy of the United States should be to work with its NATO and other allies and partners to build permanent mechanisms to strengthen supply chains, enhance supply chain security, fill supply chain gaps, and maintain commitments made at the June 2020 NATO Defense Ministerial, particularly regarding pandemic response preparations.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1245">SEC. 1245. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LIMITATION ON UNITED STATES FORCE STRUCTURE REDUCTIONS IN GERMANY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of Congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Federal Republic of Germany continues to be a strong ally within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and a critical ally of the United States;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the presence of the United States Armed Forces in Germany serves as a strong deterrent to Russian Federation military aggression and expansion in Europe and as an essential support platform for carrying out vital national security engagements in the Middle East, Africa, and Afghanistan;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the presence of approximately 34,500 members of the United States Armed Forces deployed to Germany, and the ability to increase that level as necessary in response to global security challenges, is essential to supporting NATO’s operations and its collective deterrence against threats;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reducing the number of members of the United States Armed Forces in Germany during a time of growing threats in Europe would constitute a grave strategic mistake that would undermine United States national security interests and weaken NATO; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the United States should continue—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/a/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to maintain and strengthen its bilateral relationship with Germany; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/a/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to maintain a robust military presence in Germany so as to deter aggression against the United States and its allies and partners.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may not reduce the total number of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who are stationed in the Federal Republic of Germany below 34,500 until 120 days after the date on which the Secretary, in consultation with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, submits to the appropriate congressional committees a written assessment that contains the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of whether the reduction in the total number of Armed Forces serving on active duty who are stationed in Germany would be in the national security interest of the United States and would not detract from United States military posture and alignment in the European theater.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of the impact of such a reduction on the security of the United States as well as the security of allies and partners of the United States in Europe.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of the impact of such a reduction on the deterrence and defense posture of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of the impact of such a reduction on the ability of the Armed Forces to execute contingency plans of the Department of Defense, including ongoing operations executed by United States Central Command and United States Africa Command.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of the impact of such a reduction on military families or additional costs for relocation of associated infrastructure.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An analysis of the impact of such a reduction on military training and major military exercises, including on interoperability and joint activities with allies and partners.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the consultations made with United States allies and partners in Europe, including a description of the consultations with each member of NATO, regarding such a reduction.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the capabilities that would be impacted in Germany and any actions designed to mitigate such a reduction.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed description of the requirements for the Department of Defense to effectuate any relocation and redeployment of members of the Armed Forces from Germany and associated relocation of military families.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed analysis of the impact of the reduction and redeployment of military capabilities on the ability of the United States to meet commitments under the North Atlantic Treaty as well as the ability to support operations in the Middle East and Africa.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed analysis of the impact of such reduction and redeployment on the implementation of the National Defense Strategy and on Joint Force Planning.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed analysis of the cost implications of such a reduction and redeployment, to include the cost of any associated new facilities to be constructed or existing facilities to be renovated at the location to which the members of the Armed Forces are to be moved and stationed and the costs associated with rotational deployments.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The limitation in subsection (b) shall terminate on September 30, 2021.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1246" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1246">SEC. 1246. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON UNITED STATES MILITARY FORCE POSTURE IN SOUTHEASTERN EUROPE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Commander of United States European Command, shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report on United States military force posture in the Southeastern Europe region, including the Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters to Be Included.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description and assessment of the strategic significance of Russia’s and China’s military posture and activities in the region.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the current presence, including the permanently stationed, rotational, and continuous rotational presence, and any agreements in place governing United States Armed Forces in the region.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the strategic and operational significance of the Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea for contingency plans of the Department of Defense.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of United States military force posture needs in the region to implement the Department of Defense Black Sea strategy in accordance with the provisions of the Report of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives to Accompany H.R. 2500 (116th Congress; House Report 116-120).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the value, cost, and feasibility of increasing permanently stationed or rotational deployments of the United States Armed Forces in the region, to include assessments of posture in Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, and other relevant locations, and an assessment of available infrastructure and any infrastructure improvements that would be necessary to support such an increase.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in a classified form and include an unclassified summary.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1247" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1247">SEC. 1247. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SENSE OF CONGRESS ON SUPPORT FOR COORDINATED ACTION TO ENSURE THE SECURITY OF BALTIC ALLIES. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1247/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maintaining the security of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania is critical to achieving United States national security objectives;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1247/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Baltic states play a crucial role in strategic efforts to deter Russia, maintain the collective security of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) alliance, and strengthen bilateral and multilateral defense; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1247/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the United States should continue to pursue efforts consistent with a comprehensive, multilateral assessment of the military requirements of the Baltic states focused on security sector assistance, coordination, and planning designed to ensure the security of the Baltic states and address current and future security challenges.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1248" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1248">SEC. 1248. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SENSE OF CONGRESS ON THE ROLE OF THE KOSOVO FORCE OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Kosovo Force of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization continues to play an indispensable role in maintaining security and stability in the Western Balkans, which are the essential predicates for the success of diplomatic efforts between Kosovo and Serbia;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the participation of the United States Armed Forces in the Kosovo Force is foundational to the credibility and success of mission of the Kosovo Force;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies and other European partners contributing over 80 percent of the troops for the mission, the Kosovo Force is a primary example of the long-term benefits of burden sharing to United States national security interests; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">together with the allies and partners of the United States, the United States should—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maintain its commitment to the Kosovo Force;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">take all appropriate steps to ensure that the Kosovo Force has the necessary personnel, capabilities, and resources to perform its critical mission; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">continue to support the gradual transition of the Kosovo Security Force to a multi-ethnic army for the Republic of Kosovo that is interoperable with North Atlantic Treaty Organization members through an inclusive and transparent process that—</chapeau>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/4/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">respects the rights and concerns of all citizens of Kosovo;</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/4/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promotes regional security and stability; and</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/4/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">supports the aspirations of Kosovo for full Euro-Atlantic integration.</content>
                                </clause>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1251">SEC. 1251. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PACIFIC DETERRENCE INITIATIVE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall establish an initiative, to be known as the “Pacific Deterrence Initiative” (in this section referred to as the “Initiative”), to carry out prioritized activities to enhance the United States deterrence and defense posture in the Indo-Pacific region, assure allies and partners, and increase capability and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Initiative required under subsection (a) shall carry out the following prioritized activities to improve the design and posture of the joint force in the Indo-Pacific region, primarily west of the International Date Line:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Modernize and strengthen the presence of the United States Armed Forces, including those with advanced capabilities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Improve logistics and maintenance capabilities and the pre-positioning of equipment, munitions, fuel, and materiel.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Carry out a program of exercises, training, experimentation, and innovation for the joint force.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Improve infrastructure to enhance the responsiveness and resiliency of the United States Armed Forces.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Build the defense and security capabilities, capacity, and cooperation of allies and partners.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026, there is authorized to be appropriated for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative such sums as may be necessary, as indicated in sections 4101, 4201, 4301, and 4601 of such Act.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Resourcing United States Defense Requirements for the Indo-pacific Region and Study on Competitive Strategies.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report required.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the same time as the submission of the budget of the President (submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code) for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028, the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the independent assessment of the Commander with respect to the activities and resources required, for the first fiscal year beginning after the date of submission of the report and the four following fiscal years, to achieve the following objectives:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The implementation of the National Defense Strategy with respect to the Indo-Pacific region.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The maintenance or restoration of the comparative military advantage of the United States with respect to the People’s Republic of China.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The reduction of the risk of executing contingency plans of the Department of Defense.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters to be included.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required under subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to the achievement of the objectives described in subparagraph (A), a description of the intended force structure and posture of assigned and allocated forces in each of the following:</chapeau>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">West of the International Date Line.</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In States outside the contiguous United States east of the International Date Line.</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/i/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the contiguous United States.</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of capabilities requirements to achieve such objectives.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of logistics requirements, including personnel, equipment, supplies, storage, and maintenance needs to achieve such objectives.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An identification of required infrastructure and military construction investments to achieve such objectives.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of security cooperation authorities, activities, or resources required to achieve such objectives.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi)</num><subclause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A plan to fully resource United States force posture and capabilities, including—</chapeau>
                                        <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/I/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a detailed assessment of the resources necessary to address the elements described in clauses (i) through (v), including specific cost estimates for recommended investments or projects—</chapeau>
                                            <subitem identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/I/aa/AA" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="AA">(AA) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve the posture and presence of the United States Armed Forces, including those with advanced capabilities;</content>
                                            </subitem>
                                            <subitem identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/I/aa/BB" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="BB">(BB) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve logistics and maintenance capabilities and the pre-positioning of equipment, munitions, fuel, and materiel;</content>
                                            </subitem>
                                            <subitem identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/I/aa/CC" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="CC">(CC) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to carry out a program of exercises, training, experimentation, and innovation for the joint force;</content>
                                            </subitem>
                                            <subitem identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/I/aa/DD" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="DD">(DD) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve infrastructure to enhance the responsiveness and resiliency of the United States Armed Forces;</content>
                                            </subitem>
                                            <subitem identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/I/aa/EE" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="EE">(EE) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to build the defense and security capabilities, capacity, and cooperation of allies and partners; and</content>
                                            </subitem>
                                            <subitem identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/I/aa/FF" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="FF">(FF) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to modernize and improve capabilities available to the United States Indo-Pacific Command; and</content>
                                            </subitem>
                                        </item>
                                        <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/I/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a detailed timeline to achieve the intended force structure and posture described in clause (i).</content>
                                        </item></subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The specific cost estimates required by subclause (I)(aa) shall, to the maximum extent practicable, include the following:</chapeau>
                                            <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/II/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to procurement accounts—</chapeau>
                                                <subitem identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/II/aa/AA" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="AA">(AA) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">amounts displayed by account, budget activity, line number, line item, and line item title; and</content>
                                                </subitem>
                                                <subitem identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/II/aa/BB" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="BB">(BB) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the requirements for each such amount.</content>
                                                </subitem>
                                            </item>
                                            <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/II/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to research, development, test, and evaluation accounts—</chapeau>
                                                <subitem identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/II/bb/AA" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="AA">(AA) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">amounts displayed by account, budget activity, line number, program element, and program element title; and</content>
                                                </subitem>
                                                <subitem identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/II/bb/BB" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="BB">(BB) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the requirements for each such amount.</content>
                                                </subitem>
                                            </item>
                                            <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/II/cc" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">(cc) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to operation and maintenance accounts—</chapeau>
                                                <subitem identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/II/cc/AA" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="AA">(AA) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">amounts displayed by account title, budget activity title, line number, and subactivity group title; and</content>
                                                </subitem>
                                                <subitem identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/II/cc/BB" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="BB">(BB) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the specific manner in which each such amount would be used.</content>
                                                </subitem>
                                            </item>
                                            <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/II/dd" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="dd">(dd) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to military personnel accounts—</chapeau>
                                                <subitem identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/II/dd/AA" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="AA">(AA) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">amounts displayed by account, budget activity, budget subactivity, and budget subactivity title; and</content>
                                                </subitem>
                                                <subitem identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/II/dd/BB" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC">
                                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="BB">(BB) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the requirements for each such amount.</content>
                                                </subitem>
                                            </item>
                                            <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/II/ee" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ee">(ee) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to each project under military construction accounts (including unspecified minor military construction and amounts for planning and design), the country, location, project title, and project amount for each fiscal year.</content>
                                            </item>
                                            <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vi/II/ff" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ff">(ff) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to any expenditure or proposed appropriation not described in items (aa) through (ee), a level of detail equivalent to or greater than the level of detail provided in the future-years defense program submitted pursuant to section 221(a) of title 10, United States Code.</content>
                                            </item>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/B/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A budget display, prepared with the assistance of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), that compares the independent assessment of the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command with the amounts contained in the budget display for the applicable fiscal year under subsection (f).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required under subparagraph (A) may be submitted in classified form, but shall include an unclassified summary.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than February 1 each year, the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command shall make the report available to the Secretary of Defense, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Secretaries of the military departments, and the chiefs of staff of each military service.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefings required.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial briefing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 15 days after the submission of the budget of the President (submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code) for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028, the Secretary of Defense (acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), and the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation) and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall provide to the congressional defense committees a joint briefing, and any written comments the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff consider necessary, with respect to their assessments of the report submitted under paragraph (1), including their assessments of the feasibility and advisability of the plan required by subparagraph (B)(vi) of that paragraph.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Subsequent briefing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the submission of the budget of the President (submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code) for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028, the Secretary of the Air Force, the Secretary of the Army, and the Secretary of the Navy shall provide to the congressional defense committees a joint briefing, and documents as appropriate, with respect to their assessments of the report submitted under paragraph (1), including their assessments of the feasibility and advisability of the plan required by subparagraph (B)(vi) of that paragraph.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the same time as the submission of the budget of the President (submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code) for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028, the Secretary, in consultation with the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on future year activities and resources for the Initiative that includes the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the activities and resources for the first fiscal year beginning after the date of submission of the report and the plan for not fewer than the four following fiscal years, organized—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">functionally, by the activities described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (b); and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">geographically by—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/e/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">areas west of the International Date Line;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/e/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">States outside the contiguous United States east of the International Date Line; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/e/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">States in the contiguous United States.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A summary of progress made toward achieving the purposes of the Initiative.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A summary of the activity, resource, capability, infrastructure, and logistics requirements necessary to achieve measurable progress in reducing risk to the joint force’s ability to achieve objectives in the region.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed timeline to achieve the requirements identified under paragraph (3).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/e/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed explanation of any significant modifications to such requirements, as compared to plans previously submitted under this subsection.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/e/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matter, as determined by the Secretary.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Budget Display Information.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall include a detailed budget display for the Initiative in the materials of the Department of Defense in support of the budget of the President (submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code) for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter that includes the following information:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The resources necessary for the Initiative to carry out the activities required under subsection (b) for the applicable fiscal year and not fewer than the four following fiscal years, organized by the activities described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of that subsection.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to procurement accounts—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">amounts displayed by account, budget activity, line number, line item, and line item title; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the requirements for such amounts specific to the Initiative.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to research, development, test, and evaluation accounts—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">amounts displayed by account, budget activity, line number, program element, and program element title; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the requirements for such amounts specific to the Initiative.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to operation and maintenance accounts—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">amounts displayed by account title, budget activity title, line number, and subactivity group title; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the specific manner in which such amounts will be used.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to military personnel accounts—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">amounts displayed by account, budget activity, budget subactivity, and budget subactivity title; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the requirements for such amounts specific to the Initiative.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to each project under military construction accounts (including with respect to unspecified minor military construction and amounts for planning and design), the country, location, project title, and project amount by fiscal year.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to the activities described in subsection (b)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">amounts displayed by account title, budget activity title, line number, and subactivity group title; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the specific manner in which such amounts will be used.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to each military service—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/8/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">amounts displayed by account title, budget activity title, line number, and subactivity group title; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/8/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the specific manner in which such amounts will be used.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to the amounts described in each of paragraphs (2)(A), (3)(A), (4)(A), (5)(A), (6), (7)(A), and (8)(A), a comparison between—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/9/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount in the budget of the President for the following fiscal year;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/9/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount projected in the previous budget of the President for the following fiscal year;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/9/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a detailed summary of funds obligated for the Initiative during the preceding fiscal year; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/f/9/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a detailed comparison of funds obligated for the Initiative during the previous fiscal year to the amount of funds requested for such fiscal year.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefings Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 1, 2021, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the budget proposal and programs, including the budget display information for the applicable fiscal year required by subsection (f).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1251 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1676), as most recently amended by section 1253 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 2054), is repealed.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1252" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1252">SEC. 1252. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF PROHIBITION ON COMMERCIAL EXPORT OF CERTAIN COVERED MUNITIONS ITEMS TO THE HONG KONG POLICE FORCE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Act entitled “An Act to prohibit the commercial export of covered munitions items to the Hong Kong Police Force”, approved November 27, 2019 (Public Law 116-77; 133 Stat. 1173), is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending the title to read as follows: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">An Act to prohibit the commercial export of covered munitions and crime control items to the Hong Kong Police Force.</quotedText>”;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 1(2)—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending the paragraph heading to read as follows: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Covered munitions and crime control items </quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered munitions items</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered munitions and crime control items</quotedText>”;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 2—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the section heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered munitions items</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered munitions and crime control items</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered munitions items</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered munitions and crime control items</quotedText>”; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 3, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">one year after the date of the enactment of this Act</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">on December 31, 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Corrections to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-149; 134 Stat. 663) is amended—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 2(10), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Except as otherwise specifically provided, the</quotedText>”; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 7(b)(7), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">by any person (as defined in section 4801(8) of title 50, United States Code)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(in country)</quotedText>”.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1253" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1253">SEC. 1253. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR BIEN HOA DIOXIN CLEANUP. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfer Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 2215 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense may transfer to the Secretary of State, for use by the United States Agency 
for International Development, amounts to be used for the Bien Hoa dioxin cleanup in Vietnam.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on Amount.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not more than $30,000,000 may be transferred in fiscal year 2026 under the transfer authority in subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Transfer Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The transfer authority in subsection (a) is in addition to any other transfer authority available to the Department of Defense.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice on Exercise of Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary of Defense determines to use the transfer authority in subsection (a), the Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committee of that determination not later than 30 days before the Secretary uses the transfer authority.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1254" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1254">SEC. 1254. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITH VIETNAM TO ACCOUNT FOR VIETNAMESE PERSONNEL MISSING IN ACTION. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1254/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, is authorized to carry out a cooperative program with the Ministry of Defense of Vietnam to assist in accounting for Vietnamese personnel missing in action.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1254/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purpose of the cooperative program under subsection (a) is to carry out the following activities:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1254/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Collection, digitization, and sharing of archival information.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1254/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Building the capacity of Vietnam to conduct archival research, investigations, and excavations.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1254/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Improving DNA analysis capacity.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1254/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Increasing veteran-to-veteran exchanges.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1254/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Other support activities the Secretary of Defense considers necessary and appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1255" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1255">SEC. 1255. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SENSE OF CONGRESS ON THE UNITED STATES-VIETNAM DEFENSE RELATIONSHIP. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam, Congress—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">welcomes the historic progress and achievements in United States-Vietnam relations over the last 25 years;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">commends the commitment of Vietnam to resolve international disputes through peaceful means on the basis of international law;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">congratulates Vietnam on its chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and its election as a nonpermanent member of the United Nations Security Council, both of which symbolize the positive leadership role of Vietnam in regional and global affairs;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">affirms the commitment of the United States—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to respect the independence and sovereignty of Vietnam; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to establish and promote friendly relations and to work together on an equal footing for mutual benefit with Vietnam;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">encourages the United States and Vietnam to elevate their comprehensive partnership to a strategic partnership based on mutual understanding, shared interests, and a common desire to promote peace, cooperation, prosperity, and security in the Indo-Pacific region;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">affirms the commitment of the United States to continue to address war legacy issues, including through dioxin remediation, unexploded ordnance removal, accounting for prisoners of war and soldiers missing in action, and other activities; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">supports deepening defense cooperation between the United States and Vietnam, in support of United States interests and international law, including with respect to maritime security, cybersecurity, counterterrorism, information sharing, human rights, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, military medicine, peacekeeping operations, defense trade, and other areas.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1256">SEC. 1256. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s333">10 U.S.C. 333 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE CYBER COOPERATION WITH COVERED FOREIGN MILITARY PARTNERS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may establish, using existing authorities of the Department of Defense, a pilot program with covered foreign military partners—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to enhance the cyber security, resilience, and readiness of the military forces of covered foreign military partners; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to increase regional cooperation between the United States and covered foreign military partners on defensive cyber issues.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The activities of the pilot program under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Provision of training to military officers and civilian officials in the ministries of defense of covered foreign military partners.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The facilitation of regular dialogues and trainings among the Department of Defense and the ministries of defense of covered foreign military partners with respect to the development of infrastructure to protect against foreign cyber attacks.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To undertake, as part of cyber cooperation, training that includes curricula expressly relating to human rights, the rule of law, and internet freedom.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Design of pilot program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than June 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the design of the pilot program under subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Progress report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than December 31, 2021, and annually thereafter until the date on which the pilot program terminates under subsection (e), the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the pilot program that includes—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the activities conducted and the results of such activities;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of reforms relevant to cybersecurity and technology in enhancing the cyber security, resilience, and readiness of the military forces of covered foreign military partners;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the effectiveness of curricula relating to human rights, the rule of law, and internet freedom; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/c/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the content and curriculum of any program made available to participants of such program.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days before the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) is scheduled to commence with any covered foreign military partner, the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a certification indicating whether such program would credibly enable, enhance, or facilitate violations of internet freedom or other human rights abuses in the covered foreign military partner.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate on December 31, 2028.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate committees of congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/f/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and </content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/f/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered foreign military partner.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">covered foreign military partner</term>” means the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Vietnam.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Thailand.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/f/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Indonesia.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/f/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Philippines.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/f/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Malaysia.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1257" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1257">SEC. 1257. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON THE COSTS MOST DIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE STATIONING OF THE ARMED FORCES IN JAPAN. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1257/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than February 1, 2021, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the costs most directly associated with the stationing of United States forces in Japan that are the subject of the current Special Measures Agreement negotiations between the United States Government and the Government of Japan. The report shall include—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1257/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of each category of costs, including labor, utilities, training relocation, and any other categories the Secretary determines appropriate, that are most directly associated with the stationing of the Armed Forces in Japan;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1257/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a detailed description of which of the costs most directly associated with the stationing of the Armed Forces in Japan are incurred in Japan and which such costs are incurred outside of Japan;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1257/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of each category of contributions made by the Government of Japan that allay the costs to United States of stationing the Armed Forces in Japan, as well as the corresponding description of each category of costs incurred by the United States Government;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1257/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the benefits to United States national security and regional security derived from the forward presence of the Armed Forces in Japan;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1257/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the impacts to the national security of the United States, the security of Japan, and peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, if a new Special Measures Agreement is not reached before March 31, 2021; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1257/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other matters the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1257/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1257/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committee</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1257/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the congressional defense committees; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1257/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1258" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1258">SEC. 1258. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO REDUCE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES SERVING ON ACTIVE DUTY WHO ARE DEPLOYED TO SOUTH KOREA. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act may be used to reduce the total number of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who are deployed to South Korea below 28,500 until 90 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies to the congressional defense committees the following:</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such a reduction is in the national security interest of the United States and will not significantly undermine the security of United States allies in the region.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary has appropriately consulted with allies of the United States, including South Korea and Japan, regarding such a reduction.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1259" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1259">SEC. 1259. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1522">50 U.S.C. 1522 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPLEMENTATION OF GAO RECOMMENDATIONS ON PREPAREDNESS OF UNITED STATES FORCES TO COUNTER NORTH KOREAN CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan Required.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall develop a plan to address the recommendations in the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s report entitled “Preparedness of U.S. Forces to Counter North Korean Chemical and Biological Weapons” (GAO-21-104C).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan required under paragraph (1) shall, with respect to each recommendation in the report described in paragraph (1) that the Secretary of Defense has implemented or intends to implement, include—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a summary of actions that have been or will be taken to implement the recommendation; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a schedule, with specific milestones, for completing implementation of the recommendation.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission to Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">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 the plan required under subsection (a).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline for Implementation.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out activities to implement the plan developed under subsection (a).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for implementation of certain recommendations.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Delayed implementation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may initiate implementation of a recommendation in the report described in subsection (a)(1) after the date specified in paragraph (1) if the Secretary provides the congressional defense committees with a specific justification for the delay in implementation of such recommendation on or before such date.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonimplementation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense may decide not to implement a recommendation in the report described in subsection (a)(1) if the Secretary provides to the congressional defense committees, on or before the date specified in paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a specific justification for the decision not to implement the recommendation; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a summary of alternative actions the Secretary plans to take to address the conditions underlying the recommendation.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1260">SEC. 1260. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3301">22 U.S.C. 3301 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STATEMENT OF POLICY AND SENSE OF CONGRESS ON THE TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statement of Policy.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the policy of the United States—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that the Taiwan Relations Act (Public Law 96-8; 22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.) and the Six Assurances provided by the United States to Taiwan in July 1982 are the foundation for United States-Taiwan relations;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to fully pursue the deepening of the extensive, close, and friendly relations of the United States and Taiwan pursuant to the Taiwan Relations Act (Public Law 96-8; 22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.), the intent of which is to facilitate greater cooperation and the broadening and deepening of United States-Taiwan relations;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that the Taiwan Relations Act (Public Law 96-8; 22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.) shall be implemented and executed, consistent with the Six Assurances, to address evolving political, security, and economic dynamics and circumstances;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that, as set forth in the Taiwan Relations Act (Public Law 96-8; 22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.), the United States decision to establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China rests upon the expectation that the future of Taiwan will be determined by peaceful means, and that any effort to determine the future of Taiwan by other than peaceful means, including boycotts and embargoes, is a threat to the peace and security of the Western Pacific area and of grave concern to the United States;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that the increasingly coercive and aggressive behavior of the People’s Republic of China towards Taiwan is contrary to the expectation of the peaceful resolution of the future of Taiwan; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as set forth in the Taiwan Relations Act (Public Law 96-8; 22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.), to maintain the capacity to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security, or the social or economic system, of the people on Taiwan.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of Congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the United States should continue to support the development of capable, ready, and modern defense forces necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability, including by—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">supporting acquisition by Taiwan of defense articles and services through foreign military sales, direct commercial sales, and industrial cooperation, with an emphasis on capabilities that support the asymmetric defense strategy of Taiwan, including anti-ship, coastal defense, 
anti-armor, air defense, undersea warfare, advanced command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, and resilient command and control capabilities;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensuring timely review of and response to requests of Taiwan for defense articles and services;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conducting practical training and military exercises with Taiwan that enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">examining the potential for expanding professional military education and technical training opportunities in the United States for military personnel of Taiwan;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/b/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">increasing exchanges between senior defense officials and general officers of the United States and Taiwan at the strategic, policy, and functional levels, consistent with the Taiwan Travel Act (Public Law 115-135; 132 Stat. 341), especially for the purposes of—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/b/1/E/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enhancing cooperation on defense planning;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/b/1/E/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improving the interoperability of the military forces of the United States and Taiwan; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/b/1/E/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improving the reserve force of Taiwan; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/b/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">expanding cooperation in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of State should ensure that any policy guidance related to United States-Taiwan relations is fully consistent with the statement of policy set forth in subsection (a);</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of Defense should ensure that policy guidance related to United States-Taiwan defense relations is fully consistent with the statement of policy set forth in subsection (a); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, and the heads of other Federal agencies and departments, as appropriate, should issue new guidance as required to carry out such policy.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260A" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1260A">SEC. 1260A. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ANNUAL BRIEFING ON TAIWAN ARMS SALES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260A/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of State, or his or her designee, shall brief the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives on the United States commitment to supporting Taiwan in maintaining a sufficient self-defense capability, as required by the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.) and affirmed in the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 3301 note).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260A/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each briefing required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260A/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of United States efforts to implement section 209(b) of the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 3301 note) by conducting regular transfers to Taiwan of defense articles tailored to meet the existing and likely future threats from the People’s Republic of China, including any effort to support Taiwan in the development and integration into its military forces of asymmetric capabilities, as appropriate, including mobile, survivable, and cost-effective capabilities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260A/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the role of such transfers of defense articles and services in supporting Taiwan in maintaining the capabilities, readiness levels, and resourcing necessary to fulfill and implement Taiwan’s Overall Defense Concept.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260A/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260A/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">United States efforts to conduct a regularized process for consideration of transfers of defense articles and services to Taiwan; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260A/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any barriers to conducting such a process.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260A/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall cease to have effect on December 31, 2026.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260B" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1260B">SEC. 1260B. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON UNITED STATES-TAIWAN MEDICAL SECURITY PARTNERSHIP. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the feasibility of establishing a medical security partnership with the Ministry of Defense of Taiwan that shall include the following:</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260B/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The goals and objectives of developing a medical security partnership on issues related to pandemic preparedness and control.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260B/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A discussion of current and future plans to cooperate on medical security activities.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260B/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An evaluation of the feasibility of cooperating on a range of activities under the partnership, including—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260B/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">research and production of vaccines and medicines;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260B/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">joint conferences with scientists and experts;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260B/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">collaboration relating to and exchanges of medical supplies and equipment; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260B/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the use of hospital ships such as the United States Naval Ship Comfort and United States Naval Ship Mercy.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260B/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1260C">SEC. 1260C. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ESTABLISHMENT OF CAPABILITIES TO ASSESS THE DEFENSE TECHNOLOGICAL AND INDUSTRIAL BASES OF CHINA AND OTHER FOREIGN ADVERSARIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies as appropriate, shall define intelligence and other information requirements, sources, and organizational responsibilities for assessing the defense technological and industrial bases of foreign adversaries and conducting comparative analyses of such technological and industrial bases with respect to their resilience and capacity to support their strategic objectives. The requirements, sources, and responsibilities shall include—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">examining the competitive military advantages of foreign adversaries, including with respect to regulation, raw materials, use of energy and other natural resources, education, labor, and capital accessibility;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assessing relative cost, speed of product development, age and value of the installed capital base, leadership’s technical competence and agility, nationally-imposed inhibiting conditions by foreign adversaries, the availability of human 
and material resources, and reliance on the industrial base of the United States or United States allies and partners;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a temporal evaluation of the competitive strengths and weaknesses of United States industry, including manufacturing surge capacity, versus the directed priorities and capabilities of foreign adversary governments; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assessing any other issues that the Secretary determines appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Methodology.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall incorporate inputs pursuant to subsection (a) as part of a methodology to continuously assess domestic and foreign defense industries, markets, and companies of significance to military and industrial advantage to identify supply chain vulnerabilities.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conduct of Assessment Work by Independent Organization.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreement authorized.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense is authorized to enter into an agreement with an independent organization to carry out some of the assessment work required under subsections (a) and (b).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary enters such an agreement, the Secretary shall, not later than March 15, 2021, provide to the congressional defense committees a report identifying the organization and describing the scope of work under the agreement.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 15, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on efforts to establish the continuous assessment activity required under subsections (a) and (b), including a notification if the Secretary engages an independent organization, pursuant to subsection (c), to prepare the report described in paragraph (2).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Subsequent report.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than August 1, 2021, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the first assessment required under subsections (a) and (b) with respect to the People’s Republic of China.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by subparagraph (A) shall include—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/d/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the information described in subsection (a);</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/d/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any exclusive or dominant supply of military and civilian material, raw materials, or other goods (or components thereof) essential to China’s national security by the United States or United States allies and partners; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/d/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the availability of substitutes or alternative sources for goods identified under clause (ii).</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion of independent organization’s assessment work.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary enters into an agreement with an independent organization under subsection (c), the Secretary shall include the assessment work carried out by the organization under the agreement without change, but may include comments with respect to such assessment work.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260D" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1260D">SEC. 1260D. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY AND SECURITY DEVELOPMENTS INVOLVING THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1202(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended in the first sentence by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">January 31, 2021</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">January 31, 2022</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1260E">SEC. 1260E. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SENSE OF CONGRESS ON THE AGGRESSION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF CHINA ALONG THE BORDER WITH INDIA AND ITS GROWING TERRITORIAL CLAIMS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">continued military aggression by the Government of China along the border with India is a significant concern;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Government of China should work with the Government of India toward de-escalating the situation along the Line of Actual Control through existing diplomatic mechanisms and refrain from attempting to settle disputes through coercion or force; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">attempts by the Government of China to advance baseless territorial claims, including those in the South China Sea, the East China Sea, and with respect to Bhutan, are destabilizing and inconsistent with international law.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1260F">SEC. 1260F. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSESSMENT OF NATIONAL CYBER STRATEGY TO DETER CHINA FROM ENGAGING IN INDUSTRIAL ESPIONAGE AND CYBER THEFT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of the effectiveness of the National Cyber Strategy to deter industrial espionage and large-scale cyber theft of intellectual property and personal information conducted by the People’s Republic of China, People’s Republic of China persons or entities, or persons or entities acting on behalf of the People’s Republic of China against the United States or United States persons.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters to Be Included.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The assessment required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A discussion of United States interests in preventing such industrial espionage and cyber theft and the impact on the United States and its economy from such activities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A general discussion of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the criteria used to determine when the United States Government will seek to deter such industrial espionage and cyber theft; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the means by which the United States will seek to deter such industrial espionage and cyber theft, and demonstrate the credibility of United States resolve to defend its interests in cyberspace.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of China’s adherence to previous agreements related to such industrial espionage and cyber theft with the United States and applicability of international laws, including known violations.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of China’s actions to direct proxies, surrogates, or state-sponsored nongovernmental entities to engage in such industrial espionage or cyber theft.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recommendations consistent with a whole-of-government approach to countering such industrial espionage and cyber theft.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Update.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the submission of the assessment required by subsection (a), and biennially thereafter, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an update of the assessment, including—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an update on the effectiveness of the National Cyber Strategy;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a summary of the lessons learned; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a summary of any planned changes or recommendations to the effectiveness or implementation of the strategy.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirement to submit the update under paragraph (1) shall terminate on December 31, 2025.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The assessment required by subsection (a) and the update required by subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, the Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260G" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1260G">SEC. 1260G. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON UNITED FRONT WORK DEPARTMENT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260G/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the head of each relevant Federal department and agency, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees, an unclassified report, which may include a classified annex, on the national security risks posed by the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party and affiliated organizations in the United States and abroad that includes each of the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260G/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the extent to which the activities of the United Front Work Department poses a threat to the national defense and national security of the United States.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260G/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An evaluation of how the United Front Work Department’s overseas activities support the Chinese Communist Party’s strategy and goals abroad.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260G/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of known United Front Work Department political influence operations.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260G/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The strategy and capabilities of the United States Government to detect, deter, counter, and disrupt United Front Work Department influence operations and activities in the 
United States and other countries, consistent with the protection of the civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy of all Americans; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260G/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An evaluation of the actions the United States Government should consider in response to the activities of the United Front Work Department in the United States and other countries.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260G/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260G/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260G/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1260H">SEC. 1260H. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PUBLIC REPORTING OF CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES OPERATING IN THE UNITED STATES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall identify each entity the Secretary determines, based on the most recent information available, is operating directly or indirectly in the United States or any of its territories and possessions, that is a Chinese military company.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting and Publication.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than April 15, 2021, and annually thereafter until December 31, 2030, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a list of each entity identified pursuant to subsection (a) to be a Chinese military company, in classified and unclassified forms, and shall include in such submission, as applicable, a justification for adding any entities to the list and for deleting any entities from a prior list.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Concurrent publication.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Concurrent with
 the submission of each list described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall publish the unclassified portion of such list in the Federal Register.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The publication required by subparagraph (A) shall include, for each entity included in the unclassified portion of such list, the justification for inclusion in such list.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual revisions.—</heading>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary
 shall make additions or deletions to the most recent list submitted under paragraph (1) not less frequently than annually based on the latest information available.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review of entities added to other lists.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In preparing each annual revision under subparagraph (A) of the list required by paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider whether to include each Chinese entity added, during the preceding year, to any other list maintained by the United States of entities subject to additional restrictions or scrutiny for any purpose, as a result of concerns relating to the activities or affiliations of such entities.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Language requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall prepare the list required by paragraph (1) in English and in Mandarin Chinese. If the name of a Chinese military company included on the list is referred to by the Government of China in a language other than English or Mandarin Chinese, the Secretary shall also include on the list the name of that company in that language.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may consult with the head of any appropriate Federal department or agency in making the determinations described in subsection (a) and shall transmit a copy of each list submitted under subsection (b)(1) to the heads of each appropriate Federal department and agency.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Defense Industrial Base Report.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than December 31, 2026, and biennially thereafter through December 31, 2031, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the status of Department of Defense procurement restrictions on entities included in the list described in subsection (b)(1).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A list of each entity included in the list described in subsection (b)(1) that is likely present in the United States defense industrial base. </content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Available unclassified data on any such entity and its presence within the United States defense industrial base. </content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of any update to policies or procedures implemented to enforce procurement restrictions on entities included in the list described in subsection (b)(1).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Procedures for Implementation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall establish such reasonable procedures as are necessary to implement the provisions of this section, including for obtaining information from outside entities relevant to the list described in subsection (b)(1) and procedures for removal of entities from the list described in subsection (b)(1).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Judicial Review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any judicial review of a determination made under this section, if the determination was based on classified information (as defined in section 1(a) of the Classified Information Procedures Act) such information may be submitted to the reviewing court ex parte and in camera. This subsection does not confer or imply any right to judicial review. </content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Affiliated with.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">affiliated with</quotedText>” means in close formal or informal association. </content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chinese military company.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Chinese military company</quotedText>”—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not include natural persons; </content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">means an entity that is—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i)</num><subclause class="inline leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/2/B/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">directly or indirectly owned by, controlled by, or beneficially owned by, affiliated with, or in an official or unofficial capacity acting as an agent of or on behalf of, the People’s Liberation Army, Chinese military and paramilitary elements, security forces, police, law enforcement, border control, the People’s Armed Police, the Ministry of State Security (MSS), or any other organization subordinate to the Central Military Commission of the Chinese Communist Party, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC), or the State Administration of Science, Technology, and Industry for National Defense (SASTIND); or</content></subclause><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Note: Effective on December 18, 2026, section 1262(a) of division A of Public Law 119–60 provides for subclause (I) to read as follows (note that the margin for amended subclause (I) is so in law):<b>]</b> </editorialNote>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/2/B/i/I" inEffect="false" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">directly or indirectly owned by, controlled by, or beneficially owned by, affiliated with, or in an official or unofficial capacity acting as an agent of or on behalf of, any of the following, whether operating inside or outside of China—</chapeau>
                                            <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/2/B/i/I/aa" inEffect="false" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the People’s Liberation Army;</content>
                                            </item>
                                            <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/2/B/i/I/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chinese military and paramilitary elements, security forces, police, law enforcement, or border control;</content>
                                            </item>
                                            <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/2/B/i/I/cc" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the People’s Armed Police;</content>
                                            </item>
                                            <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/2/B/i/I/dd" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="dd">(dd) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Ministry of State Security, or any other organization subordinate to the Central Military Commission of the Chinese Communist Party;</content>
                                            </item>
                                            <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/2/B/i/I/ee" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ee">(ee) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology;</content>
                                            </item>
                                            <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/2/B/i/I/ff" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ff">(ff) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council; or</content>
                                            </item>
                                            <item identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/2/B/i/I/gg" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="gg">(gg) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the State Administration of Science, Technology, and Industry for National Defense; or</content>
                                            </item>
                                        </subclause>
                                        <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/2/B/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identified as a military-civil fusion contributor to the Chinese defense industrial base; and</content>
                                        </subclause>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">engaged in providing commercial services, manufacturing, producing, or exporting; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes a wholly-owned or wholly-controlled subsidiary or wholly-owned or wholly-controlled affiliate of such an entity or any entity that owns in the aggregate, directly or indirectly, 50 percent or more of any entity or entities described in subparagraph (B).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Military-civil fusion contributor.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">military-civil fusion contributor</quotedText>” includes any of the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Entities knowingly receiving assistance from the Government of China or the Chinese Communist Party through science, technology, research, and industrial efforts initiated, granted, or created by, or provided under, or related to, the Chinese military industrial planning apparatus, or in furtherance of Chinese military industrial planning objectives, including selection or designation as a ‘Single Champion’, ‘Little Giant’, or any other successor selection or designation as an enterprise associated with industrial planning or military-civil fusion efforts.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Entities managed, overseen, or supervised by, otherwise under the control of, or affiliated with (including by means of formal participation in research partnerships and projects)—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/3/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT); </content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC); </content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/3/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense (SASTIND);</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/3/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Ministry of State Security (MSS); or</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/3/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the People’s Liberation Army.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Entities receiving assistance, operational direction or policy guidance from the State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any entities or subsidiaries defined as a “defense enterprise” by the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Entities residing in or affiliated with a military-civil fusion enterprise zone or receiving assistance from the Government of China through such enterprise zone.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/3/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Entities awarded with receipt of military production licenses by the Government of China, including a Weapons and Equipment Research and Production Unit Classified Qualification Permit, Weapons and Equipment Research and Production Certificate, Weapons and Equipment Quality Management System Certificate, or Equipment Manufacturing Unit Qualification.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/3/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Entities that advertise on national, provincial, and non-governmental military equipment procurement platforms in the People’s Republic of China.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/3/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other entities the Secretary determines is appropriate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Operating directly or indirectly in the united states or any of its territories and possessions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to an entity, the term ‘operating directly or indirectly in the United States or any of its territories and possessions’ includes an entity selling goods in, or receiving goods or services from, the United States or any of its territories or possessions, regardless of whether the entity has a physical presence in the United States. </content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/g/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">People’s liberation army.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">People’s Liberation Army</quotedText>” means the land, naval, and air military services, the People’s Armed Police, the Strategic Support Force, the Rocket Force, and any other related security or intelligence element within the Government of China or the Chinese Communist Party that the Secretary determines is appropriate, including other Chinese military and paramilitary elements, security forces, police, law enforcement, border control, and the Ministry of State Security.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1260I">SEC. 1260I. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON DIRECTED USE OF FISHING FLEETS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an unclassified report on the use of distant-water fishing fleets by foreign governments as extensions of such countries’ official maritime security forces, including the manner and extent to which such fishing fleets are leveraged in support of naval operations and foreign policy more generally. The report shall also consider the threats, on a country-by-country basis, posed by such use of distant-water fishing fleets to—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fishing or other vessels of the United States and partner countries;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">United States and partner naval and coast guard operations; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other interests of the United States and partner countries.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the congressional defense committees;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">Subtitle G—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sudan Democratic Transition, Accountability, and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020 </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1261" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1261">SEC. 1261. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10001">22 U.S.C. 10001 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Sudan Democratic Transition, Accountability, and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020</shortTitle>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262" role="definitions" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1262">SEC. 1262. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10001">22 U.S.C. 10001</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided, in this subtitle:</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate congressional committees.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">International financial institutions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">international financial institutions</term>” means—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the International Monetary Fund;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the International Development Association;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the International Finance Corporation;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Inter-American Development Bank;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Asian Development Bank;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Inter-American Investment Corporation;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/2/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the African Development Bank;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/2/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/2/J" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Multilateral Investment Guaranty Agency; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/2/K" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any multilateral financial institution, established after the date of the enactment of this Act, that could provide financial assistance to the Government of Sudan.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sovereignty council.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Sovereignty Council</term>” means the governing body of Sudan during the transitional period that consists of—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">5 civilians selected by the Forces of Freedom and Change;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">5 members selected by the Transitional Military Council; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 member selected by agreement between the Forces of Freedom and Change and the Transitional Military Council.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sudanese security and intelligence services.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Sudanese security and intelligence services</term>” means—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Sudan Armed Forces;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Rapid Support Forces,</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sudan’s Popular Defense Forces and other paramilitary units;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/4/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sudan’s police forces;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/4/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the General Intelligence Service, previously known as the National Intelligence and Security Services; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/4/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">related entities, such as Sudan’s Military Industry Corporation.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transitional period.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">transitional period</term>” means the 39-month period beginning on August 17, 2019 (the date of the signing of Sudan’s constitutional charter), during which—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the members of the Sovereignty Council described in paragraph (3)(B) select a chair of the Council for the first 21 months of the period; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the members of the Sovereignty Council described in paragraph (3)(A) select a chair of the Council for the remaining 18 months of the period.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1263" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1263">SEC. 1263. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10002">22 U.S.C. 10002</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STATEMENT OF POLICY. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the policy of the United States—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support a civilian-led political transition in Sudan that results in a democratic government, which is accountable to its people, respects and promotes human rights, is at peace internally and with its neighbors, and can be a partner for regional stability;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support the implementation of Sudan’s constitutional charter for the transitional period; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to pursue a strategy of calibrated engagement with Sudan that includes—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">facilitating an environment for free, fair, and credible democratic elections and a pluralistic and representative political system;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">supporting reforms that improve transparency and accountability, remove restrictions on civil and political liberties, and strengthen the protection of human rights, including religious freedom;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">strengthening civilian institutions, judicial independence, and the rule of law;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">empowering civil society and independent media;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promoting national reconciliation and enabling a just, comprehensive, and sustainable peace;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/3/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promoting the role of women in government, the economy, and society, in recognition of the seminal role that women played in the social movement that ousted former president Omar al-Bashir;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/3/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promoting accountability for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and sexual and gender-based violence;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/3/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">encouraging the development of civilian oversight over and professionalization of the Sudanese security and 
intelligence services and strengthening accountability for human rights violations and abuses, corruption, or other abuses of power;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/3/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promoting economic reform, private sector engagement, and inclusive economic development while combating corruption and illicit economic activity, including that which involves the Sudanese security and intelligence services;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/3/J" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">securing unfettered humanitarian access across all regions of Sudan;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/3/K" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">supporting improved development outcomes, domestic resource mobilization, and catalyzing market-based solutions to improve access to health, education, water and sanitation, and livelihoods; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/3/L" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="L">(L) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promoting responsible international and regional engagement.</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1264" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1264">SEC. 1264. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10003">22 U.S.C. 10003</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SUPPORT FOR DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE, RULE OF LAW, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1264/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that the political transition in Sudan, following several months of popular protests against the regime of Omar al-Bashir, represents an opportunity for the United States to support democracy, good governance, rule of law, human rights, and fundamental freedoms in Sudan.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1264/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law (other than the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 and the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008), the President is authorized to provide assistance under part I and chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq. and 2346 et seq.)—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1264/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide for democracy and governance programs that strengthen and build the capacity of representative civilian government institutions, political parties, and civil society in Sudan;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1264/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support the organization of free, fair, and credible elections in Sudan;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1264/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide technical support for legal and policy reforms that improve transparency and accountability and protect human rights, including religious freedom, and civil liberties in Sudan;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1264/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support human rights and fundamental freedoms in Sudan, including the freedoms of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1264/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">religion or belief;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1264/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">expression, including for members of the press;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1264/b/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assembly; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1264/b/4/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">association;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1264/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support measures to improve and increase women’s participation in the political, economic, and social sectors of Sudan; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1264/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support other related democracy, good governance, rule of law, and fundamental freedom programs and activities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1264/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated to carry out part I and chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq. and 2346 et seq.) for fiscal years 2021 and 2022,  
$20,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for each such fiscal year to carry out this section.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1265" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1265">SEC. 1265. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10004">22 U.S.C. 10004</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law (other than the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 and the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008), the President is authorized to provide assistance under part I and chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq. and 2346 et seq.) and under the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) for programs in Sudan—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to increase agricultural and livestock productivity;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to promote economic growth, increase private sector productivity and advance market-based solutions to address development challenges;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support women’s economic empowerment and economic opportunities for youth and previously marginalized populations;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve equal access to quality basic education;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support the capacity of universities to equip students to participate in a pluralistic and global society through virtual exchange and other programs;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve access to water, sanitation, and hygiene projects;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to build the capacity of national and subnational government officials to support the transparent management of public resources, promote good governance through combating corruption and improving accountability, increase economic productivity, and increase domestic resource mobilization; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/a/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support other related economic assistance programs and activities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated to carry out part I and chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq. and 2346 et seq.) for fiscal years 2021 and 2022, $80,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for each such fiscal year to carry out this section.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1266" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1266">SEC. 1266. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10005">22 U.S.C. 10005</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SUPPORT FOR CONFLICT MITIGATION. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1266/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law (other than the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 and the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008), the President is authorized to provide assistance under part I and chapters 4, 5, and 6 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq., 2346 et seq., and 2348 et seq.)—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1266/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support long-term peace and stability in Sudan by promoting national reconciliation and enabling a just, comprehensive, and sustainable peace, especially in regions that have been underdeveloped or affected by war, such as the states of Darfur, South Kordofan, Blue Nile, Red Sea, and Kassala;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1266/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support civil society and other organizations working to address conflict prevention, mitigation, and resolution mechanisms and people-to-people reconciliation in Sudan, especially those addressing issues of marginalization and vulnerable groups, equal protection under the law, natural resource 
management, compensation and restoration of property, voluntary return, and sustainable solutions for displaced persons and refugees;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1266/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to strengthen civilian oversight of the Sudanese security and intelligence services and ensure that such services are not contributing to the perpetuation of conflict in Sudan and to the limitation of the civil liberties of all people in Sudan;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1266/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to assist in the human rights vetting and professional training of security force personnel due to be employed or deployed by the Sudanese security and intelligence services in regions that have been underdeveloped or affected by war, such as the states of Darfur, South Kordofan, Blue Nile, Red Sea, and Kassala, including members of any security forces being established pursuant to a peace agreement relating to such regions;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1266/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support provisions of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement of 2005 and Abyei protocol, as appropriate, unless otherwise superseded by a new agreement signed in good faith—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1266/a/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">between stakeholders in this region and the Governments of Sudan and South Sudan to hold a free, fair, and credible referendum on the status of Abyei; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1266/a/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">between stakeholders in this region and the Government of Sudan to support popular consultations on the status of the states of South Kordofan and Blue Nile; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1266/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support other related conflict mitigation programs and activities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1266/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated to carry out part I and chapters 4 and 6 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq., 2346 et seq., and 2348 et seq.) for fiscal years 2021 and 2022, $20,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for each such fiscal year to carry out this section.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1267" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1267">SEC. 1267. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10006">22 U.S.C. 10006</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SUPPORT FOR ACCOUNTABILITY FOR WAR CRIMES, CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY, AND GENOCIDE IN SUDAN. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1267/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State should conduct robust diplomatic engagement to promote accountability and provide technical support to ensure that credible, transparent, and independent investigations of gross violations of human rights perpetrated by the Government of Sudan under former President Omar al-Bashir and the Transitional Military Council since June 30, 1989.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1267/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law (other than the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 and the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008), the President is authorized to provide assistance under part I and chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq. and 2346 et seq.)—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1267/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to build the capacity of civilian investigators within and outside of Sudan on how to document, investigate, develop findings of, identify, and locate those responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide in Sudan;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1267/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to collect, document, and protect evidence of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Sudan and preserve the chain of custody for such evidence, including by providing 
support for Sudanese, foreign, and international nongovernmental organizations, and other entities engaged in such investigative activities;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1267/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to build Sudan’s judicial capacity to support prosecutions in domestic courts and support investigations by hybrid or international courts as appropriate;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1267/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to protect witnesses who participate in court proceedings or other transitional justice mechanisms; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1267/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support other related conflict mitigation programs and activities.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1267/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated to carry out part I and chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq. and 2346 et seq.) for fiscal years 2021 and 2022, $10,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for each such fiscal year to carry out this section.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1268" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1268">SEC. 1268. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10007">22 U.S.C. 10007</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SUSPENSION OF ASSISTANCE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President is authorized to suspend the provision of assistance authorized under section 1264, 1265, 1266, or 1267 to the Government of Sudan if the President determines that conditions in Sudan or the composition of the Government of Sudan changes such that it is no longer in the United States national interest to continue to provide such assistance.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after making a determination under subsection (a), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the political and security conditions in Sudan that led to such determination; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any planned diplomatic engagement to restart the provision of such assistance.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1269">SEC. 1269. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10008">22 U.S.C. 10008</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of the Congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of the Congress that—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sudan’s economic challenges are a legacy of decades of kleptocracy, economic mismanagement, and war;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sudan’s economic recovery will depend on—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">combating corruption and illicit economic activity;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ending internal conflicts in the states of Darfur, South Kordofan, and Blue Nile; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promoting inclusive economic growth and development; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the COVID-19 outbreak constitutes a grave danger to Sudan’s economic stability, public health, and food security and jeopardizes the transition to a civilian-led government that promotes the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Responding to the COVID-19 Outbreak.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the transitional period, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Treasury may instruct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution to use the voice and vote of the United States to support loans or other utilization of the funds of the respective institution for Sudan for the purpose of addressing basic human needs, responding to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the country’s economic stability, or promoting democracy, governance, or public financial management in Sudan.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Debt Relief.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon the removal of Sudan from the State Sponsors of Terrorism List, and once the Sovereignty Council is chaired by a civilian leader, the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of State should engage with international financial institutions and other bilateral official creditors to advance agreement through the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative to restructure, reschedule, or cancel the sovereign debt of Sudan.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting Requirement.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 3 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than once every 6 months thereafter during the transitional period, the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the extent to which the transitional government of Sudan has taken demonstrable steps to strengthen governance and improve fiscal transparency, including—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishing civilian control over the finances and assets of the Sudanese security and intelligence services;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">developing a transparent budget that accounts for all expenditures related to the security and intelligence services;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifying the shareholdings in all public and private companies not exclusively dedicated to the national defense held or managed by the security and intelligence services, and publicly disclosing, evaluating, and transferring all such shareholdings to the Ministry of Finance of the Government of Sudan or to any specialized entity of the Government of Sudan established under law for this purpose, which is ultimately accountable to a civilian authority;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ceasing the involvement of the security and intelligence services officials, and their immediate family members, in the illicit trade in mineral resources, including petroleum and gold;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">implementing a publicly transparent methodology for the Government of Sudan to recover, evaluate, hold, manage, or divest any state assets and the profits derived from the assets that may have been transferred to the National Congress Party, an affiliate of the National Congress Party, or an official of the National Congress Party in the individual capacity of such an official;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/d/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifying and monitoring the nature and purpose of offshore financial resources controlled by the security and intelligence services; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/d/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">strengthening banking regulation and supervision and addressing anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing deficiencies.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 1262, in this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/e/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1270">SEC. 1270. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10009">22 U.S.C. 10009</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COORDINATED SUPPORT TO RECOVER ASSETS STOLEN FROM THE SUDANESE PEOPLE. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Attorney General, shall seek to advance the efforts of the Government of Sudan to recover assets stolen from the Sudanese people, including with regard to international efforts—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to identify and track assets taken from the people and institutions of Sudan through theft, corruption, money laundering, or other illicit means; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to assets identified pursuant to paragraph (1), to work with foreign governments and international organizations—</chapeau>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to share financial investigations intelligence, as appropriate;</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to oversee and manage the assets identified pursuant to paragraph (1);</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to advance civil forfeiture litigation, as appropriate, including providing technical assistance to help governments establish the necessary legal framework to carry out asset forfeitures; and</content>
                            </subparagraph>
                            <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to work with the Government of Sudan to ensure that a credible mechanism is established to ensure that any recovered assets are managed in a transparent and accountable fashion and ultimately used for the benefit of the Sudanese people, provided that—</chapeau>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270/2/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">returned assets are not used for partisan political purposes; and</content>
                                </clause>
                                <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">there are robust financial management and oversight measures to safeguard repatriated assets.</content>
                                </clause>
                            </subparagraph>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270A" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1270A">SEC. 1270A. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10010">22 U.S.C. 10010</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LIMITATION ON ASSISTANCE TO THE SUDANESE SECURITY AND INTELLIGENCE SERVICES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270A/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may not provide assistance (other than assistance authorized under section 1266) to the Sudanese security and intelligence services until the President submits to Congress a certification that the Government of Sudan has met the conditions described in subsection (c).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270A/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception; Waiver.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270A/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of State may, as appropriate and notwithstanding any other provision of law, provide assistance for the purpose of professionalizing the Sudanese security and intelligence services, through institutions such as the Africa Center for Strategic Studies and the United States Institute of Peace.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270A/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may waive the limitation on the provision of assistance under subsection (a) if, not later than 30 days before the assistance is to be provided, the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270A/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a list of the activities and participants to which such waiver would apply;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270A/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a justification that the waiver is in the national security interest of the United States; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270A/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a certification that the participants have met the requirements of either section 620M of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2378d) for programs funded through Department of State appropriations or section 362  
of title 10, United States Code, for programs funded through Department of Defense appropriations.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270A/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditions.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270A/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The conditions described in this subsection are that the Sudanese security and intelligence services—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270A/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have demonstrated progress in undertaking security sector reform, including reforms that professionalize such security and intelligence services, improve transparency, and reforms to the laws governing the Sudanese security forces, such as of the National Security Act, 2010 and the Armed Forces Act, 2007;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270A/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">support efforts to respect human rights, including religious freedom, and hold accountable any members of such security and intelligence services responsible for human rights violations and abuses, including by taking demonstrable steps to cooperate with local or international mechanisms of accountability, to ensure that those responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide committed in Sudan are brought to justice;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270A/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are under civilian oversight, subject to the rule of law, and are not undertaking actions to undermine a civilian-led transitional government or an elected civilian government;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270A/c/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have refrained from targeted attacks against religious or ethnic minority groups, have negotiated in good faith during the peace process and constructively participated in the implementation of any resulting peace agreements, and do not impede inclusive political participation;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270A/c/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">allow unfettered humanitarian access by United Nations organizations and specialized agencies and domestic and international humanitarian organizations to civilian populations in conflict-affected areas;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270A/c/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">cooperate with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and organizations affiliated with the United Nations to allow for the protection of displaced persons and the safe, voluntary, sustainable, and dignified return of refugees and internally displaced persons; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270A/c/1/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">take constructive steps to investigate all reports of unlawful recruitment of children by Sudanese security forces and prosecute those found to be responsible.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270A/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The certification described in subsection (a) containing the conditions described in paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270A/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall terminate on the date that is the earlier of—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270A/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270A/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which the President determines that a successful rotation of military to civilian leadership in the Sovereignty Council has occurred.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270B" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1270B">SEC. 1270B. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10011">22 U.S.C. 10011</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORTS. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270B/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Accountability for Human Rights Abuses.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 2 years, the President shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270B/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">summarizes reports of gross violations of human rights, including sexual and gender-based violence, committed against civilians in Sudan, including members of the Sudanese security and intelligence services or any associated militias, between December 2018 and the date of the submission of the report;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270B/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides an update on any potential transitional justice mechanisms in Sudan to investigate, charge, and prosecute alleged perpetrators of gross violations of human rights in Sudan since June 30, 1989, including with respect to the June 3, 2019 massacre in Khartoum;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270B/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides an analysis of whether the gross violations of human rights summarized pursuant to paragraph (1) amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270B/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies specific cases since the beginning of the transitional period in which members of the Sudanese security and intelligence services have been charged and prosecuted for actions that constitute gross violations of human rights perpetrated since June 30, 1989.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270B/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Certain Activities and Finances of Senior Officials of the Government of Sudan.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and 1 year thereafter, the President shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270B/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes the actions and involvement of any previous or current senior officials of the Government of Sudan since the establishment of the transitional government in August 2019 in—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270B/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">directing, carrying out, or overseeing gross violations of human rights;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270B/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">directing, carrying out, or overseeing the unlawful use or recruitment of children by armed groups or armed forces in the context of conflicts in Sudan, Libya, Yemen, or other countries;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270B/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">directing, carrying out, or colluding in significant acts of corruption;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270B/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">directing, carrying out, or overseeing any efforts to circumvent the establishment of civilian control over the finances and assets of the Sudanese security and intelligence services; or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270B/b/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">facilitating, supporting, or financing terrorist activity in Sudan or other countries;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270B/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies Sudanese and foreign financial institutions, including offshore financial institutions, in which senior officials of the Government of Sudan whose actions are described in paragraph (1) hold significant assets, and provides an estimate of the value of such assets;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270B/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies any information United States Government agencies have obtained since August 2019 regarding persons, foreign governments, and Sudanese or foreign financial institutions that knowingly facilitate, finance, or otherwise benefit from corruption or illicit economic activity in Sudan, including the export of mineral resources, and, in particular, if that trade is violating any United States restrictions that remain in place by legislation or Executive order;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270B/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies any information United States Government agencies have obtained since August 2019 regarding senior officials of the Government of Sudan who are personally 
involved in the illicit trade in mineral resources, including petroleum and gold; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270B/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies any information United States Government agencies have obtained since August 2019 regarding individuals or foreign governments that have provided funds to individual members of the Sovereignty Council or the Cabinet outside of the Central Bank of Sudan or the Ministry of Finance.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270B/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Sanctions Pursuant to Executive Order No. 13400.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that identifies the senior Sudanese government officials that President determines meet the criteria to be sanctionable pursuant to Executive Order No. 13400 (71 Fed. Reg. 25483; relating to blocking property of persons in connection with the conflict in Sudan’s Darfur region).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270B/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The reports required under subsections (b) and (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270C" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1270C">SEC. 1270C. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s10012">22 U.S.C. 10012</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">UNITED STATES STRATEGY FOR SUPPORT TO A CIVILIAN-LED GOVERNMENT IN SUDAN. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270C/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall submit a strategy to the appropriate congressional committees that includes—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270C/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a clear articulation of specific United States goals and objectives with respect to a successful completion of the transitional period and a plan to achieve such goals and objectives;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270C/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of assistance and diplomatic engagement to support a civilian-led government in Sudan for the remainder of the transitional period, including any possible support for the organization of free, fair, and credible elections;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270C/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the legal and policy reforms that have been and need to be taken by the government in Sudan during the transitional period in order to promote—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270C/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">human rights;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270C/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and association; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270C/a/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accountability for human rights abuses, including for sexual and gender-based violence perpetrated by members of the Sudanese security and intelligence services;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270C/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of efforts to address the legal and policy reforms mentioned in paragraph (3);</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270C/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of humanitarian and development assistance to Sudan and a plan for coordinating such assistance with international donors, regional partners, and local partners;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270C/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of monitoring and evaluation plans for all forms of assistance to be provided under the strategy in accordance with the monitoring and evaluation requirements of section 4 of the Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-191), including a detailed description of all associated goals and benchmarks for measuring impact; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270C/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of security sector reforms undertaken by the Government of Sudan, including efforts to demobilize 
or integrate militias and to foster civilian control of the armed services.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270C/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that includes—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270C/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a detailed description of the efforts taken to implement this subtitle; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270C/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations for legislative or administrative measures to facilitate the implementation of this subtitle.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270D" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1270D">SEC. 1270D. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AMENDMENTS TO THE DARFUR PEACE AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2006. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8(c)(1) of the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-344; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Southern Sudan,</quotedText>” and all that following through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Khartoum,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Sudan</quotedText>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270E" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1270E">SEC. 1270E. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPEAL OF SUDAN PEACE ACT AND THE COMPREHENSIVE PEACE IN SUDAN ACT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270E/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sudan Peace Act.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Effective January 1, 2020, the Sudan Peace Act (Public Law 107-245; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is repealed.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stG/s1270E/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Effective January 1, 2020, the Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-497; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is repealed.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">Subtitle H—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">United States Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020 </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1271" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1271">SEC. 1271. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151">22 U.S.C. 2151 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote">United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020</shortTitle>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1272" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1272">SEC. 1272. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SENSE OF CONGRESS ON UNITED STATES-ISRAEL RELATIONSHIP. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1272/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the strong and enduring relationship between the United States and Israel is in the national security interests of both countries;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1272/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the United States should continue to provide assistance to the Government of Israel for the development and acquisition of the advanced capabilities that Israel requires to meet its security needs and to enhance United States capabilities;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1272/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such assistance is critical as Israel confronts a number of security challenges, including continuing threats from Iran;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1272/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the memorandum of understanding signed by the United States and Israel on September 14, 2016, including the provisions of the memorandum relating to missile and rocket defense cooperation, continues to be a critical component of the bilateral relationship; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1272/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">science and technology innovations present promising new opportunities for future United States-Israel economic and security cooperation.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1273" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1273">SEC. 1273. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SECURITY ASSISTANCE FOR ISRAEL. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 513(c) of the Security Assistance Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-280; 114 Stat. 856) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1273/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2002 and 2003</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028</quotedText>”; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1273/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">equal to—</quotedText>” and all that follows and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">not less than $3,300,000,000.</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1274" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1274">SEC. 1274. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF WAR RESERVES STOCKPILE AUTHORITY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1274/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 12001(d) of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 (Public Law 108-287; 118 Stat. 1011) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">after September 30, 2025</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1274/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 514(b)(2)(A) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321h(b)(2)(A)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1275" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1275">SEC. 1275. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2321h">22 U.S.C. 2321h note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RULES GOVERNING THE TRANSFER OF PRECISION-GUIDED MUNITIONS TO ISRAEL ABOVE THE ANNUAL RESTRICTION. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1275/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 514(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321h(b)), and subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the President, acting through the Secretary of Defense and with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, is authorized to transfer to Israel precision-guided munitions from reserve stocks, including the War Reserve Stockpile for Allies-Israel, consistent with—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1275/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all other requirements set forth in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.); and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1275/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the requirements set forth in the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1275/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except in the case of an emergency, as determined by the President, a transfer under subsection (a) of this section may only occur if the transfer—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1275/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not affect the ability of the United States to maintain a sufficient supply of precision-guided munitions to satisfy United States warfighting requirements;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1275/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not harm the combat readiness of the United States;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1275/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not affect the ability of the United States to meet its commitments to allies with respect to the transfer of precision-guided munitions; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1275/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is in the national security interest of the United States.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1275/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1275/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except in the case of an emergency, as determined by the President, not later than 15 days before making a transfer under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, shall certify to the appropriate congressional committees that the transfer meets the conditions specified in subsection (b) of this section.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1275/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Emergencies.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of an emergency, as determined by the President, not later than 5 days after making a transfer under subsection (a) of this section, the President shall—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1275/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">certify to the appropriate congressional committees that the transfer supports the national security interests of the United States; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1275/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide to the appropriate committees of Congress an assessment of the impacts, risks, and mitigation measures with respect to the matters referred to in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (b) of this section.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1275/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDDD73F90E9B864E67B7F54B8E754A4B0F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">5</ref> </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The authority of the President to transfer precision-guided munitions under this section shall terminate on January 1, 2027.</content><footnote id="IDDD73F90E9B864E67B7F54B8E754A4B0F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">5</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in law. Subsection (d) was repealed by section 1255(d)(2) of division A of public law 118-31.</p></footnote>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1276" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1276">SEC. 1276. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ELIGIBILITY OF ISRAEL FOR THE STRATEGIC TRADE AUTHORIZATION EXCEPTION TO CERTAIN EXPORT CONTROL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall brief the appropriate congressional committees by describing the steps taken to include Israel in the list of countries eligible for the strategic trade authorization exception under section 740.20(c)(1) of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, as required under section 6(b) of the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-296; 128 Stat. 4076; 22 U.S.C. 8603 note).</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1277" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1277">SEC. 1277. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8606">22 U.S.C. 8606 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING TO ENHANCE COOPERATION WITH ISRAEL. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of State, acting through the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, may enter into memoranda of understanding with Israel to advance common goals on energy, agriculture, food security, democracy, human rights, governance, economic growth, trade, education, environment, global health, water, and sanitation, with a focus on strengthening mutual ties and cooperation with nations throughout the world.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1278" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1278">SEC. 1278. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COOPERATIVE PROJECTS AMONG THE UNITED STATES, ISRAEL, AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 106 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151d) is amended by striking subsections (e) and (f) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                        <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for fiscal years 2021 through 2023 to finance cooperative projects among the United States, Israel, and developing countries that identify and support local solutions to address sustainability challenges relating to water resources, agriculture, and energy storage, including—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishing public-private partnerships;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">supporting the identification, research, development testing, and scaling of innovations that focus on populations that are vulnerable to environmental and resource-scarcity crises, such as subsistence farming communities;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">seed or transition-to-scale funding;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">clear and appropriate branding and marking of United States funded assistance, in accordance with section 641; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accelerating demonstrations or applications of local solutions to sustainability challenges, or the further refinement, testing, or implementation of innovations that have previously effectively addressed sustainability challenges.”</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1279" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1279">SEC. 1279. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151">22 U.S.C. 2151 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">JOINT COOPERATIVE PROGRAM RELATED TO INNOVATION AND HIGH-TECH FOR THE MIDDLE EAST REGION. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1279/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of Congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1279/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the United States should help foster cooperation in the Middle East region by financing and, as appropriate, cooperating in projects related to innovation and advanced technologies; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1279/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">projects referred to in paragraph (1) should—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1279/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contribute to development and the quality of life in the Middle East region through the application of research and advanced technology; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1279/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contribute to Arab-Israeli cooperation by establishing strong working relationships that last beyond the life of such projects.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1279/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of State, acting through the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, is authorized to seek to establish a program between the United States and appropriate regional partners to provide for cooperation in the Middle East region by supporting projects related to innovation and advanced technologies.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1279/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each project carried out under the program established pursuant to subsection (b)—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1279/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall include the participation of at least one entity from Israel and one entity from another regional partner; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1279/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be conducted in a manner that appropriately protects sensitive information, intellectual property, the national security interests of the United States, and the national security interests of Israel.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1280">SEC. 1280. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8606">22 U.S.C. 8606 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COOPERATION ON DIRECTED ENERGY CAPABILITIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 15, 2021, the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on potential areas for directed energy cooperation.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of any science and technology effort or research, development, test, and evaluation effort associated with directed energy.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of activities or efforts recommended for potential defense cooperation activities associated with directed energy between the United States and Israel in support of development of military capabilities of mutual benefit.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of any obstacle or challenge associated with an effort described under paragraph (2) and recommendations to address such obstacle or challenge.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of any authority or authorization of appropriations required for the execution of efforts described under paragraph (2).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex, as determined necessary by the Secretary of Defense.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If recommended as a result of the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, is authorized to carry out research, development, test, and evaluation activities, on a joint basis with Israel, to promote directed energy capabilities of mutual benefit to both the United States and Israel that address threats to the United States, deployed forces of the United States, and Israel. Any activities carried out under this subsection shall be conducted in a manner that appropriately protects sensitive information, intellectual property, the national security interests of the United States, and the national security interests of Israel. Any such program shall take into consideration the recommendations of the United States-Israel Defense Acquisition Advisory Group.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an assessment detailing—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the most promising directed energy missile defense technologies available for co-development with the Government of Israel;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any risks relating to the implementation of a directed energy missile defense technology co-development program with the Government of Israel;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an anticipated spending plan for fiscal year 2024 funding authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 to carry out this section; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280/e/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">initial projections for likely funding requirements to carry out a directed energy missile defense technology co-development program with the Government of Israel over the five fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment this subsection, as applicable.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate committees of congress defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and </content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1280A">SEC. 1280A. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8607">22 U.S.C. 8607</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OTHER MATTERS OF COOPERATION. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Activities authorized under this section shall be carried out with the concurrence of the Secretary of State and aligned with the National Security Strategy of the United States, the United States Government Global Health Security Strategy, the Department of State Integrated Country Strategies, the USAID Country Development Cooperation Strategies, and any equivalent or successor plans or strategies, as necessary and appropriate.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development of Health Technologies.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services $4,000,000 for fiscal years 2021 through 2023 for a bilateral cooperative program with the Government of Israel that awards grants 
for the development of health technologies, which may include health technologies listed in paragraph (2), subject to paragraph (3), with an emphasis on collaboratively advancing the use of technology and personalized medicine in relation to COVID-19.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Types of health technologies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The health technologies described in this paragraph are technologies such as, drugs and vaccines, ventilators, diagnostic tests, and technologies to facilitate telemedicine.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restrictions on funding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) are subject to a matching contribution from the Government of Israel.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Option for establishing new program.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) may be expended for a bilateral program with the Government of Israel that—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act for the purposes described in paragraph (1); or</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is established after the date of the enactment of this Act by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of State, in accordance with the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the State of Israel on Cooperation in Science and Technology for Homeland Security Matters, done at Jerusalem May 29, 2008 (or a successor agreement), for the purposes described in paragraph (1).</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public availability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall require, as a condition of any grant awarded under this subsection, that all research publications and results of such research, including basic and applied research, shall be made publicly available on the website of the Department of Health and Human Services.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordinator of United States-Israel Research and Development.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may designate the Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, or another appropriate Department of State official, to act as Coordinator of United States-Israel Research and Development (referred to in this subsection as the “Coordinator”).</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorities and duties.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Coordinator, in conjunction with the heads of relevant Federal Government departments and agencies and in coordination with the Israel Innovation Authority, may oversee civilian science and technology programs on a joint basis with Israel.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Office of Global Policy and Strategy of the Food and Drug Administration.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration should seek to explore collaboration with Israel through the Office of Global Policy and Strategy.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commissioner, acting through the head of the Office of Global Policy and Strategy, shall submit a report describing the benefits to the United States  
and to Israel of opening an office in Israel for the Office of Global Policy and Strategy to—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate;</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/d/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">United States-Israel Energy Center.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Energy $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2021 to carry out the activities of the United States-Israel Energy Center established pursuant to section 917(d) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17337(d)).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">United States-Israel Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that grants to promote covered energy projects conducted by, or in conjunction with, the United States-Israel Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation should be funded at not less than $2,000,000 annually under section 917(b) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17337(b)).</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">United States-Israel Cooperation on Energy, Water, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Alternative Fuel Technologies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 7 of the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 (22 U.S.C. 8606) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2021.”</content>
                            </subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Policy Dialogue.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that the Department of Transportation and Israel’s Ministry of Transportation should engage in an annual policy dialogue to implement the 2016 Memorandum of Cooperation signed by the Secretary of Transportation and the Israeli Minister of Transportation.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperation on Space Exploration and Science Initiatives.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shall continue to work with the Israel Space Agency to identify and cooperatively pursue peaceful space exploration and science initiatives in areas of mutual interest, taking all appropriate measures to protect sensitive information, intellectual property, trade secrets, and economic interests of the United States.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/j" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Research and Development Cooperation Relating to Desalination Technology.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall submit a report that describes research and development cooperation with international partners, such as the State of Israel, in the area of desalination technology in accordance with section 9(b)(3) of the Water Desalination Act of 1996 (42 U.S.C. 10301 note) to—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/j/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/j/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/j/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/j/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280A/k" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Research and Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs should seek to explore collaboration between the Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers of Excellence and Israeli institutions with expertise in researching and treating posttraumatic stress disorder.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280B" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1280B">SEC. 1280B. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2321h">22 U.S.C. 2321h note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES DEFINED. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subtitle, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280B/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stH/s1280B/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stI" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">Subtitle I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Global Child Thrive Act of 2020 </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stI/s1281" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1281">SEC. 1281. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151">22 U.S.C. 2151 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Global Child Thrive Act of 2020</shortTitle>”.</content>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stI/s1282" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1282">SEC. 1282. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SENSE OF CONGRESS. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stI/s1282/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the United States Government should continue efforts to reduce child mortality rates and increase attention on prevention efforts and early childhood development outcomes;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stI/s1282/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">investments in early childhood development ensure healthy and well-developed future generations that contribute to a country’s stability, security and economic prosperity;</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stI/s1282/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">efforts to provide training and education on nurturing care could result in improved early childhood development outcomes and support healthy brain development; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stI/s1282/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">integration and cross-sector coordination of early childhood development programs is critical to ensure the efficiency, effectiveness, and continued implementation of such programs.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stI/s1283" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1283">SEC. 1283. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSISTANCE TO IMPROVE EARLY CHILDHOOD OUTCOMES GLOBALLY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stI/s1283/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Assistance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out section 135 in chapter 1 of part 1 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) for each of the fiscal years 2021 through 2025 are authorized to be made available to support early childhood development activities in conjunction with relevant, existing programming, such as water, sanitation and hygiene, maternal and child health, basic education, nutrition and child protection.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stI/s1283/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assistance to Improve Early Childhood Outcomes Globally.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 1 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="137">“SEC. 137. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2152k">22 U.S.C. 2152k</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSISTANCE TO IMPROVE EARLY CHILDHOOD OUTCOMES GLOBALLY </heading>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate congressional committees.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Early childhood development.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">early childhood development</quotedText>’ means the development and learning of a child younger than 8 years of age, including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development and approaches to learning that allow a child to reach his or her full developmental potential.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Early childhood development program.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">early childhood development program</quotedText>’ means a program that seeks to ensure that every child has the conditions for healthy growth, nurturing family-based care, development and learning, and protection from violence, exploitation, abuse, and neglect, which may include—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a health, safe water, sanitation, and hygiene program that serves pregnant women, children younger than 5 years of age, and the parents of such children;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a nutrition program, combined with stimulating child development activity;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">age appropriate cognitive stimulation, especially for newborns, infants, and toddlers, including an early childhood intervention program for children experiencing at-risk situations, developmental delays, disabilities, and behavioral and mental health conditions;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an early learning (36 months and younger), preschool, and basic education program for children until they reach 8 years of age or complete primary school; or</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a child protection program, with an emphasis on the promotion of permanent, safe, and nurturing families, rather than placement in residential care or institutions, including for children with disabilities.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Relevant federal departments and agencies.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">relevant Federal departments and agencies</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Department of State;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the United States Agency for International Development;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Department of the Treasury;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Department of Labor;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Department of Education;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Department of Agriculture;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Department of Defense;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Department of Health and Human Services, including—</chapeau>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the National Institutes of Health;</content>
                                            </clause>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Millennium Challenge Corporation;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">“(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Peace Corps; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">“(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other department or agency specified by the President for the purposes of this section.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Residential care.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">residential care</quotedText>’ means care provided in any non-family-based group setting, including orphanages, transit or interim care centers, children’s homes, children’s villages or cottage complexes, group homes, and 
boarding schools used primarily for care purposes as an alternative to a children’s home.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statement of Policy.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the policy of the United States—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support early childhood development in relevant foreign assistance programs, including by integrating evidence-based, efficient, and effective interventions into relevant strategies and programs, in coordination with partner countries, other donors, international organizations, international financial institutions, local and international nongovernmental organizations, private sector partners, and civil society, including faith-based and community-based organizations; and</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to encourage partner countries to lead early childhood development initiatives that include incentives for building local capacity for continued implementation and measurable results, by—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">scaling up the most effective, evidence-based, national interventions, including for the most vulnerable populations and children with disabilities and developmental delays, with a focus on adaptation to country resources, cultures, and languages;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs in a manner that enhances their quality, transparency, equity, accountability, efficiency and effectiveness in improving child and family outcomes in partner countries; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">utilizing and expanding innovative public-private financing mechanisms.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development on behalf of the President and in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall direct relevant Federal departments and agencies—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to incorporate, to the extent practical and relevant, early childhood development into foreign assistance programs to be carried out during the following 5 fiscal years; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to promote inclusive early childhood development in partner countries.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out paragraph (1), the Administrator, the Secretary, and the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies as appropriate shall—</chapeau>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">build on the evidence and priorities outlined in ‘Advancing Protection and Care for Children in Adversity: A U.S. Government Strategy for International Assistance 2019-2023’, published in June 2019 (referred to in this section as ‘APCCA’);</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the extent practicable, identify evidence-based strategic priorities, indicators, outcomes, and targets, particularly emphasizing the most vulnerable populations and children with disabilities and developmental delays, to support inclusive early childhood development;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">support the design, implementation, and evaluation of pilot projects in partner countries, with the goal of taking such projects to scale;</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">support inclusive early childhood development within all relevant sector strategies and public laws, including—</chapeau>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Global Water Strategy required under section 136(j);</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the whole-of-government strategy required under section 5 of the Global Food Security Act of 2016 (22 U.S.C. 9304 note);</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Basic Education Strategy set forth in section 105(c);</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the U.S. Government Global Nutrition Coordination Plan, 2016-2021; and</content>
                                            </clause>
                                            <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">APCCA; and others as appropriate;</content>
                                            </clause>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improve coordination with foreign governments and international and regional organizations with respect to official country policies and plans to improve early childhood development, maternal, newborn, and child health and nutrition care, basic education, water, sanitation and hygiene, and child protection plans which promote nurturing, appropriate, protective, and permanent family care, while reducing the percentage of children living outside of family care, including in residential care or on the street; and</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                        <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consult with partner countries, other donors, international organizations, international financial institutions, local and international nongovernmental organizations, private sector partners and faith-based and community-based organizations, as appropriate.</content>
                                        </subparagraph>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Report on the Implementation of the Strategy.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Special Advisor for Children in Adversity shall include, in the annual report required under section 5 of the Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act of 2005 (22 U.S.C. 2152g), whichshall be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees and made publicly available, a description of—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the progress made toward integrating early childhood development interventions into relevant strategies and programs;</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the efforts made by relevant Federal departments and agencies to implement subsection (c), with a particular focus on the activities described in such subsection; and</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the progress achieved during the reporting period toward meeting the goals, objectives, benchmarks, and timeframes described in subsection (c) at the program level, along with specific challenges or gaps that may require shifts in targeting or financing in the following fiscal year.</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                                <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interagency Task Force.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Special Advisor for Assistance to Orphans and Vulnerable Children should establish and regularly convene an Interagency Working Group on Children in Adversity which, among other things, will coordinate—</chapeau>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">intergovernmental and interagency monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the activities carried out pursuant to this section;</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">early childhood development initiatives that include children with a variety of needs and circumstances; and</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                    <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">United States Government early childhood development programs, strategies, and partnerships across relevant Federal departments and agencies.”</content>
                                    </paragraph>
                                </subsection>
                            </section></quotedContent>.</content>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stI/s1284" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1284">SEC. 1284. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SPECIAL ADVISOR FOR ASSISTANCE TO ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN. </heading>
                        <chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 135(e)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2152f(e)(2)) is amended—</chapeau>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stI/s1284/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
                            <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Coordinate assistance to orphans and other vulnerable children among the relevant Federal agencies and officials.”</content>
                            </subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
                        </paragraph>
                        <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stI/s1284/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the various offices, bureaus, and field missions within the United States Agency for International Development</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the relevant Federal branch agencies and officials</quotedText>”.</content>
                        </paragraph>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stI/s1285" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1285">SEC. 1285. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2152f">22 U.S.C. 2152f note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. </heading>
                        <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in the amendments made by this subtitle may be construed to restrict or abrogate any other authorization for United States Agency for International Development activities or programs.</content>
                    </section>
                </subtitle>
                <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" styleType="OLC">
                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">Subtitle J—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters Relating to Africa and the Middle East </heading>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1291">SEC. 1291. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BRIEFING AND REPORT RELATING TO REDUCTION IN THE TOTAL NUMBER OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES DEPLOYED TO UNITED STATES AFRICA COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefing Required.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Department of Defense reduces the number of covered United States Armed Forces in fiscal year 2021 to a number that is below 80 percent of the number deployed as of the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall, not later than 30 days after the date of such a reduction, provide a briefing to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The briefing required under paragraph (1) shall include, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the process and associated analysis that led to the decision to reduce the number of covered United States Armed Forces.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the anticipated impact of such a reduction on the ability of the Department of Defense to achieve its strategic objectives in the AFRICOM AOR, including—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">degrading violent extremist organizations;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">countering the military influence of China and Russia;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/a/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">countering transnational threats;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/a/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maintaining strategic access;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/a/2/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">preparing for and responding to crises; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/a/2/B/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">strengthening security relationships with United States allies and partners.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the impact of such a reduction on the ability of the Department of Defense to execute the National Defense Strategy.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of any consultation with the Department of State or the United States Agency for International Development with respect to such a reduction and the potential impact that such a reduction would have on diplomatic, developmental, or humanitarian efforts in Africa.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/a/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of any consultation with United States allies and partners with respect to such a reduction.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/a/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matters determined to be relevant by the Secretary of Defense.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after the date of a reduction in the number of covered United States Armed Forces described in subsection (a)(1), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report that includes the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The average number of covered United States Armed Forces by month for each of the fiscal years 2019 and 2020.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The anticipated number of covered United States Armed Forces in 2021.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the threat posed by violent extremist organizations in the AFRICOM AOR and a detailed description of the Department of Defense’s plan to degrade such organizations.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed description of the Department of Defense’s plan to counter the military influence of China and Russia in the AFRICOM AOR.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/b/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed assessment of the anticipated effect that such a reduction would have on military and intelligence efforts in the AFRICOM AOR.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AFRICOM aor.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">AFRICOM AOR</quotedText>” means the United States Africa Command area of responsibility.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered united states armed forces.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered United States Armed Forces</quotedText>”—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">means United States Armed Forces that are deployed to the AFRICOM AOR and under the command authority and operational control of the Commander of United States Africa Command; but</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not include—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">forces deployed in conjunction with other Commands;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">forces participating in joint exercises;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/c/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">forces used to assist in emergency situations; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1291/c/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">forces designated or assigned for diplomatic or embassy security.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1292" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1292">SEC. 1292. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NOTIFICATION WITH RESPECT TO WITHDRAWAL OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES PARTICIPATING IN THE MULTINATIONAL FORCE AND OBSERVERS IN EGYPT. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1292/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days before a reduction in the total number of members of the Armed Forces assigned to participate in the Multinational Force and Observers in Egypt to fewer than 430 such members of the Armed Forces, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a notification that includes the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1292/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed accounting of the number of members of the Armed Forces to be withdrawn from the Multinational Force and Observers in Egypt and the capabilities that such members of the Armed Forces provide in support of the mission.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1292/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An explanation of national security interests of the United States served by such a reduction and an assessment of the effect, if any, such a reduction is expected to have on the security of United States partners in the region.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1292/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of consultations by the Secretary with the other countries that contribute military forces to the Multinational Force and Observers, including Australia, Canada, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Fiji, France, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom, and Uruguay, with respect to the planned force reduction and the results of such consultations.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1292/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of whether other countries, including the countries that contribute military forces to the Multinational Force and Observers, will increase their contributions of military forces to compensate for the capabilities withdrawn by the United States.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1292/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An explanation of—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1292/a/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any anticipated negative impact of such a reduction on the ability of the Multinational Force and Observers in Egypt to fulfill its mission of supervising the implementation of the security provisions of the 1979 Treaty of Peace between Egypt and Israel and employing best efforts to prevent any violation of the terms of such treaty; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1292/a/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the manner in which any such negative impact will be mitigated.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1292/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matter the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1292/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The notification required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1292/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate committees of Congress</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1292/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the congressional defense committees; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1292/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1293" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1293">SEC. 1293. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON ENHANCING SECURITY PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND AFRICAN COUNTRIES. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1293/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1293/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the  
appropriate congressional committees a report on the activities and resources required to enhance security partnerships between the United States and African countries.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1293/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1293/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the Department of Defense’s approach to conducting security cooperation activities in Africa, including how it identifies and prioritizes its security partnerships in Africa.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1293/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of how the Department’s security cooperation activities benefit other Federal departments and agencies that are operating in Africa.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1293/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recommendations to improve the ability of the Department to achieve sustainable security benefits from its security cooperation activities in Africa, which may include—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1293/a/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the establishment of contingency locations;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1293/a/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">small-scale construction conducted in accordance with existing law; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1293/a/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the acquisition of additional training and equipment by African partners to improve their organizational, operational, mobility, and sustainment capabilities.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1293/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recommendations to expand and strengthen partner capability to conduct security activities, including traditional activities of the combatant commands, train and equip opportunities, State partnerships with the National Guard, and through multilateral activities.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1293/a/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of how the following factors may impact the ability of the Department to strengthen security partnerships in Africa:</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1293/a/2/E/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The economic development and stability of African countries.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1293/a/2/E/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The military, intelligence, diplomatic, developmental, and humanitarian efforts of China and Russia on the African continent.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1293/a/2/E/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The ability of the United States, allies, and partners to combat violent extremist organizations operating in Africa.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1293/a/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matters the Secretary determines to be relevant.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1293/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required under paragraph (1) may be submitted in classified form, but shall include an unclassified summary.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1293/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1293/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the congressional defense committees; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1293/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1294" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1294">SEC. 1294. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PLAN TO ADDRESS GROSS VIOLATIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND CIVILIAN HARM IN BURKINA FASO, CHAD, MALI, AND NIGER. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1294/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation  
with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan to engage with the Governments of Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Niger to prevent civilian harm and address allegations of gross violations of human rights by the security forces of these countries and non-state armed groups, and ensure accountability for such violations.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1294/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters to Be Included.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1294/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of planned public and private diplomatic engagement to support efforts by the Governments of Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Niger to investigate, prosecute, and sentence any individual or group against which there are credible allegations of gross violations of human rights, including by state security forces and non-state armed groups, and an assessment of the effectiveness of such engagement.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1294/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An identification of United States assistance and programs to address gross violations of human rights and civilian harm, improve civil-military relations, and strengthen accountability of Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Niger through their military justice systems, including support for building the capacity of provost marshals.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1294/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of how such United States assistance and programs have been used to address gross violations of human rights, civilian harm, and civil-military relations, and an assessment of how they can be strengthened to prevent and mitigate civilian harm.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1294/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of plans to coordinate United States efforts with France, the European Union, the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), the African Union, and the G5 Sahel Joint Force to decrease gross violations of human rights and minimize civilian harm during military operations in the Sahel.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1294/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of efforts undertaken by the Governments of Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Niger to prevent and decrease instances of gross violations of human rights or civilian harm perpetrated by state security forces or non-state armed groups that have received material support from or conducted joint counterterrorism operations with these security forces, and an assessment of the effectiveness of these efforts.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1294/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of any confirmed incidents or reports of civilian harm that may have occurred during United States military advise, assist, or accompany operations during the preceding calendar year.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1294/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other matters that the Secretary considers to be relevant.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1294/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1294/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1294/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate congressional committees.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1294/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1294/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1294/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civilian harm.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">civilian harm</quotedText>” means conflict-related death, physical injury, loss of property or livelihood, or interruption of access to essential services.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                    </section>
                    <section identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1295">SEC. 1295. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STATEMENT OF POLICY AND REPORT RELATING TO THE CONFLICT IN YEMEN. </heading>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151">22 U.S.C. 2151 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statement of Policy.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the policy of the United States—</chapeau>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to protect United States citizens and strategic interests in the Middle East region;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support United Nations-led efforts to end violence in Yemen and secure a comprehensive political settlement to the conflict in Yemen that results in protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure and alleviates the humanitarian crisis including by facilitating unfettered access for all Yemenis to food, fuel, and medicine;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to encourage all parties to the conflict in Yemen to participate in good faith in the United Nations-led process and to uphold interim agreements as part of that process to end the conflict, leading to reconstruction in Yemen;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support United States allies and partners in defending their borders and territories in order to maintain stability and security in the Middle East region and encourage burden sharing among such allies and partners;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to assist United States allies and partners in countering destabilization of the Middle East region;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to oppose Iranian arms transfers in violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions, including transfers to the Houthis;</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to encourage the Government of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the United Arab Emirates to assist significantly in the economic stabilization and eventual reconstruction of Yemen; and</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/a/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to encourage all parties to the conflict to comply with the law of armed conflict, including to investigate credible allegations of war crimes and provide redress to civilian victims.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                        </subsection>
                        <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
                            <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Conflict in Yemen.—</heading>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on United States policy in Yemen.</content>
                            </paragraph>
                            <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
                                <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters to be included.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed description of diplomatic actions taken by the United States Government to help ease human suffering in Yemen, including—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">United States direct humanitarian assistance and United States donations to multilateral humanitarian assistance efforts, including to address the COVID-19 pandemic;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">efforts to ensure that humanitarian assistance is delivered in line with internationally recognized humanitarian principles, and the results of such efforts;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">efforts to facilitate humanitarian and commercial cargo shipments into Yemen and minimize delays 
associated with such shipments, including access to ports for humanitarian and commercial cargo, and the results of such efforts;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/b/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">efforts to work with parties to the conflict in Yemen to ensure protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, and the results of such efforts;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/b/2/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">efforts to help the Government of Yemen to create a mechanism to ensure that salaries and pensions are paid to civil servants as appropriate, and the results of such efforts; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/b/2/A/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">efforts to work with the Government of Yemen and countries that are members of the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen to address the currency crisis in Yemen and the solvency of the Central Bank of Yemen, and the results of such efforts.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of plans, commitments, and pledges for reconstruction of Yemen made by countries that are members of the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, including an assessment of proposed coordination with the Government of Yemen and international organizations.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of civilian harm occurring in the context of the conflict in Yemen since November 2017, including mass casualty incidents and damage to, or destruction of, civilian infrastructure and services.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An estimated total number of civilian casualties in the context of the conflict in Yemen since September 2014, disaggregated by year.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed description of actions taken by the United States Government to support the efforts of the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen to reach a lasting political solution in Yemen.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/b/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed assessment of whether and to what extent members of the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen have used United States-origin defense articles and defense services in Yemen in contravention of the laws of armed conflict when engaging in any military operations against the Houthis in Yemen.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/b/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of external and cross border attacks perpetrated by the Houthis.</content>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/b/2/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A detailed assessment of the Government of Yemen’s willingness and capacity to effectively—</chapeau>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/b/2/H/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide public services to the people of Yemen;</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/b/2/H/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">service the external debts of Yemen; and</content>
                                    </clause>
                                    <clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/b/2/H/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
                                        <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">facilitate or ensure access to humanitarian assistance and key commodities in Yemen.</content>
                                    </clause>
                                </subparagraph>
                                <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/283/dA/tXII/stJ/s1295/b/2/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
                                    <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of support for the Houthis by Iran and Iran-backed g